"A White Flood Dragon?"
"That is correct."
Li Qingyuan glanced around and whispered, "This place is inconvenient. Could we talk somewhere more private?"
Jiang Yuechu looked around, nodded, and said, "Please."
The three walked to a quiet corner nearby.
Only then did Li Qingyuan continue, "Miss Jiang may not know this, but that Black River White Flood Dragon has a significant background."
He paused, his tone becoming serious: "Over at the Western Regions Demon Court, there is a great river spanning thousands of miles where the White Flood Dragon Clan has been entrenched for generations. Their Bloodline is pure and their power immense. They usually keep a low profile and rarely venture into the Central Plains, which is why The Department knows very little about them."
"However, precisely because of this, if a White Flood Dragon appears within the borders of the Great Tang, its tracks are easy to trace. That Black River White Flood Dragon likely came from the Western Regions."
Jiang Yuechu frowned slightly.
Li Qingyuan continued: "The records of our Demon Suppression Division state that years ago, a great Demon from the White Flood Dragon Clan was entrenched at the border between the Jiannan Circuit and the Region, calling itself the 'Qiang River Dragon King'."
"This Demon was fierce and once caused great devastation across both Regions. Later, it was jointly besieged by our Longyou Commandery and Jiannan Provincial Command, but it only managed to escape back into the depths of the Qiang River and was not completely slain."
"What connection does this White Flood Dragon have with that Qiang River Dragon King?" she asked.
Li Qingyuan shook his head and sighed, "The Department cannot find a definite connection, but the White Flood Dragon Clan is inherently rare, and their Bloodline is extremely precious. Now that one has been slain for no reason, they certainly won't let the matter rest."
"The Western Regions are far away, so those White Flood Dragons probably won't be able to concern themselves with this matter for the time being. But the Qiang River Dragon King... is still entrenched in the Qiang River now, and I fear he won't stand idly by. Miss Jiang, you must be extra careful."
Hearing this, Jiang Yuechu showed no fear in her eyes; instead, she became energized.
"What is the strength of that Dragon King?"
Li Qingyuan said solemnly, "The specific Realm is unknown, but since he was able to contend with several Core Formation Realm experts without being killed back then, his Realm must not be low..."
Jiang Yuechu nodded, silently noting this information.
"Thank you for the reminder, Big Brother Li," she said calmly.
"You are too polite, Miss Jiang."
He clasped his fists and said, "Then I shall take my leave."
After saying that, he and Shi Chongyue turned and left, leaving Jiang Yuechu alone, deep in thought... "You want to go to the Jiannan Circuit?"
Wei He stared blankly at the young woman before him, his face filled with astonishment.
He truly couldn't figure out what this girl was thinking.
The trouble with Baosha Temple hasn't been solved yet, and she's already thinking about running off to the Jiannan Circuit?
Jiang Yuechu nodded, her expression calm.
"Why, can I not go?"
Wei He fell into contemplation.
The rules of the Demon Suppression Division were not so rigid as to forbid officials from leaving their assigned territory.
The Region and the Jiannan Circuit are adjacent, and the two Dusi have always maintained contact.
However, acting across Circuits was ultimately troublesome.
Furthermore, her current official rank is not low. For a Longyou Brigade Commander to run off to someone else's territory without reason would inevitably draw criticism.
Wei He's gaze landed on her face, and his heart suddenly stirred.
Wait.
This girl never acts without a benefit in mind.
It's impossible for her to suddenly want to go to the Jiannan Circuit for no reason.
"Is it because of that White Flood Dragon?" he asked tentatively.
Jiang Yuechu did not hide it and nodded openly.
"Yes."
Wei He looked at her, momentarily unsure what to say.
The news of this girl killing the Black River White Flood Dragon has probably spread throughout the entire Liangzhou Prefecture by now.
It's normal for her to be worried, as this matter will eventually reach that brute's ears.
But worry is one thing, acting like this is another... Wei He frowned and said solemnly, "The Qiang River Dragon King has been entrenched in the Jiannan Circuit Circuit for years, and the people of the Jiannan Provincial Command are naturally keeping an eye on it. If it dares to make any move, the Jiannan Circuit will certainly not stand idly by."
"Even if we take ten thousand steps back and assume it has the ability to slip away right under the nose of the Jiannan Provincial Command and run all the way to the Region to seek revenge, are we, the Longyou Commandery, just sitting around doing nothing?"
Hearing this, Jiang Yuechu looked dubious and remained silent.
She just watched Wei He quietly.
Wei He's face instantly darkened.
He coughed heavily, trying to save some face.
"Yes, the position of Commander of the Longyou Commandery is currently vacant, and morale is unsettled, making it incomparable to its peak years! The subordinates are indeed a bit slack... but if it's just a mere Demon, The Department can still handle it."
Jiang Yuechu sighed.
It wasn't that she didn't believe what he said.
It was just that, along the way, it seemed like she was always the one who had to play the role of the ultimate safeguard.
Seeing her expression, Wei He felt a loss of face.
"What? You don't believe me?"
"I believe you."
Jiang Yuechu's tone was flat.
But the more she acted this way, the more Wei He felt his face burning.
He recalled that back in the City, if it hadn't been for this girl, Liu Chen and his entire team would have likely been fed to the Pig Demon.
He also recalled Yumen Pass, where, if it hadn't been for her, Demons would have probably infiltrated the City long ago.
And recently, at the Black River, if she hadn't been there, the three Brigade Commanders of the Heaven Character Camp would likely have perished at the hands of that White Flood Dragon.
But how could he, the dignified Great General of the Longyou Demon Suppression Division, admit in front of a junior that he had no capable people on his side?
"I know what you're thinking..."
Wei He's voice finally softened, carrying a hint of helplessness.
Jiang Yuechu raised her eyes and looked at him.
"That's why I must go."
No matter how powerful Baosha Temple is, they are still human.
Being human, they must abide by rules, respect the Imperial Court's dignity, and their actions are always traceable.
But Demons are different.
Especially great Demons who have lived for countless years, ruling mountains and establishing their own sphere of influence.
Their actions are always based purely on whim, without regard for reason.
Now that she knows the so-called Qiang River Dragon King will eventually target her.
How can she comfortably stay in Liangzhou Prefecture, waiting for the opponent to come knocking?
Jiang Yuechu has never relied on others, nor is she accustomed to it.
If everyone demands a sense of security from others, who will have extra to give?
After a long while.
Wei He let out a long sigh, waved his hand, and his face was full of exhaustion.
"Fine, fine. There's no use trying to reason with you, girl."
I am clearly very reasonable... Jiang Yuechu thought, but decided not to say the words.
Wei He rubbed his brow, sighed, and picked up a blank official document from the desk. "It's just that... you are, after all, a Sixth-Rank Langjiang now, and you represent our Longyou Commandery."
"If a Longyou Brigade Commander runs off to the Jiannan Circuit Circuit for no reason, what will the Jiannan Provincial Command think? Will they believe that the Jiannan Circuit is short on people, requiring a girl like you to go and suppress Demons for them?"
"The current Commander of the Jiannan Provincial Command, surnamed Zhao, is extremely protective of his people and highly values rules."
"How about this... your trip will be classified as official business."
"I will formally dispatch a document to the Jiannan Provincial Command in the name of the Longyou Commandery, stating that the Black River White Flood Dragon incident may be related to the Qiang River Dragon King, and specially assign you to go and exchange information with them and jointly discuss countermeasures."
"In this way, you will be acting under orders, with proper justification. No matter how reluctant Commander Zhao is, he will have to accept it."
Wei He spoke and wrote simultaneously. In just a moment, a rigorously worded official document was completed.
He blew on the ink, then took a palm-sized Copper Seal from the side and pressed it down firmly.
The bright red Seal Paste was branded onto the black characters, adding a sense of solemnity.
"Here, take it."
He pushed the official document across.
"Once you reach the Jiannan Circuit territory, be careful in all matters. Do not clash with the local Demon Suppression Guards... If you suffer any grievances, tell me when you return. When you eventually take the position of Commander, you won't even need to say anything; they will naturally come to fawn over you."
Jiang Yuechu took the document, tucked it into her robes, and kept it close to her body.
Then, she clasped her fists toward Wei He.
"Thank you, Milord."