Yellow Court Daoist
Chapter 382 - 358 Min River Dragon Palace Prince Consort!

"This—"

Lu Qingfeng hesitated for a moment, then looked at the closed door of the chamber, shook his head, and sat down beside the bed, next to the young woman.

The young woman in red seemed startled, shuffling to the side, yet only moved an inch or two, causing Lu Qingfeng to chuckle.

"Are you not the Little Dragon Girl of the Min River Dragon Palace, with strength surpassing mine by who knows how many times? It should be I who is afraid of you, so why do you seem to fear me?"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, looking toward his newlywed 'wife' sitting beside him, her head bowed in silence; he couldn't help but feel a mix of mirth and helplessness.

"Dragon Lord Seizes Son-in-law."

"Truly a fine tale!"

In all of seventeen lifetimes, only this one has been the most absurd.

"The Dragon Lord selects a son-in-law by observing destinies."

"Lan Feihu held the 'Observing Fortune Treasure Mirror,' saw my destiny shining with a blinding red light, and brought me back immediately."

"Afterward."

"The Min River Dragon Lord used the 'Fate Mirror' again, and my destiny revealed a green aura. According to what was said at the time, those with Green Fortune have the potential to reach the Fifth Realm."

Lu Qingfeng's mind cleared from the haze of drunkenness, and he went over all the scenes in the grand hall once more in his head.

Suddenly, everything became clear—

The Dragon Lord's son-in-law selection, sending the likes of General Lan Feihu to the mortal world to look for a person with a great destiny, to 'bring' back to the Dragon Palace. Lu Qingfeng, who had just left the Rebirth Pool, happened to be encountered by Lan Feihu and was abducted to the Min River Dragon Palace.

The accumulation of sixteen lifetimes had given Lu Qingfeng a destiny profound and unfathomable.

Within the Dragon Palace.

His destiny outshone the young men brought back by other generals and successfully caught the Dragon Lord's eye.

Swift and decisive.

Decked out in festive reds.

Lu Qingfeng was awakened from his drunken stupor by a spell, finding himself adorned with a large red flower on his chest and wearing a groom's coronet on his head. Surrounded by guests, the beat of drums and gongs resounded outside—

The ceremony was about to begin.

In the blink of an eye, it was already time to be in the bridal chamber.

"..."

In the bridal chamber, on the bed.

Lu Qingfeng and the Little Dragon Girl of the Min River fell into a moment of silence.

Lu Qingfeng turned his head to look at the shy and seemingly timid Little Dragon Girl, quite different from what he had imagined.

Being the daughter of the Min River Dragon Lord, and having three older brothers.

Even if she wasn't tricky or domineering, she should at least be playful and lively.

Why then—

"My name is Guang Yuan, what's yours?"

Lu Qingfeng looked at the Dragon Girl, who appeared shy and timid, and couldn't help but chuckle as he took the initiative to ask.

"Ao Le."

From beneath the red bridal veil, the Little Dragon Girl's voice was barely perceptible.

"Ao Le."

"Nice name."

Lu Qingfeng praised, feeling a step closer to the Little Dragon Girl, and asked directly, "Do you know what 'Green Fortune' means?"

Green Fortune.

The Fifth Realm.

Lu Qingfeng vaguely remembered the gasps of astonishment and intake of breath from the grand hall, when the green light appeared.

Clearly a rare occurrence.

Even within the Min River Dragon Palace, it was cause for shock.

"..."

The Little Dragon Girl fell silent for a while.

After a long pause, she shook her head lightly, her breath releasing a fragrant scent, "I don't know."

Following that.

She bowed her head and said no more.

Lu Qingfeng felt somewhat disappointed, looking at the Little Dragon Girl.

He did not pursue the question further.

His thoughts were scattered.

"In my past life, I had reached the Primordial Spirit, and I had hoped to break through to the Mahayana True Immortal Realm."

"Such a pity."

Reflecting on the Barbarian God Realm, Lu Qingfeng still felt a sense of regret.

But he was not disheartened.

"This lifetime—"

This lifetime began bizarrely, but it seemed, at the moment, not to be a bad thing.

"The Dragon Clan is wealthy as the Four Seas. The Min River Dragon Palace controls countless members of the Water Clan within the vast Min River; the Water Element extends far and wide, with the entire realm of Qi Country having to look up to the Min River Dragon Palace."

"As the Dragon Palace Prince Consort, if I cultivate, resources will surely not be scarce."

Lu Qingfeng held no feelings of anger, hatred, or self-pity towards the 'Dragon Lord Seizes Son-in-law,' nor did he repudiate the identity of the 'Dragon Palace Prince Consort.' At least this 'wife' did not seem to be an overbearing person.

In the Immortal Qin Realm, there is the 'Heavenly Court' above, with a strict hierarchy.

Solo cultivation would undoubtedly face many restrictions and troubles.

With the identity of the 'Dragon Palace Prince Consort' and the protection of the Min River Dragon Palace, at least the early stages of cultivation could be peaceful.

Starting at a high level would also allow for a faster and easier understanding of the Immortal Qin Realm.

However.

Lu Qingfeng turned his head to the Little Dragon Girl, whose head seemed to be buried in her chest. He blinked, "How to get along with this one in the future is indeed a problem."

He pondered in his heart.

Suddenly.

The drunkenness that had completely dissipated before surged again, not as wild as before. This time, it was a mild intoxication, like being in a dreamy state, neither fully awake nor fully asleep. His face and heart felt a burning warmth; his lips were dry.

"..."

Lu Qingfeng realized that it must be a move by the Dragon Lord or another powerful being in the Dragon Palace.

He had thought to maintain a respectful relationship as a nominal couple on the surface.

But now, it seemed that approach would not work.

Intoxication surged like waves, one upon another. Lu Qingfeng lifted his head and glanced at the Little Dragon Girl sitting beside him with her hands nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, overwhelmed by nervousness, unable to ward off the drunkenness.

"Please be gentle, my husband."

The big red wedding quilt was tossed about, and a soft, timid voice reached Lu Qingfeng's ears, followed by a night of love.

...

Morning.

Lu Qingfeng opened his eyes, his head slightly swollen, his chest felt a weight.

He looked down.

A cascade of black hair spilled over the back of his head. Tilting slightly to look further down, he saw a delicate face with refined features. The complexion was fair, with a hint of a rosy flush. Not thin, the face wasn't chubby either, just slightly plump, adding a touch of cuteness.

Her face was nestled against Lu Qingfeng's chest, peaceful and calm, with soft snores breathing against his body.

Upon further feeling.

The Little Dragon Girl was curled up entirely in his embrace, her skin smooth, beyond comparison to even the most luxurious brocade and silk.

Lu Qingfeng watched quietly, feeling an unprecedented sensation in his heart.

It was wonderful.

Indescribable.

He didn't know how much time had passed when the light from outside grew increasingly bright. Lu Qingfeng saw the Little Dragon Girl's long eyelashes tremble and then her sparkly big eyes opened. Making eye contact with Lu Qingfeng's gaze, at first blurry, then wide-eyed and blinking, as if coming to her senses, shamefaced, she buried her head back into Lu Qingfeng's chest.

Afraid to lift her head.

"Ha ha!"

Seeing this, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but laugh out loud.

...

"Pay my respects to the Dragon Lord."

In the Dragon Palace Hall, Lu Qingfeng, clad in a brocade robe, bowed to the Min River Dragon Lord seated at the head, loudly saying.

"Brother-in-law."

"You have consummated the marriage with my little sister, won't you change how you address me?"

The Third Prince of Min River teased Lu Qingfeng, winking and jesting loudly at the side.

The Little Dragon Girl stood beside Lu Qingfeng.

Today, she wore a moon-white top with a long skirt below and a green belt adorning her waist. Atop her head was only a single jade hairpin, without any excessive embellishment.

Her face looked slightly youthful, appearing to be about the same age as Lu Qingfeng, and now she exhibited a hint of a bride's demeanor.

Truly captivating.

Hearing her third brother's teasing, her small face instantly turned red, and she pursed her lips, not daring to make a sound.

"Son-in-law Guang Yuan, pays respects to Father King."

Joining the Dragon Clan as a son-in-law, he was considered half a son to the Dragon Lord, and like the Little Dragon Girl, should address the Min River Dragon Lord as 'Father King.'

"Good."

The Min River Dragon Lord seemed not to be given to smiles, merely acknowledging with a single word, then immediately turned to the Third Prince beside him, "Guang Yuan is new to the Dragon Palace, Ao Lie, take him to familiarize himself around, and choose a 'Path of Life.'"

"Yes."

The Third Prince Ao Lie bowed in response, his bright armor clashing and giving out a crisp sound.

...

Within the Dragon Palace.

Ao Lie and Lu Qingfeng walked shoulder to shoulder.

Along the way, maidservants, Shrimp Soldiers, and Crab Generals all paid their respects, addressing them as 'Third Prince' and 'Prince Consort'.

Ao Lie, accustomed to this, turned his head towards Lu Qingfeng, "The Dragon King forced the marriage; do you have any dissatisfaction being hastily wedded to my little sister?"

This Third Prince truly lived up to his straightforward reputation.

He voiced his thoughts directly.

Ordinary people who were captured and forced to marry a woman they had never met before would inevitably harbor resentment. Ao Lie's inquiry reflected genuine concern.

"Third Brother jests."

"To marry the Little Princess of the Dragon Palace and become a Dragon Son-in-law is something countless people in the mortal realm could only dream of. Guang Yuan is lucky beyond measure and is overjoyed. How could I be dissatisfied?"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, neither servile nor overbearing.

Although his words were diplomatic, there was indeed no dissatisfaction in Lu Qingfeng's heart.

Being married into the Dragon Clan was advantageous for him. Moreover, the charming beauty, shy demeanor, and gentle nature of his wife fitted the type Lu Qingfeng fancied.

Although the manner of their marriage was somewhat bizarre, Lu Qingfeng viewed it indifferently.

A harmonious marital life could cultivate affection, and in the vastness of Primordial, there would be companionship against solitude.

As for the feelings of immense humiliation, defiant pride, and unbending will to death...

That's over-sentimentality.

Reincarnating oneself, furthermore, is just a waste of sixteen years for nothing.

"I hope you truly think that way."

Ao Lie nodded, half-convinced, and with a stern voice warned, "If I find out you dare to slight my little sister, I will flay you and draw out your Divine Soul to burn for thousands and thousands of years in the Lantern of Lost Souls!"

"Ao Le is my wife; of course, I will cherish her."

Lu Qingfeng replied unafraid, with a smile.

Ao Lie listened, and his fierce expression immediately receded, changing so swiftly that it caught one off guard. He blinked, sizing Lu Qingfeng up and down with curiosity, "If it weren't for the Flying Tiger General figuring out your bone age, and my second brother and father piercing through your soul, I'd hardly believe a sixteen-year-old youth could have such composure."

"I can feel that the Flying Tiger General, father, and Third Brother all mean me no harm."

"Of course, I'm not afraid."

Lu Qingfeng said with a smile.

It was not strange for the Dragon Palace to have such methods.

But he was reincarnated; both his body and soul were genuinely sixteen years old. With the power of the Min River Dragon Lord, it's doubtful he could see through the mysteries of the 'Rebirth Pool' that littered the Primordial World. Naturally, he could not detect within the depths of Lu Qingfeng's soul, hidden was the psyche of an 'old monster' that had undergone thousands of years of cultivation.

Ao Lie took the lead with powerful strides, agreeing with Lu Qingfeng's answer in his mind.

They continued walking within the Dragon Palace.

Along the way, Ao Lie, while familiarizing Lu Qingfeng with the layout of the Dragon Palace, sighed, as if talking to himself, "...Father was born in the Dragon Palace of the East Sea and fell in love at first sight with Mother from the West Sea Dragon Palace. Unfortunately, Mother had a pre-arranged marriage. They secretly united but were eventually discovered.

At the time, Mother was pregnant with my little sister. When the West Sea Dragon Palace came looking, Father placed me and my elder brothers with a close friend, the Tuojiang Dragon Lord. He also hid mother with another friend, the Wujiang Dragon Lord, and alone lured away the pursuers from the West Sea Dragon Palace. Alas, Mother's whereabouts were revealed, and she was found by the West Sea Dragon Palace. Just before she was taken away, she gave birth to my little sister.

While Father was being pursued by both the East and West Sea Dragon Palaces, Mother was taken back to the West Sea Dragon Palace.

My little sister grew up in the Wujiang Dragon Palace. Although protected by the Wujiang Dragon Lord, his seven children really made a mess of things, bullying my sister for being parentless.

When Father at last escaped the pursuit of both Dragon Palaces and took refuge with the Shang River Dragon King, settled in Min River, and at last brought back my sister, she had already become this way."

Initially, Lu Qingfeng did not understand why Ao Lie mentioned the Min River Dragon Lord.

But by the end, it became clear.