Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 682 - 528

Chapter 682: 528

As expected, the Dragon Consort had her eyes on him all along.

With this thought in mind, he no longer hesitated and straightforwardly walked to the jade platform to sit beside the Dragon Consort.

The importance this woman placed on social status was evident from the ninety-nine-floor building alone, which also suited her current actions.

However, this was the first time Shen Yi had been so close to a cultivator of the Union Dao Realm, even closer than when he had shared a ride with the Sect Master of Pure Moon Sect. Moreover, the person beside him was a demon, making his emotions somewhat complex.

If he could kill her, his path of cultivation ahead would undoubtedly become much smoother.

"Do you think I am somewhat power-hungry?"

The Dragon Consort smiled charmingly again, her maturity enhancing her beauty, making her irresistibly enchanting.

She quickly hid her smile. "People should act according to their statuses, deal with others of similar standings, stay vigilant, and have reservations. That way, chaos is less likely to erupt. This is the reasoning your Nanyang Sect has taught me."

"Do you enjoy guessing others’ thoughts?" Shen Yi glanced sideways, his eyes as calm as an ancient well.

Being seen through and manipulated, along with the unease about the unknown, really made him resistant.

"Not only thoughts but also sensitivity to scents," the Dragon Consort softly explained. "This is a natural ability of my Purple-Bearded White Dragon clan...like the faint scent of the Serpent Woman’s blood on you, as well as that of the Yellow Poison Dragon...and even the fresh aura of the Glazed Green Phoenix."

"I’ve investigated the affairs of the Treasure Flower Sect, and also detected the Serpent Woman’s blood, so I know you are from Southern Hong. Believe it or not, I never wanted to kill her. After all, Qi Da and I do not share a real marital bond, nor do I care about his debaucheries, but I did not want him to leave offspring outside, which could interfere with my plans, so I merely frightened them."

"I am somewhat familiar with the Green Phoenix Clan. The clan does not have an individual like the one outside. And although my eyesight isn’t perfect and I’m a few years his senior, I could tell there’s something odd about her, at least she isn’t a purely living creature."

"This reminds me of a similar green rhinoceros puppet that the Sect Master of Nanyang once summoned at the Shuiyue Commerce Alliance... Congratulations, Sect Master Shen, your puppet-making skills have improved."

The Dragon Consort seemingly hoped that Shen Yi would lower his guard, so she straightforwardly explained the doubts in her mind.

But the more she spoke, the stronger the murderous intent hidden beneath Shen Yi’s fair complexion became, even though he tried hard to conceal it.

He had never imagined that outside of Southern Hong, there would be a powerful cultivator of the Union Dao Realm who understood him to such a terrifying extent.

"You..."

The Dragon Consort paused, then finally smiled helplessly. "Well, the reason I asked Sect Master Shen here today isn’t to make friends. Firstly, I wanted to apologize... Regarding the past incident, even though my father has completely severed father-daughter ties with Zi Ling, it ultimately remains a fault of my East Dragon Palace towards everyone, including Xuan Qing."

Shen Yi was naturally not one to easily trust others.

Especially when the other party’s strength and knowledge far surpassed his own.

This was not a fair conversation at all.

Plus, given Xuan Qing’s previous example, he straightforwardly glossed over that topic. "Does the Dragon Consort have anything else to mention?"

"The second matter is, in usual circumstances, Qi Da cannot mobilize troops or request the aid of cultivators at the Union Dao Realm. As long as the Seven Sons of Hong do not provoke him excessively, once I finish my current tasks, I will call him back," said the Dragon Consort softly.

"Therefore, I also ask Sect Master Shen to somewhat quell his anger and avoid causing too much trouble in Hongze. Given my status, it really isn’t convenient for me to help the Seven Sons of Hong anymore."

For two individuals of vastly different realms,

this was already an extremely tactful reminder.

Shen Yi should have been profoundly grateful.

However, he merely slightly raised his eyes, gazing seriously into the eyes of the Dragon Consort, and earnestly asked, "Please, Dragon Consort, what is this task, and how long will it take?"

"In charge of the Western Dragon Palace."

Facing this young cultivator, the Dragon Consort showed not the slightest contempt, treating him as if he truly were the Sect Master of Nanyang, and not just any Sect Master, but as if confronting the once supreme Seven Sons: "Without sufficient strength, good intentions often lead to bad outcomes."

"We hope that what happened before will not occur a second time."

"At least... the East Dragon Palace should have the authority to decide what their own people should do, instead of watching helplessly as others discuss and not being able to get a word in."

At this point, she slowly stood up and gazed out of the building: "Even though we cannot overcome that esteemed existence, no matter what, we need the power to stir some waves, to make it harder for him to conceal from those above what happened in Hongze."

"That is all I have to say."

The Dragon Consort turned her gaze back to Shen Yi: "Today’s conversation remains between us, unheard by six ears. I hope Sect Master Shen can also keep this confidential... If possible, it would be best to refine your temperament and curb the murderous aura you carry. We are rather averse to that."

"As for the Frost Tiger Clan, I have already made things clear with them. You can leave quietly with no trouble, Sect Master. What do you plan to do?"

Facing the Dragon Consort’s inquiry, Shen Yi nodded noncommittally: "I understand."

"That’s good, Sect Master Shen, please."

With that, the Dragon Consort gracefully took Shen Yi’s hand, and as her breath brushed past, everything before his eyes blurred instantly.

"..."

When Shen Yi came to his senses, he was already standing silently outside the small building.

Facing Yu Lan’s worried gaze.

His brow slightly furrowed as he looked down at his palm and then rubbed his fingertips, not that he was reminiscing about the softness of the Dragon Consort’s hand.

Although the Qi Family head was now leading troops to invade Southern Hong, and he himself had sought help that ended up on his beloved’s jade throne, the situation sounded somewhat absurd.

But now, Shen Yi’s thoughts were elsewhere; he had gained a new understanding of the power at the Unity Realm Stage.

The other party was perhaps also using this method to remind him of just how perilous Hongze truly was.

The words and actions of this Dragon Consort carried an inexplicably persuasive aura.

Perhaps it was for this reason that the predecessor Xuan Qing had stepped into this deep pit; after all, who wouldn’t appreciate an existence that could fully understand one’s feelings.

However, the same pit, the Nanyang Sect could not afford to step into a second time.

Shen Yi did not wish that many years later, it would still be this Dragon Consort, taking the hand of the next Sect Master of Nanyang, apologizing once again.

He had to handle his own affairs.

As for the intentions of the East Dragon Palace to take control of the Western Palace, or even to bring the Southern Palace under their command, that was their business.

With that thought, Shen Yi felt the trace of essence within the Silver Bell.

This feeling of helplessness when facing the Unity Realm Stage, he did not plan to experience a second time.

Seeking out candidates from the Demon Race who were capable of crossing the Four Calamities had to be moved up the agenda immediately.

Shen Yi did not return to the grand hall but decisively rose up, stepping on the river waves, and swept away toward the water’s edge!