Traveling Through Journey to the West: I Am the Dragon King

Chapter 39 Ascending to Heaven to Report to the Celestial Maidens

Ao Guang asked, "What? Is the Immortal not interested in my daughter? However, besides Xiaolong's daughters, there are other princesses in the Four Seas who have not yet been betrothed..."

Before Ao Guang could finish speaking, Yun Chonghua waved his hand and said, "No, no. The Fourth Princess is of virtuous appearance and kind heart. Although I have a grudge against Donghai, she once did me a great favor. I remember this kindness. How could I refuse such a perfect match?"

Upon hearing that Yun Chonghua truly had feelings for the Fourth Princess, Ao Guang's worries turned to joy.

Even the old woman who was eavesdropping behind the scenes, as well as the princesses, praised the fourth princess for her good fortune.

Although the other princesses were somewhat envious and jealous of their fourth sister for winning the favor of the immortal.

But they are sisters after all.

Before Yun Chonghua made her decision, these sisters could still compete fairly. But now that she had made up her mind, all they could do was offer their blessings to their fourth sister.

Ao Guang then asked, "Since the Immortal is willing, why did you decline?"

Yun Chonghua replied, "This matter is not something I can decide alone. Before descending to the mortal realm, the Empress also said that she would give me an important position. My parents died early, and I have suffered countless hardships. Now, after being enlightened by the Empress, she is like my second parent. Don't people often say 'marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers'? In a little over a month, I will be going to Heaven to report on my duties. I would like to ask the Empress's opinion at Yaochi first. After all, celestial beings cannot have selfish desires."

Ao Guang replied, "If the Immortal is only worried about the Heavenly Laws, then there's no need. Immortals from the lower realms will eventually ascend to the upper realms. Marriages made before becoming immortals in the upper realms are still valid. Take the Li Heavenly King's family, for example. Now, the entire Li Heavenly King's family are celestial immortals in the upper realms. However, what the Immortal says is also true. Since we have received such great kindness from the Goddess, it is only right that we go to the upper realms to inquire about it."

Yun Chonghua also said, "Then thank you for your understanding, Dragon King."

Although this marriage proposal didn't go through, it still gave the people of Donghai a glimmer of hope. At least Yun Chonghua wasn't unhappy; he just still had some reservations.

Now we just have to wait for the outcome. After all, man proposes, God disposes, and in the end, it all depends on the will of Heaven.

And so, the grand Spring Dragon Festival feast came to an end.

Before parting, the Dragon King prepared many gifts for Yun Chonghua to take back. But just like last time, Yun Chonghua only picked out some practical items and left the last one behind.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's early summer, April.

The purple smoke bell on Yun Chonghua's body rang for the first time.

As the purple smoke bell rang, wisps of purple smoke rose up. Yun Chonghua immediately left the water mansion and flew towards the Heavenly Palace. Before long, he arrived outside the South Heavenly Gate.

Upon arriving at the South Heavenly Gate, the Heavenly King of Growth, who was stationed there, had never seen Yun Chonghua before, and was about to stop him.

Just as Yun Chonghua was about to present his credentials, Nezha's voice rang out.

"How was your trip down to the mortal realm?"

When the Heavenly King of Growth saw Nezha approaching, he immediately ordered the heavenly soldiers guarding the gate to withdraw.

Upon seeing Nezha, Yun Chonghua was overjoyed and said, "It's been almost a year since I last saw you, brother. I've truly missed you terribly."

Upon hearing this, Nezha chuckled and said, "Hehe. You haven't seen me for almost a year, but for me, it's only been a few hours. I just got up to inspect the four gates. Judging by the time, I figured you'd be arriving soon, so I rushed to the South Heavenly Gate to greet you. How have you been these past six months? Have you settled in? Has that old mudfish been causing you any trouble?"

Yun Chonghua replied, "It's alright. At least I received an official title bestowed by His Majesty and the Empress. When I went down to the mortal realm, I could 'borrow the tiger's power' to act as a fox. Not only did the old Dragon King not dare to provoke me, but he even invited me every now and then."

Nezha laughed and said, "Hehe, that's good!"

Just as Yun Chonghua was about to privately ask Nezha whether he would accept the bribe from the old Dragon King, he saw a beautiful fairy dressed in brocade robes slowly approaching the South Heavenly Gate.

Upon seeing Nezha, the fairy quickly stepped forward, laughing and calling out, "Nezha!"

Upon hearing the fairy's voice, both Yun Chonghua and Nezha turned to look. Seeing the fairy's beauty, Yun Chonghua was completely stunned.

The fairy's eyebrows were like emerald feathers, and her skin like mutton fat. Her face was framed by peach petals, and she wore a golden phoenix hairpin. She was like a jade statue, a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Truly, she was a beauty rarely seen in the Three Realms.

Although Yun Chonghua has now become an immortal and has seen many celestial maidens, there are very few who surpass the person before him in his memory.

Among the female immortals Yun Chonghua had ever seen, even the Seventh Princess could only be considered her equal.

The fairy maiden moved gracefully closer, and seeing that Yun Chonghua was a complete stranger, she asked, "Nezha, who is this deity...?"

Upon hearing the beautiful woman's words, Yun Chonghua introduced himself: "I am Yun Chonghua, the newly appointed Dragon Lord of Sishui."

Upon hearing this, the fairy nodded politely.

Nezha then introduced, "Brother Chonghua, this is the Third Holy Mother of the Western Peak. She is also a friend that Nezha made when he was in the mortal world."

After hearing Nezha's words, Yun Chonghua said in surprise, "Ah? You are the sister of Erlang Shen, the Holy Mother of Mount Hua?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Holy Mother chuckled and said, "Hehe, it seems that in the nearly one thousand years I've lived in the Immortal Realm, my reputation is still not as renowned as my Second Brother's. Everyone who mentions me always brings up my Second Brother first."

Nezha laughed and said, "Hehe, there's nothing we can do about it. Second Brother's skills are superb, and his name is known throughout the Three Realms. The people of the Immortal Realm naturally know about heroes first, and then about beauties."

Yun Chonghua's surprise wasn't due to Erlang Shen's fame, but rather to the stunning beauty of the Third Holy Mother.

It's a real pity that such a beautiful woman married a bookworm.

It's truly a case of a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung.

He now understands somewhat why Yang Jian dislikes Liu Yanchang so much.

The beautiful younger sister she had carefully nurtured did not marry a hero, but instead married Liu Yanchang, a "bookworm".

Anyone in that situation would probably get very angry.

Although both were favored by fairies, Yun Chonghua felt that Liu Yanchang was far inferior to Dong Yong.

At least when he tried to harm the Seventh Princess, Dong Yong truly dared to stand in front of his wife and protect her with his life. Although it was of little use.

Liu Yanchang, however, left with his child and then taught his son skills to rescue his mother.

If the Seventh Princess were trapped under Mount Hua, Dong Yong would probably dig Mount Hua open with a shovel to rescue his wife.

However, if the Third Holy Mother's husband were a filial and responsible man like Dong Yong, Erlang Shen probably wouldn't object to his sister being with him, and might even dare to defy the heavenly rules again for the sake of his sister and brother-in-law's happiness.

Just as everyone was talking, another gentle voice came over.

"It's so lively here today! The Third Prince and the Third Holy Mother are both here. Did the Third Prince come personally to greet the Third Holy Mother?"

The three looked in the direction of the sound and saw a white crane fairy in white robes gracefully arriving.

The White Crane Fairy has been the mount of the Queen Mother of the West for tens of thousands of years, and can be considered a confidante of the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother.

Nezha has always disliked the powerful and wealthy in heaven.

Because of her mother, the Fairy Yao Ji, the Third Holy Mother also disliked the members of the Heavenly Royal Family. This included, of course, the royal family's subordinates.

Nezha said, "White Crane Fairy is quite leisurely today. Instead of serving the Queen Mother at the Jade Pool, how come you have the leisure to come to the South Heavenly Gate?"

Hearing Nezha's sarcastic tone, the White Crane Fairy slowly stepped forward and said, "Of course I didn't come to see you, you little brat who never grows up."

Seeing the two bickering, Yun Chonghua stood there helplessly. One called the other "old man," and the other called him "little kid."

Neither of them held their tongues.

At this moment, Fairy White Crane glanced at Yun Chonghua and called out, "Brother Chonghua, hurry up and go to the Han Department to report for duty. I'll treat you to some fairy wine later."

Upon hearing the White Crane Fairy's words, Nezha, not wanting to put Yun Chonghua in a difficult position, immediately said, "Your Majesty, please go and report on your duties. I must continue my inspection of the four gates."

After saying this, Nezha cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd, then turned and left. Seeing this, the Third Holy Mother also bowed slightly to the two of them, and then went to Kehan ​​Si first.