Above the Great Dao
Chapter 198 - 109 Invite the Lord into the Urn

Chapter 198: Chapter 109 Invite the Lord into the Urn

Yan Rong and others followed the De River, riding swiftly downstream.

This time, the cause of their pursuit was the imminent transformation of a Jiao Long cared for by their uncle, Yan Jingsi. The dragon had escaped from the Dragon Breeding Pond of the Xuanwu Pavilion and moved downstream, causing a flood that drowned some of the riverside residents to harvest their souls for cultivation.

Uncle Yan Jingsi had moved to Lei County ten years ago and was very fond of this Jiao Long, naming it Shangshan, meaning "ultimate goodness like water," in the hope that the dragon could embody his benevolent and paternal love for the people.

Despite the apt name, Shangshan the Jiao Long was mischievous and had caused trouble in previous years, angering Uncle greatly. He had scolded Shangshan for a long time. It was only after Yan Rong and others tried hard to persuade him and made him laugh by acting foolishly that his anger turned to joy, and he refrained from further punishing Shangshan.

Consequently, Shangshan had a very close relationship with Yan Rong and others, often using its own refined Jiao Long inner core to help them temper their bodies and Divine Souls, refine their physique, polish their True Qi, and teach them Taoist Skills.

They had greatly benefited from this relationship and had grown even closer to Shangshan.

Shangshan underwent a transformation once a year, which was in fact the cultivation of the Nine-Turn Golden Pill; each year represented a turn. This year was the ninth year. After this ninth turn, once the Golden Pill matured, it could gather great medicines, cultivate the Golden Pill, produce Yellow Buds, conceive the Nascent Soul, and transform into a dragon.

"Uncle Shangshan’s Nine-Turn Golden Pill is crucial this time, so Uncle turned a blind eye to it escaping the Dragon Breeding Pond, hoping it would successfully cultivate the Nine-Turn Golden Pill and transform into a dragon."

Yan Rong was filled with worry as he said, "In the past, after transforming, Uncle Shangshan would return, but this time he has yet to come back, which is quite worrying. If he never returns, wouldn’t it be a disappointment to Uncle’s years of painstaking cultivation?"

Yan Qing laughed, "Brother Yan Rong, you worry too much. Uncle Shangshan was somewhat unruly initially, but after these years together, he already considers us family. If he had wanted to leave, he could have done so during any previous transformation. His staying isn’t just because my Xuanwu Pavilion has Dragon Cultivation Techniques and supplies of Spiritual Beast Meat, but also because of his affection for us, just like family."

Yan Fang and Yan Shuo nodded, feeling the same.

The group spurred their horses faster, passing village after village, all left in ruins by the flooding, and continued downstream without stopping.

Yan Fang suddenly asked, "That Chen Shi we met earlier, did he really die once ten years ago and resurrect two years ago? Can someone resurrect after being dead for so long?"

Yan Qing and Yan Shuo had the same question and looked to Yan Rong.

As the most outstanding member of the Yan family in the Xuanwu Pavilion, greatly respected by the noble members and having extensive knowledge, Yan Rong always had ideas.

"Of course, Chen Shi resurrected."

Yan Rong, sitting on his horse, continued, "The important figures of the Western Capital were terrified when they heard this news. Even our family’s Old Ancestor in the Cabinet had repeatedly used the Thousand-Mile Communication Talisman to contact Uncle, giving strict orders to closely monitor Chen Yindou and his grandson, Chen Shi, without slacking."

He sighed, "Uncle originally had a bright future in the Yan Family, but it was because of this grandfather-grandson pair that he was demoted to be the County Magistrate in Lei County, staying there for ten years. His youth was entirely wasted."

"Brother Yan Rong, how capable is Chen Shi really? Is he as diabolical as the rumors suggest?"

Yan Fang spoke, "When I clashed with him just now, I hadn’t even used my real skills, yet I forced him to flee in a panic. He doesn’t seem to have the ability to kill Mr. Zeng."

Everyone nodded, and Yan Qing said, "This young fellow is so arrogant, threatening us with the murder of our cousin Li Tianxiu—it made me want to teach him a lesson on the spot!"

Yan Rong chuckled, "You all are Cultivators; you should be more forgiving. Chen Shi isn’t a concern; the real threat is his grandfather, Chen Yindou. Even the Western Capital fears him. If Chen Yindou were dead, Chen Shi would be no more than an ant, crushed underfoot by you and me. But if Chen Yindou is still alive, even if Chen Shi were to slap me twice in my face, I wouldn’t retaliate."

"Brother Yan Rong truly has a big heart."

Yan Shuo laughed, "If it were me, I definitely wouldn’t be able to resist killing him. If necessary, I’d commit suicide to atone, a life for a life!"

As they continued to joke and laugh, they arrived at Bridge Bay Town, where they saw villagers with hoes and shovels all hurrying downstream. Following them, they reached the river bend where the shore was littered with bloated, white corpses. The villagers of Bridge Bay Town were digging pits on the spot, planning to bury the bodies before the moon came out.

Yan Rong and the others were shocked: "How could so many people have died?"

Yan Qing went to inquire and whispered back, "These bodies drowned, reportedly dragged underwater by a Crossing River Dragon and hidden here. I knew immediately it was Uncle Shangshan’s doing; he likes to hide things."

Yan Shuo’s expression darkened: "Brother Yan Rong, with so many deaths, if this causes an uproar, could it implicate Uncle and our careers?"

Everyone felt a heavy weight in their hearts—that was over a thousand lives!

If someone with ill intentions were to use this against them, even Elder Yan might not be able to suppress it!

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Yan Rong steadied himself and said, "These aren’t people who drowned this year, but those who drowned several years ago and accumulated here, making the number so large. Uncle Shangshan isn’t so cruel. Everyone, don’t panic; let’s find Uncle Shangshan first!"

They continued down the river and soon arrived at the location where the dragon’s corpse was discovered.

The crowd around the dragon’s corpse was immense, with people from nearby villages flocking to see it, barricading the area tightly.

After much difficulty, they reached the front of the dragon’s corpse and their expressions changed upon seeing the Jiao Long’s body, head severed. Seeing the talismans engraved on the Dragon Horn, their faces turned as pale as ash.

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