When One Plan Failed

"Mr. Gongsun, you're not being fair!"

Gongsun Hong could attack or flee at will.

Even though Zhang Xuezhou had some understanding of Gongsun Hong's character, he didn't expect the other party to run away so decisively.

"You broke my Green Bamboo Sword, what can I do?"

The space was cramped, limiting Gongsun Hong's escape routes.

Aside from creating distance between themselves or seeking an opportunity to escape through the entrance, the only other option left is to break into the Mohists's mechanical city to find a chance.

Gongsun Hong didn't run very far, only covering a distance of about ten zhang.

The dragon, forced to reveal its demonic form, was three zhang long, and Gongsun Hong felt he was still within striking range.

Gongsun Hong responded to Zhang Xuezhou with a loud shout, but he was also in a real bind.

The legendary, elusive Li Shaojun was shot in the neck and killed instantly. Zhang Xuezhou lacked offensive Technique Method and his teamwork was a mess. Gongsun Hong was skilled in water magic but was countered by the water demon. In a very short time, the three of them were unable to resist their opponents and had no choice but to flee.

But where to escape to is the question.

Gongsun Hong felt a chill run down his spine. He rushed towards the entrance that was emitting purple light, but the thought of the unknown sea outside made his heart sink to the bottom.

There was nowhere to escape inside, and nowhere to run in the vast ocean outside either; there was no way they could outrun the sea dragon demon.

No matter where he fled, safety would be elusive, but Gongsun Hong had no other options at this point, so he didn't run away.

"If you could crawl out of there, would I still be able to starve here for four months?"

Gongsun Hong fled towards the purple light area at the entrance. The dragon demon did not stop him, but instead stretched out its demonic body to observe Gongsun Hong, to see if the other party had any means to break the blockade.

"That place is subjected to immense pressure from the deep sea; it's like a whirlpool—you can only get in, and getting out is almost impossible!"

Perhaps it was because he hadn't spoken for too long, or perhaps it was because there were few people around, but after barely suppressing his hunger and urge to eat, the dragon demon also spoke a few words.

He looked at his toothpick-like meat and couldn't help feeling a little dejected.

Food arrived, but it was too small; stuffing it into my stomach would only partially satisfy my hunger.

If he cannot get out of here, he will also perish in this area.

"If you have the ability to get out, and you guide me, I can spare your companions. If you can't get out, then you can just let me eat you. Anyway, you humans aren't good at enduring hunger, and you'll starve to death sooner or later," the dragon demon shouted.

"You speak very standard human language. Are you from the East China Sea or the West China Sea?"

Zhang Xuezhou considers himself a bit of a talker, but he never expected to encounter another talker who was trying to take advantage of him.

If the opponent has truly been starving for four months, they are likely at their limit and not as strong as they imagined, leaving them only able to fight using methods such as ambushes.

If they fight again, the other is more likely to be exhausted.

This brought a surge of joy to Zhang Xuezhou, who felt that his life was no longer so urgent that it was a matter of life and death.

He directly praised the dragon demon and quickly pointed out the possible relationship that could ease the conflict.

In Zhang Xuezhou's mind, without experiencing a long period of time, demons might be powerful but would most likely lack intelligence.

This difference stems from different social civilizations, and it applies to most demons, especially those within Zhang Xuezhou's field of vision.

The dragon demon unintentionally mentioned that it had gone hungry for four months. Considering that the orthodox bloodline of the dragon race can go without food for half a year, the other party had already entered the initial stage of being on the verge of starvation. If the dragon's ability was less, the time it had to eat might have been even shorter.

With these trump cards revealed, it's no wonder Zhang Xuezhou believes the Jiaolong Demon's intelligence is likely limited.

He turned and ran a couple of steps before shouting again.

"I met with the four Sea Dragon Kings last month," Zhang Xuezhou exclaimed.

"Sea Dragon King?"

The dragon demon's attention was more focused on Gongsun Hong, wanting to see if he could escape from here.

Only after Zhang Xuezhou shouted repeatedly did he lower his head to look at the other toothpick meat.

His three-zhang-tall frame made it slightly inconvenient for him to look at Zhang Xuezhou, much like a human looking at a ruler on the ground.

Only after straining his ears did the dragon demon clearly hear what Zhang Xuezhou said.

"Cut!"

He spat out a mouthful of foul-smelling ambergris, which caused Zhang Xuezhou to stumble back two steps.

Even though the bird demon Pilan greatly admired ambergris, Zhang Xuezhou felt that Pilan would have difficulty obtaining such ambergris.

Compared to the slightly sticky and fragrant dragon saliva of Ao Li and the Sea Dragon Kings, this dragon's bloodline is quite different, and it is very likely a demon on the fringes of the dragon race.

In this situation, the relationship between the other party and the Dragon Kings seems unreliable.

"You know Ao Li, right?" Zhang Xuezhou added, "The last time I saw him, he imprisoned the four Sea Dragon Kings in his underwater palace for several days. It was truly heartbreaking to watch!"

If you don't get along with the Dragon Kings, then beating up Ao Li will most likely win them favor.

Seeing that the relationship between the four Sea Dragon Kings was not working, Zhang Xuezhou had no choice but to bring out Ao Li as well.

"Bah! That lowly dragon only obtained the True Dragon inheritance because he's a tiny bit better looking than me!" the Flood Dragon Demon roared angrily. "The fortuitous opportunity in this world are actually determined by appearance! I will never Qi Ingestion this, and I swear I will defeat Ao Li, that lowly dragon who rose to power based on his looks!"

"A grudge?"

Zhang Xuezhou's heart skipped a beat, realizing that the relationship between the Four Seas Dragon Kings and Ao Li was completely useless.

The dragon demon disdained the former and harbored a grudge against the latter, even mentioning the tragic incident during the struggle for the fortuitous opportunity.

This situation is truly lamentable. Ao Li seized fortuitous opportunity based on his appearance and eventually rose to become the Great Dragon God of Rain, becoming the number one expert among the dragons. In contrast, the dragon demon in front of them is foul-smelling and ugly, and there is a high probability that it will starve to death in such a place.

Just thinking about this comparison, Zhang Xuezhou felt that even a prime minister with a magnanimous heart would feel resentment.

"What a coincidence, brother! Look at that Mr. Gongsun over there. He fought Ao Li in the Gaoyou Water Palace and they became mortal enemies, determined to fight to the death. His situation is exactly the same as yours!"

When one explanation didn't work, Zhang Xuezhou would switch to another, and when the second one didn't work, he would switch to a third.

The Four Dragon Kings were useless, and neither was Ao Li, who beat up the Four Dragon Kings. Gongsun Hong, who fought with Ao Li, could always ease some of the hostility.

This time, Zhang Xuezhou's words were not met with disdain from the dragon demon. The demon looked down at Zhang Xuezhou, then at Gongsun Hong, who was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"Did he really fight Ao Li?" the dragon demon asked.

"Absolutely. You can ask him directly about the details of the duel later," Zhang Xuezhou nodded and assured him. "After Mr. Gongsun suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Ao Li at the Gaoyou Water Mansion, he decided to seek out the legendary Mohists Mechanical City, hoping to obtain fortuitous opportunity before seeking revenge!"

"Then... it seems he's just as tragic as I am. I've also come to find the stronghold of the School of Mohists, hoping to acquire more skills to defeat Ao Li!"

The dragon demon glanced at Gongsun Hong, and for a moment felt that it was impossible to bring itself to eat Gongsun Hong, a cultivator whose fate was equally bumpy.

He glanced at Zhang Xuezhou, then at the other piece of meat stuck in the spear, and realized that when he was starving, he could only eat these two as a snack.