"What? Is the Crown Prince of our West Ocean Dragon Palace not good enough for your Zi?" Oldman Zeng raised his voice when Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu didn't respond.
"Elder Zeng, to tell you the truth, Zi already has a Fuma," Zhao Guang said.
"Who?" Oldman Zeng asked on purpose.
"The Fuma of our East Ocean Dragon Palace, Ren, who just defeated Qin Shaoyang," Zhao Guang said calmly.
"Humph!"
Oldman Zeng snorted, and an extremely powerful aura spread out. Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu, who were only at top-tier Xun-level, immediately lost their balance and fell backward.
Elder Mu and Elder Shang, who were standing behind them, stepped forward in time and pressed their palms on their backs, steadiing them.
"This Oldman Zeng is so arrogant! He came here to attend a banquet, but he dares to be rude to the host!"
Just when Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu felt suffocated, a flash of blue light shot down and pushed toward Oldman Zeng with one hand!
Oldman Zeng blocked it, and their palms collided!
Bang! The strong wind blew up the tablecloths in the banquet hall, and the weaker cultivators all took several steps back!
Oldman Zeng also took two steps back, and his face turned pale.
However, Zhao Kuo, who was standing opposite him, didn't move!
The difference in strength was obvious!
"Oldman Zeng, you have been in seclusion cultivation for hundreds of years, and I don't see any improvement in your strength! You don't want to trigger the Heavenly Tribulation, and you hide in the West Ocean Dragon Palace. What's the point of a master like you? "Zhao Kuo shouted.
Oldman Zeng felt suffocated, and he wanted to refute, but he couldn't find the words. West Ocean had been coveting East Ocean's territory and resources for a long time, but they didn't dare to act recklessly because of Zhao Kuo's existence!
Now, Oldman Zeng finally came out of seclusion cultivation, but he was still no match for Zhao Kuo!
"You can only be arrogant for a few more days. As long as you can't pass the Heavenly Tribulation, you don't have to be afraid of East Ocean's masters!" Zeng Yitao, who was standing beside Oldman Zeng, shouted arrogantly.
"Where did this brat come from? How dare you interrupt!" Zhao Kuo waved her hand, and a huge blue hand that was half the size of Zeng Yitao appeared in the air, waving toward Zeng Yitao's head!
Oldman Zeng's chest tightened, but in order to protect his grandson, he quickly made another move. He also sent out a big blue hand to meet the attack. Bam! Both attacks collapsed. Oldman Zeng couldn't help but take three steps back and almost spit out a mouthful of blood!
This Zhao Kuo had indeed cultivated to the Peak Realm and was only one step away from the Heavenly Tribulation! Oldman Zeng was shocked, but he could only swallow this loss.
"Also." Zhao Kuo took a few steps forward. "I'll return these 10 pieces of mystic ice to you!"
He took out ten normal-looking white ice cubes and threw them at Oldman Zeng. However, as long as one was powerful enough, he or she would be able to see through the surface of the ice and see the flashing blue Crystal Nucleus inside. This was the natural Mysterious Crystal that all cultivators yearned for!
Oldman Zeng caught the ten pieces of Mystic Ice and glared at Zhao Kuo.
"Hehe, the East Ocean doesn't care about your Mysterious Ice!" Zhao Kuo raised his head. "Do you think that we will marry Zi to the West Ocean after taking your Mysterious Ice?"
Oldman Zeng was shaking with anger, but he was not as powerful as Zhao Kuo, so he had to endure it. He had thought that Zhao Kuo was still in seclusion because of the Heavenly Tribulation and wouldn't show up at this birthday party. It seemed like the information was wrong!
"Plus, how can we divide them? There are more than 100 elders but only 10 pieces of Mystic Ice. Do you want the elders of East Ocean to fight each other, and the last survivor gets to take them? "Zhao Kuo continued.
The elders of East Ocean looked at each other when they heard Zhao Kuo's words. When they heard that West Ocean sent 10 pieces of Mystic Ice, they were all tempted! Now that Zhao Kuo pointed it out, they realized that West Ocean wanted the elders of East Ocean to fight for the Mystic Ice on purpose and cause discord! No matter how Zhao Guang divided the 10 pieces of Mystic Ice, there would always be elders who wouldn't be satisfied!
"Also, if the elders go into seclusion to cultivate, they won't be able to come out for three to five years. What if enemies invade during that time?" Zhao Kuo continued.
Hearing Zhao Kuo's loud scolding, Zhao Guang nodded in his mind, thinking that his third brother was always scolding, but he wasn't muddle-headed when it came to important matters. He had thought of the underlying reasons, but he couldn't refuse them directly because of his status.
However, Zhao Kuo's interference had exposed Oldman Zeng's scheme!
Oldman Zeng smiled awkwardly. "Elder Zhao, you worry too much. The world is at peace now, and the five-elemental Dragon Clans are as close as a family. How can there be enemies?"
"Humph! That's hard to say." Zhao Kuo glanced at him and returned to the crowd.
In fact, he had been in the banquet hall since the battle between Hao Ren and Qin Shaoyang began. He didn't want to make a move just now since he didn't like Hao Ren anyway. He wanted Hao Ren to lose face in front of everyone. However, he didn't expect Hao Ren to win in such a beautiful way.
Hao Ren, who was standing not far away, was impressed by his Third Uncle's meticulousness as he listened to Zhao Kuo's questions.
He didn't know that when he and Zhao Yanzi were playing in the Art District last time, Zhao Kuo suddenly appeared because Qin Shaoyang was following them! Zhao Kuo's vicious words, "I'll skin anyone who dares to bully Zi," were meant for Qin Shaoyang who was hiding in the dark!
It was this sentence that scared Qin Shaoyang away!
How could someone who could cultivate to top-tier Qian-level be stupid?
"It's almost time. The banquet will officially begin!" Zhao Guang looked around and said calmly.
The crowd moved slowly and looked for seats.
"Ren, sit with us," Zhao Hongyu shouted at Hao Ren.
"Ok," Hao Ren answered without hesitation.
Zhao Yanzi also returned to her mother's side. She liked to stick to Su Han, but Su Han was an Inspector and couldn't sit with Zhao Guang and the others.
As the Fuma, Hao Ren sat next to Zhao Yanzi. They were both wearing striped shirts, and they complemented each other. Under the light, they looked like a golden couple.
Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu sat on Zhao Yanzi's left, and Zhao Kuo sat on Hao Ren's right. Some specially invited seniors also sat at the main table.
West Ocean and East Ocean seemed to be on good terms, so they were all seated near the main table. Through the shoulders of the seniors, Hao Ren could clearly see the vicious eyes of the West Ocean Young Master.
Su Han sat further away from them. She sat with the Dragon Kings of the great rivers and drank alone.
The banquet hall was very lively, and the waiters served the real delicacies. Hao Ren had never seen these dishes before; they were all good food that could only be eaten in the Dragon Palace.
More than a dozen dancers in royal dresses went on the stage and danced elegantly.
Sitting beside Hao Ren, Zhao Yanzi was not interested in the dancing. She ate slowly and didn't talk to Hao Ren. This made Hao Ren feel bored, and he could only eat quietly. Zhao Kuo was sitting on his right, and he obviously wouldn't talk to him.
After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere gradually became lively. Zhao Guang nudged Zhao Yanzi and said, "Today is your birthday, and we can't just sit there. Let's take turns to toast the seniors."
"Ok …" Zhao Yanzi pouted and stood up.
"Ren, come with us," Zhao Hongyu said.
"Ok." Hao Ren stood up and picked up his wine glass.
The toast started from the farthest table. Zhao Yanzi walked through the crowded hall and walked to the table closest to the door. Hao Ren walked beside her with a wine glass in his hand, and he immediately became the center of attention.
Seeing that everyone was looking at them, Zhao Yanzi slowed down and got closer to Hao Ren. After a moment of hesitation, she gently grabbed Hao Ren's wrist.
Under the light, Zhao Yanzi leaned against Hao Ren lightly. Her feet moved slowly in her leather shoes, and her delicate palm held Hao Ren's fingers.
Everyone could see that Hao Ren was her Fuma!
The farthest table was occupied by the dragon kings from the rivers near East Ocean. They all stood up immediately when they saw Zhao Yanzi walking over with a wine glass in her hand.
Since Zhao Yanzi was only 15 years old and couldn't drink, she could only drink tea instead of wine. Today's wine was the Hundred Flower Wine brewed by the East Ocean Dragon Clan with rare herbs from the Hundred Flower Palace. A mortal without cultivation strength would be drunk for half a day with just a sip.
Zhao Guang looked like he was in his thirties or forties, but he was actually more than 200 years old. However, Zhao Yanzi was really only 15 years old. Although Zhao Guang seemed to be strict with Zhao Yanzi, he actually loved his daughter very much. This was something that all the dragon kings nearby knew.
That was why these dragon kings didn't dare to put on airs when Zhao Yanzi came to toast in person. They were all very polite.
They toasted table by table. Zhao Yanzi drank tea and wasn't afraid of getting drunk, but Hao Ren was a bit dizzy.
Zhao Yanzi grabbed Hao Ren's arm, afraid that he would really get drunk.
Hao Ren's palms were sweaty after one round of toasting. Zhao Yanzi finally changed her posture and hooked Hao Ren's arm with her arm. This way of doing things was even more intimate.
The last table after the main table was Oldman Zeng's table.
Zhao Yanzi didn't want to go over to toast them, but she had to walk over unwillingly with everyone staring at her.
On the surface, West Ocean and East Ocean were still stable allies! Even West Ocean's table was closest to the main table!
"Grandpa Zeng, Zi wishes you happiness as boundless as the East Ocean and longevity as long as the South Mountain!" Walking to the table, Zhao Yanzi raised her teacup and said lightly.
"Humph!" Oldman Zeng snorted lightly. However, seeing that everyone was staring at him, he couldn't turn hostile. All he could do was smile stiffly and raise his cup.
In fact, the reason why Zhao Guang and his wife asked Hao Ren and Zhao Yanzi to toast around the table was to announce to everyone that Zi was already taken, and East Ocean had found a Fuma!
If anyone wanted to marry East Ocean, sorry, Zi, the little princess of East Ocean, was already engaged!
It was also at this opportunity that Hao Ren saw the fire of jealousy in the eyes of the 'West Ocean Young Master' up close!
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