Chapter 274

Looking at Xu Jiao and Tong Qinghong's uncertain expressions, Zhang Xiaohua was very curious and really wanted to ask what was going on. However, the people around her all looked like they were avoiding a deep taboo, so how could Zhang Xiaohua, an outsider, say anything?

Even the Three Seas Flood Dragon King was a bit embarrassed. Seeing Qin Shiyue's normal expression and still smiling, he hurriedly said, "Please, Lord Qin. The manor has already set up a banquet to welcome Lord Qin's arrival."

Qin Shiyue said with a smile, "Please, Three Flood Dragon Kings. This Qin really likes the fine wine that Jiaotong brought. We must get drunk in a while."

The North Sea Flood Dragon King didn't seem to hear the words "Jiaotong," but the other two sea flood dragon kings were astonished. They looked at each other and were immediately overjoyed. That South Sea Flood Dragon King even laughed loudly. "Don't worry, Lord Qin. If you don't get drunk, this old man will be the first to not let you off."

Xu Jiaotong wasn't far from them. When she heard this, a blush flashed across her face, but soon after, her worried expression reappeared.

The group didn't mount their horses and walked further and further into the city's streets.

After they walked far away, a person with a gloomy expression on top of the high city wall glared fiercely at their backs. It was unknown what he was thinking.

The Flood Dragon King's manor was located in a slightly remote area. The surroundings were very quiet, and there weren't many people around. Looking at the unremarkable manor door, Zhang Xiaohua frowned. Even the gatehouse of the Lotus Escort Agency in Ping Yang City was much bigger than this. Could this be the place where these flood dragon kings and gang leaders lived?

The Flood Dragon King led Qin Shiyue to the door and explained with a smile, "Lord Qin, this is a property that the Three Seas Flood Dragon Palace purchased in Jingyue City. It's very shabby, so please don't laugh at it."

Qin Shiyue smiled and didn't comment. Zhang Xiaohua inwardly thought, That's more like it. It really is very shabby.

However, after passing through that ordinary door, the Flood Dragon King led everyone through an ordinary courtyard and into a very large hall. Zhang Xiaohua thought that this must be the hall for receiving guests. Who knew that the Flood Dragon King would turn right and directly pass through an arched door. Behind the door was a large garden with a stone path in the middle. Zhang Xiaohua thought, Are these people pretending to be cultured?

I'm hungry, I should hurry up and eat.

However, the Flood Dragon King didn't stop in the garden. After passing through the garden, there was a small side door in front of them. After passing through the side door, Zhang Xiaohua was completely dumbfounded. Is this still a manor for humans to live in?

Behind the side door was a very, very large lake. Surrounding the lake was a large piece of shady land. There were wide roads, tall trees, green grass, colorful flowers, rockeries, and so on. In the middle of the lake was a small island with rows of houses. Many small boats were docked by the lake. The Flood Dragon King led everyone to the lake and said to Qin Shiyue with a smile, "Lord Qin, you must be joking. My brothers grew up in the water and can't leave the water for a day. Sometimes, we're not used to living in such a manor, so we built a small pond. When we have nothing to do, we play in it so that our bones won't rust."

This is a small pond???

Zhang Xiaohua's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

However, Qin Shiyue wasn't surprised. She said, "The Flood Dragon King is in a good mood. If it were me, I wouldn't be so patient."

Qin Shiyue had a good understanding of the Three Seas Flood Dragon Palace's strength. It would be strange if they didn't spend so much.

The way to the island in the middle of the lake was very simple. They just had to go on a boat. However, Zhang Xiaohua still felt strange when such a simple method was used in someone else's manor.

When they arrived at the island in the middle of the lake, Zhang Xiaohua realized that this was the real place where the Flood Dragon King and the others lived.

The house on the island in the middle of the lake was very tall and spacious. Zhang Xiaohua couldn't tell what material the house was made of. She only smelled a faint fragrance. Around the house, be it the walls, the roof, the windows, or the door, there were some exquisite carvings. It looked ancient and expensive.

However, Qin Shiyue had good taste. She nodded while looking at it, seeming to admire it very much. The Flood Dragon King said with a smile, "Lord Qin has good taste. This old man has a headache just looking at these things. I can't tell if they're good or not. I only know that they're made of silver, so they must be good!"

Qin Shiyue laughed loudly and said, "Flood Dragon King, you're undervaluing yourself. This taste is made of silver. If there's no silver as the foundation, how can there be any taste?"

The Flood Dragon King of the North Sea also said, "Lord Qin is right. I think these painters don't draw much. Peonies and sunflowers. They might as well draw some erotic scenes!"

Qin Shiyue was stunned. She knew that the Flood Dragon King was forthright and would say whatever he wanted. However, she didn't expect him to be this "old man". She looked at the Flood Dragon King's body and criticized him in her mind. However, she praised, "Great, Flood Dragon King. I didn't expect your thinking to be so unique. I'm really impressed. Yes, it's the first time I've seen it in my life!"

The Flood Dragon King was overjoyed and said, "So Brother Qin thinks so too. Then I'll ask the painters to come and take a look tomorrow. This thing is going to be reformed. They've been looking at it for so many years. Oh right, Brother Qin, what do you think about drawing an old man pushing a cart here?"

Qin Shiyue felt a chill and thought, 'Can you even push it?!'

However, he still said with a smile, "Well, it's a big deal to make a big fuss. Flood Dragon King should discuss it with the Flood Dragon King and the Flood Dragon King."

However, when the Flood Dragon King looked at the two of them, their faces seemed to be covered in ice as they glared at him fiercely.

The crowd was amused, but Zhang Xiaohua didn't understand. However, he was a studious child after all. He looked at the blushing Xu Jiaotong and humbly went forward and asked, "Miss Xu, may I ask what an old man pushing a cart is?

I've never seen this painting before. Can you tell me more about it? "

Xu Jiaotong's face was about to bleed. She stomped her feet fiercely and quickly walked past the crowd into the hall.

Everyone was looking at Zhang Xiaohua ambiguously. Only Qin Shiyue glared at him fiercely and secretly gave him a big middle finger. However, Zhang Xiaohua didn't know. Was she cursing him?

Or was she hinting that he would torture her by hitting her acupoints at night?

After the crowd finished admiring the painting, they entered the hall.

In the hall, the long tables had been set up. There were four tables in a row in front of them and two rows of tables on both sides of the hall. The Flood Dragon King invited Qin Shiyue to take a seat. Qin Shiyue politely sat in the main seat. The Three Seas Flood Dragon Kings accompanied the other three tables. On the left were Ying Fei and Zhang Xiaohua, accompanied by Xu Jiaotong. Xu Jiaotong must have known about Zhang Xiaohua's identity and was afraid that he would run away. She didn't dare to let him be far away from Ying Fei, so she had to take a seat as well.

On the left were the leaders of Seven Waters. They were all there to accompany him.

After the guests and the host sat down, the Flood Dragon King cleared his throat and said, "Lord Qin, I hope Lord Qin can forgive everyone's recklessness."

Qin Shiyue smiled and said, "You're too polite, Flood Dragon King. Why do you say that?"

The Xu Jiao King looked at the people in the hall and said, "The Three Seas and Seven Waters have received orders from our Sect Leader and have prepared everything. We are just waiting for Lord Qin and Emissary Ying to come and collect them. However, a few days ago, we heard about what happened to Lord Qin at the Ma Family in Xinji Town. At that time, I happened to be working between Jingyue City and Xinji Town. I know that Lord Qin's martial arts are powerful and he's not afraid of the Righteous Alliance's revenge. However, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open but difficult to defend against a stab in the dark. I was afraid that Lord Qin would be ambushed, so I wanted to go and fetch Lord Qin first. However, my daughter suggested that the Righteous Alliance is quite far from here and by the time they react, they will send experts. Even I and my men won't be a match for them. Why don't I go back to Jingyue City first and gather the brothers of the Three Seas and Seven Waters to go and fetch Lord Qin together? Meanwhile, my daughter will lead a group of brothers to scout ahead for Lord Qin and ensure his safety. Of course, my daughter will only arrange Lord Qin's travel and accommodation and gather information. Fortunately, the Righteous Alliance didn't immediately fall out with us.

Qin Shiyue was moved when she heard this. She stood up from her chair and bowed to the people in the hall, saying, "Thank you, everyone from the Three Seas and Seven Waters. Thank you again."

Then, she picked up the wine cup from the table and said, "I've stolen the limelight with this first cup. I'd like to propose a toast to all of you. Thank you for your help."

Everyone agreed and drank the first cup.

After Qin Shiyue sat down, the Flood Dragon King said, "In addition, my daughter also said that Lord Qin has to travel to the Three Seas and Seven Waters. Why don't we all gather together and hand over everything to Lord Qin so that Lord Qin can return to the Hierarch as soon as possible and report to our Hierarch?"

Qin Shiyue stood up again and raised her cup to Xu Jiaotong, saying, "Women are not inferior to men. Miss Jiaotong, I'd like to propose a toast to you. I appreciate your efforts."

Xu Jiaotong raised her cup and looked at Qin Shiyue with a smile, saying, "You're too polite, Lord Qin."

Qin Shiyue said gently, "If you don't mind, Miss Jiaotong, you can call me Little Yue!"

Zhang Xiaohua had goosebumps all over her body when she heard this.

Xu Jiaotong lowered her head shyly and said, "Well, Little … Lord Qin, if you don't mind, you can also call me A-Jiao."

Zhang Xiaohua was stunned again. Why did this name sound so familiar??!

Qin Shiyue smiled brightly and said, "Okay, A-Jiao, come, let's drink this cup."

Xu Jiaotong raised her cup and drank it in one gulp. Indeed, she was not inferior to men.

The two sat down, and Qin Shiyue said with a smile, "So, the things for the Three Seas and Seven Waters have been prepared."

The Flood Dragon King said hesitantly, "Lord Qin, the things are indeed prepared, but because our brothers rushed here in a hurry, they didn't bring them with them. They're still sending them here on the waterway. If they're fast, they'll definitely arrive here in three days."

Qin Shiyue was not surprised when she heard this. She said, "This is already very good. I thought I'd have to visit you one by one, but now that all of you are here, it saves me a lot of effort. Come, Faction Leaders, I'd like to propose a toast to all of you!"

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