Music drifted through Canhai Hall, where graceful Merfolk women with beautiful figures and exquisite features danced elegantly.

The Tiger Jiao leaned against his jade throne, his expression grim. His thoughts were still on the white Jiao that had appeared out of nowhere.

’The water-qi in the Lan-Yun River is thin, and Spiritual Energy is scarce. You couldn’t raise many spiritual waters or Spiritual Objects here in eight or ten years. How could a white Jiao suddenly appear?’

This Canhai Dragon King was named Xuan Guang. Although he was a Tiger Jiao, and his bloodline was not considered top-tier, his impressive Cultivation and methods had earned him the high regard of the Nujiao Mansion Master. He firmly held the top position among all the Jiao descendants.

’These days, the Jiao and Chi descendants of the three rivers and four seas are dwindling. This white Jiao may be young, but once it matures and grows powerful, I’m afraid this position of Canhai Dragon King will change hands.’

Xuan Guang rested a cheek on his hand, his gaze lowered in deep thought.

After a long moment, a Merfolk court lady quietly approached and reported:

"Your Majesty, the white Jiao entered the bedchambers with the Bohai Dragon King. There have been no other movements for now."

Xuan Guang sneered.

’That slut. Figures she’d see some fresh meat and get hungry for a bite...’

He shook his head, then his thoughts turned.

’Whatever, I’ll deal with this white Jiao later. If I can get on the good side of the Upper Sect’s Immortal Master and handle the task he assigned me, I might get an Opportunity to escape this small world.’

Having made up his mind, Xuan Guang finally turned his gaze to the Merfolk singers in the hall. He raised his goblet, savored the fine wine, and shouted loudly:

"Keep the music playing, keep the dancing going!"

About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the Merfolk court lady who was keeping watch came to report again:

"Your Majesty, the two Chi Lords of Qihai and Zhenhai have also entered the bedchambers together. And... sounds of moaning can be heard from within."

Xuan Guang froze. ’That bitch Yu Fei has such a huge appetite?’ 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

’That strong-looking white Jiao wasn’t enough to satisfy her?’

Immediately after, a murderous aura erupted from the Canhai Dragon King.

’How could they leave me out of such a good time? What kind of sense does that make?’

Xuan Guang flew into a rage. With a CRASH, he smashed his wine goblet on the ground, a vicious light gleaming in his eyes.

"That damn bitch looks down on me! I’ll skin that white Jiao lover of yours and pull out his tendons! Then I’ll chop off his head, put it in a box, and deliver it right to you!"

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...

Inside the bedchambers, things were not as debauched as Xuan Guang imagined.

The two Jiao and two Chi sat separately in the hall. The Green Jiao, Yu Fei, waved a sleeve, sending out a great swathe of watery light to seal the doors and prevent anyone from spying on them.

Cang Chi then tossed an object from his sleeve. It flashed with Profound Light and grew with the wind, revealing itself to be a "beauties" screen.

Beauties of all shapes and sizes, both plump and slender, stepped out from the screen. They embraced and flirted, and decadent music drifted out.

Under this cover, Yun Chi, who knew the full story, said in a low voice:

"We should kill Xuan Guang first, before he ruins everything!"

Cang Chi’s gaze was fixed on the white Jiao. After a moment of thought, he asked:

"Can we have an audience with the Daoist?"

Although Yu Fei had already shown the two Chi Lords the Upper Sect’s Talisman Decree and the Boundary-Breaking Order, proving that the white Jiao truly had a Daoist backing him,

the Chi were naturally cautious. Still half-believing and half-doubting, they couldn’t help but test the waters.

"That would be overstepping your bounds, Chi Lord."

Jiang Yi tapped his fingers on the armrest. Among the dragon-kin present, he had the least seniority and the lowest Cultivation. If not for the Daoist backing him, according to the strict hierarchy of Demons, he would have been killed long ago.

But precisely because of this, he had to appear completely confident; otherwise, he would never win the trust of the green Jiao and the two Chi.

A flicker of understanding crossed Cang Chi’s eyes. He, too, realized his request was inappropriate.

The weight carried by a Daoist was far beyond that of an ordinary Immortal Master from the Upper Sect.

Why would such a figure rashly reveal themselves before they had presented a pledge of allegiance?

"If the Chi Lord has doubts, then just pretend you heard nothing today."

Jiang Yi’s tone shifted, and he continued slowly,

"But allow this little Jiao to say a few more words. For us, all other benefits are illusory. This small world that gave birth to us is like a leaking pond; sooner or later, it will dry up.

And yet, we Jiao and Chi have long lifespans. When that day comes, we will have no path of retreat. What is staying here but waiting for death?"

Every word of this speech struck home, and the expressions of the three dragon-kin instantly grew solemn.

Amidst the cheerful clamor of the female entertainers, no one spoke.

After a moment, Yu Fei was the first to speak.

"With the Boundary-Breaking Order in hand, what is there to hesitate about! That Immortal Master from the Upper Sect is a tough opponent, but for this sliver of hope, I am willing to risk my life!"

Yun Chi quickly agreed.

"Big Brother, the Bohai Dragon King is right. With the Boundary-Breaking Order, we can leave this small world. If we can earn the Daoist’s favor and be accepted into the Changming Tianchi, we might even have a chance to attempt Foundation Establishment!"

Cang Chi pondered for a long time, weighing the pros and cons over and over before finally relenting.

"Fine, fine! An Opportunity is before us, we must seize it! We’ll listen to you, Little Yun. First, we’ll eliminate Xuan Guang, then we’ll discuss how to ambush and kill that Immortal Master from the Upper Sect."

The corners of Jiang Yi’s lips curled up slightly.

’These Jiao and Chi descendants were raised in Fulong Stream. Their situation was little different from that of the Mortal Servants at the Qianji Sect Outer Peak; they had very few choices to begin with.’

’Once I showed them the Boundary-Breaking Order and dropped the Daoist’s name, they were mine to command.’

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...

With the agreement settled, the green Jiao Yu Fei’s beautiful eyes shifted, and she said softly,

"For the next few days, let’s all stay in the hall and wear down Xuan Guang’s patience. Once he can’t sit still any longer, we’ll let our little brother, the white Jiao, out as fragrant bait."

The two Chi descendants exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.

The Great Dao in this small world was incomplete, so there was no way to make binding oaths or contracts. Since they were now all in the same boat, it was best to stay together to avoid breeding suspicion.

The green Jiao Yu Fei took a precious pearl from her wide sleeve and tossed it lightly into the air.

The object hung in midair, spinning rapidly. After she infused it with Magical Power, streams of watery light cascaded down from it, and plumes of mist gathered and swirled.

In less than fifteen minutes, a four-story jade palace materialized out of thin air. It seemed to exist independently of the bedchambers, appearing both real and illusory at once.

Jiang Yi complained inwardly,