If one were to say that the East Sea Dragon King hasn't formed any close friendships over the years, that would be incorrect, especially with the Buddha and Taoist Gates. The East Sea Dragon King is usually generous and welcoming, leaving no requests unfulfilled. Even if he doesn't have something, he will exhaust his resources to find it and make offerings.
Now, as the East Sea is in crisis, the first individuals the East Sea Dragon King thought of were those who have benefited greatly from him. He firmly believes that the connections he painstakingly built over the years will prove useful in this critical moment.
For instance, the South Sea Guanyin, whose veneration is a focal point of the East Sea Dragon King lineage. While minor matters usually do not disturb her, the situation is now a matter of life and death, so he naturally had to send someone to seek help.
