Chapter 268: Chapter 208: Who Is Setting the Trap, Using the Beautiful Jiao Stratagem
The Cloud Chi nodded.
"The Qi Sea and Zhen Sea combined may not even be able to produce five hundred serpent-descendants and five hundred Mang-descendants."
The Shenhai Dragon King’s expression was grim.
"The Upper Sect has us breed like livestock, while at the same time demanding that the Raging Jiao Mansion and True Chi Palace extract Gang Sha from our two ancestral lands. It’s a slow and painful death, bleeding us dry. Fulong Gully will be exhausted sooner or later, and then we’ll all die!"
The azure Jiao Girl remained silent. The Pale Chi and the Cloud Chi exchanged a worried glance.
The atmosphere in the hall instantly grew tense.
Jiang Yi listened quietly, getting a clear picture of the situation in this small world.
The Raging Jiao Mansion and the True Chi Palace were nothing more than Cattle and Horses, toiling for Kan Peak.
The three rivers and four seas gathered water-elemental Spiritual Energy, the two ancient mountains collected the qi of Gang Sha, and the serpent and Mang bloodlines they bred were harvested, batch after batch.
But what in this world lasts forever?
Even continents collapse and Daoist Lineages fall, to say nothing of a fragmented and incomplete small world like this one.
If this exploitation continued, Fulong Gully was destined for ruin.
’Such grand matters aren’t for the likes of us to worry about.’
Jiang Yi’s mind raced, but his face remained impassive as he raised his wine cup and said:
"Let us drink and be merry today, and let tomorrow’s sorrows wait for tomorrow! Sister, wouldn’t you agree?"
The azure Jiao Girl’s lovely eyes lit up. This young white Jiao was quite the free spirit. She immediately laughed.
"Exactly! Enjoy the good days while we have them! Sister will drink this whole pot of fine wine with you!"
The Dragon Son Assembly only concluded after the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas had finished their discussions, tallying the number of serpent and Mang descendants in their respective domains and estimating the amount of essence blood they could contribute.
Jiang Yi glanced at the Shenhai Dragon King, making a mental note of him, before following the azure Jiao Girl into her bedchamber.
"My little white Jiao, let Sister get a good look... and see just how iron-hard that body of yours is..."
The azure Jiao Girl was passionate as fire. For some reason, she found the white Jiao’s unique, clean scent utterly intoxicating, stirring her passion and filling her with desire.
But Jiang Yi was in no hurry to satisfy her. He simply used a few of the techniques he had learned from tending to the Cat Master.
With a few deft touches, combined with the pure, unique fragrance of his Primordial Essence Treasure Blood, he soon had the azure Jiao Girl melting into a boneless puddle on the bed.
He was sacrificing his body for this, so naturally, he expected something in return. He immediately asked:
"The ’Immortal Master’ the two Chi mentioned earlier... are you referring to a Disciple from the Upper Sect who has descended to this realm?"
The azure Jiao Girl panted softly, sweat glistening on her temples, and answered in a breathy voice:
"That’s right. The Immortal Master ordered us to eliminate someone. Hehe, my little white Jiao, if you happen to meet a young man of extraordinary destiny, make sure you don’t let him get away."
’Someone is trying to obstruct my path, just as I thought!’
A glint flashed in Jiang Yi’s eyes. He wasn’t surprised.
The fact that he needed to gather the Six Harmonies Great Medicine to condense the highest-grade True Qi was no secret within the sect.
True Monarch Lu had opened Fulong Gully for him to collect the Kan-underwater, a fact that couldn’t be hidden from anyone who was determined to find out.
And now, having lost all his trump cards and entered this small world alone, it was the perfect opportunity for his enemies to strike.
’To collect the Kan-underwater, one must brave mortal danger and face it with composure. Only then can one seize that flicker of Spiritual Light and refine a trace of Essence Qi from the very truth of one’s physical form.’
As Jiang Yi mused on this, he realized that if no one was trying to kill him, he might not be able to collect the Kan-underwater at all.
In that sense, luring his enemy into a trap was a necessary part of the plan.
While fending off the azure Jiao Girl’s intimate nuzzling, he asked:
"My dear sister, what is the Cultivation of that Immortal Master from the Upper Sect? How can he summon and dismiss the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas at will?"
The azure Jiao Girl exhaled a warm breath. She had long since lost control of her passion, wishing for nothing more than to let this young white Jiao do with her as he pleased.
"Perfection of the Qi Cultivation Twelfth Layer, on par with the Mansion Lord’s Cultivation. A Cultivator from the Upper Sect is bound to be skilled in many Daoist Skills and possess numerous Magical Artifacts. He holds the power of life and death, so of course he’s imposing... My good brother, what are you waiting for? Hurry, hurry... Don’t let this beautiful night go to waste!"
Jiang Yi ignored her pleading and offered a few vague replies. He was calculating inwardly. A cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Twelfth Layer from an Ancestral Sect would be several levels stronger than Sect Leader Liu Huan of Qianji.
Without his Inverted Slaying Sword and the life-saving measures granted by Lady Xuan’nv, facing his opponent head-on would be difficult, but not entirely without a chance of victory!
’The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas are worried about this small world’s future. That’s a weakness I can exploit. I can build an alliance and turn the tables, ambushing him instead... My identity as a Daoist is surely more valuable than his title of Immortal Master from the Upper Sect.’
Jiang Yi’s thoughts raced, and the path forward became clear. Only by eliminating that Qi Cultivation Twelfth Layer Cultivator could he proceed to Dragon Head and Leopard Transformation mountains to collect the Kan-underwater in peace.
"My dear sister, I actually know an Immortal Master from the Upper Sect as well. It is thanks to his enlightenment that I was able to take the form of a Jiao, and my Cultivation has soared ever since."
The azure Jiao Girl, lost in her passion, was suddenly jolted to her senses. ’Could this be a clue about the young man already?’ she thought.
"My little white Jiao, tell me quickly! What does he look like? How old is he?"
"Just as you said, Sister. A young man of extraordinary destiny."
Jiang Yi said this deliberately.
’Talk about a godsend!’
The azure Jiao Girl was ecstatic. ’If I can be the first to kill this person and present his head to the Immortal Master from the Upper Sect, my chance to escape this small world will be within reach!’
"My good brother, do you know where he is?"
Seeing her eagerness, Jiang Yi finally spoke slowly:
"This was a stroke of great fortune meant for me alone, and I wasn’t going to speak of it. But I feel a kinship with you, Sister, and I can’t bear to see you led astray..."
Doubt surfaced in the azure Jiao Girl’s mind. ’What does he mean by that?’
"Did that Immortal Master from the Upper Sect ever tell you the identity of the person he wants eliminated?"
Jiang Yi asked, his eyes narrowed.
The azure Jiao Girl shook her head.
The Thick Eyebrow Daoist had been extremely secretive, completely unwilling to elaborate.
"What you don’t know, Sister, is that the person he wants dead is a Daoist of the Upper Sect!"
Jiang Yi feigned great hesitation before finally revealing the "truth."
The words shocked the azure Jiao Girl so much that she bolted upright. Her robes fell into disarray, revealing a large expanse of skin in a tantalizing display.
’A Daoist? Why would a dignified Daoist from the Upper Sect condescend to come to a small world like this?’
"There’s something you don’t know, Sister..."
Jiang Yi gave a vague explanation and then continued:
"I’m not making this up. That Daoist granted me a Talisman Decree to capture the water essences of this realm. He also gave me a Boundary-Breaking Order so I can leave Fulong Gully later."
He knew empty words wouldn’t be convincing; he needed to show proof.
With a flip of his hand, he produced the Talisman Decree and token given to him by Master Lu. They shimmered with a brilliant, dazzling golden light, instantly capturing the azure Jiao Girl’s entire Heart Spirit.
"Were these really given by the Daoist?"
The azure Jiao Girl’s eyes filled with astonishment. As the Dragon King of the Bo Sea, she frequently dealt with Immortal Masters from the Upper Sect. She knew that emissaries sent to the lower realms were issued Talisman Decrees and tokens, but their craftsmanship and grandeur were nothing compared to the two items before her.
"My good brother... you’ve truly stumbled upon a heaven-sent opportunity!"
The azure Jiao Girl had a sudden revelation. No wonder a pure-blooded Jiao had suddenly appeared in a place like the Lanyun River—he had been personally enlightened by a Daoist from the Upper Sect!
"I told you this because I couldn’t bear to see you get entangled in such immense karma for no reason."
Jiang Yi decided the time was ripe. He pressed the azure Jiao Girl down with his powerful body, his golden eyes gazing into hers. At the same time, he released his Hidden Rune Technique, allowing the unique fragrance of the Primordial Essence Treasure Blood within him to slowly diffuse into the air.
"To be honest, Sister, I came to this Dragon Son Assembly under the Daoist’s command. He tasked me with finding more noble Demon races to populate the Changming Heavenly Pool."
The azure Jiao Girl inhaled the crisp, unique fragrance, finding herself growing ever more fond of the young white Jiao, wishing she could stay by his side forever.
Hearing this wonderful news, she became ecstatic.
"My good brother, if you can help me leave this place, I will never forget your kindness. From now on, I am yours to command..."
’I really don’t know what the original Shao Yang was thinking when he developed the Dharma Gate for nurturing Primordial Essence Treasure Blood,’ Jiang Yi mused.
’It’s the ultimate tool for controlling Demons, especially those of dragon lineage!’
"Don’t be hasty, Sister. If you want to ascend, break through the boundary, and escape Fulong Gully, you must first do something for the Daoist."
Jiang Yi leaned in, gently nibbled her earlobe, and whispered:
"Helping the Daoist eliminate his foe would be a great service."
The azure Jiao Girl’s heart filled with trepidation. The fear of Immortal Masters from the Upper Sect was bone-deep for the Demons of this small world, and the Thick Eyebrow Daoist was at the Qi Cultivation Twelfth Layer—an extremely difficult opponent.
"I received four Boundary-Breaking Orders in total. You and I are both Jiao; we should naturally work together. The remaining two can be given to the two Chi."
Jiang Yi added:
"With the Jiao and Chi working together, attacking with the element of surprise, do you really think we can’t take down that so-called ’Immortal Master’?"
The azure Jiao Girl was thoroughly swayed, but a question suddenly flashed through her mind.
’Two for the Jiao, two for the Chi... that makes four Boundary-Breaking Orders. But what about the Shenhai Dragon King? Hasn’t he been left out?’
