Senior Mo wanted to heal its wounds and seek vengeance on its former enemy. Unfortunately, the opportunity was fleeting and Senior Mo missed it.
"Why?" Senior Mo roared angrily. His body glowed with a jade-like radiance. Other than the crimson jade dragon that had been tempered by fire, the other dragons immediately retreated in fear.
Just then, Senior Mo noticed that the crimson jade dragon was heading deeper underground. There was a turbulent undercurrent in that direction. Through the undercurrent, they could reach another exit and leave the Jade Dragon Lair.
Senior Mo used to enter and exit the Jade Dragon Lair from that direction. However, the undercurrent was so dangerous that even a dragon could die if they weren't careful. Not even their corpses could be recovered.
Because Senior Mo knew what was lurking there, when he saw the crimson jade dragon heading in that direction, he reacted immediately.
"Where are you going?" Senior Mo's massive body pounced forward to block the crimson jade dragon's path.
The latter couldn't speak but it could emit a dragon's roar. It let out a few roars and looked determined.
This was Draconic language.
Naturally, Senior Mo understood what he was trying to say.
However, once it did, its eyes widened and it was secretly impressed by the crimson jade dragon.
The dragon was risking its life to pass through the undercurrent and leave the Jade Dragon Lair. It was going to Maple City to look for Immortal Lin.
This was a direct translation of the crimson jade dragon's words. To the dragon, Lin Jin was a great immortal.
However, his words were like a clap of thunder that once again inspired Senior Mo Dragon.
Moreover, Senior Mo was no fool. It pondered for a moment, and its dull eyes lit up once more.
"That's right. Why didn't I think of something that even the crimson jade dragon could think of?" Senior Mo's veins were twitching. The reason why the crimson jade dragon was willing to risk its life to pass through the undercurrent was because it was the only way for dragons without blood contracts to leave the Jade Dragon Lair.
Only after forming a blood contract, like the white jade dragon, could they leave through that entrance. This was a contract signed between the He family's ancestor and the jade dragon deity. Every dragon in the Jade Dragon Lair had to obey it or they would explode and die.
Where was the crimson jade dragon going?
It said Maple City.
Before Appraiser Lin left, he had mentioned that he would be leaving the royal capital and returning to Maple City. It was simple and straightforward.
But it was such a simple and direct thing that Senior Mo didn't notice.
Come to think of it, Appraiser Lin had said that he didn't have time to listen. It wasn't that he didn't want to listen, nor was it a rejection. Hence, when he said that he wanted to return to Maple City, it became a hint.
"How could I be so stupid!" Jade Mo Old Dragon roared madly. It was cursing itself, yet it was cursing so happily and excitedly.
That was because it discovered that the opportunity had not disappeared. It was just that it had not seen it before. Now that it had seen it, it would definitely not let it go.
No matter what price he had to pay, he could not let go of this opportunity.
Senior Mo made up his mind almost instantly.
But it had another problem.
In this Jade Dragon Cave, there had to be a leader to manage the situation.
The earliest leader was naturally the jade dragon deity. However, the jade dragon deity had left the Jade Dragon Lair two hundred years ago. At that time, the position of leader had been handed over to him.
According to the rules of the Jade Dragon Lair, if it wanted to leave, it had to appoint a new leader.
This was a rule that had to be abided by.
Dragons were the most faithful to their contracts and rules. Once a rule was set, even if there was no external force to restrain it, they would still abide by it and carry it out.
This was something that was engraved in their blood.
Now, who in the Jade Dragon Lair could take on the role of leader?
Without any hesitation, Senior Mo turned to the crimson jade dragon. Next, it was time for Senior Mo to use its silver tongue to trick the human, no, to trick the dragon.
"Little Crimson, I plan to hand over the position of leader to you. Don't say anything, listen to me …"
"Other than the position of leader, I have a supernatural ability to refine hyoid bones. Do you want to learn it? Once you learn it, you'll be able to speak. "
"I also have a transformation skill that allows you to change your body shape. I can promise you that once I learn the transfiguration skill, I will teach it to you."
"Still not willing? I'll teach you the cultivation method that I've accumulated over the past two hundred years. That should be enough, right? "
"Let me tell you, you have to agree whether you want to or not. With your meager skills, even if you manage to make it through the underground current, you'll still be surrounded by danger once you reach the outside world. You might even die before you find Appraiser Lin. Listen to me and cultivate for a few more years. It'll be good for you."
After a few hours of coaxing and pestering, Senior Mo finally managed to convince the crimson jade dragon.
After some instructions, the dragon was summoned for a leadership handover ceremony. Then, Senior Mo eagerly dived into the underground current.
...
Meanwhile, Lin Jin was indeed planning to return to Maple City. After all, his business in the royal capital had been settled, so there was no point in staying here. There were still a lot of troublesome matters to deal with.
The two princes who wanted to curry favor with Lin Jin were disappointed. However, they knew that there would still be opportunities in the future. If they were too impatient, they would only lose more than they gained.
He Yu and He Qing were obviously reluctant to see Lin Jin leave. Emperor He Qian also tried to persuade Lin Jin to stay, even offering to transfer Lin Jin to the royal capital to take up the position of chief of headquarters.
Lin Jin would never agree to that so he rejected the offer.
Now that the chief of headquarters was Appraiser Tan Xun, Lin Jin wasn't willing to force him out. Moreover, he really didn't want to stay in the royal capital. Maple City was a much more comfortable place.
Seeing that Lin Jin had made up his mind, He Qian didn't try to persuade him to stay. Come to think of it, He Qian had gained a lot from this trip. After agreeing to meet Curator next time, he had someone escort Lin Jin out of the palace.
This time, it was the great eunuch Yao Sheng who was in charge.
"Appraiser Lin."
Yao Sheng was extremely respectful toward Lin Jin. Although he didn't know what happened in the Jade Dragon Lair, the observant Yao Sheng immediately noticed that both His Majesty and the two princes were treating Lin Jin with increasing respect. Since Lin Jin was his savior, this respect came from the bottom of his heart.
Lin Jin nodded. "I can walk on my own. There's no need for you to escort me, Eunuch Yao."
Lin Jin was trying to save himself the trouble but Yao Sheng quickly shook his head. "That won't do. His Majesty wants me to escort Appraiser Lin back to headquarters. If I fail, I won't be able to face His Majesty."
He had no choice but to let Yao Sheng escort him.
Along the way, Lin Jin suddenly recalled something.
"Eunuch Yao, are you familiar with General Lu?"
Since he had nothing better to do, Lin Jin thought of Lu Bin so he casually asked.
Yao Sheng immediately answered with a smile, "General Lu? Of course I'm familiar with him. He used to be the commander of the royal guards and the Flying Dragon Army. He's close to His Majesty as well."
At this, Lin Jin approached him and whispered, "Then, Eunuch Yao, have you heard of the valley master?"
At this, Yao Sheng's expression changed and he shuddered. "Appraiser Lin, you … where did you hear of this?"
Lin Jin had heard about the Herb Valley's valley master from Lu Bin, and it was related to He Yu's mother. Lin Jin treated it as gossip, but now that he was reminded of it, he decided to ask.
However, judging by Yao Sheng's expression, the man clearly knew about this but was clearly wary of it.
Lin Jin was just curious but he didn't really want to probe further. He just wanted to know what kind of place this' Herb Valley 'was, what was so special about it, and if it was an ancient Taoist heritage.
However, seeing how frightened Yao Sheng was, Lin Jin didn't press him further. Yao Sheng breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, if Lin Jin kept asking, he wouldn't know whether to answer or not.
At headquarters, Yao Sheng excused himself and left.
Come to think of it, Lin Jin had to inform Appraiser Tan Xun and the others that he was coming to headquarters. After all, it wasn't right for him to leave without informing them.
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