Chapter 180: Tides Rise

about such things. He was a head jailer after all, so being late or leaving early wasn't a big deal.He was worried that he was too late to greet him, the wealthy scholar couldn't stand the trouble an...Song Hengjiang frowned, apparently quite surprised by this turn of events.

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"Qingzhi" he asked.

"Zhuang Chengqian" retracted the haughty gaze in his eyes, trying his best to appear more simple and youthful.

To be honest: "I am a disciple of the Fenglin City Daoist Academy, surnamed Jiang and given name Wang. When an incident occurred in the Fenglin City region, I risked my life to save the young princess. You should know about this."

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He very naturally took credit for Jiang Wang's achievements.

In the First Imperial Residence, Jiang Wang was so angry that his soul felt like it would explode. What kind of bull crap opening emperor, what a shamelessness! He robbed his body and even robbed his achievements.

He originally planned to use this incident to save his life after Song Hengjiang defeated Zhuang Chengqian's soul.

Song Hengjiang fell silent for a moment, then asked: "What's the meaning of the markings on the blood-veined stone coffin"

This is also the most puzzling point for him, whether intentional or not, to break into such a secret place, one should be cautious and careful, how could they destroy the environment and leave traces

Although the trace was subtle, to someone as powerful as him, it was incredibly obvious.

“I have accidentally wandered into this place and encountered the Yin Demon, truly terrifying. I am nervous and don't know who owns this place.” Zhuang Chengqian said with a bitter face: "Seeing that blood pattern so strange, I couldn't help but move it."

His every expression was so natural, without a single flaw, showing that he had already mastered control of this body in the shortest amount of time.

Just like Jiang Wang had been preparing to deal with him all along.

To better control this body, he had also secretly made a lot of preparations.

Song Hengjiang remained expressionless and continued, "Let alone how you managed to trespass here, explain yourself. How did you manage to deceive me"

When speaking, he always stood in front of Song Wanxi, showing his importance to this relative, even though she had fallen into demonhood and was no longer a water creature.

"I don't know how I managed to deceive Shui Jun. Seeing the mystery of this place, I cautiously observed it and explored every corner of that magnificent cave. Somehow, I touched a bronze mirror, and... I actually entered the Qingjiang Water God's Palace!"

'Zhuang Chengqian' answered fluently, as if he didn't need to think at all, speaking nothing but the truth, his innermost thoughts.

Such casual ability to spout nonsense is truly astounding, even for someone like Jiang Wang from the First Inner Courtyard.

In the underwater cavern, Zhuang Chengqian trembled and continued, “I am awestruck by the majesty of Lord Shui Jun. I dare not linger in the Water Palace for long. After much searching and experimentation, I finally found a way back, so I returned here. Truly, I don’t know how I managed to deceive Lord Shui Jun.”

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In his account, everything was a matter of coincidence. It so happened that when he entered the Water God's Mansion, Zhuang Gaoxian and Song Hengjiang arrived. When he left, Song Hengjiang and others had already departed. He didn't even know that people like Zhuang Gaoxian and Song Hengjiang had ever been there.

He was naive and innocent, reliable yet clueless.

“Then you’re really lucky.” Song Hengjiang’s wrinkles twitched, and his cloudy eyes couldn’t reveal too much emotion: “Was it you who killed Dong A”

He quickly connected the reason why Du Ruhui had forced his way in before, it now seemed that it might not have been an excuse. This somewhat strange young man in front of him was very likely the murderer who killed Dong A, and Du Ruhui really tracked him here.

The moment "Zhuang Chengqian" heard Song Hengjiang's question, his expression changed.

He became filled with anger, courage, and defiance, yet his eyes still held a lingering trace of pain, incredibly expressive.

He stammered, “Yes. Dong A was my teacher, and I killed him with my own hands!”

He gritted his teeth, suppressing his hatred: “Because he actually colluded with Zhuang Gaoxian and Du Ruhui, using the entire population of Fenglin City as a bargaining chip to exchange for the Bai Gu Zhen Dan! He is derelict in his duty as an official, unfaithful as a teacher, and has lost his humanity. If I don't kill him, I will never be at peace!”

"I see."

Song Hengjiang's eyes flickered. Only now did he understand the truth about the Fenglin City domain. Of course, he didn't really care about Fenglin City itself; what concerned him was Zhuang Gaoxian's choices revealed in this matter.

"In the Palace of King Zhuang, records of the White Bone Dao should be preserved. Knowing about the true elixir of the white bones is not surprising," he said to himself.

‘Zhuang Chengqian’ angrily said: “As a ruler, how can one abandon their people so lightly! I believe Shui Jun, he would never abandon the water tribe’s people!”

He was so enraged, so tormented, that perhaps even Jiang Wang himself could not replicate such emotions.

Song Hengjiang shook his head: "Humans and aquatic races are different. Aquatic races find it difficult to reproduce..."

“What's the difference!” Zhuang Chengqian interrupted him: “Humans and merfolk have an ancient alliance, originally as close as brothers. What’s the distinction What I hate most are those who discriminate against merfolk, too forgetful of their origins! Especially our Qingjiang merfolk, how much blood we have shed for the Zhuang nation, how many sacrifices we have made! Have they all forgotten”

Song Hengjiang clearly stated that the human race is easier to reproduce and has a much larger population, with more room for sacrifice. Yet, 'Zhuang Chengqian' brought up the issue of rights between the two races.

At this time, he was acting like a complete idealist. He insisted on equal rights for humans and merfolk, remembering the history of sacrifices made by the merfolk, and firmly defending their rights.

A water spirit like Song Hengjiang, who is so devoted to the aquatic creatures, clearly hopes that there will be more people in the human race who share his concern. Under the assumption of not considering other factors, this image crafted by the three-word two-sentence description could significantly increase his safety.

"Zhuang Chengqian" is exactly what he likes. It hits the nail on the head.

Song Hengjiang's expression had indeed softened a little.

“This has always been my principle in life. When I was in danger in the Fenglin City, I didn’t consider the difference between humans and water tribes at all. Whoever was closest to me, I saved them. This is how I managed to safely bring the princess away…”

His eyes were red with tears: "But my fellow disciples, not a single one…"

"I want to thank you on Qingzhi's behalf." Song Hengjiang said softly.

"This is only right, any person with conscience should do the same." Zhuang Chengqian spoke earnestly, his expression sincere: "Actually, before this, I also saved a water tribe girl named Xiaoshuang. At that time, a human cultivator had abducted her with the intention of extracting her Dao Pulse. Such a vicious act, naturally I couldn't bear to see it, so I fought desperately! Looking back now, perhaps at that time, I should have seen through Zhuang Ting's true face! They would harm even the water tribe, an ally who sacrificed themselves for the nation, without regard for oaths, promises, or true feelings. How could they truly care about the people"

"In the end, I was still too naive before, so I couldn't stop the tragedy from happening…" he said, his voice choked with tears.

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A man may cry, but not easily. He only does so when he is deeply saddened.

He wept for his family and friends in Fenglin City, exhibiting more grief than the person inhabiting this body.

He wasn't afraid at all of Song Hengjiang bringing Xiao Shuang to confront him. In fact, he would prefer it if Xiao Shuang came. Because what he said could very well be true.

Song Hengjiang's expression was gentle: "It's not your fault, child..."

Jiang Wang from the First Inner Palace couldn't bear it anymore.

He brought Song Hengjiang here intending to use him as a pawn, hoping to create an opportunity for himself to escape death. But instead of fighting each other to the death, this tiger and wolf ended up chatting!

And looking at this trend, if we keep talking, these two might just make a pact again, forming a friendship across generations!

He took a bite, intending to return to the Heavenly Palace and interrupt Zhuang Chengqian's performance.

But you shouldn't be here!

Before the words could even finish, the atmosphere shifted dramatically.

The fist once again thundered out, carrying with it unstoppable pressure.

The power belonging to a top-tier expert like Shen Lin Jing completely suppressed the space around Zhuang Chengqian.

He could see that 'Zhuang Chengqian's' realm was higher than his own power, so he directly suppressed him with force, giving him no chance to resist.

This is when he truly wanted to kill.

He was truly grateful that this young man had saved Song Qingzhi, and he was truly grateful that he had considered the aquatic race. But he really, really wanted to kill him!

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Although the young man's performance was flawless, even someone as experienced as he was couldn't tell if it was real or not.

But he didn't believe it at all, this young man's purpose in coming to the underwater demon cave was so simple.

He doesn't believe in trespassing or coincidence.

And the underwater lair, there could not be any surprises.

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So even though Zhuang Chengqian said so much and performed so perfectly.

After getting the answer he wanted, he still acted without hesitation.

For the future of the entire Qingjiang water tribe, all accidents should be erased. No matter what!

A punch is thrown.

Then the tide rose, the river surged, and death loomed!

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