Within the separate courtyard.
Zhang Jian held a thin booklet in his hands.
Next to him was a cup of fragrant tea, and seeing the cup empty, Zhang Lu got up to refill the tea.
On the book’s cover, three large characters could be seen.
"Golden Talisman Scripture."
"This Vajra Spell is not difficult to comprehend, and its requirements are simple. It only requires steady, persistent effort and a bit of comprehension. By relying on comprehension, one can continuously grasp the drawing of the Vajra Talisman, invoking the Power of Heaven and Earth!
But like other talismans, it is easy to learn but difficult to master. To cast spells without a medium, one must understand the essence of the Vajra and imprint it deep within the Divine Thought..."
Several days passed in the blink of an eye.
During these days, Zhang Jian was quite leisurely. He spent most of his time refining the surge of Extreme Yang Spiritual Power within him, practicing swordsmanship and magic.
His schedule was very full.
Busier than the benefits of fortune.
But Zhang Jian was still enjoying it.
Whenever he had free time, he would also visit the Qi Mansion to inquire about the movements of the two Well Dragon Kings, to avoid any misjudgment.
Of course, on the surface, he was only mingling with various cousins from the Qi Family.
On another front, Zhang Jian was also studying the "Golden Talisman Scripture" and some notes from the Iron Immortal Temple.
He gained quite a bit from this.
The "Golden Talisman Scripture" records several Gold Talismans, with the Vajra Spell being undoubtedly the most valuable, followed by the Golden Sword Talisman, Golden Spirit Spell, and a few other minor talismans.
However, the power of these talismans is obviously incomparable to the Flying Sword Technique, and there are overlaps. Zhang Jian simply ignored them, but he was quite intrigued by the Vajra Power concentrated by the Vajra Spell and decided to find time to practice it.
Secondly, from the travel notes given by Tianxu Daoist, he also gained a lot, at least supplementing some deficiencies in his cultivation knowledge.
Among them were also parts of the Divine Dao that he had long been pondering over.
This made Zhang Jian feel more confident in facing the cooperation with the Bai Shui Dragon Palace.
At that moment, a thick layer of mist arose from the deep pool before the separate courtyard, with a subtle fluctuation beginning to appear in the surrounding Spiritual Force Field. However, this slight fluctuation was immediately detected by Zhang Jian.
He looked over to see a graceful figure mysteriously appearing within the mist, springing out from the snowy waves in an instant and landing in the courtyard.
The figure of the Dragon Maiden, Bai Liying, emerged from it.
At this moment, her appearance was immaculate, her posture proud and extraordinary, exuding an invisible nobility.
Her injuries had completely healed.
But as she gazed at the figure inside the courtyard, hesitation flashed in her eyes. However, after pursing her lips, she still stepped forward.
Facing the Dragon Maiden’s affectionate eyes, Zhang Jian’s heart stirred, and the words that were about to leave his lips were swallowed instead. He wanted to listen to the Dragon Maiden’s true thoughts.
After all, he held the initiative in this matter.
Bai Liying pondered for a moment before first breaking the silence.
"My respects, benefactor!"
Zhang Jian waved his hand with a smile and said, "No need to call me a benefactor. I saved you that day with ulterior motives. You can simply call me by my full name. I’m sure the princess already knows my origins."
Bai Liying nodded. During this time, she had not appeared, as she was healing and naturally investigating Zhang Jian’s identity.
This was also what the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch wanted to know.
Bai Liying hesitated slightly before saying, "Dao Brother, Li Ying shall relinquish the formality then!"
"Dao Brother’s condition regarding alliance..."
Zhang Jian interrupted with a laugh.
"The matter of alliance was merely to test the princess’s sincerity; the princess need not take it to heart!"
Hearing this, Bai Liying’s jade-like face showed a hint of surprise.
In fact, after the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch investigated the Zhang Family, especially this young master of the Zhang Family, he had already agreed.
The Bai Shui Dragon Monarch had always favored such intelligent and agile scholars and admired their talents and virtues, especially since Zhang Jian also practiced magic and might be a legitimate cultivator.
However, deep in her heart, Bai Liying yearned more for the Path of Longevity.
If possible, she was unwilling to readily give herself away.
She still harbored aspirations for transforming into a dragon and the quest for immortality.
Even if she agreed to the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch’s wish to marry Zhang Jian, she would never easily forsake her goals. She had even resolved to help continue the Zhang Family’s lineage and repay the kindness before returning to the Dragon Palace for rigorous cultivation.
But at this moment, she felt a sense of relief!
"But I have a question I want to ask the princess."
"Please, Dao Brother."
"Does the Dragon Monarch have the ability to bring clouds and rain?" Zhang Jian asked, his gaze keenly fixed on Bai Liying.
Bai Liying nodded gently.
"Naturally, my father, though not a True Dragon, holds the position of River God, ensuring favorable weather along the Bai Shui Riverbanks without issue. A thousand years ago, when my father held the position, the Bai Shui Riverbanks were always abundant in rain, blessing countless lives!"
Mentioning this, her bright eyes shone with a sparkling color.
Zhang Jian, hearing this, remained unconvinced. If the Bai Shui River could regulate the surrounding rainfall back then, why bother constructing the four great dams for the trapped dragon situation.
However, the flooding of the Bai Shui River might not have been the original intent of the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch.
As a deity, one might not be able to fully control the Bai Shui River inside and outside; it might also concern the mysterious nature of the Divine Dao.
Zhang Jian, thinking quickly, said calmly:
"If the Dragon Monarch were to emerge, would it relieve the drought in Fengyang County and the surrounding counties?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Liying looked at Zhang Jian with some puzzlement but eventually replied.
"A Flood Dragon rises naturally bringing wind and rain, which can indeed relieve the drought!"
Hearing this, Zhang Jian was slightly moved.
This was more or less in line with his thoughts, leaving the last question of whether the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch’s emergence would recklessly trigger a new disaster.
Bai Liying was pondering in her heart and essentially understood Zhang Jian’s intentions.
She couldn’t help but ask.
"Are Dao Brother’s demands merely for the welfare of the commoners across several counties near Fengyang County, without any personal desires?"
Bai Liying was deeply stirred; she had prepared for so much when coming to meet Zhang Jian. She knew that the Zhang Family was a grand family in Fengxi, recently expanding rapidly. If they wished for the Bai Shui Dragon Palace’s assistance to help the Zhang Family attain dukedom or high official status, the Bai Shui Dragon Palace would find ways to meet this.
It was just unexpected that Zhang Jian’s desire was for the welfare of the surrounding counties’ people, making it easier to arrange.
Bai Liying felt a deeper admiration inside.
Zhang Jian nodded and said, "Relieving this drought is the only thing I ask for."
Alleviating the drought would inevitably usher great fortune, establishing a Supreme Dao Foundation. As long as his cultivation succeeds, the Zhang Family would naturally rise, securing its place and potentially achieving nobility.
No need to rely on outsiders.
The Dragon Maiden’s eyes showed a hint of a strange color, and she said, "If you have this intention, Dao Brother, Li Ying will surely do her utmost to help you achieve it."
She was now exceptionally sincere.
Zhang Jian’s sharp gaze fixed upon her.
"But I have one more question, how can it be guaranteed that after the Dragon Monarch emerges, Fengyang County and its surroundings will continue to enjoy favorable weather?"
"If the Dragon Monarch acts recklessly and causes the Bai Shui to flood again, wouldn’t all our efforts be in vain? I can return the Dragon Pearl to the Dragon Monarch, but I need the Dragon Monarch to swear upon the Sheji True God with a divine oath to ensure favorable weather in Fengyang County and its surrounding areas for a century, without acting arbitrarily!"
Swearing a divine oath, this was Zhang Jian’s countermeasure from the inheritance of the Iron Immortal Temple.
The Divine Dao is high and the deities are bound by strict divine laws.
Especially the Sheji God holds orthodox power.
Taking a divine oath before the Sheji God is not to be lightly breached, otherwise, inquiries from the Sheji God would surely follow.
There are many records in the travel notes of deities swearing divine oaths, bound to abide by them without recklessness.
Zhang Jian had expected Bai Liying to oppose this, but to his surprise, Bai Liying smiled brightly and agreed readily: "That is naturally so!"