Chapter 1537: Ease and Comfort

However, just as Shu Han and the Wei State achieved peaceful coexistence and the common people were immersed in joy and tranquility, a sudden turn of events shattered this hard-won peace.

It was a beautiful, breezy spring day, and Liao Hua was patrolling the border to ensure the stability of the defensive fortifications. Suddenly, a strange fragrance drifted on the wind, and immediately after, a woman dressed in a magnificent long gown, wearing pearls and jade, with an exquisitely beautiful face, appeared in his line of sight. She seemed like a celestial maiden who had descended from the heavens, her entire body surrounded by a faint light, making it impossible for one to look away.

"General, are you Liao Hua, the guardian of Shu Han?" the woman asked softly, her voice as clear as a spring, yet carrying a trace of irresistible magic.

Liao Hua was stunned, then immediately returned to his senses, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "That is indeed me. May I ask who you are, Miss? Why have you appeared here so suddenly?"

The woman smiled slightly and said, "I am the daughter of the East Sea Long Gong, named Shanhulu. I have come this time under the order of my Royal Father, specifically to invite the General to the Long Gong for a visit."

Upon hearing this, Liao Hua was shocked. Although he had been through many battles and was widely experienced, he had never heard of a daughter of the Long Gong appearing in the human world, let alone inviting him to the Long Gong. He was just about to refuse when he saw a trace of sorrow flash through the eyes of the Shanhulu woman, as if she had a thousand words that were difficult to express.

"General, I know you have concerns in your heart. But please believe me, I have no ill intent. The Long Gong holds countless treasures and wisdom, which might be able to help the General better protect Shu Han," the Shanhulu woman said earnestly.

Liao Hua looked into her eyes, and an inexplicable sense of trust welled up in his heart. He thought for a moment and decided to follow the Shanhulu woman to the Long Gong; firstly, he could uncover the truth, and secondly, if he could truly obtain the help of the Long Gong, it would undoubtedly be of great benefit to Shu Han.

Thus, led by the Shanhulu woman, Liao Hua boarded a flying carpet woven from clouds and mist, crossed through the clouds, and headed straight for the East Sea Long Gong. Along the way, the Shanhulu woman told Liao Hua many strange tales and anecdotes about the Long Gong, as well as her and her Royal Father's yearning for and awe of the human world.

Before long, the two arrived before the Long Gong. They saw that the Long Gong was resplendent and magnificent, with an imposing grandeur even more spectacular than the imperial palaces of the human world. The Shanhulu woman led Liao Hua into the Long Gong, encountering many marine creatures of various forms along the way; they either swam or leaped, full of curiosity about Liao Hua, this outsider.

In the great hall of the Long Gong, Liao Hua met the Long Wang of the Long Gong. The Long Wang had a massive form, his dragon scales shimmering, and his majesty was tinged with a touch of kindness. He warmly received Liao Hua and expressed his respect for the contributions he had made to Shu Han.

"General Liao Hua, you are brave and skilled in battle, wise and courageous; you are truly a rare military talent in the human world. Although my Long Gong is isolated from the world, I also know of the suffering in the human world and am willing to lend the General a helping hand to protect this land together," the Long Wang said.

Upon hearing this, Liao Hua felt grateful in his heart and hurriedly bowed to express his thanks. Subsequently, the Long Wang had the Shanhulu woman lead Liao Hua to tour the Long Gong and gifted him many precious treasures and secret manuals. ===== CHAPTER 1538 =====