Neither the monsters of Heavenly Battle Mountain nor the aquatic folk of Longwind Lake had expected to meet again so soon after their recent clash.
Jiang Lang and Yi Shuyuan had reunited as well, only this time they were both heading north, with the North Sea naturally their first destination.
Yi Shuyuan had not declined to go, and those around him naturally wanted to see how things would unfold.
On the journey to the North Sea, Jiang Lang stayed close to Yi Shuyuan and took the opportunity to ask a question.
"Old Yi, do you think the North Sea Dragon Lord would risk universal condemnation by taking Hong Ye into his service? After all, the North Sea Dragonkind suffered considerable losses during their internal strife. The Hong Household may have a poor reputation in the East Sea, but that has little bearing on the North Sea."
Yi Shuyuan looked at Jiang Lang.
"I know Ya Ci's character well enough. He probably wouldn't. Of course, whatever the truth may be, I imagine you'll go and ask him yourselves."
Jiang Lang nodded.
"That's all I needed to hear from you. Dragonkind have all suffered losses because of the pill tribulation, so it would be best to avoid any major internal disputes. But if Hong Ye isn't in the North Sea, where could he be? Have you divined his whereabouts?"
Yi Shuyuan looked thoughtful and calculated on his fingers again before answering.
"We'll have to reach the north and take a look first!"
"Mm. Oh, Old Yi, that Immortal Zhuo Qing must have quite a close connection to Mili, the form you took, right?"
Jiang Lang lowered his voice and transmitted the latter half directly. Yi Shuyuan glanced at him.
"You noticed?"
"Obviously! Unless I were blind, how could I not notice? She's