Chapter 88

In the Lingguang Hall of the Dongting Dragon Palace,

several young lords gathered together, each with a grim expression, their eyes burning with anger.

"Brother, it's too outrageous. That boy mocked us openly and subtly tonight. That old Dongting Dragon King pretended to be ignorant, completely disregarding the Jinghe Dragon Palace. What about our dignity? Even if he is the Dongting Dragon King, how dare he..."

The young lord in yellow was furious, pacing back and forth in the palace.

"Shut up, Aohuang, be quiet. This is the Dongting Dragon Palace, not the Jinghe Dragon Palace. Don't forget our major affairs, which concern the life and death of the Jinghe Dragon Palace. This is no time for jokes. Do you think I don't want to kill him?"

The young lord in green sternly shouted, giving Aohuang a fierce glare.

"Hmph... Everyone knows the big picture. Our Jinghe Dragon Palace is thriving. What life and death? I think it's just Grandfather's unnecessary worry." Aohuang coldly snorted.

The young lord in white tugged at Aohuang's sleeve, slightly shaking his head, signaling him to speak less. He looked at the young lord in green, "Brother, what kind of calamity is it that we must form an alliance with the Dongting Dragon Palace? And why must it be me and Aobing?"

The young lord in green glanced at the young lord in white, gently shaking his head, "Aoxuan, you will understand in the future. Remember, before the third brother marries the daughter of the Dongting Dragon King, all of you must behave. No trouble, it concerns the life and death of the Dragon Palace. Even I have to endure it. Moreover, I suspect that the scholar is a test from the Dongting Dragon King. Otherwise, how could the scholar have met us so coincidentally?"

The dragons were indignant but helplessly nodded, feeling frustrated. They were usually the ones bullying others; when did it become their turn to be bullied?

Aoxuan thought for a moment, "I find that scholar strange. Though he has a human aura, he is called 'Great King' by the Dragon King. Perhaps he is extraordinary. Let's listen to Brother and endure for now."

"Got it, got it..."

Aohuang waved his hand, looking impatient, and left the Lingguang Hall.

Aqing sighed softly, recalling what the Jinghe Dragon King had said to him. The anger in his heart dissipated. If the old Dragon King's words were true, the great calamity of the Jinghe Dragon Palace would soon come. Compared to the calamity of the Dragon Palace, what he faced was nothing.

"Great King, this is a仙丹, a pill from the Laozi's alchemy furnace in the Doushui Palace. A human who eats it can achieve immortality. If you eat it, you can become a demon immortal within ten years."

In a dark and secluded water palace, the Dongting Dragon King held a purple-gold gourd, flashing it in front of Ning Wuxie, and then it disappeared with a flip of his hand.

Several jade boxes appeared in the Dongting Dragon King's hands, shining with five colors and emitting auspicious light, making the water palace glow brilliantly.

"This is the essence of water from the Dragon Palace's water eye, condensed over ten thousand years."

The Dongting Dragon King, like a treasure hunter, showed each treasure to Ning Wuxie and then made it disappear, making Ning Wuxie grind his teeth in frustration. The Dongting Dragon King was definitely doing this on purpose. Each item was a supreme treasure, and even more so, they were things Ning Wuxie needed.

"Ten-thousand-year fire coral, metal qi, earth essence, dragon spirit wood..."

Finally, the old Dragon King took out a jade bottle, looking at Ning Wuxie with a smile, like a strange uncle enticing a child, "Mr. Ning, how about it? The rewards from our Dragon Palace are quite generous, right? As long as you kill the carp, these things will be yours."

Ning Wuxie retracted his eyes, which had been fixed in greed. The lure of wealth and power!

Not to mention the nine-turn golden pill, even the other spiritual items, any one of them would be enough to make Ning Wuxie envious.

They say the Dragon Palace is full of treasures, but this is more than just a lot; it's an overwhelming amount. The Dongting Dragon King's background is indeed not simple.

"Speak, what exactly do you want me to do?"

Ning Wuxie looked at the Dongting Dragon King. Wealth and power can move the heart, but these things are definitely not easy to obtain. For the Dongting Dragon King to pay such a high price, it must be more than just killing the carp.

"Ha ha, Mr. Ning, you speak straightforwardly. I won't hide anything either. To be frank, the carp is a monitor sent by the Heavenly Court. In the carp's cave, there is a Heavenly Soldier, a Taoyi Immortal. He holds the key to unsealing the Dragon Palace. Therefore, if Mr. Ning can retrieve the key to unsealing the seal, all these things will be yours."

The Dongting Dragon King exuded a domineering aura, his eyes sharp, staring at Ning Wuxie.

Ning Wuxie stood up, coldly smiling, "Does the Dragon King take me for a fool? No matter how many treasures there are, one must be alive to have a chance to take them. According to your words, it's already difficult for me to kill the carp. How can I possibly retrieve the seal key from a Taoyi Immortal? I think the Dragon King should find someone else."

With a flick of his sleeve, Ning Wuxie walked out of the water palace. A Taoyi Immortal, even the weakest, had already stepped into the realm of immortality. How could a cultivator at the Qi Condensation stage be a match for him?

Seeing Ning Wuxie stride away, the Dongting Dragon King's expression changed. Just as Ning Wuxie was about to step out of the water palace, the Dongting Dragon King waved his sleeve, "Mr. Ning, wait..."

Ning Wuxie stopped, turned around, and coldly smiled, "What else does the Dragon King have to say?"

"Mr. Ning, sit down. Since I asked you to do this, I have a certain level of confidence. However, if there were no risks, why would I offer such generous rewards? There's no such thing as a free lunch. We are both intelligent people. State your conditions, and I will agree."

Ning Wuxie walked back in and sat down, looking at the Dongting Dragon King, "First, tell me what the plan is."

"Earlier, I mentioned a method that can help you break through to the Soul Transformation stage. It will involve some pain, but it won't leave any hidden ailments. I will take the carp's demon core, and you will kill it. I will also teach you one of the Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang, allowing you to transform into the carp's form to approach the Heavenly Soldier. This is a paralyzing talisman. As long as you can stick it to the Heavenly Soldier before he reacts, you will have fifteen minutes to find the seal key. Once you find the seal key, immediately return to the Dongting Dragon Palace. After that, it's none of your business."

Ning Wuxie frowned. The Dongting Dragon King made it sound simple, but it wouldn't be that easy in practice. There are too many variables. If he couldn't learn these skills in a month, or if he couldn't find the seal key in fifteen minutes...

No one could guarantee these things. Better to be prepared for the worst.

"The path of cultivation cannot be timid. As a demon, Mr. Ning, you shouldn't be unaware of this. My treasures are enough to help you reach the Taoyi Immortal stage. If this matter could be publicized, which cultivator in the Nine Provinces wouldn't serve me?"

The Dongting Dragon King spoke solemnly. If he had a choice, he wouldn't offer such rewards. These treasures were also the Dragon Palace's precious items.

Ning Wuxie closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and opened them, his eyes shining with determination, "Alright, but the Five Elements Treasures must be given to me now. They are of great use to me! Time is of the essence. How does the Dragon King plan to enhance my cultivation?"

The Dongting Dragon King's face broke into a smile, "Of course, follow me!"

A mechanism in the water palace was activated, and a stone wall opened with a loud noise. The Dongting Dragon King stepped in, and Ning Wuxie followed closely behind, disappearing into the water palace.

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