Chapter 1076: The Backstory Of Mifan (I)
The waters of White River Stream were the clearest. Its riverbed was paved with dense layers of bluish stones. But the palace that lay beneath the surface was by no means small. Fish and shrimp swam about, transforming into men and women who either played celestial music or carried spirit items, bustling back and forth in lively splendor.
Though Ying Hebai amounted to nothing in front of Dingjiao, this Jade-Necked Flood Dragon was still a local overlord. His palace was no less luxurious than his due, and was adorned with shining pearls and golden steps. It was filled with dazzling treasures that embodied extravagance at its peak.
After all, he is a first-rank demonic creature beneath the Purple Mansion Realm, and he reigns as master of the three streams with borrowed dragon might. Naturally, he would not be lacking.
Li Chenghui understood this well. Ying Hebai might appear meek and deferential, yet without Li Zhouwei’s name, he might not have been admitted into this palace at all. Still, the dragon did not put on airs. They rode the tortoise down into the riverbed.
Once they reached the palace gates, Shui Zhao reappeared in his true form, bowing deeply as he said, "Please enter!"
Li Chenghui stepped forward, where a tall man was already waiting inside the hall. He wore an inner robe of stone-blue brocade embroidered with fine patterns, over which draped a white fur cloak painted with green seas. Scales grew upon his neck, and his sharp eyes and upright features gave him an imposing presence.
Upon seeing Li Chenghui, he smiled and said, "So it is Fellow Daoist Chenghui. How is it that the honored lord himself did not come?"
"Our family head has no leisure at present."
Ying Hebai immediately understood. Since it was Li Chenghui he faced, there was no need to overly abase himself. He stepped back, revealing boots of turquoise with white soles, and said in a resonant voice, "Please, be seated."
Li Chenghui took his seat, and Ying Hebai immediately cupped his hands, saying, "First, let me congratulate Fellow Daoist on seizing White River Stream territory. The spiritual energy here is abundant, and it lies within my domain. The water veins flow freely, yielding harvests year after year. Should there be any need to divert remote water veins, simply give the word!"