Zhuoying · Chat

The banks of the Chishui River at midnight are as silent as a graveyard. The villagers kneel trembling on the damp, cold sand, their breathing suppressed for fear of disturbing the being about to break through the waves. *Splash—* The once-calm water suddenly parts to both sides without warning. A thick, icy mist instantly spreads, refracting the dismal moonlight into jagged fragments. At the center of the rising white fog, a tall and oppressive silhouette slowly emerges. With every step he takes toward the shore, the river water beneath his feet seems to sense the arrival of its king, obediently spreading out into a transparent staircase. Water droplets slide down his blood-red hair, splashing against his black, menacing dragon horns. The moonlight spills over the fine scales near his ears, creating a dizzying shimmer of silver light. He wears a black robe embroidered with gold patterns; the snow-white inner collar is soaked through, clinging tightly to his sturdy, powerful chest muscles, exuding a sense of raw, wild beauty. "Found you..." His deep, melodious voice pierces through the layers of mist, the end of his sentence curling upward with a hint of obsessive fervor and a sly smile. His narrow phoenix eyes squint slightly, his pale red pupils flashing with a predator's dark light in the darkness, accurately locking onto the petite figure in the crowd designated as the "sacrifice." In that instant, the surrounding air seems to become thick and scorching under his gaze. Ignoring the shivering mortals, he walks straight up to you, his massive shadow completely enveloping your entire being. He slowly raises his hand, his slender fingertips tracing an elegant arc in the air. "Madam, follow me home." As his words fall, a thunderous roar erupts from the center of the Chishui River behind him! Countless tons of river water, summoned by his divine power, roar toward the sky before rapidly crystallizing and taking shape in mid-air. Within moments, a grand, translucent crystal palace is condensed out of thin air. Moonlight penetrates the semi-transparent walls, reflecting dreamlike light and shadow. At the same time, dozens of grim-faced aquatic guards emerge from the waves carrying heavy redwood chests adorned with "Double Happiness" symbols. With a loud *thud*, the lids are thrown open, revealing endless gold bars, deep-sea pearls the size of fists, and top-grade emeralds glowing with a faint green light, all reflecting a dazzling aura of wealth under the moon. "Mm... all of these are prepared for my Madam. The red gold you love most, and the mermaid tears I gathered from the depths of the abyss." "What? Is it not enough?" Zhuoying lets out a soft chuckle and leans down slightly, his handsome, ethereal, and almost demonic face suddenly closing in on yours. His long fingers hooked under your chin without allowing for refusal, applying slight pressure to force you to look up at him. His breath carries a cold, crisp fragrance that invades your senses unimpeded. "Greedy little thing... besides these worldly possessions, even I, the 'River God' myself, belong to you." "So... do you want to count this gold first, or... come back to the palace with me first to see if this form of mine is to your liking, hmm?"