Chapter 615 - 16: Dragon Maiden of the South Sea

Chapter 615: Chapter 16: Dragon Maiden of the South Sea

"That’s right, this is the whole truth behind the disaster dragon traveling from the East Sea to the South Sea."

Nodding to confirm Xiluo’s statement, Li Boyang hadn’t expected things to unfold so coincidentally.

Miaoshan and Qinjapo were both in the South Sea, and the two consciousnesses within the disaster dragon were separately searching for them.

Ultimately, the disaster dragon encountered Qinjapo, but failed to solve its issues. Instead, its madness on the journey attracted the attention of Silver Horn.

"Is that so? What do you plan to do to solve her problem?"

The resemblance of Qinjapo to Li Boyang and the reason she could invoke the Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle had been uncovered.

Before becoming Qinjapo, she had long been worshipped as Li Boyang, so growing to resemble him was only natural.

As for the Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle?

Since Qinjapo and it originated from the same source, she could naturally harness its power.

"Her?"

Also looking down at the Qinjapo in his hand, Li Boyang rarely revealed a troubled expression.

Although Qinjapo was called the "Dragon King," it was merely a titular designation.

In reality, none of the power or wealth a Dragon King should have was hers.

Li Boyang even suspected Qinjapo’s birth might have simply been an experiment by the Dragon Race.

This could be inferred from her previous conversations.

Her self-awareness and position were entirely derived from other Dragon Kings and the Dragon Race.

Yet, to leave her alone was not an option.

After all, in a certain sense, Qinjapo was now a walking nuclear weapon.

Whether her innate power or the ability to harness the Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle made her an indisputable threat to the South Sea.

"How about you entrust her to me?"

At that moment, Miaoshan, who had been silent, spoke up.

"Qinjapo’s intellect is akin to a child’s, with many Dragon Race consciousnesses within..."

"By my side, I can teach her wisdom, tame the Heart Demon, which would be a merit to herself and others."

Turning his head to look at Miaoshan’s serene face, Li Boyang squinted slightly.

"Ha, your request reeks of personal motives."

A light chuckle from Xiluo broke the heavy gaze between Miaoshan and Li Boyang.

"Do you think your ability to educate surpasses the Tao Ancestor’s?"

"In my opinion, you merely wish to use Qinjapo as a medium to forcefully cross those Six Desire Heavens dragons!"

Without giving Miaoshan room for rebuttal, Xiluo continued.

"You claim to be Miaoshan, yet your actions are indistinguishable from those Buddha."

Xiluo spoke truthfully; the Buddha of Six Desire Heavens were manifestations of beings’ Right Mindfulness, intent on conversion.

But the issue was, if Right Mindfulness were beings’ will, weren’t desires also?

In Xiluo’s view, while those Buddha’s ideals might not be wrong,

Their methods were overly extreme.

If a wolf stops eating meat and eats grass like a sheep, can it still be called a wolf?

If one hasn’t fulfilled even basic material needs and starts pursuing ephemeral sage ideals, is that truly normal?

Xiluo acknowledges the existence of highly enlightened individuals in this world.

Seeing these individuals restraining their nature and physical instincts would even earn respect from Xiluo.

However, forcibly making the majority defy their nature like the Buddha is something Xiluo scorns.

"You jest, Queen Mother of the West, Miaoshan harbors no such intentions."

With a slightly helpless smile, Miaoshan explained again.

"There are numerous wills of the Dragon Race within Qinjapo. If we don’t establish Right Mindfulness in her heart, she will, one day, stray from the path."

"Educating her to help her distinguish right from wrong, taming the Heart Demon, only because I can’t bear to see her become a Dragon Race puppet."

"Regardless of the choices Qinjapo makes in the future, as long as she doesn’t harm others and remains true to herself, I will be satisfied."

Upon hearing this, while Xiluo laughed wanting to say more, Li Boyang took over.

"No problem, I indeed don’t have the time to educate Qinjapo right now."

"If you can truly achieve what you claim, letting you oversee Qinjapo temporarily isn’t a bad thing."

While speaking, Li Boyang suddenly flipped his hand, sending Qinjapo flying.

Upon leaving Li Boyang’s palm, she expanded with the wind; the serpent tail transformed into real legs.

Moreover, as Qinjapo fully took human form, the Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle within the distant Sea Eye trembled again.

Buzz, buzz, buzz...

Intense vibrations stirred whirlpools across the South Sea, visible waves rising and rolling.

The seawater previously swallowed by the Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle surged out, rapidly raising sea levels.

"What’re you planning?"

Realizing something, Xiluo stared at Li Boyang in disbelief and asked.

"Hmm, as you imagined."

Hands formed into a sword mudra, Li Boyang said with a smile.

Next, the Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle shot skyward, swiftly shrinking while spinning.

During this process, the thunderstorm dispersed by the Colored Cloud Flag gathered again, only to actively funnel into the bottle’s mouth.

Thus, after absorbing seawater, thunder, and storm,

The bottle’s body displayed corresponding patterns.

Instinctively, the small girl-shaped Qinjapo widened her eyes.

She felt that her connection with the Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle had strengthened.

Previously reliant on a big backer,

To use the bottle’s power, she needed consent. Now, she was its master, receiving goodwill and intimacy proactively.

"Little darling?"

A soft murmur from Qinjapo,

and the Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle flew to her.

As it landed in her hand, it spun with a spiritual flair, akin to a playful pet.

But gazing at the lingering thunderstorm, Miaoshan dared not view the bottle as a harmless pet.

This was a Magical Treasure crafted by the Tao Ancestor, its power far greater than it appeared.

"From today, you are the Dragon Maiden of the South Sea."

"This ’Mutton Fat Jade Purification Bottle’ is under your control; ensure the South Sea’s favorable weather."

With a blank expression, Qinjapo blinked and tilted her head at Li Boyang, trying hard to comprehend his words.

"Miaoshan, I leave the education of this Dragon Maiden to you."

"I will settle matters on the Dragon Race side, you just ensure she learns right from wrong."

At this point, Li Boyang’s voice paused slightly.

"As for the Heart Demon formed by the Dragon Race?"

"If she still regards herself as Dragon Race and chooses to accept them, then it’s hers to decide."

"If Qin Dapo can incubate an Avalokitesvara, why can’t the Dragon Race birth a Dragon Maiden Bodhisattva?"

"But she is not your Dharma Protector; you have no authority to decide for her, nor can you indoctrinate her with Buddhist teachings."

"Whether she becomes a demon or a Buddha is ultimately her own future choice."

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