Chapter 788: with translation of chapter title

If it weren't for worrying about causing unnecessary panic, Xiao Jiu would have already turned into a phoenix and rushed over.

If it weren't for worrying about causing unnecessary panic, Xiao Jiu would have already turned into a phoenix and rushed over.

She had just gotten off the vehicle, didn't even have time to pick up her luggage, and turned to run back the way she came.

The next moment, someone grabbed her.

It was the innkeeper, Zhang Wu.

Zhang Wu was tall and big, all muscle; he seized Xiao Jiu's clothes, holding her, and shouted, "Miss, you don't want to live! Stay put, no running! If something happens to you, will this inn of mine still be able to stay open?"

Those evacuated from the inn had all registered there.

Zhang Wu is highly responsible; at least before handling check‑outs, he must watch over these lodgers to ensure their safety.

Xiao Jiu opened her mouth to explain, but everyone was watching her; she couldn't possibly say what was happening now, which might be related to her husband—her husband is a dragon, right?

"Xiao Jiu? Is that really you?"

Just as Xiao Jiu was hesitating how to deal with Zhang Wu, a familiar voice came—it was Fang Chuanzong.

Fang Chuanzong strode over and showed his credentials to Zhang Wu.

He represented the authorities, and Zhang Wu immediately released Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu also exclaimed in delight, "Elder Fang, how did you end up here?"

Fang Chuanzong brought many people; his subordinates were negotiating with Zhang Wu and helping to settle those evacuated from the inn.

Xiao Jiu followed Fang Chuanzong as they walked a distance; then Fang Chuanzong said, "Since the old turtle incident over five years ago, I have stationed people here in Suedi; whenever any disturbance occurs, I will do my best to arrive immediately."

Xiao Jiu keenly sensed something unusual from Fang Chuanzong's words: "Back then, the old turtle matter was handled by you and Hui Fifth Lord together; could there still be unresolved issues?"

"Hui Fifth Lord handled the old turtle's aftermath." Fang Chuanzong said, "After all, I brought people in at the time; my background made it easier for me to handle some details, so there are things I know that Hui Fifth Lord does not."

Xiao Jiu was greatly surprised; she never imagined that the old turtle incident from over five years ago still had hidden details.

At that time, Xiao Jiu first brought Liu Junyan back to Yin Dang Hang; Liu Junyan remained in a deathlike state until her ascension.

Hui Moqiong returned carrying the old turtle's ashes.

According to the old turtle's last wish, its ashes were buried in the Pearl Plate River.

Hui Moqiong indeed said that all the cleanup was handed over to Fang Chuanzong.

Xu Chun's death shook the entire business community of Suedi; only with Fang Chuanzong stepping forward could the situation truly be stabilized.

Xiao Jiu glanced toward the old well.

At that moment, the area was filled with flashing lightning and thunder, the scene was terrifying.

The ground shook intermittently, each jolt stronger than the last.

With each tectonic movement, Xiao Jiu could hear a faint dragon roar, sounding extremely painful.

Xiao Jiu felt anxious and couldn't help asking, "Elder Fang, are there any other secrets hidden beneath that old well? Is this matter related to Liu Junyan? To be frank, I came to Suedi this time just to try my luck; I have a strong feeling that Liu Junyan might be in Suedi."

Fang Chuanzong looked at Xiao Jiu in surprise: "You… you can really sense the presence of Seventh Lord?"

This question made Xiao Jiu even more certain: "Elder Fang, tell me, is Liu Junyan actually there or not?"

Fang Chuanzong also looked toward the old well and shook his head: "Actually, I'm not sure whether Seventh Lord is here; I've been keeping watch over Suedi because, when the old turtle passed away over five years ago, it indeed left behind a matter that has troubled us greatly; the old turtle said that this matter would ultimately likely need Seventh Lord to resolve it completely."

Xiao Jiu did not interrupt Fang Chuanzong again, patiently listening to his continued narration.

"This matter must be traced back over three hundred years, to how the old turtle, repaying a kindness, fell into Xu Chun's trap and willingly allowed himself to be persecuted by Xu Chun."

Fang Chuanzong paused, then looked at Xiao Jiu and said: "The China Dragon Vein divides into main veins and branch veins; there are only a few main veins, but many branch veins; each branch vein relates to the reproduction and survival of surrounding living beings, while this branch vein in Suedi is broken."

As for Xu Chun, you have crossed swords with him; over three hundred years ago he was already a very capable sorcerer, he siphoned spiritual qi from the break in the branch vein to cultivate, until the spiritual qi was about to be exhausted, causing countless living beings to die.

Xu Chun gained benefits, but could not bear the backlash; he deceived the old turtle into falling into the branch‑vein break, using the old turtle's thousands of years of cultivation to fill this gap……

So that's how it is!

Therefore, the old turtle willingly lay at the bottom of that well for years precisely because that is where the branch‑vein break is located.

Over five years ago, Liu Junyan bore a heavenly thunderbolt for the old turtle, saving him.

But the old turtle, knowing his lifespan was exhausted, dispersed all his merit, shot his inner elixir into Liu Junyan's body, thus creating karmic ties.

The old turtle resorted to this plan precisely to exchange his inner elixir for Liu Junyan to handle the branch‑vein break on his behalf.

After all, this matter is indeed within Liu Junyan's capabilities.

During the Nine Dragons Baptism, Liu Junyan produced seven golden scales and followed the Dragon Vein in all directions, never faltering.

Regardless of whether the old turtle's dying request carried any coercion, Liu Junyan would certainly not refuse it.

A single pull moves the whole body.

If the branch vein in Suedi is cut off, the impact extends far beyond Suedi alone.

Having figured this out, Xiao Jiu finally understood why Liu Junyan had suddenly agreed to ascend.

Following this line of reasoning backward, the more Xiao Jiu pondered, the more she agreed with what A Cheng had said earlier.

She asked, "Elder Fang, I need you to give me a definite answer: you've been watching Suedi for so long—when did Liu Junyan come down? You… do you know?"

Was it recently, or over five years ago that Liu Junyan was already in the mortal world, perhaps even right beneath this old well in Suedi?

Xiao Jiu originally thought Fang Chuanzong could give her a definite answer, but she didn't expect him to shake his head: "Xiao Jiu, it's not that I want to deliberately conceal anything from you; I simply don't know Seventh Lord's movements over the past five years or more."

I have people guarding Suedi and the old well because I know something will eventually happen here, and when it does it will surely be major; but whether Seventh Lord can arrive in time when it happens, or whether he has been here all along—I cannot predict that in advance.

Xiao Jiu nodded: "These don't matter; as long as I see him, everything will be cleared up. Elder Fang, settle the surrounding populace; I'll take charge of the old well side."

Fang Chuanzong cautioned: "Xiao Jiu, this is a major matter; you must act within your limits; if you can't, withdraw immediately!"

Xiao Jiu agreed, turned, and sprinted toward the old well.

Fang Chuanzong sighed; he hadn't expected the Suedi matter to erupt so quickly.

It's only been a little over five years.

He also hadn't expected that when the matter erupted, Xiao Jiu happened to be right there.

Seventh Lord and Xiao Jiu are truly his lucky stars……

Now we need to output each line with 【N】 prefix and translation on same line.

Side Story 4: 25

Then

She had just gotten off the vehicle, didn't even have time to pick up her luggage, and sprang to run back the way she came.

As a result, the next moment someone grabbed her.

It was the innkeeper, Zhang Wu.

Zhang Wu was tall and big, all muscle, he grabbed Xiao Jiu's clothes with one hand while scolding her: "Miss, you don't want to live! Stay put, no running around! If something happens to you, will my inn even stay open?"

Those who had been evacuated from the inn had all registered there.

Zhang Wu was a very responsible person; at least before handling check‑outs, he had to keep an eye on these lodgers to ensure their personal safety.

Xiao Jiu wanted to explain, but everyone was watching her; she couldn't possibly say what was happening now, which might be related to her husband, her husband being a dragon, right?

"Xiao Jiu? Is that really you?"

Just as Xiao Jiu was hesitating how to respond to Zhang Wu, a familiar voice came—it was Fang Chuanzong.

Fang Chuanzong strode over and showed his credentials to Zhang Wu.

He represented the authorities, and Zhang Wu immediately let go of Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu also exclaimed in surprise: "Old Fang, how did you end up here?"

Fang Chuanzong brought many people with him; his subordinates were negotiating with Zhang Wu and helping to arrange the personnel evacuated from the inn.

Xiao Jiu followed Fang Chuanzong as they walked a distance away, then Fang Chuanzong said: "Since the old turtle incident over five years ago, I have stationed people here in Suedi; whenever anything stirs, I will do my utmost to rush over immediately."

Xiao Jiu keenly sensed something unusual in Fang Chuanzong's words: "Back then, the old turtle matter was handled by you and Fifth Lord Hui together; could there still be unresolved issues?"

"Fifth Lord Hui handled the old turtle's aftermath," Fang Chuanzong said. "After all, I brought people in at the time; my background made it easier for me to deal with some details, so there are things I know that Fifth Lord Hui does not."

Xiao Jiu was greatly surprised; she never imagined that the old turtle incident from over five years ago still had hidden details.

At that time, Xiao Jiu first brought Liu Junyan back to Yin Dang Hang; Liu Junyan remained in a state of suspended animation until her ascension.

Hui Moqiong returned carrying the old turtle's ashes.

According to the old turtle's last wish, its ashes were buried in the Zhu Pan River.

Hui Moqiong indeed said that all the cleanup was handed over to Fang Chuanzong.

Xu Chun's death shook the entire business community of Suedi; only with Fang Chuanzong stepping forward could the situation truly be stabilized.

Xiao Jiu glanced toward the old well.

At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, the scene was quite terrifying.

The ground shook intermittently, each jolt larger than the last.

With each tectonic movement, Xiao Jiu could hear a faint dragon roar, sounding extremely painful.

Xiao Jiu felt anxious and couldn't help asking: "Old Fang, are there any other secrets hidden beneath that old well? Is this matter related to Liu Junyan? To be frank, I came to Suedi this time just to try my luck; I have a strong feeling that Liu Junyan might be in Suedi."

Fang Chuanzong looked at Xiao Jiu in astonishment: "You… you can really sense the presence of Seventh Lord Liu?"

This question made Xiao Jiu even more certain: "Old Fang, tell me, is Liu Junyan actually there or not?"

Fang Chuanzong also looked toward the old well and shook his head: "Actually I'm not sure whether Seventh Lord Liu is here; I've been keeping watch on Suedi because, when the old turtle passed away over five years ago, it indeed left behind a matter that has troubled us greatly; the old turtle said that this matter would ultimately most likely need Seventh Lord Liu to resolve it completely."

Xiao Jiu did not interrupt Fang Chuanzong again, patiently listening to his continued narration.

"This matter actually needs to be traced back over three hundred years, to how the old turtle, in repaying a kindness, fell into Xu Chun's trap and willingly allowed himself to be persecuted by him."

Fang Chuanzong paused, then looked at Xiao Jiu and said: "The Dragon Veins of China are divided into main veins and branch veins; there are only a few main veins, but many branch veins, each branch vein concerning the reproduction and livelihood of surrounding beings, while this branch vein in Suedi is broken."

Xu Chun, whom you have crossed swords with, was already a capable sorcerer over three hundred years ago; he seized the Spiritual Qi at the break of the branch vein to cultivate, until the Spiritual Qi was about to exhaust, causing countless beings to lose their lives.

Xu Chun gained benefits, but could not bear the backlash; he deceived the old turtle into falling into the break of the branch vein, using the old turtle's thousands of years of cultivation to fill this gap…

So that's how it is!

Therefore, the old turtle willingly lay at the bottom of that well for years precisely because that is where the break in the branch vein is located.

Over five years ago, Liu Junyan took a heavenly thunderbolt for the old turtle, saving the old turtle.

But the old turtle, knowing its own lifespan was exhausted, dispersed all its merit, sent its inner core into Liu Junyan's body, thus forming a karmic bond.

The old turtle resorted to this plan in order to exchange its inner core for Liu Junyan to handle the branch‑vein break on its behalf.

After all, this matter is indeed within Liu Junyan's capabilities.

Back when the Nine Dragons bestowed their baptism, Liu Junyan produced seven golden scales and followed the Dragon Vein in all directions, never faltering.

The old turtle's dying request, regardless of whether it was meant coercively, Liu Junyan would certainly not refuse.

Pull one hair and the whole body moves.

If the branch vein in Suedi is severed, the impact extends far beyond Suedi alone.

Having figured this out, Xiao Jiu fully understood why Liu Junyan had suddenly agreed to ascend.

Following this line of reasoning backward, the more she traced it, the more Xiao Jiu agreed with what A Cheng had said earlier.

She asked: "Old Fang, I need you to give me a definite answer; you've been watching Suedi for so long—when did Liu Junyan come down? You… do you know?"

Was it recently, or over five years ago that Liu Junyan was already in the mortal world, perhaps even right beneath this old well in Suedi?

Xiao Jiu had thought Fang Chuanzong could give her a definite answer, but she didn't expect him to shake his head again: "Xiao Jiu, it's not that I want to deliberately conceal anything from you; I simply don't know the recent movements of Seventh Lord Liu over the past five years or so."

I have stationed people to watch Suedi and the old well because I know something will eventually happen here, and when it does it will surely be a major event; but when the time comes, whether Seventh Lord Liu can arrive in time, or whether he has been here all along—I cannot predict that in advance.

Xiao Jiu nodded: "These don't matter anymore; as long as I see him, everything will be cleared up. Old Fang, settle the surrounding populace; I'll take charge of the old well side."

Fang Chuanzong cautioned: "Xiao Jiu, this is a major undertaking; you must act within your limits; if you can't, withdraw immediately!"

Xiao Jiu agreed, turned and sprinted toward the old well.

Fang Chuanzong sighed; he had not expected the Suedi matter to erupt so quickly.

It's only been a little over five years.

He also hadn't expected that when the incident broke out, Xiao Jiu just happened to be there.

Seventh Lord Liu and Xiao Jiu are truly his lucky stars…