Eastern Sea Crystal Palace, within a magnificent and resplendent hall.
All manner of ornamental fish and beasts drifted leisurely about outside the hall.
The dragon-headed old man reclined on his throne as several beautiful sea maidens gently fanned him and massaged his legs. Behind two white jade pillars some distance away, over a dozen sea maidens played all kinds of Spirit Treasure musical instruments...
A Dragon King's daily routine began like this, and ended like this.
The ornamental fish outside suddenly scattered in every direction. A green dragon landed outside the hall and transformed into a handsome young man. Sweeping up the front hem of his brocade robe, he strode swiftly into the great hall.
"Father King! Your son Ao Yi requests an audience!"
"Hm?" The Eastern Sea Dragon King seemed to have just woken up. He opened his eyes to slits and waved a hand.
The sea maidens swiftly withdrew from all around. Ao Yi hurried before the throne and bowed his head in salute.
Once there was no one left in the hall, several Dragon Clan generals guarding outside activated the hall's array.
The Dragon King slowly sat upright, a trace of languid weariness on that dragon face...
"What does my son need?"
"Father King..."
Ao Yi was instantly at a loss for words. With a bitter smile, he said, "Half a month ago, you ordered your son to investigate the matter of Dragon Clan members being slain at the Sea God Temple in Anshui City.
Your son has now uncovered the truth. This Soul-Capturing Bead contains a fragment of memory that can reveal the one plotting behind it!"
As he spoke, Ao Yi held up the Soul-Capturing Bead in both hands and presented it to the Dragon King with immortal power.
The Dragon King raised a hand