Seeing Xu Jiaotong's face shift between green and red, Zhang Xiaohua was immensely curious and wanted badly to ask what had happened. But everyone around him looked deeply guarded, and as an outsider, how could Zhang Xiaohua say much? Even the Three Seas Dragon Kings ahead looked somewhat awkward. Seeing that Qin Shiyue remained as calm as ever, still smiling, they hurriedly said, "Please, Lord Qin. A welcoming feast has already been laid out in the residence to receive your arrival."
Qin Shiyue smiled. "Please, three Dragon Kings. Qin greatly enjoys the fine wine Jiaotong brought. Later, I must drink until I am thoroughly drunk."
The moment he spoke the name "Jiaotong," North Sea Dragon King Sui seemed not to have heard it. The Dragon Kings of the other two seas immediately showed surprise, exchanged glances, then burst into delight. Dragon King Xu of the South Sea laughed aloud. "Rest assured, Lord Qin. If you do not get drunk, this old man will be the first not to let you off."
Xu Jiaotong was not far from them. Hearing this, a flush like rosy clouds appeared on her face, but in the next instant, her worried expression returned.
The group did not mount their horses, instead walking down the streets within the city, moving farther and farther away.
After they had gone far away, a gloomy-faced man atop the high city wall stared viciously at their retreating backs, his thoughts unknown.
Dragon King Xu's residence stood in a somewhat remote place. The surroundings were quiet, with few people about. Looking at the unremarkable gate, Zhang Xiaohua frowned. Even the gatehouse of the Lotus Escort Agency in Pingyang City was much larger than this. Was this really where these Dragon Kings and sect masters lived?
Dragon King Xu led Qin Shiyue