Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1043 Transformation into a Dragon
"You mean, the previous Guoxing didn't die? He turned into a dragon?"

"You can't say he's not dead," Yiji thought for a moment, "His greed turned him from a human into a ghost. His life span ended when he entered the Dragon Palace - but you can't say he's really dead, because his dragon body is still in the Dragon Palace."

"Can't he go home?" Shangluo asked, "If he can't go back, what's the reason?"

"He can't go back," Otohime replied. "He is already part of the Dragon Palace. He is intoxicated by the golden currents and invisible rivers of the Dragon Palace and has no intention of going back. But I also know that he has his family on the shore."

She paused for a moment. "I think you can explain this to his family. Although I am not human, I think all sentient beings will worry about the plight of their loved ones - except for my ruthless father, who actually sent his daughter to the Imperial Prison. So, let me apologize on behalf of that heartless guy. Please convey these words to his family."

"Guo Xing, that's what she said." In a corner of the imperial prison, Shang Luo dialed Zheng Shijie's number.

After eating her fill, Yi Ji stopped screaming, and the prison returned to peace. She also promised Shang Luo that as long as Shang Luo brought her prison food regularly, she would stay there and not cause trouble.

After taking some time to come out, Shangluo called Zheng Shijie. After all, this was his biological father, and Shangluo felt that he should tell him as soon as possible.

“So that’s how it is, hahahahahaha” A series of sneers scared Shangluo.

"Guoxing, are you okay? Don't get too excited."

“Ahahahaha!” Zheng Shijie laughed loudly, “I’m not excited at all. I just know that the old guy is not dead.”

"You're not surprised at all, are you?"

"Shangluo, this is what happened - when everyone was so secretive about this matter, I knew it must be something serious. So I always thought he was definitely not dead. Now that you said it, I know: it turns out that the old guy is hiding here! Did he say when he would be home?"

"No. First, the Dragon Palace won't let him leave - or he can't leave. Second, he doesn't seem to express the desire to go home now."

"Then let him do whatever he wants." Zheng Shijie's voice was filled with anger. "It's good that he doesn't want this family. It will also allow me to become the Marquis of Yanping sooner and do what I have always wanted to do. I have to thank him for making way for me. If he doesn't come back, then he should never come back. Even if he comes back, I will not give up my position to him."

Shangluo didn't say anything. This was entirely his family affair, and as an outsider, Shangluo didn't want to butt in on it.

"Shangluo, I have to thank you even more." Zheng Shijie changed the subject, "You have helped me solve a problem. No matter what I give you, I can't repay you - what do you want?"

"Me? Um, you suddenly asked me what I wanted, and I don't know how to answer it."

"How about this. When you come tomorrow, we'll have a face-to-face meeting. As long as I can help, I'll definitely help you to the end - that's it, I'll hang up first." Zheng Shijie's voice trembled a little when he said the last few words. He didn't even wait for Shangluo to return the gift, and hung up the phone.

[He seems to be far from as relaxed as he says]

"That's right. He is his biological father after all. But generally speaking, it's a good thing to be alive. As long as you are alive, you still have a future."

[In addition, he said something that should be sincere - there can only be one Marquis of Yanping. If his father does not give up the throne, it will probably take him decades to become the Marquis of Yanping. From this perspective, it is most beneficial for him if his father does not return home. ]

"That being said. After all, he is a human being, not a ghost. As a human being, he has human feelings. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to completely abandon the relationship between parents and children and just regard himself as a beast of power."

【But from what Otohime said, his father seemed to have become like this. He became a member of the invisible big hand, and maybe even a very important one.】"It's not uncommon to fall into the eyes of money and lose yourself - it's just that things may become more metaphysical here in the Dragon Palace. I think there is still hope for this matter. After all, people are alive and there is always hope. But this is a family affair after all, and the specific way to deal with it depends on the opinions of the parties involved."

【Will you help them? 】

"As far as the current situation is concerned, Guoxing and I are fellow travelers on the road to ascension - we are fellow Taoists. If I can help with my fellow Taoist's family affairs, I will naturally lend a hand. After all, when he is free, he can mobilize the secular forces of the entire Nanyang to assist us. This is a good thing. Compared to this, the affairs of the Dragon Palace are becoming more and more confusing."

[I remember he seemed to have said something: Whenever he was about to touch the truth, the information from the Dragon Palace would always slip away.]

"It seems that I need to ask a few more questions."

He returned to the cell again - he had come to deliver the prison meal, and he had to take the lunch box back with him after all.

"Have you finished eating?" He was about to ask as he walked in, and he saw an empty food box in front of Otohime.

"Ah, I'm full. It was really delicious." Otohime replied, "I haven't eaten so well in a long time."

"I would like to ask, what do you think of it?"

"This food is alive and makes me feel the beating of life. The interesting cooking method completely simulates the taste of chewing raw pig. I give it a score of 9."

"How about one more point?"

"It's too ripe, it would be better if it was re-seasoned. There's still too much salt, it would be better if it wasn't salted at all."

"Okay." Shangluo nodded, "I'll tell my family."

"If you take this sausage to the Dragon Palace to sell, it will definitely be a big hit! There might be a long line outside the Crystal Palace. The shrimp soldiers and crab generals will also like it. Ah, it's been a long time since I've had a dish that I like so much. Shangluo, thank you so much."

"Then I'll bring you food next time?"

"Yes, yes," Otohime replied, "Then I will abide by the agreement. As long as you keep bringing me food, I won't make a fuss here - but if you don't bring me food and I'm hungry, I'll be really hungry."

"Actually, don't you have the Bigu Pill? You shouldn't be hungry, right?"

"For mortals, eating fasting pills is enough. But for us dragons, it is not enough. We must also take blood food. By the standard of blood food, the dish you sent is simply amazing."

"If it's a blood meal, should I just send you a pig next time?"

Otohime held out her hand. "Yes, but they confiscated my dragon ball and imprisoned my body here, trapping me in human form. How can I eat pigs in human form? It's okay to return the dragon ball to me first."

(End of this chapter)