Liu Nanfeng had met the Little Carp’s mother twice before, but both times she had taken a water-formed shape, her size being immense.
Even so, it was still apparent that her appearance was exceptionally beautiful, and her bearing exquisite.
When Liu Nanfeng arrived at the riverside, he saw from afar a beautiful middle-aged woman standing by the river. She gazed out at the distant river surface, a gentle river breeze caressing her dark hair.
At her feet, a small figure was crouched, his little bottom pouting, poking at the ground with a twig.
“Little Carp…” Liu Nanfeng called out loudly.
The beautiful middle-aged woman immediately turned her head to look at him. Liu Nanfeng, having seen her before, was still captivated by her beauty, especially the graceful and noble aura she possessed.
Moreover, when her expression turned solemn, she exuded an air of supreme dignity, a nobility beyond words.
Liu Nanfeng was somewhat surprised. Was this special aura related to her dragon identity?
But then he recalled Ao Jiangyue, whom he had seen earlier, and it didn't seem to be the case. At least, he hadn't seen this kind of aura on her.
If it were due to her status as Dragon Lord, that also felt incorrect. He had met the Dragon King, and by all accounts, the Dragon King's status should be even more revered than that of a mere Yangtze River Dragon Lord, yet he hadn't seen such an aura on him.
Liu Nanfeng truly wished he could activate his Eye of Observation to scrutinize her closely.
However, as this was their first formal meeting, it would be too impolite. He couldn't do that.
Upon hearing Liu Nanfeng’s voice, the Little Carp immediately dropped the twig in his hand and ran towards Liu Nanfeng with his arms outstretched, his short legs carrying him forward.
Zhu Yin’e merely watched coldly from the side, making no move to stop him.
Liu Nanfeng scooped up the Little Carp and then walked towards Zhu Yin’e.
“Hello,” Liu Nanfeng greeted with a smile.
Zhu Yin’e looked him up and down, then nodded with a rather peculiar expression, saying, “Young Master Liu.”
“I’m truly sorry to bother you, but I have something to discuss with you and asked you to make this trip.” Liu Nanfeng spoke.
As he got closer, Liu Nanfeng felt Zhu Yin’e’s aura become even more powerful. He felt a bit timid as he spoke, no wonder the Little Carp was so afraid of his mother.
“Young Master Liu, please speak your mind freely,” Zhu Yin’e said with a cool demeanor.
“It’s actually about Hongjin. I noticed she not only contains dragon bloodline, but also the Kun Peng bloodline. However, this Kun Peng bloodline has lost its vitality and, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will never be activated. In terms of her growth, her ultimate potential is limited to that of a dragon.”
“And I’ve recently learned some new techniques that can activate these dormant bloodlines, so I wanted to seek your opinion. After all, the growth potential of a Kun Peng is undoubtedly far superior to that of a dragon.”
Zhu Yin’e seemed to understand upon hearing this. She had heard the Little Carp mention it before and had dismissed it as a joke between him and Liu Nanfeng. She hadn't expected her to actually possess the Kun Peng bloodline.
“Did Young Master Liu awaken past life memories through the [Book of Three Lives] to gain these abilities?”
Zhu Yin’e stared at him intently, her expression filled with curiosity as she asked.
So she also knew about the [Book of Three Lives]. There was no need to hide this matter, so he nodded directly.
Zhu Yin’e now understood that Liu Nanfeng had definitely not awakened Feng Zhirun’s memories, but he must have awakened someone more powerful than Feng Zhirun.
While feeling a slight disappointment, she also let out a sigh of relief.
Then, with a smile, she asked, “Will Hongjin be in any danger if her Kun Peng bloodline is activated?”
“Certainly not,” Liu Nanfeng quickly shook his head.
As she smiled, Liu Nanfeng suddenly felt that Zhu Yin’e’s imposing aura had lessened, and her attitude had also softened considerably, making him feel as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.
“If that is the case, Young Master Liu, please proceed as you see fit,” Zhu Yin’e said.
“Yes, let’s find a safer place. Although the process of activating the Little Carp isn’t complicated, it will still cause some commotion,” Liu Nanfeng said, looking around.
His original plan was to place the Little Carp into the [Observing Mountains and Seas] before modifying her.
“If that is the case, Young Master Liu, would you be willing to visit my Dragon Lord’s water mansion?” Zhu Yin’e asked.
“Of course,” Liu Nanfeng agreed readily. In truth, he was quite curious about the Little Carp’s home.
“In that case, Young Master Liu, please.”
As Zhu Yin’e spoke, she pointed a finger at the river surface. The surging river water immediately parted, creating a wide avenue. She then led the way inside, and Liu Nanfeng quickly followed with the Little Carp in his arms.
The Little Carp, hugging Liu Nanfeng’s neck, was not curious about this. Instead, he was curious about how powerful the Kun Peng was.
Liu Nanfeng had mentioned it to him before, but only in snippets. And as a child, he hadn’t taken it to heart.
Now, hugging Liu Nanfeng’s neck, he curiously asked, “What is a Kun Peng?”
“A Kun Peng is a fish, and also a very large bird.”
The Little Carp scratched his little head, a look of confusion on his face.
“When a Kun Peng enters the water, it becomes a fish. When it leaves the water, it becomes a Peng, which is a Peng bird, exceptionally large,” Liu Nanfeng patiently explained.
Zhu Yin’e, walking ahead, discreetly glanced back at the reflection from the two water walls, a smile subtly forming at the corner of her mouth without her even noticing.
“What about the fish?”
“What about the fish?”
“Is the fish big?”
“Big, very, very big.”
“Wow, then I want to become a Kun Peng, and then become a super, super big little fish!” the Little Carp exclaimed, spreading his little arms wide.
“Okay, then I’ll help you,” Liu Nanfeng said, pinching her little cheek.
They walked on, talking as they went. As they passed, the parted river water behind them closed silently, yet always maintained a distance from them.
Zhu Yin’e’s ability to part the river was infinitely superior to the simple and crude method used by Nan Cai City.
From this, it was not difficult to see that Zhu Yin’e’s strength was indeed very formidable.
Of course, if she weren’t strong, she wouldn’t have been able to maintain her position as the Yangtze River Dragon Lord for so many years.
The three of them soon arrived at the Little Carp’s home, the Dragon Lord’s water mansion.
Liu Nanfeng looked around the mansion with curiosity. It wasn't as luxurious as he had imagined, but it occupied a vast area, exuding an ancient charm and deep character.
Moreover, by some unknown means, all the river water had been sealed off, forming a semi-circular dome that enveloped the mansion.
Around the mansion, numerous aquatic beings, half-human and half-beast, swam about. These were likely the legendary shrimp soldiers and crab generals.
At this moment, Zhu Yuchan was standing at the entrance, looking somewhat surprised at Liu Nanfeng’s arrival.
“Madam.”
She hurried forward to greet them.
“Prepare a quiet chamber; Young Master Liu needs to use it,” Zhu Yin’e said with a slight nod.
Then, she turned to Liu Nanfeng and asked, “Is there anything that needs to be prepared?”
“No need. Hongjin’s own bedroom will suffice. After activating her bloodline, Hongjin will enter a period of slumber to adapt to the changes in her body,” Liu Nanfeng replied.
Zhu Yin’e pondered for a moment, then said, “Then follow me.”
Saying this, she led the way into the mansion. Liu Nanfeng quickly followed.
Zhu Yuchan, following behind, was startled and then hurried to catch up, because the Little Carp did not have his own bedroom; he always slept with Zhu Yin’e, so her bedroom was also Zhu Yin’e’s boudoir.
Was a woman’s boudoir a place that could be casually entered?
ps: One more chapter