Chapter 267: Chapter 208: Who Is Scheming, Wielding a Handsome Jiao Stratagem
’The aura of the Shenhai Sea is much richer than that of the Lanyun River. It’s so clear and tranquil, abundant with Spiritual Truth.’
After killing the Qiu Demon, Jiang Yi’s path was clear. His canopied treasure chariot parted the waves, bursting into the underwater mansion with a spectacular display of power.
Intimidated by the aura he emanated, that of a Jiao scion, the various clam spirits and turtle demons all fell back, not daring to approach.
Before long, a Merfolk court lady emerged from the mansion’s gates and gave a slight curtsy.
"May I ask where you have come from, my Lord Jiao?"
Jiang Yi declared brashly,
"The Lanyun River. I heard the Raging Jiao Mansion was hosting a Dragon Son Assembly and came to join in on the fun."
The Merfolk court lady paused to think. ’Isn’t the Dragon King of the Lanyun River a Mang Demon? When did he get replaced by a Jiao scion?’
But then she reconsidered. It was common for Demons to fight and kill for status. There was an old saying: "The Dragon King’s throne changes hands; next year, it might be mine."
Fearing she might offend this mighty and magnificent white-scaled Jiao Lord, the court lady said cautiously,
"Please wait here for a moment, my Lord, while I announce your arrival."
Jiang Yi shot her a sidelong glance and nodded with his head held high, fully displaying the arrogant nature of a Jiao scion.
A moment later, the Merfolk court lady returned, followed by several beautiful female attendants. They escorted Jiang Yi into the underwater mansion.
The Crab General followed closely behind, his eyes darting about as he took in the magnificent residence—far grander than the underwater mansion in the Lanyun River. He thought to himself,
’The Jiao Lord is truly capable! The old Mang Demon couldn’t even get past the gates of the Raging Jiao Mansion whenever he came to pay tribute...’
As Jiang Yi stepped into the mansion, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes. ’Even a dragon-kin raised in a minor realm like this can be so wealthy.’
’What kind of pomp and splendor must the true scions of the Dragon Monarchs on the Beiju Continent possess?’
’No wonder True Master Xuanmiao had wanted him to live off a Dragon Girl.’
Led by the Merfolk court lady, Jiang Yi soon arrived at the spacious main hall, where he saw a gathering of Dragon Kings.
’Jiao and Chi.’
His eyes swept over them, and an urge stirred within him. ’If I could refine all four of them, I should have enough essence blood to form the nascent Celestial Strategy True Dragon Body.’
The thought vanished as quickly as it came. Jiang Yi bowed slightly and cupped his fist.
"This humble Jiao greets the assembled Dragon Kings!"
The Shenhai Dragon King, seated at the head of the hall, cracked a grin, his eyes glinting with malice.
"I hear you’re the Jiao scion from the Lanyun River. I suppose that Mang Demon has already been dealt with by you, then."
Jiang Yi admitted it without hesitation.
"Mang Demons are an inferior species. How could one possibly be fit to be the ’Dragon King’ of the Lanyun River? I am a Jiao scion, inherently more noble. It is only natural that I take its place!"
The Shenhai Dragon King didn’t find anything wrong with that logic. His eyes were fixed on the white Jiao’s magnificent horns, which were as clear and brilliant as blood jade.
"A pure-blooded Jiao scion indeed..."
His words were tinged with jealousy.
Among the various types of Jiao, the Tiger Jiao was considered a lower grade, far less noble than the White Jiao.
As the saying goes, Jiao are divided by five colors: white and crimson are superior; emerald, green, and gray are middling; and all others are of mixed lineage.
The Shenhai Dragon King suddenly broke into a malicious grin.
"You little Jiao, so reckless and lawless! You trespassed into the Shenhai Sea without a summons and even killed my Qiu general. What do you think your punishment should be?
In my opinion, we should just refine him. His Essence blood is worth that of a thousand snakes and a thousand Mang!"
This last part was addressed to the other Dragon Kings.
Before he could finish, the Green Jiao Girl interjected,
"Jiao and Chi scions are becoming increasingly rare. We can’t act so rashly.
This White Jiao seems quite young. Why not let him manage the Lanyun River? We can also have him leave his seed behind to propagate his noble bloodline."
The Shenhai Dragon King cursed inwardly,
’What a wanton harlot! She sees a young one and immediately wants to pounce!’
Jiang Yi looked at the tall, curvaceous Green Jiao Girl, whose eyes seemed to flow with charm, and suddenly smiled.
"Thank you, sister."
The Green Jiao Girl seemed captivated by his use of "sister," and a blush crept up her cheeks.
"Come, come, sit here beside me. It’s been years since a new Jiao scion has appeared in all the rivers and seas. You must have just taken your form not long ago. Let me have a look and see how well you’ve developed."
Jiang Yi was happy to oblige and sat down right next to her.
His body contained condensed Primordial Essence Treasure Blood, which emitted a faint, wondrously pure fragrance. If he hadn’t used an Essence-hiding spell to seal his aura, leaking only the faintest trace, he feared that every Merfolk and clam girl in the mansion, and even the Green Jiao Girl beside him, would have already pounced on him with wanton abandon.
Playing along, Jiang Yi said teasingly,
"I can’t make too many claims, but I can guarantee that my physique is exceptionally hard. If you have a moment, Sister Green Jiao, you’re welcome to test it for yourself and see if I’m exaggerating."
The Green Jiao Girl’s voluptuous body grew hot.
Dragon-kin were inherently lustful, their very nature embodying the concepts of propagation and offspring. This, combined with the witty and playful "little brother" White Jiao, caused the heart of the Bohai Dragon King—who had not known pleasure in a long time—to flutter.
The sight made the Shenhai Dragon King grind his teeth. ’That pair of shameless lechers! They’ve hooked up already!’
"It’s rare for a new Jiao scion to appear, especially one with such a pure bloodline," the Gray Chi across from them said, trying to smooth things over.
"Both the Jiao Mansion Master and the Chi Palace Master would surely be pleased to see this."
The Cloud Chi chimed in,
"The deaths of snake and Mang scions are of no consequence, but Jiao and Chi scions are of a noble stock. We should stand together."
’In any case,’ the Chi thought, ’even if this White Jiao becomes a major power someday, he won’t be able to take the sea territories governed by the True Chi Palace. It’s perfect—we can use him to keep the tyrannical Shenhai Dragon King in check.’
"Hmph!"
The Shenhai Dragon King forcibly suppressed his murderous rage and slowly averted his gaze.
’With that stupid hussy from Bohai protecting him, and those two Chi chiming in, I might not be able to take this White Jiao down,’ he fumed.
’The moment that brat is alone, I’ll tear him to shreds and swallow him whole to vent this hatred!’
The Gray Chi spoke softly,
"Since the Immortal Master has given us our tasks, we should each accept our orders. However, the harvest has been poor this year. I fear we won’t be able to gather our quota of Essence blood."
