“I cannot,” Zu An said. The expressions of everyone in the Dragon Palace changed. However, Zu An then continued, “The queen is trapped within my formation. If she leaves the formation, I might not be able to capture her anymore. Wouldn’t I then be committing the crime of taking advantage of the ruler? As such, I invite the Dragon King to make this trip with me. With the Dragon King at my side, she won’t be able to leave no matter what she tries.”
When he heard that, the Dragon King fell silent. Next to him, Ao Yong hurriedly said, “Brother king, you must be careful of tricks being played!”
When he saw his nervous appearance, Zu An thought to himself, This guy clearly doesn’t want the Dragon King to find the queen.
It seems he really does have feelings for his sister-in-law... I should find a chance to find out what Shang Hongyu’s relationship with them is. It seems as if Ao Yong would take the risk to protect her even in this kind of situation.
He was suddenly stunned when he thought of that. He had subconsciously thought of Shang Hongyu first. It seemed he still trusted her a bit more right now.
Judging from the current intelligence, Shang Hongyu was real and the Dragon King was real. Then who was the fake?
It can’t be me, right?
Just where does the problem lie...
He couldn't be bothered with all of that right now, however. Thus, He decided to restrain both sides and let them confront each other instead.
The Dragon King voiced his agreement. He didn’t pay Ao Yong any attention, seeming to have guessed at his thoughts. He asked Zu An, “Where is the queen trapped approximately?”
“She is on a small island within the seas,” Zu An replied. The seas of this world were really vast, so this information alone wouldn’t allow the Dragon King to find her without his help.
When they heard that she was still within the range of the Ocean races’ influence, everyone in the palace sighed in relief. They had been worried that she was on the human or fiend side, because then it could be a trap. If it was in the seas, that was still within the Ocean races’ control. The other side wouldn’t be able to cause much trouble.
“Then this king will follow you out for a trip.” The Dragon King stood up from his throne. His entire being emanated a mysterious power.
Just then, Gui Chengxiang to the side advised, “Your majesty, you should bring some strong cultivators with you as a preventive measure against potential traps.”
The Dragon King laughed. “With Zhao Han and the Fiend Emperor dead, who else in this world can face me?”
Zu An picked up on a hint of something when he heard those words.
Gui Chengxiang said with an apologetic smile, “Your majesty is naturally powerful beyond compare, but everyone in this world knows that. If they truly wished to defeat your respected self, they would definitely make preparations with your strength in mind. It is never wrong to be careful.”
Ao Yong cupped his hands and said, “What Gui Chengxiang says is reasonable. This subject, your brother, is willing to travel together with reinforcements.”
At the same time, he was a bit worried.
Could it be that sister-in-law really was schemed against and trapped by this human? I might still have a chance to save her if I go as well. If I don’t go, I won’t have any chance anymore.
The Dragon King frowned and said, “Fine, you can follow me.” Then, he pointed at a group of individuals. Ao Yong was only one of them.
“Where to?” the Dragon King asked as he walked up to Zu An with the others.
Zu An pointed northeast. The Dragon King nodded. Then, with a wave of his hand, their group was wrapped within a current and rushed in that direction. The water moved aside on its own wherever they went, and they traveled at extreme speed!
Zu An was secretly filled with admiration.
The Ocean races really do have some interesting things. If I fought against the Dragon King underwater, he would be supported by his own home field. That’s not something to look down on at all.
At the same time, he felt more and more curious. This Dragon King looked to be the genuine article. Apart from him, who else in this world could have such formidable water-controlling ability?
Along the way, Zu An corrected the direction from time to time. Shortly after, their party arrived at the remote island.
The Dragon King chuckled and said, “She was actually hiding right in the Jadewave Region. The most dangerous place is the safest place after all.”
Many subordinates secretly felt praise. They'd searched everywhere because they thought that the queen already escaped far away. They had even thought that she could have fled to the human or fiend side by now, and yet she was actually right in their backyard. It now seemed that the intelligence they received had all just been from diversionary tactics she used.
As expected of the queen, this level of intelligence and wisdom is really admirable!
It’s just a pity that she just happened to encounter this human!
Zu An pointed at a craggy, barren hill and said, “The queen is in that cave. I left a formation marking outside. With the Dragon King’s insight, you should be able to find her easily.”
The Dragon King harrumphed and said, “You’re going with me.” Even if there was any danger, as long as this human was with him, that would prevent him from taking his own life or anything like that.
Zu An was a bit stunned, but he still nodded and said, “Sure.”
It seemed the position Shang Hongyu held in the Dragon King’s heart was quite high. If he had suggested going in with the Dragon King first, he would have seemed even more suspicious. But since the Dragon King had suggested it himself, it all worked out.
Then, the Dragon King ordered his subordinates, “You guys are to surround this island. Don’t even let a single fly escape. Also, guard against any suspicious activity. Everyone else, follow me.”
“Understood!” His subordinates respected his order.
Ao Yong was a bit nervous, saying, “Brother Zhan, be careful of any schemes! How about I go with you?”
The Dragon King chuckled. “Could it be that you really think that this ruler cannot even deal with a trifling human?”
If I bring you, tthat’ll only create more variables.
Ao Yong still wanted to strive a bit more, saying, “Please be careful of making a blunder...”
The Dragon King said indifferently, “We, husband and wife, might not be able to avoid speaking some confidential information. Could it be that brother king has an interest in that too?”
The expressions of the surrounding Ocean race experts couldn't help but become a bit strange.
Ao Yong’s expression changed. He exclaimed, “This subject doesn’t dare!”
Now that things already reached this point, what else could he say? He could only give the barren hill a worried look.
I hope that human is just another liar.
Soon after, he and the other Ocean race experts scattered to different parts of the island. That way, even if anyone tried to escape, they would still be able to intercept. They would also be able to swiftly provide assistance if something unexpected happened on the island.
Meanwhile, the Dragon King brought over a dozen of his trusted aides to enter with him.
Zu An led the Dragon King inside. Along the way, he suddenly said with a sigh, “I have long heard of the Dragon King’s outstanding cultivation. However, a few days ago, I heard some rumors and slander from the human side that left me a bit confused.”
“What kind of rumors and slander?” The Dragon King frowned and didn’t look too happy.