"'In February, I can obtain another Autumn-Winter Dew Seed. If I can trick the Flood Dragon into swallowing it, suppress it with divine might, then gather the five great Demon Kings for a righteous group beating, the plan will be simply perfect!
I'll have to get A Fei to work harder on infiltrating the Dragon Palace's kitchens...'
After the passage of days and the turning of seasons, three thousand units of Marsh Essence could be consumed to condense a Dew Seed.
Seed of Creation: Three
Dew Seeds: Ten
'A Fei, have you infiltrated the Flood Dragon's kitchen yet? Conquer the Flood Dragon with your cooking?'
'What, Flood Dragons don't eat?'
'Ah, what a pity.'
'It's fine. If it won't work, it won't work. It isn't your fault. Keep infiltrating the Great Huai Army properly. The Flood Dragon is simply too cunning and sinister. As a heavenly god, I have no shortage of wisdom and methods. Oh, right, it's time to hand out the Third Prince and the others' phantom wages this month. Stealing food and pilfering things—that is not the conduct of loyal subjects.'
The waterfall streamed down.
Liang Qu squatted on the steps, legs spread apart, casually picking up a pebble.
He fingered the stone in his hand, listening to A Fei's report with a deeply furrowed brow.
Were five Demon Kings alone enough insurance?
'If the Flood Dragon swallows the Dew Seed and is suppressed by divine might, then at least half the matter will be settled first!'
Back then, the Octopus King had been caught unawares. While tangled up with the Sea Market Master, he had carelessly swallowed three Seeds of Creation, causing his tentacles to lose their strength when facing the White Ape. His power had plummeted. Otherwise, even a single tentacle would have been several