The Jing River Dragon King looked at the person before him with a complex expression and said, "That's a good idea. Let's proceed as you suggested." Then he waved his hand, dismissing everyone, and sat alone on his throne, lost in thought.
"Why bother about these matters? A pawn should have the awareness of being a pawn," the Jing River Dragon King murmured to himself. He then looked up and through the ceiling of the Crystal Palace, his gaze seemed to penetrate the palace and the river water, reaching the Jade Emperor in the Nine Heavens above, who was looking down on the earth with his indifferent eyes.
The next day, the Dragon King left the palace, controlling the clouds and rain. Inside the great hall, the Dragon Queen had a sorrowful face, and the Dragon Sons were also uneasy, seemingly sensing the ominous aura permeating the air.
Lu Yu stepped out of the Crystal Palace and headed to the shore, casting his gaze toward Changan City.
