Chapter 682: When Did the Beast Finally Show Any Sense of Loyalty?

No…

Character: Wu Hongcai was about to rebut, but as the words reached his lips, seeing Xuanqing Daozhang's half‑smiling expression, he swallowed them back and changed his tone, saying:

"Sir, you are right. My River God learned that you almost harmed young master Zhu Xing, and intends to take revenge on you, even preparing to flood Liangshui Town."

"However, after I persuaded him, the plan to flood Liangshui Town was halted, and he sent me here to gather news about you, so that later my River God will come personally to exact revenge on you."

"But Sir, rest assured, after I return, I will tell my River God nothing about this!"

"Flood Liangshui Town?"

Xuanqing Daozhang heard this as if he had heard a colossal joke. It's not that monsters couldn't commit such absurd deeds—he had not only heard of them but had personally taken part, strangling a monster that sought to plague an entire city's populace. Yet thinking of the deeds the River God of Liang Shui He had done as Character: Wu Hongcai described, he found it hard to believe the River God would flood Liangshui Town, and he scoffed:

"Are you sure your River God, upon learning that Zhu Xing's life was nearly lost, truly intends to flood Liangshui Town?"

He is not one to draw conclusions, but from Character: Wu Hongcai's introduction he came to believe he understood what kind of creature the River God of Liangshui Town is.

Just a selfish, profit‑driven scoundrel who would do any beastly deeds for his own benefit.

But to say that this River God of Liang Shui He would dare flood Liangshui Town for Zhu Xing, he does not believe.

Currently Daxia is in a peaceful flourishing age; although many grievances are inevitable, compared with chaotic times, the amount of trouble is unknown.

Not to mention Character: Wu Hongcai's lord, even the River God of Liang Shui He, or even a more powerful River God, if he dared flood Liangshui Town or any other settlement where civilians live—

it would likely endanger the lives of an entire town's populace, and endless pursuit would await him.

Within the Great Xia Court there are legitimate demon‑slaying organizations, and beyond that, renowned sect disciples across Daxia, many of whom enjoy acting chivalrously, and some use demon‑slaying to gain fame and profit.

If the River God of Liang Shui He dared such a heinous act, not only would the Great Xia Court react, but renowned sect disciples across Daxia, upon hearing the news, would swarm like wolves on meat, converging from all directions to slay the evil River God, thereby gaining fame and seizing the River God's years of hoarded wealth.

He believes.

Given the River God's cunning, he could not have missed this angle.

It's not that Zhu Xing is merely the nephew of his newly married wife; even if he were his own son—no, even his own parents—whether merely frightened away or slain on the spot, they would seek revenge, yet they would never flood Liangshui Town.

"Sir, in this situation, before you I am like fish on a cutting board, at your disposal; even if you lend me ten doses of courage, I would not dare deceive you!"

Character: Wu Hongcai was instantly flustered; he hadn't expected Xuanqing Daozhang to question this matter. Fearing Xuanqing Daozhang might use it as an excuse to endanger his life, he hurriedly pledged, and while speaking he sensed something was amiss, yet he dared not reveal a hint, and quickly pledged again:

"At that moment my River God learned of this, his fury rose a thousand feet, and he blurted out the intention to flood Liangshui Town. Had it not been for my wife and I repeatedly urging him otherwise, my River God would have already carried out the flooding!"

After hearing Xuanqing Daozhang's mocking words, he immediately understood, recalling what kind of creature his River God was. He admired his River God, who, despite being merely a water snake, had risen to become the River God of Liang Shui He, having committed many despicable deeds.

Only.

He had heard a saying: A true man does not ask about birth.

As long as one can rise above others, doing things that invite ridicule matters not.

However, he knew clearly that the deeds his River God performed, though laughable, if he attempted them he could not succeed—not because he despised them, but because the River God's actions were like walking a tightrope high in the sky; a single slip would plunge one into a bottomless abyss.

He once put himself in his River God's shoes and realized that if the roles were reversed, he might meet his end in the Yellow Springs before even getting started.

Thus.

He is certainly not one to follow his River God's path!

Therefore.

His admiration for his River God deepens!

Xuanqing Daozhang smiled, did not argue with Character: Wu Hongcai, and asked about what kind of person the River God of Liang Shui He is and whether he would flood Liangshui Town, saying:

"When you return, recount my affairs in full detail to your River God!"

"Yes…"

Character: Wu Hongcai's eyes lit with joy; before Xuanqing Daozhang he humbled himself, ready to answer any question the Daozhang sought. He would speak without reservation, even about his River God, willing to sell whatever was needed, simply hoping to leave safely. Hearing that Xuanqing Daozhang would let him go made him delighted, but after hearing the Daozhang's subsequent words, his complexion changed dramatically.

He would indeed recount Xuanqing Daozhang's matters in full to his River God, but this must be done after escaping here and returning to Liang Shui He, not letting Xuanqing Daozhang know.

This novel you…

Character: Wu Hongcai could not imagine why Xuanqing Daozhang would say that, fearing the Daozhang might find an excuse to take his life, he hurriedly denied, saying:

"Sir, you, you, you misunderstand. Your affairs I will not tell my River God; I will tell my River God your affairs; I have not investigated them clearly!"

"If you go back and say that, will your River God spare you?"

Xuanqing Daozhang looked at Character: Wu Hongcai's frantic demeanor, his face full of mockery; how could he not see that Character: Wu Hongcai's words were insincere? Seeing him open his mouth, evidently ready to argue, he cut in:

"Enough, no more chatter, return!"

After Character: Wu Hongcai returns, will he reveal his information in full detail to the River God of Liang Shui He?

No need to even think…

He will certainly tell!

"I'll go right now!"

Character: Wu Hongcai originally wanted to argue a few more sentences, but seeing Xuanqing Daozhang speak thus, he could no longer restrain his inner agitation, dared not speak further, hurriedly turned and was about to leave.

He had taken only a few steps.

Then Xuanqing Daozhang's voice called him back, making Character: Wu Hongcai's legs feel as heavy as poured lead, his face showing a smile uglier than crying, he turned to Xuanqing Daozhang, flattered with a smile, and whispered:

"Sir, do you have any further orders?"

(End of Chapter)