Ji Yuan seemed to know what the yaksha was thinking. He turned to look at the underwater patrol guard following close on his heels.
"If you wish to repay Old Mister Ying, go now. Duty calls; you should still fulfill the obligations you ought to fulfill."
The yaksha hurriedly bowed and cupped his hands.
"Many thanks for Mister Ji's guidance. This humble one understands. This humble one will have someone else guide you..."
"No need. I know Tongtian River Dragon Palace well."
At Ji Yuan's words, the yaksha's eyes flickered as thoughts ran through his mind. Assuming that Mister Ji did not want anyone disturbing him, he hastily replied.
"Yes, then this humble one shall take his leave!"
With that, the yaksha quickly summoned a current and darted away. Moments later, he had reached the Main Hall. He carefully came around the side to Old Dragon's side. The latter was holding a tea cup and conversing merrily with several Dragon Lords when the yaksha's voice transmission sounded by his ear.
"Dragon Lord, this humble one heard some news from Mister Ji and has come especially to report it."
Old Dragon cast the yaksha a sidelong glance and transmitted his voice in a low tone.
"Speak."
"Reporting to Dragon Lord, Mister Ji did not state it outright, but he went outside Dragon Palace to inspect the Riverside Banquet grounds. He said there would be a good show to watch then. This humble one did not dare withhold this report, so after receiving Mister Ji's permission, this humble one returned to inform you."
Old Dragon smiled.
"You are fairly clever. Withdraw."
The yaksha raised his head to look at Old Dragon, then hastily looked down again before slowly backing away. Since Dragon Lord had not said to prepare anything, it was not