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Zhang Xuezhou met Dong Zhongshu again at the Gaoyou Water Palace.

Dong Zhongshu did not escape for long, nor was he captured and brought back for a short time.

He has only been awake for a quarter of an hour, and Dong Zhongshu has already made a round trip.

However, unlike before, Ao Li only captured Dong Zhongshu this time, while Gongsun Hong escaped.

"Dong Zi, please have a seat here!"

Ao Li looked around.

As Ao Qing's newly renovated water mansion, it is indeed lacking in hospitality. Apart from the decorations being decent, the reception area is practically empty. Even if the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas came, they would have to stay in the water dungeon.

Now that the water prison is filled with water, people in the water palace can only choose a place to sit.

Ao Li gestured to a relatively clean patch of ground, indicating that Dong Zhongshu should sit down wherever he pleased.

"Jingwei, why are you shaking your head?"

Having easily resolved Dong Zhongshu's problem, Ao Li turned his attention back to Zhang Xuezhou.

It wasn't that he didn't care about his son, but Zhang Xuezhou kept shaking his head, and Ao Qing, for some reason, was also shaking his head, his eyes glazed over with drunkenness.

"Jingwei?"

Dong Zhongshu was about to sit down on the ground, was taken aback, completely unaware that Zhang Xuezhou had changed his name again to swindle people.

However, Dong Zhongshu had to admit that Zhang Xuezhou, being so outgoing, had a knack for fitting in anywhere and rarely felt unfamiliar or uncomfortable.

Watching the man and the dragon constantly shaking their heads, he vaguely felt that Zhang Xuezhou seemed to have developed some kind of problem while adapting to this place; otherwise, the other party wouldn't have kept shaking their head.

"Big brother, you have to shake your head even harder!"

Ao Qing mumbled something indistinctly, which gave Ao Li a headache, as he felt that Ao Qing's hangover was also quite obvious.

"Drinking while shaking my head, the feeling is just amazing! I feel like I'm about to fly, I'm sure I'll soar to the heavens in a minute!"

Ao Qing mumbled something, and after shaking his head for a while, his mind, which had finally regained consciousness, went blank again, and he continued to sleep soundly.

"I feel like I'm about to fly!"

Zhang Xuezhou muttered something, and the golden feathers on his arm suddenly became visible.

He staggered a few steps, then flapped his wings and crashed rapidly towards the outside of the water palace.

As Ao Li released the water palace's array restrictions to prevent Zhang Xuezhou from crashing into it and dying, he flapped his wings and entered the water.

The sound of something crashing in the water made Dong Zhongshu's teeth ache; he had never expected Zhang Xuezhou to leave so easily.

They were both fleeing and fighting, and this guy even managed to get Ao Li to personally open the Water Mansion's array restrictions, thus allowing him to directly pass through the Water Mansion.

After a brief comparison, Dong Zhongshu couldn't help but feel that comparing people was incredibly frustrating.

If he hadn't gotten trapped in the Water Mansion again, their exploration of the Water Mansion would have been a near success.

"It seems you have quite a few guests at your water residence!"

Dong Zhongshu sighed, which made Ao Li open his mouth, but he couldn't respond to Dong Zhongshu for a moment.

They used the Water Palace to build a Water Palace, and everything was done in secrecy and quiet until Xie Xie, who was patrolling the Great Lake of Gaoyou, heard someone calling out Ao Qing's name randomly, which led to a whole mess.

"What is the purpose of your and Gongsun Zi's visit to the Water Mansion?" Ao Li asked again.

"We have repeatedly explained that we were just passing by when we noticed something unusual, which led to the conflict," Dong Zhongshu said.

"I'm somewhat inclined to believe Gongsun Zi's words, but you're really bad at lying; even I can tell," Ao Li shook his head and said, "Besides, you called out Ao Qing's name on the ship earlier, so that couldn't have been a coincidence!"

"Gongsun Zi... we have come to find a waterside residence for the King of Jiangdu!"

Dong Zhongshu initially wanted to continue denying the allegations and use Gongsun Hong's approach, but Ao Li's keen interest forced him to finally reveal the truth.

"Why would a mere mortal like the King of Jiangdu seek out a water palace?" Ao Li asked, puzzled. "This kind of place is not suitable for the King of Jiangdu to live in!"

"He just wants to take a look at the Water Palace... he wants to find the Water Palace's treasures!"

He has no shortage of wealth!

"He's never eaten dragon!"

Dong Zhongshu was not good at using trickery, so he hesitated several times before explaining the real reason.

He was willing, and the King of Jiangdu was also interested; thus, the matter of searching for the dragon in the water palace was settled.

If Ao Li hadn't been here, this underwater palace might have witnessed a scene of eight hundred brave warriors from Jiangdu storming in and capturing the dragon.

As long as a relatively equal dialogue can be achieved, the truthful content will actually be more conducive to Dong Zhongshu's effectiveness.

"Eat dragon?"

Ao Li narrowed his eyes slightly.

His breath could make Xie Xie grow arms and bring people on the verge of death back to life, and dragon saliva was a highly sought-after delicacy by some humans.

Having such a treasure trove of resources, it's quite normal for someone to be targeted.

Ao Li just didn't expect that even the King of Jiangdu would dare to have such thoughts.

It's one thing for some insignificant dragons and Flood Dragon Fish to be chaotic creatures, but to actually eat dragons on their heads, Ao Li had to admit that the King of Jiangdu was incredibly audacious.

As the chief administrator of the eight rivers and the great dragon god in charge of rain, Ao Li is the most outstanding dragon king in the last hundred years. In the water, he is rarely restrained by anyone.

If the King of Jiangdu dares to rush into the water, he will let this vassal king know what despair is.

"Your Excellency should not underestimate the outside world," Dong Zhongshu said. "Although you are unparalleled in bravery and your Technique Method are so exquisite that they are hard to match, even a hero's two fists cannot defeat four hands!"

"These chickens and dogs are nothing to fear," Ao Li shook his head and said, "My land combat skills are not top-notch, but few can do anything to me in the water. Even a celestial being descending to earth would only be able to sigh at the sight of water. As for numbers, they are meaningless to me, who can mobilize the aquatic creatures of the Eight Rivers. The King of Jiangdu cannot do anything to me!"

Ao Li spoke calmly, as if he were narrating something very simple.

Only then did Dong Zhongshu realize what a terrifying existence he was facing.

The invincible Water Ape Great Sage of the Southern Jambudvipa Continent has left many helpless, but Ao Li, with his diverse spells, is likely to be even more formidable.

As long as it stands on water, this kind of being is basically invincible; even if it is inferior to humans, it has the ability to escape.

Dong Zhongshu's eyes narrowed slightly before he slowly spoke.

"Your skill is certainly remarkable," Dong Zhongshu agreed. "Have you ever heard of our dynasty's Crimson Sky Sword?"

"Red Sky!"

Ao Li's relaxed tone turned serious after a short while.

There are many powerful magical Law Treasure in the world, some of Law Treasure even make Ao Li want to avoid them.

But there is only one sword, the Crimson Sky Sword, specifically for slaying dragons.

This is a Ruyi Sword that has only appeared in recent times. Its origin is unknown, but its record is that it killed the White Emperor with a single strike.

If Zhu Jiuyin is the king of dragons in the sky, Ao Li is the overlord of the waters, and Bai is the tyrannical dragon on land. He even defied the rules of the dragon race and proclaimed himself emperor, his brilliance once surpassing that of the elderly war god Yinglong.

Ao Li wasn't sure if the Crimson Cloud Sword was effective in water combat, but it had killed the White Emperor's opponent on his home turf, and even Zhu Jiuyin dared not test its power. Naturally, Ao Li didn't want to accept such a sword.

"The King of Jiangdu is far less powerful than you, but he may have the power to persuade His Majesty to intervene," Dong Zhongshu said. "If His Majesty comes with his sword, how will you defend yourself?"

Dong Zhongshu thought about the young new emperor, and then pondered the imperial sword that no monarch had used for a hundred years.

He couldn't help but feel a little anxious, unsure whether this kind of grandstanding and reasoning would have any effect on Ao Li.

"The Ruyi Divine Weapon chooses its user. Emperor Gao could use the Crimson Sky Weapon, but can your current rulers use it too?" Ao Li asked solemnly.

"It can definitely be used; it's just a matter of how high the price will be. Otherwise, Zhu Jiuyin would have already stormed into Chang'an City!"

Dong Zhongshu replied with one sentence.

This left Ao Li's expression somewhat uncertain.

There's nothing to say about ordinary fights; if you can fight, then fight. If you win, celebrate; if you lose, run for your life and heal your wounds. But the contest with the Crimson Sky Sword is a different story.

This sword is utterly ruthless when it strikes, and it can go back and forth in battle with humans, but when it comes to killing a dragon, it only takes one strike.

Don't say Ao Li is a coward; any dragon would be cowardly in his presence.

After hearing Dong Zhongshu's words, he even considered replacing the Water Palace.

However, Ao Li did not want to leave Gaoyou Water Mansion in a sorry state with Ao Qing. He wanted to find out more about the situation before making a final decision.