Chapter Seven of the Romantic Continent: Between a Cup of Water

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Having just escorted Yusuf back to the Eastern Governor's Mansion, Ye Tianlong saw the dragon girl who gave him the most trouble, looking radiant.

"Hey, Little Dragon Girl, you look so dashing today!"

Knowing he had leverage over this beautiful girl, the quick-witted man naturally didn't dare to be negligent, greeting Long Ling'er with a broad smile.

Long Ling'er first rolled her eyes at him, "You don't need to tell me that!"

Ye Tianlong chuckled, and just as he was about to slip away, Long Ling'er suddenly raised her hand in a very formal salute, saying, "Long Ling'er, Commander of the Imperial Guard Infantry Regiment, please guide me!"

"I dare not, I dare not… no…"

Ye Tianlong's polite words instinctively came out, but he quickly realized something was wrong. His eyes widened slowly, and his mouth gradually formed a large circle.

Very satisfied with the surprise she had given Ye Tianlong, the beautiful dragon girl's pretty face blossomed into a captivating smile.

"What? You don't like me taking this position? I still need Lord Ye's appointment letter!"

Long Ling'er deliberately drew out the words "Lord Ye" slowly.

"No...no...no way!" Ye Tianlong snapped out of his daze and quickly denied it, "It's wonderful to have a beauty like Sister Long as the commander of this Imperial Guard Infantry Regiment!" No matter what, flattery always sounds good, and a man with this awareness naturally followed suit.

"But you don't seem to like it at all?" Long Ling'er said with a grin, "What bad luck, how did she become the commander?"

Hearing what Long Ling'er said, Ye Tianlong could hardly believe his ears. The last sentence Long Ling'er said was exactly what he had just been thinking.

"What on earth is going on?" The puzzled man blinked repeatedly. "Could it be that this dragon girl has also mastered the mind-reading technique that Feng Wu mentioned, which allows her to see into other people's thoughts? If so, that's terrifying!"

Ye Tianlong dared not think any further, fearing that his guess might come true, and quickly escaped from Long Ling'er under the pretext of issuing an official appointment letter.

Upon seeing Yu Fengwu, Ye Tianlong hurriedly pulled her away from the crowd and asked her privately,

"Tell me, can that mind-reading technique really see through a person's thoughts?"

Yu Fengwu looked at him strangely, nodded her head, and asked in confusion, "Is there something you need?"

"Can you see my thoughts now?" Ye Tianlong asked urgently.

"Wait a moment." Yu Fengwu secretly activated her inner energy, and her bright phoenix eyes instantly transformed into a seven-colored light, then gradually became deep and dark, like a captivating diamond, or as unfathomable as a deep sea.

"Ah!"

Yu Fengwu suddenly jumped up, two blushes rising on her stunningly beautiful face, her shy appearance truly captivating.

"You're so naughty!"

Yu Fengwu playfully punched Ye Tianlong's shoulder, pouting, "You actually thought about such things, and even asked me to receive such thoughts!"

Ye Tianlong asked in surprise, "Do you really know what I was thinking just now?"

Yu Fengwu pounced on him, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gently bit his ear with her lips, then giggled, "You lecherous man!"

Ye Tianlong cried out in pain, reaching out to pull Yu Fengwu into his arms, lowering his head close to her beautifully curved ear and saying, "Wasn't my idea brilliant?"

"How boring!" Yu Fengwu replied irritably.

"Really?" Ye Tianlong suppressed a laugh and asked curiously, "If that's the case, why is someone's body so hot?"

Yu Fengwu blushed deeply, burying her burning pink face in his shoulder and neck, and said indistinctly, "It's because you're holding me so tightly, no wonder I'm hot!"

The hot and alluring beauty squirmed in his arms, her exquisite and voluptuous body rubbing against him, instantly arousing Ye Tianlong's heart. He couldn't help but whisper, "If you move like that a couple more times, I'm about to turn my thoughts into reality!"

Yu Fengwu was startled and quickly pulled away from Ye Tianlong's embrace . She ran away, her face flushed, and said, "No, how can I do it now?"

Ye Tianlong sat down and

said with a grin, "Anyway, you can't escape today. What does it matter if it's something you have to do sooner or later?" Yu Fengwu rolled her eyes at him, then thought for a moment and sat down next to Ye Tianlong, whispering, "Not now, don't do anything rash!"

Ye Tianlong shook his head and said, "You mean we can do it when the time comes, right?"

Yu Fengwu said coquettishly, "I didn't say that! What you think is your business!" Although she said that, her expression made the man in front of her overjoyed.

After feeling smug for a moment, Ye Tianlong returned to the main topic. He resumed the previous topic, looking at Yu Fengwu's flushed face, and said, "So it seems you've already mastered the Mind-Reading Technique. When can you teach me?"

Yu Fengwu regained her composure and shook her head, saying, "No, I've only just begun. I need some time to practice before I can use it. If I fully master it, I can use it without any pretense."

"Oh no!" Ye Tianlong thought to himself. He had originally assumed that using the Mind-Reading Technique involved practicing the mental techniques like Yu Fengwu had just demonstrated, which meant the dragon girl hadn't mastered it yet. But hearing Yu Fengwu's words, a great sense of unease rose in his heart.

"Do you know that Little Dragon Sister knows this Mind-Reading Technique?" Ye Tianlong thought for a moment and asked Yu Fengwu tentatively.

Yu Fengwu smiled slightly and said cheerfully, "She's much more capable than me. She's already a master of mind-reading without even practicing this technique. That's why I made her the commander of the Imperial Guard Infantry Regiment. Anyone with ulterior motives can be detected by her at a glance..."

At this point, Yu Fengwu noticed something was wrong with the man in front of her and quickly asked, "Hey, Tianlong, why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell?"

Hearing the most unbelievable thing from Yu Fengwu, Ye Tianlong finally understood why he always suffered in front of Long Ling'er. It was because this hateful dragon beauty had grasped every single thought in his mind; how could he possibly win?

Seeing Yu Fengwu's question, Ye Tianlong gave a wry smile and said, "It's nothing. I just thought of something. Standing in front of you and Long Xiaomei, wouldn't I be completely exposed, like I'm naked?"

Yu Fengwu was amused by Ye Tianlong's analogy and said with a smile, "Do you have something you want to hide from me?

Or do you feel there are some things you shouldn't let me know?"

Seeing that Ye Tianlong still looked worried, Yu Fengwu couldn't help but tease him, "Don't worry, if you're doing something shameful behind our backs, as long as you don't have that thought in front of me, I won't know!"

"What shameful thing is it?" Liu Qin'er's voice rang out from the doorway, "Do you two have some secret you're keeping from us?" It turned out that she had noticed that Ye Tianlong and Yu Fengwu hadn't come out for a long time and couldn't help but come in to see what was going on.

Ye Tianlong quickly waved his hand and laughed, "What else could I possibly want to hide from you!" He suddenly thought of a way to deal with that beautiful dragon girl, and his mood brightened.

Ye Tianlong stood up and smiled at Liu Qin'er, who had just entered the room, "Feng Wu and I are discussing tonight's program. Would you like to join us?"

"Sure!" Liu Qin'er readily agreed. "How could you forget me when there's something good happening?"

"Of course, of course!" Ye Tianlong said with a grin. "Not only my dear Qin'er, but Yu Zhu and the others are also included!"

"What kind of program is it?" Liu Qin'er, her curiosity piqued, quickly asked.

Ye Tianlong glanced at Yu Fengwu, who was looking at him with a half-smile. He couldn't resist leaning over and kissing her smooth, pink face. Then he looked up at Liu Qin'er and said, "Let Fengwu tell you!"

Yu Fengwu glared at the smug Ye Tianlong, then said to Liu Qin'er, "Don't listen to this guy's nonsense!"

Ye Tianlong deliberately sounded surprised and said, "Huh? Fengwu, didn't we just agree? Why don't we let Qin'er know?" Before Yu Fengwu could speak, he dashed out of the room, adding as he passed Liu Qin'er,

"Get ready, tonight I'll give you unprecedented pleasure!"

By the time Yu Fengwu stood up, Ye Tianlong was already gone. She shook her head, thinking of his strange ideas, and couldn't help but chuckle to herself. Only this man would think like that, right?

Aroused by Ye Tianlong's words, and unable to catch the prepared man, Liu Qin'er could only pester Yu Fengwu for an explanation.

After being questioned several times by Liu Qin'er, Yu Fengwu could only blush and whisper a few words in Liu Qin'er's ear. Liu Qin'er's pretty face immediately turned crimson, and she smiled shyly.

When Ye Tianlong came out, Zuo Daojin was already waiting there. As soon as he saw Ye Tianlong approaching with a smile, Zuo Daojin stepped forward and whispered, "Lanxin requests that you go out for a moment, sir."

Ye Tianlong stopped, remembering his agreement with Zuo Lanxin, and nodded. Accompanied by Zuo Daojin,

he left the Eastern Governor's Mansion. The meeting place was in an ordinary house, or at least a seemingly ordinary residence.

Zuo Daojin greeted a man sitting by the door, half-leaning against the wall and pretending to be asleep, and then led Ye Tianlong through the gate. After passing through several doors, the two entered a room without windows.

Opposite the door was a lampstand, emitting a dim light that made everything in the room hazy, exuding an eerie mystery. Behind the lampstand, a person shrouded in a black robe sat comfortably in a chair. Because even their face was covered, their gender and age were impossible to determine; only their piercing eyes revealed their formidable power.

Zuo Daojin bowed respectfully to the person above, saying, "Lord Ye has arrived!"

The black-robed figure remained silent, only staring intently at Ye Tianlong. Ye Tianlong snorted coldly, grabbing Zuo Daojin's shoulder and saying, "Old Zuo, let's go!"

Zuo Daojin was startled, looking at Ye Tianlong with confusion. Ye Tianlong pointed at the black-robed figure above and said loudly, "Is this bastard the master of this place? Didn't we come to see him? Since I promised Miss Zuo I would see someone, and now that we have, we can naturally leave!"

"How dare you!"

The person above could no longer remain seated, shouting angrily in a deep voice, his imposing presence truly intimidating. Judging from the voice, it was a man, a man of considerable age, and one accustomed to being treated with respect; his words exuded a powerful confidence and a commanding presence.

However, facing a man who feared nothing, Ye Tianlong was completely unfazed. Ignoring Zuo Daojin's repeated winks, he sneered, "What business is it of yours whether you're bold or not? As a host, you don't even know the most basic etiquette for guests. What's the point of talking to someone like you!"

"You…" The black-robed man sitting there abruptly stood up, his eyes flashing with terrifying rage, even dimming the room's lights—what an imposing aura!

"What do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean, '?" Ye Tianlong curled his lip. "I've seen plenty of pretentious guys like you. If it weren't for Miss Zuo's request, I wouldn't be so bored as to come see you! Now that I've fulfilled my promise, I'm going back to hug my woman!"

Hearing Ye Tianlong's increasingly outrageous words, beads of sweat appeared on Zuo Daojin's face. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to the black-robed man above and said, "Lord Si Shen..."

The black-robed man waved his hand to interrupt Zuo Daojin, walked up to Ye Tianlong, stared at him intently for a long time, and suddenly burst into laughter.

Ye Tianlong, already on guard, took a step back upon seeing the man's inexplicable behavior and shouted, "What are you laughing at?"

"Very interesting!" A friendly look appeared in the black-robed man's eyes. "Indeed, extraordinary courage and unique demeanor!" He then turned to Zuo Daojin and said, "You've met a worthy commander!"

Zuo Daojin immediately felt relieved and said to the two men, "You two continue your discussion; I'll go outside!"

"Lord Ye, let's have an open and honest talk!"

Before Ye Tianlong could stop Zuo Daojin, the black-robed man in front of him had already lifted his black robe, revealing his true face.

He was a middle-aged man with a slightly pale complexion, a hooked nose, and a sturdy, beardless chin. A man accustomed to a life of luxury, he was also a man of resolute character. Ye Tianlong silently made this judgment in his mind.

"Sit!" After Ye Tianlong's outburst, the man became surprisingly polite, gesturing for him to sit down before taking the seat next to Ye Tianlong himself.

"I suppose Lord Ye knows my identity?" the man asked amiably.

Ye Tianlong shook his head, a hint of surprise flashing in the man's eyes. "You haven't heard of the High Priest?" Ye Tianlong

scratched his head, saying, "High Priest... that must be a position within the temple, right? I don't know much about the temple, only the title of priest."

"I see!" the middle-aged man chuckled. "Then let me give Lord Ye a brief introduction to the temple."

This man was no ordinary figure; he was one of the most powerful people in the temple, ranking third among the three High Priests, primarily responsible for internal affairs and rarely appearing in public. Meanwhile, Fallon, who had just been appointed Royal High Priest by Emperor Andre III of Fast, didn't hold a high position in the temple, merely a disciple of the High Priest.

Due to Emperor Lokster's restrictions, the temple is no longer as influential as before. As the highest leadership of the temple, the three high priests naturally need to consider their future path. Because of their vastly different beliefs and ambitions, the paths they want to take are also very different. The

high priest, who is determined to restore the temple's former power, has the most support from all levels of the temple, and he is doing so quite successfully. Through cooperation with Gilimans, the temple's influence is slowly expanding. The recent appointment of Fallon as Royal High Priest has greatly solidified the high priest's position, bringing his influence to a peak. Many clergy members unanimously believe in the high priest and think he can lead the temple into a new era.

However, the insightful members of the temple also saw the potential dangers. The expansion of the High Priest's forces and the mutual exploitation of powerful and ambitious individuals could provoke a strong backlash from other influential figures. If things went wrong, it could again threaten the interests of the Fast royal family, leading to even more severe repercussions. Therefore, they suggested that it was best to simply serve the gods peacefully; why should clergy participate in worldly struggles? However, the faction advocating retirement was extremely small and had almost no voice within the temple. If it weren't for the support of the Second High Priest, they might have been purged by the radicals long ago. Even so, their lives and status within the temple steadily declined, gradually being squeezed out of the central leadership.

"So, which faction do you support?" Ye Tianlong couldn't help but ask curiously.

The Third High Priest smiled, not answering the question, but cleverly changing the subject.

"Lord Ye now wields great power, and I hope to receive your assistance in gaining His Majesty's favor towards our temple."

"You could speak to His Highness the Third Prince or the Left Minister; this task seems a bit too ambitious for me."

A relaxed smile appeared on Ye Tianlong's face.

"Good heavens!" The Three Gods inwardly snorted, "I didn't realize you hadn't been blinded by your sudden power!" Of course, he wouldn't reveal his true feelings on his face, maintaining a sincere demeanor as he said to Ye Tianlong, "Lord Ye is too modest. Now that you enjoy His Majesty's deep trust, your word would greatly benefit our temple."

"Moreover, this matter is beneficial to both sides." The Three Gods continued to exert his persuasive skills, "I trust my judgment; Lord Ye's future is far from over. With the help of our temple, your path will be even more secure."

Ye Tianlong remained silent, but his heart was churning. The Three Gods were absolutely right. At least for now, cooperation seemed to be mutually beneficial, while disagreement appeared to be more detrimental to them. But could he represent the temple?

Ye Tianlong raised his head and asked with a smile, "Three Gods, please forgive my bluntness, but which faction within the temple do you represent? Or rather, are you only a part of the temple? If I cooperate with you, it means I'll be at odds with other factions, isn't that right?"

The Three Gods nodded without hesitation and said, "Absolutely correct. Since Lord Ye is so straightforward, I'll be frank as well. The High Priest is completely on Gilimans' side and has absolutely no goodwill towards you. However, if you cooperate with us, you can also gain some of the temple's support. Although our power is not strong at present, if we can seize the right opportunity, we can become a powerful ally for you."

"Putting everything else aside, Zuo Daojin is a disciple of our school. Who wouldn't want someone with his talent?"

Hearing this concrete example, Ye Tianlong could no longer resist the temptation. Looking into the eyes of the Three Gods, he readily agreed, "Alright! Since Lord Three Gods thinks so highly of Tianlong, there's no point in saying anything more. Let's cooperate and help each other."

The Three Gods were overjoyed, stood up, and took Ye Tianlong's outstretched hand, saying, "This is an agreement where everyone benefits. Let's work together for our common good!"

Ye Tianlong found the Three Gods' directness quite honest. If the man before him had used any high-sounding words, it would have shown he had ulterior motives. Since things were out in the open, things would be much easier for everyone in the future.

Zuo Daojin was also very pleased with this outcome. He was terrified that Ye Tianlong and the Three Gods would fall out, putting him in an awkward position. He was originally a disciple of the Three Gods, but working with Ye Tianlong now felt like a fish in water, leading him to believe this man was the wise ruler he had been searching for all these years. This was the outcome he most desired.

"Hearing this news, Lanxin will be overjoyed!" Zuo Daojin said with emotion beside Ye Tianlong.

Ye Tianlong glanced at Zuo Daojin silently, sensing something else in his tone. This reminded him of past events; it seemed Zuo Daojin harbored a special affection for his sister, hence the strange tone he used whenever he mentioned Zuo Lanxin's name.

"I hope this is just my own paranoia and oversensitivity!" Ye Tianlong thought to himself, riding back to the Eastern Governor's Mansion with Zuo Daojin.

After parting ways with Ye Tianlong, the Three Gods returned to his home next to the temple, feeling relaxed. He was very satisfied with his performance today; after all, this country bumpkin, unaccustomed to grand gestures, had been easily drawn into his circle with just a few words.

"You're back!"

A deep voice came from inside the room. He paused involuntarily. This voice wasn't from any servant he knew, and no servant would dare speak to their master in such a tone—unless they had a death wish.

"Don't bother looking, come in!"

The impatient voice from inside the room, the powerful authority and imposing aura making San Si Shen's heart skip a beat. He suddenly realized who the voice belonged to. He

habitually glanced around, knowing that this man was always surrounded by a large number of skilled guards, enough to defeat an army.

"No need to look anymore, you won't see him anyway. I want to have a proper talk with you! Don't be afraid!"

San Si Shen gritted his teeth and strode inside, loudly proclaiming, "I haven't done anything wrong, what's there to be afraid of!"

Inside the room, a tall, slender man stood with his hands behind his back, his striking presence inspiring envy.

"You haven't done anything wrong?" The man's voice sharpened. "Then where did you go just now?"

"Uh, I just went to see a friend."

"Just a friend?" The man pressed on, staring intently.

"I don't think I need to report my itinerary to you," the Three Gods suddenly realized, and retorted without backing down. "I don't think I'm your retainer, nor your servant, Your Highness Yunaia!"

The man in the room turned around; he was none other than Yunaia, so handsome that women dreamed of him and men envied him. Yunaia sneered. "That's right, you're just a clergyman!"

"You," the Three Gods' expression changed, suppressing his anger, and began to dismiss him. "I'm tired. If Your Highness has nothing else, please excuse me."

Yunaia hissed, picking up a cup from the table and toying with it.

“You know, everything has a limited capacity. If you force something beyond its capacity, then…”

Yunaya said, as he began pouring water from the teapot into a teacup. Slowly, the tea filled the cup, but Yunaya showed no sign of stopping, continuing to add water. A strange thing happened: the overflowing tea didn't flow down; instead, it formed a cylindrical column above the cup.

Yunaya's display of skill didn't particularly surprise the Three Gods. He knew this handsome prince possessed strength beyond what others imagined, and this was effortless for him. However, he wondered what the connection was between Yunaya's tea-pouring and his words. He suspected Yunaya wasn't simply demonstrating his power or showing off.

When the cylindrical column of water reached halfway up the cup, the teacup shattered silently, its eight pieces scattering on the table in a neat pattern, like a blooming white flower. The tea remained intact, a single, upright column of water standing before the Three Gods.

"Have you seen the consequences of exceeding one's capacity?" Yunaya said leisurely, gently setting down the teapot. The cylindrical column of water on the table seemed to echo Yunaya's words, crashing down and scattering into irregular pools of water.

The Three Gods' expression finally changed; they understood the meaning behind Yunaya's words. Yunaya also noticed the change in the Three Gods' expression; a silent smile played on his lips, elegant and captivating, yet causing the Three Gods' heart to skip a beat for no apparent reason.

"People are the same. If their ambitions exceed their capacity, their fate will be like this teacup, perhaps even more tragic!"

Yunaya said softly, looking at the Three Gods. "So, one must act according to one's ability!"

The Three Gods trembled. He knew this man was warning him. He smiled bitterly, "Your Highness is truly remarkable. I was just talking to Ye Tianlong..."

Yunaya waved his hand at him, "That's right! What I hate most is anyone who dares to deceive me, to play tricks on me."

Then he walked to the Three Gods, who was standing there dumbfounded, a victorious smile spreading across his handsome face. "I don't care what you talked about with Ye Tianlong. That man is just a clown insignificant in the grand scheme of things. I only need you to remember our agreement and obediently fulfill your obligations!" His words became somewhat stern towards the end.

The Three Gods nodded weakly, lowering his head, but his eyes, fixed on the ground, flashed with anger.

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