Catching Monsters

Chapter 400: Can you arrange for me to meet him?
Within the Dragon Palace, there are countless palaces. At this moment, led by Ao Yu, Jiang Yun and Linglong are walking behind him on one of the main roads of the Dragon Palace.

Inside this Dragon Palace, it was like a city within a city. Ao Yu, who was walking in front, smiled and introduced it to Jiang Yun and Linglong behind him: "This is the Dragon Palace where our Dragon Clan lives. Most of the palaces you see are inhabited by members of our Dragon Clan."

“Each member of our dragon clan basically has many lesser demons or human servants to serve them in their daily lives.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun couldn't help but ask curiously, "Do all the dragons live in this Dragon Palace?"

"Mostly," Ao Yu replied.

Seeing this, Linglong couldn't help but say, "It seems that the number of dragons is not that many."

"Of course not many. If we don't count the many dragons with mixed bloodlines, the number of pure-blooded dragons is only a little over a hundred," Ao Yu said calmly.

Within the Dragon Palace, most of the houses are constructed from exquisite white materials resembling marble. Along the way, one can see numerous human slaves and lowly demons.

Before long, Jiang Yun and Linglong were led by Ao Yu to a huge, light purple palace. The palace was quite large and had many rooms.

"This is my residence, the place where the sacred dragon's saliva is kept. It is my father's place of residence. You are not suitable to enter. Please rest in my place for now."

"After I give you the Holy Dragon Saliva, I will take you to some interesting places in the Demon Kingdom to explore and have fun."

Ao Yu was quite enthusiastic and genuinely treated Jiang Yun as a friend.

That's how it is, people.

Ao Yu holds a high position in the demon kingdom and has a cold personality. Whether human or demon, those who befriend her are more or less motivated by self-interest or other goals.

However, she was quite different from Jiang Yun. Back then, she lost her memory and magical powers in the capital of Zhou.

He received a lot of care from Jiang Yun.

This is somewhat similar to the concept of a friend in need.

Only friendships formed during times of hardship and misfortune are truly cherished.

Ao Yu led Jiang Yun and Linglong inside. This enormous palace was incredibly luxurious, with many rooms having walls inlaid with gold as embellishment.

As Jiang Yun passed by, he couldn't help but touch it with his hand, and said to Linglong beside him with admiration, "Master, this is much more luxurious than your princess's mansion..."

Upon hearing this, Linglong glared at Jiang Yun and said, "Stop talking nonsense..."

"By the way, you like gold, right? I have plenty of it in my manor. If you like it, take a few pounds with you when you go back," Ao Yu said to Jiang Yun with a smile.

The Demon Kingdom possesses vast gold mines, which have been exploited by human slaves for centuries.

However, this gold mine is of little use to their demon race.

At most, it can only be used to make some trade with the Zhou Kingdom.

"It's a word."

After leading Jiang Yun and Linglong to a living room and inviting them to have tea and rest, Ao Yu rushed off to the residence of the Demon Emperor Ao Lie.

The residence of the Demon Emperor Ao Lie was located at the foot of the mountain, and it was an extremely large palace.

Ao Yu, however, was quite familiar with the place. With his hands behind his back, he entered the palace and was about to ask his father for the Sacred Dragon Saliva when he suddenly saw two people acting suspiciously towards the main hall.

Ao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and followed the two.

Ai Tangtang and Sun Xiaopeng did not expect that they could enter the palace so smoothly. Of course, the main reason was that Ai Tangtang was also a demon, and even more so a dragon demon, but not a member of the dragon clan of the demon kingdom.

Upon entering the Dragon Palace, Ai Tangtang was questioned by the guards, and she began to exude the demonic aura unique to the dragon race.

Dragons enjoy numerous privileges in the Demon Kingdom, Dragon Crystal City, and Dragon Palace.

Although their numbers are limited, most dragons do not show themselves easily, and the guards cannot recognize every single one.

So they were allowed in without any problems.

Relying on the aura of the dragon race on their bodies, Ai Tangtang and Sun Xiaopeng were able to sneak into the residence of the Demon Emperor Ao Lie without any hindrance.

"Sister Tang, if we're discovered, will we be able to escape smoothly?" Sun Xiaopeng asked in a low voice.

Ai Tangtang shook her head and said, "Don't say such unlucky things."

The two quickly infiltrated the largest palace, which was exceptionally magnificent. It was supported by eight giant white stone pillars, and the floor was paved with seamless white stone bricks. Above the huge palace, a stone that emitted a faint white light floated.

Meteorite.

Ai Tangtang's eyes lit up slightly, and she instantly flew up, grabbed the meteorite in her hand, and then landed.

"We got it so easily." Sun Xiaopeng's eyes lit up slightly, and he called to Ai Tangtang, "This legendary Dragon Palace doesn't seem to be guarded much. Let's go."

But just then, Ao Yu's voice rang out from behind: "Gentlemen, it's a bit unreasonable for you to come uninvited and steal things from our Dragon Palace, isn't it?"

Seeing this, Sun Xiaopeng turned around, his expression changing slightly. He glanced at Ai Tangtang beside him and said in a deep voice, "Make a move?"

"nonsense."

To Ao Yu's surprise, Sun Xiaopeng suddenly formed hand seals and chanted in a deep voice:
"The Great Dao is formless, yet it gives birth to Heaven and Earth. The Great Dao is without emotion, yet it governs the sun and moon. There is purity and turbidity, movement and stillness. Heaven is pure, Earth is turbid; Heaven moves, Earth is still..."

The instant he began chanting the incantation, Sun Xiaopeng suddenly threw out a yellow talisman. Above Ao Yu, the yellow talisman formed a gleaming golden talisman that forcefully suppressed Ao Yu.

Ao Yu's expression changed, and he looked at Sun Xiaopeng in surprise: "A second-grade True Monarch realm expert from the Daoist sect?"

The suppressive power of this talisman was extremely strong. Ao Yu kept waving his palm, trying to shatter the golden talisman above, but he couldn't do it.

"Little girl, stop struggling."

Meanwhile, far away in the living room of Ao Yu's palace, Jiang Yun, who was resting as a guest, was drinking tea.

Suddenly sensing something amiss, his expression changed slightly. He abruptly stood up and looked in the direction of the Demon Emperor's palace, his expression becoming serious.

Linglong, who was standing beside him, could feel that Jiang Yun's breathing had become a little more rapid. She asked in confusion, "What happened?"

Jiang Yun couldn't help but tremble slightly; he sensed a very familiar Daoist technique. An extremely powerful person was actually wielding the Three Pure Ones' Daoist arts!

Is there really anyone in this world who knows the Three Pure Ones Dao Technique?

Jiang Yun's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Let's go, let's go and take a look."

Upon hearing this, Linglong, who was standing next to Jiang Yun, quickly advised, "Jiang Yun, this is, after all, the Dragon Palace. If we wander around here without Ao Yu's guidance, what if something unexpected happens?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun took a deep breath and calmed down a bit. She was determined to find out what was going on when Ao Yu returned.

Meanwhile, inside the palace, Sun Xiaopeng and Ai Tangtang, who had completely suppressed Ao Yu, were preparing to make their escape.

Suddenly, an extremely strong sense of oppression came from above their heads.

A dragon roared.

"Who dares to cause trouble in my Dragon Palace!"

His words carried a hint of anger.

Then, Ao Lie's figure materialized at the palace exit. He raised his eyes, looked at the Taoist techniques suppressing Ao Yu, and with a wave of his hand, a powerful and terrifying demonic aura instantly shattered these techniques.

The Taoist magic was forcibly shattered, causing Sun Xiaopeng to feel a tightness in his chest and spit out a mouthful of bright red blood.

Ao Lie glanced at the meteorite in Ai Tangtang's hand, his eyes flashing with anger, and said coldly, "Where did this petty thief come from, daring to come to my place and steal the meteorite?"

Ai Tangtang narrowed her eyes and said, "Since we've already taken action, it's not called stealing, it's called robbing, do you understand?"

After she finished speaking, she turned around and another dragon roared.

Ai Tangtang transformed into its true form, a giant demonic dragon with purple scales, over forty meters long.

"What are you still standing there for? Let's go." After saying this to Sun Xiaopeng beside him, Ai Tangtang stretched out his dragon claw and grabbed Sun Xiaopeng in his hand.

Then Ai Tangtang flew upwards, intending to smash the palace dome and fly away from this place.

But just as she flew overhead, an eerie black light suddenly flashed above the palace, causing her to feel dizzy and fall to the ground.

Ao Lie's eyes also showed surprise, and he said in a deep voice, "Where did this dragon come from?"

Moreover, this demonic dragon named Ai Tangtang has already reached the second rank.

Logically speaking, Ao Lie, as the leader of the dragon clan, should have recognized a demon dragon of such strength.

Could it be that she was born to some ancient dragon elder in a hidden place?
Thinking about all this, Ao Lie's fierce and stern gaze softened somewhat, and he said in a deep voice, "Who exactly are you two?"

As he spoke, Ao Lie raised his hand, and two demon-binding ropes flew out from his sleeve.

The two ropes seemed to possess a spirit, instantly binding Ai Tangtang and Sun Xiaopeng together.

Ai Tangtang also transformed into human form.

The two were tied to the ground and struggled several times, but were unable to break free.

However, the two remained silent in the face of Ao Lie's questions.

"Lock them both in the underground ice prison."

Since the two men didn't reveal their origins, Ao Lie couldn't figure out their identities, making it difficult for him to kill them.

If it really was the daughter of some reclusive dragon elder, killing her would be a huge trouble for him.

"Yes."

……

Jiang Yun and Linglong were sitting in the living room, drinking cup after cup of tea, but Ao Yu had not returned for a long time.

After waiting for almost an hour, finally, there was movement outside. Ao Yu was holding a white bottle, crystal clear, containing some white liquid.

"Is this the Holy Dragon Saliva?" Jiang Yun looked at the bottle curiously.

Ao Yu handed over the bottle and said with a smile, "I was originally planning to take you around the Demon Kingdom, but some unexpected things have happened, so I'm afraid that won't be possible."

"I will have someone send you two back to Zhou later."

Jiang Yun had achieved half of his purpose in coming here. After carefully accepting the offered Holy Dragon Saliva, he asked, "What happened just now?"

Ao Yu frowned slightly, but did not speak.

Jiang Yun's gaze warmed, and he said in a deep voice, "Miss Ao, this is very important to me..."

“Just now, there was a demonic dragon of unknown origin and a Taoist priest trying to steal the meteorite,” Ao Yu then said slowly. “Neither of them was weak.”

"They probably all have the strength of a second-grade cultivator."

"Fortunately, my father arrived in time and captured the two of them."

"Second-grade realm strength." Jiang Yun's expression shifted slightly, somewhat surprised. He then took a deep breath and asked, "Did that Taoist priest cast a spell just now?"

"Miss Ao, do you remember the incantation he recited when he cast the spell?"

Seeing this, Ao Yu remained silent for a moment, pondered for a while, and then slowly uttered the incantation that Sun Xiaopeng had just recited.

After listening, Jiang Yun paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, slowly reciting:
"The Great Dao is formless, yet it gives birth to heaven and earth. The Great Dao is without emotion, yet it governs the sun and moon..."

It is indeed the method of the Three Pure Ones Daoist teachings.

This person cultivates the Daoist arts of the Three Pure Ones...

Jiang Yun looked at Ao Yu with some enthusiasm: "Miss Ao, could you arrange for me to meet him?"

(End of this chapter)