"I'm sorry to disappoint Fellow Daoist Chixiao. This is a gift I prepared for Fellow Daoist Xuanting to celebrate his ascension to the dragon. I cannot exchange it for this immortal treasure with you."
Seeing the two old dragon kings glaring at each other, seemingly ready to fight again, Feng Bingwen spoke up at the right moment, stopping the fight that would not cause any casualties.
“Shameless old man, did you hear that? This is a congratulatory gift prepared by the sage for my son.”
Even with a dragon's head, the Dragon King of the Mirror Sea's tone and expression revealed his smugness.
"Hmph! Look at your face, you have no dignity as a Dragon King whatsoever, it's truly laughable."
The Crimson Dragon King snorted coldly. Although he had just been ambushed and taken a punch to the face, he had reacted very quickly and kicked the old man in the groin. He hadn't suffered any loss; in a way, he had even gained something.
"Ha, you dare to talk to me about the majesty of the Dragon King? Why don't you recall your shameless behavior just now?"
The two old dragons undermined each other, showing no respect whatsoever. Several other dragon kings coughed repeatedly, which reminded the two old dragons that there were guests nearby.
"Hehe, I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Sage. Please don't take it to heart."
The Dragon King of the Mirror Sea bowed to Feng Bingwen, who was inwardly exclaiming that he had gained a great deal of knowledge.
“That’s right, Fellow Daoist Feng, don’t take it to heart. But you’re mistaken. This old fellow is extremely petty. Don’t get too close to him, or he might take advantage of you.”
The Crimson Dragon King, not wanting to be left out, was still showing signs of injury despite having gained the upper hand in their earlier exchange. He couldn't let it go so easily.
"Not at all, it's just that the two Dragon Kings are unconventional."
Feng Bingwen watched as the two Dragon Kings seemed about to start fighting again, but pretended not to see it, and smiled gently, as if he was smiling because he had witnessed a beautiful thousand-year friendship.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, please forgive my rudeness, but I would like to ask if you could write another piece of calligraphy for me? I am willing to exchange it for Bai Yujing."
Seemingly knowing that the golden paper on the table was not meant for him, the Crimson Dragon King was unwilling to give up and asked Feng Bingwen.
As he spoke, he held up the miniature palace in his hand to show it off. The magnificent scene flashed before his eyes. In the palace, there were carved railings and jade pavilions, multi-story buildings, and palaces standing in rows. The atmosphere was ethereal and the light of precious treasures was vast.
"Fellow Daoist Feng will not be able to write a second piece of calligraphy for a short period of time."
Before Feng Bingwen could answer, Yingli Dragon King spoke up and answered on his behalf.
Upon seeing this, Feng Bingwen's heart stirred, and he nodded. He did not deny it.
Although he could write as much as he wanted as long as he found a suitable medium and someone to shield him from trouble, given the current situation, there's no need for him to show off.
"Oh, Princess Yingli and Fellow Daoist Feng are so familiar with each other?"
The Crimson Dragon King was not about to give up so easily. Judging from his words, he had no chance left.
"We felt like old friends at first sight!"
Yingli Dragon King answered seriously, and seemingly to strengthen the persuasiveness of her words, she added another sentence.
"I wish I had been born fifty years later, so that I could have met Fellow Daoist Feng at the moment of my birth!"
"..."
Upon hearing this, the entire place fell silent. This land, where orchids and jade trees bloomed and dragon grass was abundant, was instantly silenced. The old dragon kings looked at each other, their faces showing extremely subtle expressions, but they couldn't utter a single word.
When Feng Bingwen first heard this, his heart skipped a beat. But after a moment's thought, he understood the implication. However, the deeper meaning was difficult to explain, and the more he tried to explain it, the more complicated it became. He could only awkwardly touch his nose.
"Invincibility Begins with Sacrificing to the Ancestral Master"
"That's because I, the old Taoist priest, am not fortunate enough to have such an opportunity today."
After a long silence, it was the old Daoist Chixiao who spoke first. He sighed, then looked at Feng Bingwen with regret and pleaded,
"Fellow Daoist Feng, I am not fortunate enough to have such an opportunity, but I wonder if I could have the chance to see it today?"
"No!"
It wasn't Feng Bingwen who refused so cleanly and decisively, but rather the Mirror Sea Dragon King standing to the side.
"I asked Fellow Daoist Feng, what business is it of yours?"
The Crimson Dragon King glared and puffed out his beard, feeling that this old man was truly superfluous and annoying no matter how you looked at him.
"This is a gift from a sage to my son; how could I let you, you old scoundrel, take advantage of it!"
The Mirror Sea Dragon King's tone was firm and powerful, but as he looked at the old Taoist priest with a pair of crimson dragon horns on his head, he became more and more annoyed and regretted inviting such a rogue and unpleasant guest, who only caused him trouble and discomfort.
"It hasn't been given to you yet, has it? This is a sacred object, when did it become your place to decide? And even if it were given away, it would be for my nephew Mu Qing, it's not your place to decide."
The Crimson Dragon King felt justified, thinking that the old man was truly unreasonable.
"Zhao Mengde, do you have any shame?"
The Dragon King of the Mirror Sea was furious and regretted having made acquaintance with such a rogue thousands of years ago.
"Xi Qingbei, can you mind your own business?"
The Crimson Dragon King snorted coldly, responding sharply.
"you!"
The Dragon King of the Mirror Sea was so enraged that his eyes blazed with fire, and the golden dragon flames distorted the space around him. His old friend had become so shameless that he was momentarily powerless to do anything about it.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, may I have the honor of taking a look?"
After arguing with his longtime friend, the Crimson Dragon King chuckled and asked Feng Bingwen.
"Just a quick look is perfectly fine."
Feng Bingwen glanced discreetly at Yingli Dragon King, who was also watching the commotion. Seeing that the other party did not react, he naturally nodded to indicate that it was acceptable.
"Haha, thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist!"
Upon hearing this, the Crimson Dragon King was overjoyed and, without any hesitation, stepped forward to examine the Taoist inscription on the golden paper.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, I also wish to take a look!"
"I am the same."
Seeing that the Crimson Dragon King was able to go up and watch, the other three dragon kings, who had been happily watching the excitement, were immediately unwilling to be left behind and all said, "I want to too." However, as soon as they stepped forward, they were suppressed by a sudden burst of dragon might.
"Old Zhao, what are you doing?"
The three dragon kings were furious. They were all eating from the same trough, so why were they thinking of eating alone?
"We're all old friends, so I'll give you some face. You should also save yourselves some face and not do this shameless thing of taking advantage of others."
Having already seen the Daoist script for "Dragon" on the golden paper, the Crimson Dragon King turned around, shielding the golden paper, which was still causing the strange phenomenon of thunder in the void, behind him. He remained calm and composed, with an air of righteousness on his face.
"Old Zhao, how dare you? Among everyone here, who else is more shameless than you?"
"Exactly, how come you're implying we're getting something for nothing? You didn't pay any price either, did you? You shamelessly begged the sage to let you see it."
The dragon kings, naturally, didn't hold back and retaliated after being ridiculed by the Crimson Dragon King.
"Nonsense! When have I, Daoist Chixiao, ever taken something for free?"
Feeling wronged by his old friend, the Crimson Dragon King snorted coldly and, in front of everyone, once again took out the white jade palace and handed it to Feng Bingwen.
"Look carefully, this is my viewing fee!"
As Feng Bingwen looked at the white jade palace delivered to him, he subconsciously reached out to take it. The moment he touched it, he immediately sensed something was wrong. His expression changed, and when he looked up, he saw a smiling old face. He had white hair and a youthful face, and his red horns shone brightly. What a fine old immortal!
"Fellow Daoist Chixiao, isn't this far too precious?"
Having already touched the palace and even held it in his hands, Feng Bingwen could naturally perceive the mystery of this object that resembled an exquisite ornament.
This is a white jade city. It appears so small now only because it is restrained by the Dragon King's great power. Once the outer barrier is broken, this white jade city will return to its true form.
"Haha, fellow Daoist, you flatter me. No matter how valuable it is, it cannot compare to the weight of your single word. I understand that you cannot write a second piece of calligraphy in the short term. But if you have the leisure to write a second piece of calligraphy in the future, please do not forget me."
The Crimson Dragon King chuckled, seemingly generous, but in reality, this was a deposit.
He was determined to win the second calligraphy piece.
This decisive demeanor immediately caused the other dragon kings' eyes to light up. These old dragon kings, who had lived to such an old age, had no eyelashes left, and they immediately understood that the Crimson Dragon King must have just seen something extraordinary.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, don't be fooled by this stingy old man. The Jade Palace he gave you is indeed an immortal's residence, but it's only a part of it."
Not only did the old Taoist Chixiao gain the benefits, but he also tried to stop them from eating all the good stuff. The old dragon kings were not easy to deal with. Seeing that Feng Bingwen seemed very satisfied with Bai Yujing, they immediately exposed his true intentions.
"Indeed, it is good for the sages to know that this old fellow once explored a cave heaven, which was an ancient immortal site with twelve towers and five cities."
This old bastard is useless; he only robbed Baiyujing, and that's just one of the five cities. Besides being able to gather spiritual energy, it's of little use. Fellow Daoist, don't be fooled by this old man into thinking you've gotten a great deal; in reality, it's just a worthless item.
"Nonsense!"
The old Taoist priest Chixiao was furious upon hearing this.
"What do you old fogies know? You're just full of hearsay and jealousy. The Jade Palace has countless wonders. It was the residence of the true disciples and elders of the ancient immortal sect. It can suspend itself in the air and gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, turning it into a spiritual vein that is ever-flowing."
"If it's as good as you say, would you, an old codger, be willing to give it away?"
A dragon king in blue robes unleashed a fatal blow. Who in the world doesn't know the nature of the dragon race? How could they give away their treasure empty-handed?
"I have the ability to manage the Dragon Palace for ten thousand years, which overlaps with the function of this Jade Capital, so naturally I have nothing to be attached to."
The Crimson Dragon King was meticulous; he insisted that the treasure he offered was rare in heaven and earth, a unique and unparalleled immortal treasure.
"Enough with the nonsense. If you want to see it, you'll have to bleed a little. Don't even think about getting it for free!"
"Hehe, Lao Zhao, we've known each other for five thousand years. Even if we're not brothers, we're better than brothers. Why are you telling us these things? Aren't you afraid of damaging the bond between us?"
"Pah! Now you know how to curry favor with that old Taoist priest? Where were you before!"
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