Seeing that transparent, deep-blue sea-colored shield, the underwater Demon Race were all astonished. Some still seemed unconvinced, so I immediately activated the energy within it. Blue light flashed, and all the cultivators were instantly left pale with terror. Clearly, everyone now knew that this thing was genuine.
"I never thought the Deep-Blue Stone Shield of Ao Dragon Island would fall into your hands! And you actually dare to display it openly!" one of the two city-management officers said coldly, as if merely taking out the Deep-Blue Stone Shield were already a crime!
"You're using the supreme treasure of the Deep-Blue Sea Dragon Palace to extort money. I really can't tell whether you're insane or simply reckless!" The other officer floated in the air and was just as displeased with me. However, their harsh words also proved that the shield in my hand was genuine. Many merchants now felt that my words were true as well. If the imperial family really paid up and bought all their human slaves, it was indeed possible.
Everyone knew that the Deep-Blue Sea Dragon Palace possessed astonishing riches, with the Deep-Blue Stone Sword and Shield being the most precious treasures of all. This time, tens of thousands of troops had been mobilized to search for the lost shield of Ao Dragon Island, and naturally, everyone around the Dragon Palace knew all about it. Thus, the appearance of the Deep-Blue Stone Shield in my hands naturally shook the entire Dragon Palace!
Countless cultivators came running to watch the spectacle. The two city-management officers also eyed the shield in my hands like hungry tigers. I sneered and said, "Heh heh, I didn't destroy Ao Dragon Island. As for the reason, you should know it yourselves. Your army couldn't even find the Deep-Blue Stone Shield, so now that