The two little demons impersonating Bei Yue Sea and Fan Yuwen were thrown into prison, to be interrogated later, while everyone else in the Water Mansion resumed their duties.

Lu Zheng took Yue Honghai along to recognize the place, and was ready to return.

"If it weren't for Brother Lu this time, I would have been killed by those two," Ao Kuo cupped his hands in gratitude, "I won't thank you with words; in the future, if there's anything you need from Ao Kuo, just say the word!"

"Brother Ao, you're too polite," Lu Zheng said with a smile, "Qian Bao'Er is still staying at my place."

Ao Kuo burst into laughter at this, and then escorted Lu Zheng and his group to the gates of the Water Mansion, watching them leave from a distance before turning back to handle subsequent matters.

...

"What a spectacle, truly eye-opening!"

Lin Wan had been standing by, aside from witnessing Si Lingxi casually break an array and dealing with a Painted Skin Corpse Ghost herself, she hadn't acted elsewhere.

The incident with Si Lingxi, though grand, was too brief and lacked variety—it was just burning, after all.

Her own encounter didn't have anything particularly remarkable either.

This time, however, was different.

The underwater Water Mansion, the Luminous Pearl, Water-Repelling Pearl, Flowing Light Array, fish transforming into humans...

Each incident was a scene out of a fantasy novel or movie, leaving Lin Wan feeling truly amazed.

"I felt the same way the first time I went to the Lu River God's Mansion."

Lu Zheng recounted to Lin Wan the story of attending Zhu Yushan's wedding for the first time.

Lin Wan was impressed by Lu Zheng, "You actually gifted the Carp River God family with a 'Fish Leaping the Dragon Gate' glass ornament?"

Lu Zheng proudly replied, "You have no idea, the Lu River God's eyes lit up at that time."

"What else are you keeping from me? Hurry up and tell me everything."

"Such trivial matters are plenty, how could I remember them all," Lu Zheng chuckled, "But the meat of that giant catfish was quite tasty; we'll have it for dinner tonight."

Lin Wan's eyes gleamed, "Just like the wolf meat you gave me?"

Lu Zheng nodded, "Yes, the Eight-hundred-year-old Catfish Spirit is beneficial for you."

Not only Lin Wan, but even Yue Honghai who was following them couldn't help but lick his lips, he didn't have eight hundred years of Dao practice!

...

The group flew all the way back to Tonglin County, descending from the clouds in front of Renxin Hall.

"Lu Lang, Wan, you've returned." Liu Qingyan looked up, greeted the two, and then turned back to finish writing the prescription she held.

"Brother Lu! Miss Lin!"

Du Yueyao, who had some free time, invited them to take a seat and served tea.

"Got a giant catfish, let's have a feast tonight." Lu Zheng said as he accepted the tea.

"Oh?" Du Yueyao blinked, "Is it a gift from Ao Kuo from the Water Mansion's kitchen?"

"No," Lin Wan replied while accepting the tea from Du Yueyao, thanked her, and continued, "It's an Eight-hundred-year-old Catfish Spirit."

"What?" Du Yueyao exclaimed in surprise.

"What's going on?"

Having escorted a patient to the door, Liu Qingyan turned back, looking surprised, "Did you encounter enemies on your way?"

Lu Zheng shook his head, "Enemies weren't on the way, but at the Water Mansion; this year sure is eventful."

Then Lu Zheng recounted the incident at Jiang Gui Lingjiang Water Mansion to Liu Qingyan, Du Yueyao, and the following Elder Liu.

Elder Liu shook his head, speaking helplessly, "With natural disasters, those demons who hold a grudge against the Central Plains Dynasty or harbor enmity jump out."

Du Yueyao frowned indignantly, "Each one targets the common people, shameless!"

Great Jing is currently in its prime, so it needn't fear these demons, but even though they can be suppressed, local people are still affected.

Just like a few years ago, if it weren't for Liu Qingyan and Lu Zheng, Lingbei Dao Yu State, Yanzhou and Chuandong Dao Northeast Junzhou might have seen more casualties.

"If floods occur again, the Court will likely have to mobilize healers to the affected areas to save people," Liu Qingyan said, looking at Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng shook his head, then nodded, "We surely cannot meddle in top-level struggles; like a few years ago, we'll heal people, provide food, saving as many as we can."

Liu Qingyan forced a smile; she now knew where Lu Zheng got his medicine and food from back then, "Lu Lang, you're so good~"

Lu Zheng patted Liu Qingyan's delicate hand.

Having heard Liu Qingyan mention that past flood incident, Lin Wan didn't expect another one would occur this year.

...

On the way home from Renxin Hall, Lin Wan sighed, "It's unexpected that in a world with immortals, common people still go through such disasters."

"You're overthinking; Abnormal People aren't immortals, nor are they as numerous as you imagine, and even fewer are powerful. With the vastness of the Central Plains, population abundant, and without surplus food production, a major incident will overwhelm the Great Jing Court and its sects," Lu Zheng shook his head, "Not to mention various demons lurking in the dark, waiting for chaos to strike, it would worsen the loss."

The two returned to the Lu Family, sent Yue Honghai away, and together entered the kitchen, with Lin Wan assisting Lu Zheng.

"Tell me about the last flood incident."

Lu Zheng nodded and began to recount the previous flood story, how he bought medicinal herbs from Xie Feng at Nandu Huai Ren Hall, bought food from Liu Zhenming, accompanied Liu Qingyan, Du Yueyao, and the Five Beauties Manor ladies to heal people, exorcise demons, with Liu Qingyan contributing the "Little Star Hu Four Spirits Antimalarial Soup," even receiving a plaque of "Green Medical Benevolence" from Emperor Jing.

"Qingyan is truly amazing!" Lin Wan couldn't help but praise and then turned to Lu Zheng, "Are we doing the same this time?"

Lu Zheng nodded, "This time, we can buy more food and medicine, since we're moving faster than before." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"But you still won't save everyone," Lin Wan stated.

"Saving a few states in Lingbei Dao and Chuandong Dao is enough..." Lu Zheng said helplessly, "If I could save everyone, I'd worry about the Great Jing Court silencing me..."

Lin Wan couldn't help but laugh out loud, "I didn't expect your political awareness to be so high."

"Of course!"

As Lu Zheng spoke, he raised his knife and chopped off the giant catfish's head, "This looks like it could be made into chopped pepper fish head?"

Lin Wan clapped her hands, "Absolutely!"

Lu Zheng nodded and set the fish head aside to marinate, continuing with his preparations.

...

Just before 5 p.m., he sent Yue Honghai on a run to Taohua Village to gather everyone and also brought back Si Lingxi from modern times, where they enjoyed a whole fish feast together.

Lu Zheng then asked Si Lingxi about the blue-black water drop spell seal matter.

Si Lingxi's eyes flashed upon hearing this, "Color turning blue-black, God Destruction Soul Devourer?"

Lu Zheng nodded, "You know?"

"I know," Si Lingxi nodded solemnly, "It's the Southern Border Black Fish."

Si Lingxi's voice was very serious, causing Lu Zheng to become serious too, "Is it powerful?"

Si Lingxi nodded, "It's quite powerful."

"Compared to you?"

"Oh, it's definitely not as strong as I am."

Lu Zheng, "..."