The Dragon Maiden wandered around the Qi Family, anxious and unaware that she was already under the scrutiny of two sets of eyes.
Underwater in the Dark Realm.
The wells of Fengyang County are interlinked, forming a water system second only to Bai Shui River, situated between the Yin and Yang Realms.
The Well Dragon King holds significant authority in the Dark Realm.
The Dragon Palace inside is more prosperous and lively than those of any wealthy prince, though this liveliness seems to be among alien races.
However, the location of the Well Dragon Palace is somewhat delicate, positioned directly beneath the Qi Mansion.
The Dragon Maiden was single-mindedly trying to lure Zhang Jian out, completely unaware that she had fallen into the eyes of other schemers.
Especially since these two schemers already harbored malicious intentions.
The Dragon Maiden was still "snooping around," appearing "sneaky"!
They were even more suspicious that the one being lured was their two "big fishes"!
At this point, they were evidently moved to kill.
At this moment, two slender and imposing figures were standing before a Water Mirror, watching the Dragon Maiden within with contemplative expressions. One of them, the Well Dragon King dressed in a dark yellow Dragon Robe, furrowed their brows:
"Big brother, do you think that little carp has been lingering around our Well Dragon Palace because the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch has discovered our actions?"
"This matter indeed seems suspicious!"
The other slender figure had a gloomy face and prominent dragon horns; it was the Well Dragon King Huang Yuan, hesitantly saying:
"Can’t be that quick, right? We’ve just been trying to subdue some of the spirit monsters in Bai Shui, and have yet to form a force!"
Beside them, the Yellow Snake’s expression was sullen, with a ferocious killing intent in its eyes, and it asked, "Brother Wang, should I come forward to deal with that little girl?"
Huang Yuan’s eyes flickered immediately.
He was always a suspicious person, with killing intent in his eyes, but he quickly waved it off.
"Slaughtering this little carp isn’t difficult, but it shouldn’t be done by us, lest tongues wag. Let the spirit monsters in Bai Shui deal with it. A ’Dragon Child’ should be enough to stir many spirit monsters into action!"
The two Well Dragon Kings discussed some details and then called upon their Yin Soldiers to deliver messages.
Qi Mansion
Beside the garden, Zhang Jian was enjoying tea with Qi Yu Hua, discussing some amusing matters.
Since Zhang Jian displayed his means, Qi Yi had given him open access in some respects, even intentionally creating opportunities.
However, the person Zhang Jian was closest to was still this cousin from the second household, Yu Hua.
If the Qi Family were to arrange a marriage with the Zhang Family, Qi Yu Hua was the most suitable choice.
Originally, there was also Qi Yuxian, but after the recent death in the main house, Qi Yuxian, as a child, naturally had to observe a year of mourning, potentially extending to three years for Qi Yuanwu’s future, which would be the perfect miss.
On the other hand, Zhang Jian didn’t reject this clever and virtuous cousin from the second house.
She had an elegant demeanor, dressed in green, her jade-like face charming and lovely. Though quiet, she was like a mountain sprite.
Among the many young ladies in Fengyang County, her looks were undoubtedly outstanding.
In addition, Zhang Jian had spent some taels of silver to inquire about Little Sister Yu Hua’s character from within the Qi Family, and he was quite satisfied.
As he discussed the interesting matters of the county with this cousin, Zhang Jian’s Divine Thought was paying attention to the activity in the Well Dragon Palace.
"Little carp?"
Zhang Jian pondered for a moment, then recalled the unusual movement of the Dragon Pearl in his sleeve some time ago.
That was probably the existence pulling the Dragon Pearl to move.
"It seems I wasn’t wrong. This Dragon Pearl indeed belongs to the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch. I just don’t know if this Dragon Maiden staying outside the Qi Family harbors ill intentions or simply has a request?"
Thinking to himself, but Zhang Jian hadn’t considered that the other party had been waiting outside the Qi Family like a sneaky opportunist?
How cunning!
Now it was evident that those in the Well Dragon Palace had misunderstood, succumbing to paranoia, acting desperately, and planning to kill the ’dragon’ to silence!
It seemed the Dragon Maiden was quite unfortunate.
In his heart, Zhang Jian inclined to believe the Dragon Maiden was there to cause trouble for him. Hence, he didn’t plan to intervene in the Well Dragon King’s measures, thinking it might reduce his trouble.
Zhang Jian gently lifted his teacup, praising:
"This new tea from Dongling County is quite excellent, fresh and pure, like the ethereal taste after the rain, leaving a long-lasting impression!"
"I’ve benefited from Little Sister Yu Hua, otherwise tasting such new tea might have taken several more months!"
This new tea from Dongling County was a birthday gift to the Elder Qi Yi from an aunt, who distributed some to each house after.
This new tea was indeed hard to come by without special influence and power to obtain the first batch.
Qi Yu Hua smiled slightly: "If Brother Zhang wants to drink new tea, how could Grandmother refuse!"
Meeting her expressive eyes, Zhang Jian laughed heartily.
"Tea brewed by Little Sister Yu Hua’s own hands is naturally different!"
Qi Yu Hua did not respond, just watched him with clear eyes, showing a bit of reproach and some girlish shyness.
Qi Yu Hua then said.
"Brother Zhang, my fourth uncle recently invited a master skilled in Alchemy Skill to our home. It is said he has the ability for Touching Stone into Gold? Brother Zhang, you know Magic, have you ever heard of such a Magic?"
"Touching Stone into Gold?"
Zhang Jian blinked.
Changing the structure of matter, that’s Great Divine Techniques.
Surprised, Zhang Jian shook his head.
"I’ve never heard of such a strange Magic. Sometimes one must see to believe whether it is real or not!"
Zhang Jian didn’t directly deny it, whether it was true or not would be known after seeing it.
However, with the Qi Family’s great influence, they likely wouldn’t be fooled by an Illusion Technique.
Qi Yu Hua nodded.
The two chatted in the garden for a while longer, then Zhang Jian got up to take his leave. His daily tasks were demanding, and having recently acquired a new Treasure Sword, he needed to diligently practice.
But before leaving, he glanced toward the depths of the garden.
After he left, a graceful figure slowly emerged. She was dressed in simple white clothes, with a slightly haggard but beautiful jade face, and she came to stand opposite Qi Yu Hua, quietly saying.
"Little Sister Yu Hua, congratulations on finally finding your perfect match!"
When Qi Yu Hua saw her, her jade-like face turned solemn and serious:
"Sister, I am still unmarried, and I have no perfect match! If these words reach Grandfather or Grandmother, they surely won’t be pleased!"
She gazed with deep eyes: "Sister, you must know that Grandfather and Grandmother dislike private affairs in the mansion!"
Qi Yuxian glanced at Qi Yu Hua.
This sister was still cautious, afraid to cause trouble.
She ignored it and just said softly: "Little Sister Yu Hua, no matter what you say, I must tell you, I will not give up on Brother Zhang. The marriage with the Zhang Family was originally mine, but you took the opportunity after my mother met with an accident!"
"But I will not admit defeat!"
Qi Yuxian’s eyes carried a slight sharpness, with lingering shyness, quickly transforming into strength.
Despite being possessed by the spirit during the exorcism, she was perfectly conscious.
Whether it was Zhang Jian’s display of various Magics or the warmth of his embrace at the end, Qi Yuxian could not bear to miss it.
Qi Yu Hua’s eyebrows subtly shifted but soon regained calmness, just shaking her head:
"Sister, you should tell this to Grandfather, Grandmother, or Brother Zhang. Saying it to me is useless!"
She stood with two close maids and walked away.