Chapter 197 - An Evil Conscience (1/2)
Chapter 197 An Evil Conscience
In the grand hall of the East Ocean Crystal Palace, all kinds of fish and beasts were swimming leisurely outside the hall. The dragon-headed elder lay on his throne. A few beautiful sea maidens were gently fanning and rubbing his legs. At a spot that was not too far behind the two white jade pillars, more than ten sea maidens were playing various kinds of numinous treasures.
The daily routine of the Dragon King began and ended just like that.
A group of spectators outside the hall suddenly spread out in all directions. An azure dragon landed outside the hall and transformed into a delicate-looking young man. He lifted his robe and quickly entered the hall.
“Father! I, Ao Yi, would like to see you!”
“Huh?” The East Ocean Dragon King seemed to have just woken up. He opened his eyes and waved his hand.
The sea maidens quickly retreated. Ao Yi quickly walked to the throne and bowed with his head lowered.
There was no one in the palace. A few dragon generals guarding outside the palace activated the array formation of the palace. The Dragon King slowly sat up straight. There was a hint of laziness and fatigue on his face…
“What’s the matter, my son?”
“Father…”
Ao Yi was momentarily at a loss for words. He smiled bitterly and said, “Half a month ago, you asked me to investigate the matter of the dragon being killed in the Sea G.o.d Temple of Anshui City. I have found out that there are some fragments of memories left in this Soul-Bewitching Pearl that will allow us to see the mastermind of the scheme!”
As he spoke, Ao Yi held the Soul-Bewitching Pearl and handed it to the Dragon King using his immortal power. The Dragon King raised his hand and pinched the pearl. He closed his eyes and focused. Soon, he nodded slightly and crushed the Soul-Bewitching Pearl.
Ao Yi was stunned. He hurriedly asked, “Father, why!?!”
“I already know about this.” “But father, if this evidence is destroyed…” “Haha, silly child.”
The Dragon King smiled and waved his hand. “Go on, go spend more time with your… your…”
“Sisi…”
“Yes, accompany her more. Before your wedding, don’t worry too much about the matters of the race.”
The Dragon King returned to his original position and lazily reminded, “Remember, find a suitable reason every now and then to give your Sect Master more gifts. If he has any requests, you can agree to them. Don’t grow distant from him. That’s the important thing.”
Ao Yi did not understand what was going on. However, when he thought about what his father had said to him and the expression on his face this time, he felt that it was already… quite vivid.
“Yes, I will take my leave.”
The Dragon King waved his hand and did not say anything else. He seemed to have fallen asleep and was snoring softly. After Ao Yi left, the sea maidens returned. They played music and ma.s.saged the Dragon King’s legs. The old dragon king put on a faint smile. Then, he sighed softly and continued his simple and boring daily routine as the Dragon King.
Why doesn’t Father allow me to continue investigating this matter?
Ao Yi was confused. He walked along the corridor that was filled with pearls and enjoyed the luxurious… foot ma.s.sage.
He really did not understand.
After half a month of hard work, and continuous searching and investigation, he traced the clues according to the instructions of his Brother Sect Master. He thus confirmed that there was a large number of dragons in the dragon race who were not behaving properly and were rebelling.
Why..
After returning to his palace, Ao Yi looked at Jiang Si’er, who was playing with a few sea maidens. He recalled the Sect Master’s advice.
If there’s anything you don’t know, you can discuss it with your Dao companion…
Ao Yi shook his head slightly. He did not disturb them. Instead, he turned around and went to the side hall where he usually cultivated and meditated quietly.
He still felt a little vexed.
Ao Yi’s spiritual will sank into the Sea G.o.d Sect’s temple in Anshui City. Just as he was about to communicate with his Sect Master using his spiritual will, he suddenly realized… that two old men were drinking tea and chatting in the back hall.
Ao Yi naturally recognized the old man sitting on the main seat. He was the Sect Master’s paper effigy.
This should be an incarnation bestowed by the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du. Otherwise, how could he have the strength of a Heavenly Immortal?
Although Ao Yi did not ask directly, the answer to that question was obvious to Ao Yi.
As for the other old man, Ao Yi found him to be unfamiliar.
The other party’s cultivation level was not bad. He had the domineering aura of a Golden Immortal. Furthermore, he looked a little n.o.ble. His tone and temperament were extraordinary.
After listening carefully, he realized that the two of them were actually talking about the dragon race…
Ao Yi heard the Sect Master’s paper effigy sigh…
“Ah, the situation of the dragon race is getting more and more difficult.”
“That’s right. I have heard about it when I was in the sky.” The other old man whom Ao Yi had never seen before, sighed. “Sea G.o.d, after you reported this matter, His Majesty is also very concerned. The dragon race is a large race in the four seas. His Majesty has the intention to recruit them. Unfortunately, the dragon race is too arrogant. They would not be satisfied with any deity positions. Moreover, although there are many vacant deity positions in the Heavenly Courts, it is impossible to give a few to the dragon race. It has to be recognized by the Heavenly Dao.”
“It’s not time yet.” Li Changshou sighed and said, “His Majesty’s reputation is still unknown. The dragon race is indeed too arrogant. General Dongmu, does His Majesty, the Jade Emperor, have any penchants?”
“His Majesty doesn’t have many penchants.” General Dongmu shook his head and continued to explain, “His Majesty now has the responsibility of serving the Heavenly Dao, supporting the Dao Sects, perfecting the Heavenly Courts, and benefiting the people of the Three Realms. His Majesty has been working hard every day. He is either handling matters or on the way to handling matters.”
As he spoke, General Dongmu lowered his voice and said softly, “During this period of time, he has also been going to the Jade Pool less frequently.” Li Changshou pondered for a while before changing the topic casually. It was useless to talk about the Jade Emperor’s private life.
As soon as Ao Yi’s spiritual will arrived, Li Changshou had naturally sensed it. Coincidentally, General Dongmu dropped by that day at the same time as Ao Yi.
Li Changshou immediately gave General Dongmu some instructions via voice transmission.
Apart from the words about the Jade Emperor not visiting the Jade Pool much recently, the rest of the things that General Dongmu said was actually what Li Changshou told him to say.
Li Changshou could not help it. He was afraid that General Dongmu would say something wrong and end up making disdainful and contemptuous remarks about the dragon race. General Dongmu secretly looked at the spot where Ao Yi’s statue was at. After exchanging some pleasantries with Li Changshou, he left with Li Changshou’s memorial for the Jade Emperor.
When General Dongmu left, Ao Yi had already excitedly sent a request for spiritual communication with Li Changshou, before Li Changshou could sink the paper effigy into the underground paper effigy vault…
The moment they met in the blurry dream, Ao Yi could not help but ask, “Brother Sect Master, is that expert just now the General Dongmu of the Heavenly Courts?” Li Changshou nodded with a smile.
It was no wonder that in his previous life, people often said that being a director, a scriptwriter, and the person in charge of the production affairs was more troublesome than being an actor.
After chatting with Ao Yi for an hour, Li Changshou retracted his spiritual will. He lowered his head and refined a few array foundations. Then, he organized the precious materials that he was going to refine next, after which he left the secret chamber in the mountain and took a stroll around the Pill Chamber. He thought carefully about what Ao Yi had said…
This old Dragon King is not simple. Li Changshou pondered for a while. He felt that the old Dragon King was the one who understood the situation. He could sit steadily and observe the situation. Indeed, the experts who have come from the ancient times are all existences that hide their abilities…
Well, except for Master Zhao.
He had to be careful next. He could not let the dragon race feel any disgust towards the Heavenly Courts.
The Dragon King of the East Ocean Dragon Palace was the leader of the Dragon Palaces of the Four Seas. He was also the person with the highest authority in the dragon race. Since he chose to remain silent and tolerate it, it should not be just fear and scruples. The old dragon king might be plotting something big…
If I were the Dragon King, how would I save the dragon race? Li Changshou placed his hands behind his back and strolled on the back mountain of Little Qiong Peak. He kept thinking about it and unknowingly walked to the area where he cultivated the spiritual trees used to cut paper and cut paper.
Li Changshou did not need to go over at any time as there were already ‘farmer’ paper effigies that were responsible for planting the immortal beans and tending to them.
If he wanted to create beans, he only needed to focus on the paper Daoist so as to increase his efficiency.
A gentle breeze blew past, and the young trees that had become strong and healthy began to show their deepest respect for Li Changshou, who had nurtured them meticulously…
Li Changshou walked under a tree and patted the tree trunk as if he were encouraging a young man to produce more juice and contribute more to Little Qiong Peak. After a long while, Li Changshou heaved a sigh of relief.
The dragon race…