Heart Survey

Chapter 2293 Dragon Palace Ceremony

Ping'an Town, Ping'an Town...

Sometimes people live in this world not just for themselves.

After going through some things and investing some feelings, there are many people who care about you and many people who hope you are "safe".

But peace can be difficult sometimes.

For example, suffering.

For example, Ku Jue’s junior brother, Ku Xing.

Jiang Wang actually doesn't understand the nature of suffering.

I only vaguely know that there was probably such a person, who died due to some accident. It was his death that caused the relationship between Ku Jue and his fellow disciples in the Hanging Temple to be awkward.

In fact, he had never thought about pursuing Ku Jue's past, because with the grand bloody rain in Tianjing City, Ku Jue's death had already come to an end in his heart.

The old monk has been busy all his life, and he has experienced both joy and pain.

He himself has also said goodbye to the entanglement between him and his fellow disciples.

So what's the point of disturbing?

But today, Changhe Longjun mentioned the name "Kuxing" so formally and used the word "dare", which is enough to show that Kuxing's death was not simple.

Why did no one dare to speak out? Why did Changhe Longjun dare?

Then the fate between myself and the old monk Kujue...maybe I can also trace it back.

At the last moment of the battle in Tianjing City, he did not care about what Taoist Banxia said, and he did not need to confirm the reason why Ku Jue contacted him in the first place.

But does Ku Jue himself need an answer?

he does not know.

In the master's last letter, he did not teach him how to do it.

"Kuxing is a monk of the 'Ku' generation at the Hanging Temple. He is of the same generation as the current abbot, Master Kuming, and is the most talented one among his peers. By the way, he is Master Kujue's junior brother, the closest one to him. They have the same master." Perhaps because he was afraid that Jiang Wang did not understand Kuxing, Ao Shuyi, who was sitting upright in the chair, added this.

The armored figure of the Yellow River Chief Steward stood outside the palace gate, guarding the door with his contemporary Dao cultivation and isolating the conversation.

People knew that Jiang Wang came to the Dragon Palace, but there was no way they could know what he talked about with the Dragon King.

The hall was empty.

There were only Ao Shuyi sitting and Jiang Wang standing.

Jiang Wang put down the empty teacup, picked up the teapot from the side, and slowly poured himself another cup.

"I was a bit rude just now, like a cow chewing a peony, not very elegant." He sat down very politely, with the wide hall between him and the Dragon Lord of Changhe: "You should sit down and feel it carefully."

He was sitting here and suddenly wanted to purify himself.

He could probably now understand why the painful nature of death had such a great impact on the perception of suffering.

The relationship between the nature of suffering and the perception of suffering is like the relationship between oneself and purity.

The last time I came to Dragon Palace, it was with Jingli...

"Drinking tea." Changhe Longjun smiled faintly and said, "When you are thirsty, you can only quench your thirst. When you are not thirsty, you can 'taste tea'."

"Then this is not the time for me to feel the taste." Jiang Wang was still pretending to stir the steam and go through the tea drinking etiquette, but now he simply covered the teacup and stopped drinking: "Your Majesty, what is this bitterness? Why don't you speak frankly?"

Changhe Dragon King smiled and said, "Master Jiang, do you know that there are few people in this world who can talk to you about this? Either they don't know the inside story, or they are as quiet as a cicada, or they are completely devoted to it. Only I don't stand on any side and have no involvement."

Jiang Wang sat with his hands on his knees: "It sounds like a very serious matter. But I haven't seen it in any books, and I haven't heard of it anywhere else."

Ao Shuyi smiled and said, "I once heard a saying - what cannot be recorded in books is the core truth of this world. What do you think?"

Jiang Wang said: "But there are also historians like Mr. Sima Heng who record history directly and reproduce the truth. There are also great historical works like "Shi Dao Zao Hai"."

Ao Shuyi said: "Then when you have a chance to meet Sima Heng, you might as well ask him why Ku Xing died."

"If I have the opportunity to meet Mr. Sima Heng, and if he is willing to answer me, I will certainly ask him for confirmation." Jiang Wang said, "There are many things I want to confirm, not just the one that His Majesty Long Jun said."

Ao Shuyi looked at him and said, "When you presented the gift to the Dragon Palace, I had a relationship with you, so I was willing to ask for this. But you have to know that it is not easy to ask for this."

"I have nothing to be ashamed of." Ao Shuyi said, "Looking around the world, heroes are fighting for power, and the aquatic creatures in the world are all divided. Master Jiang thinks... How can I, the Dragon King of the Changhe River, who can't control the Changhe River, sit in the Dragon Palace and let the wind and rain last for hundreds of thousands of years?"

Jiang Wang said: "Of course it's because His Majesty the Dragon King is wise and brave, benevolent and magnanimous--"

"Because I am alone, I will not fight!" Ao Shuyi interrupted, "Don't care, don't ask, don't say. Cut off the claws, pull out the fangs, and you can exist as a mascot. Ha, dragon and phoenix bring good luck!"

There was silence in the hall for a moment.

Facing the embarrassing facts always requires some courage. This is especially true for someone like Ao Shuyi.

Jiang Wang thought for a moment and said directly: "I know that it is difficult for Your Majesty to speak. Why don't you speak frankly? What can Jiang Wang do for Your Majesty?"

Ao Shuyi gently lifted the lid of the tea and said leisurely: "I invited you to meet me in Dragon Palace. Perhaps I should first tell you what I can bring to you."

Jiang Wang remained calm and waited for what was to come.

Ao Shuyi said, "First of all, it's hard work. What happened back then was actually very secretive, and only a few people knew about it, and most of them only had one-sided information. But I can see clearly the cause and effect of this matter, and the twists and turns, and I have thought it through over the years. And I am on the outside, so I can explain it clearly to you. There is probably no one else like me in the world."

He looked at Jiang Wang and said, "As for your heavenly state, it is not convenient for me to take action directly, but I may be able to share with you some of my experiences when the Emperor of Lieshan established the Nine Towns of Changhe."

Jiang Wang sighed softly: "In this case, it seems that I have no room to refuse?"

Ao Shuyi said: "For you, the first point is probably more important than the second point."

The facts were clear. On the Prison Ox Bridge, Fu Yunqin had already hinted that the Dragon Lord of the Changhe River was very knowledgeable about sealing techniques and could help him, but he just said that he didn't have time. Even when Ao Shuyi personally invited him, he still came over to drink some tea and left.

But after hearing Ku Xing's name, he sat down obediently.

What makes him unable to move is called the nature of suffering, but it is actually the feeling of suffering.

Jiang Wang said slowly: "I still need to listen to what Lord Long wants me to do for you."

Ao Shuyi's tone was very casual: "Fu Yunqin picked you up at Qiuniu Bridge, so you must be familiar with the Luo Kingdom over there?"

"I guess I know." Jiang Wang said.

Ao Shuyi added: "You also know about the dirty things they did in the past?"

"If you mean that they are secretly engaged in the aquatic slave business... I know something about it." Jiang Wang said.

"In secret?" Ao Shuyi asked.

"I must be honest with Lord Long. I personally respect the ancient covenant signed between humans and aquatic creatures. I firmly oppose the aquatic slave trade and will do my best to stop it within my authority...but this will not be a deal." Jiang Wang said clearly: "Taixu Pavilion has no right to interfere with the order of the world. The premise of our transcendence is that we respect order."

Why did Jiang Wang not provide any substantial help to Li Jianqiu, Du Yehu and others in their reforms in Zhuang State?

Because he has no such right.

Unless he participated in it as an individual rather than a member of Taixu Pavilion.

The only thing he could do was to prevent Du Yehu and his men from being disturbed by forces outside the rules. The so-called "Qiming Three" were indeed expelled because of the failure of political reform. Of course, whether they admit it or not, this is the biggest help. Not everyone has the opportunity to compete in a fair environment.

Ao Shuyi looked into Jiang Wang's eyes.

Jiang Wang said with certainty: "Under the circumstance that Luoguo has not violated the Taixu Iron Rule, I will not do anything to them. Even if they have violated the Taixu Iron Rule, I will only take action after the public discussion of the Taixu Pavilion."

With Jiang Wang's current status and influence, the rise and fall of a country like Luo State can be decided by just one word from him.

But he won't really do anything to influence others.

The more power you truly have, the more cautious you should be with it.

He had a deep understanding of this from Yuheng Xingjun. Guan Yan possessed the supreme supernatural power [telepathy], but he never used it easily. He could understand everyone in the simplest way, but he was the clumsiest to use his true heart.

Ao Shuyi laughed, "I'm not asking you to do anything to Luo State. After all, even if you crush Luo State, what would that matter? It's just a nail, and some people are testing my attitude."

Jiang Wang frowned.

Ao Shuyi said in a deep voice: "At that time, the Lieshan clan drove out the Xihun clan, and the water tribe split. We stood on the side of the human race and were called traitors and running dogs. The blood of our clan dyed the long river red! Why? Because we believe in the promise of the Lieshan Human Emperor, believe in His great personality, and believe that only He can establish permanent peace and bring eternal tranquility to the world."

"But what about now? Peace seems to exist, but it has little to do with us. You have experienced a lot in Zhuang Country, and you know the experience of the Qingjiang Water Tribe very well. How much did they contribute to the establishment of Zhuang Country, and how were they trampled upon? Is there anyone who speaks up for them? Looking back, this branch of the Qingjiang Water Tribe migrated from Shenchi. Everyone is familiar with the fate of the Shenchi Water Tribe."

Ao Shuyi hadn't said these words for a long time and couldn't stop for a moment: "Do you think those people don't know that it's wrong to treat the water tribe like this? But what is really important to them? Is it possible for the water tribe to threaten the human race, and whether I dare to resent it. We trust the Emperor of Lieshan, but after the Emperor of Lieshan disbanded, they don't trust us. What do they say - 'Those who are not of my race must have different hearts'. What did they say when they pulled us together to fight against the Xihun clan?"

Jiang Wang was speechless for a moment.

His sister Jiang An'an is good friends with Song Qingzhi, the little princess of the Qingjiang water tribe. His brother Du Yehu and his friend Li Jianqiu are now like-minded and close friends with Song Qingyue, the young prince of Qingjiang. They are known as the "Qiming Three Heroes: Dog, Dragon and Tiger", and they are still traveling together to find the resources to turn their ideals into reality.

His identity as an aquatic creature has never been a problem for him, but it is undeniable that... this problem has existed in the world for a long time.

"I don't really like drinking tea, but I need to have some... less dangerous hobbies." Ao Shuyi pressed the teacup and said, "I didn't give in because I was afraid. At my level, after living for so many years, what else do I need to be afraid of? I sincerely hope for peace. I hope that all aquatic creatures in the world can live in peace. I thought that closing the door could keep away evil, and giving in could bring long-term peace. Master Jiang, you represent the future of the human race. At the Yellow River Meeting, I watched you reach the summit. Tell me, am I wrong?"

"I can only represent myself. If I can represent the future of the human race, then wouldn't the human race be in the hands of Heaven?" Jiang Wang said seriously, "Your Majesty, I cannot answer the question you asked. I think that even someone as profound as you is not really in need of my answer."

"So, how should I respond to you?"

"Jiang Wang wants to tell you Jiang Wang's attitude."

He sat very straight, and his attitude was especially so: "I must admit that I am not a member of the Water Tribe. Although I have seen what the Water Tribe has gone through, I cannot fully empathize with them. I have had some fragmentary thoughts, but I have hardly ever really thought about the problem from the perspective of the Water Tribe. I always thought that there is still time, and I can leave it to a more mature time. Sitting here today, I feel that time is running out, and I have inexplicably thought of many things. I will think deeply about this matter in the future, and do my best-"

At this point, he looked directly into the eyes of the Dragon Lord: "But this is still not a deal. I will not deal with any force or person just because of the help that Your Majesty the Dragon Lord can give me."

He raised his teacup: "Just drink this. Thank you, Lord Long, for your hospitality. Perhaps I will come and bother you again when I am free."

Still drank it in one gulp.

He really couldn't taste the flavor of this new tea from the Dragon Palace, a treasure from the summer. He felt it was a waste and smiled with embarrassment.

But he turned around resolutely.

The story of Master Ku Jue... Perhaps we can explore it after he breaks free from the cage of Heaven.

But just as he walked out of the palace gate, he found a jade stick in his hand. The moment he touched it, a lot of complicated information flowed into his mind.

But it is a work of [Leisure Talks in Nine Towns].

It records in detail several conversations between the Emperor of Lieshan and the Lord of Changhe, all of which are some of the experiences of the Emperor of Lieshan in creating the Nine Towns of Changhe. In the field of sealing techniques, this is definitely a treasure!
Jiang Wang suddenly turned around with the sign in his hand, but the palace gate behind him was closed. The majestic and magnificent Changhe Dragon Palace had disappeared, leaving only the broken bridge of time and space.

At this moment, Ao Shuyi's voice rang in my ears - "This is not a transaction. This is a small gift from me to you."

There were no jade steps in front of me, but I had already stepped onto the stone bridge.

The long river flows beneath my feet, and the world looks different now.

The waves are surging, the wind is blowing in my heart. The contents of the Jiuzhen Leisure Talk are flowing in my mind, and when I look at the Qiuniu Stone Bridge again, I feel that every texture has a new interpretation.

Compared to the mysteries of the Nine Towns described in "Nine Towns Leisure Talk", what first caught Jiang Wang's attention was actually the Nine Towns Leisure Talk itself.

For a long time, Jiang Wang thought - and many people thought so - that Ao Shuyi, the Dragon King of Changhe, was just a dog of the Human Emperor of Lieshan, a puppet of the Dragon Clan supported by him, and just a tool.

The sea people called Ao Shuyi a "river dog", while the human race respected him as the Dragon King on the surface, but in their hearts, weren't they also contemptuous of him?

But judging from the content of "Jiuzhen Xiatan", this does not seem to be the case.

This jade sign records a conversation, and judging from the form of the conversation, the relationship between the Human Emperor of Lieshan and the Dragon King of Changhe is relatively close, even... almost like a master and disciple.

Yes, no matter how he was belittled and cursed, no matter how low-key and tolerant he was, Ao Shuyi was, after all, a great being who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years. How could there be such a transcendent being with a broken back in the world? The magnificent history of those years could certainly not be dismissed with a phrase like "a river dog with a broken back".

At this moment, Jiang Wang leaned on the railing and looked out. He felt that although the pressure of heaven was close at hand, the world was so vast. The world was boundless and there was a lot to do. What was this little shackle on his body?
History is as vast as a long river, with many stormy waves. How will my story of Jiang Wang today be passed down thousands of years later?

……

……

In the Dragon Palace Hall, only the Dragon King was drinking alone.

Fu Yunqin, the chief steward of the Yellow River, stood behind the door and asked softly, "Didn't you tell him about the hardship of the Hanging Temple?"

Ao Shuyi ordered the tea carefully, and finally said: "One day he will understand that this is also a gift."

(End of this chapter)