Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Zuo Chang didn't know if it was true or false.

Anyway, he's never drunk it.

Ambergris wine is a specialty of Community 2, so serving it to guests is quite thoughtful and appropriate.

Arclight breathed a sigh of relief; the Dragon Strategist didn't seem to have any ill intentions.

During the Heavenly King General's ascent to the summit, there was no conflict with the Dragon Community. On the contrary, the two sides cooperated in many areas until the Heavenly King declared war on the gods. The Dragon Community, which had always revered the gods, then suspended its communication with the Heavenly King, but there were no further conflicts or rumors of enmity afterward.

With someone like Long Ceshi suddenly arriving at 96511, how could Arc Light feel at ease?

She suspected that Long Ceshi was likely coming for her, and that he was Heavenly King's reinforcement!

Perhaps sensing Arclight's thoughts, Dragon Strategist suddenly said, "Priest Arclight, I have the ability to sense all things remotely. Under my 'Divine Eye,' every detail in the world is clearly visible... I sensed an acquaintance here, General Heavenly King. Is he here?"

Ah this.

Arc Light put down his glass: "Yes. There is a man named Zuo Chang in 96511, and he seems to be that legend."

"How did he survive the war against the gods?"

"I do not know about this."

Within the white mist, the Dragon Strategist remained silent.

After a moment, he spoke: "I am old and my energy is not what it used to be. I have no interest in killing and fighting... I will not get involved in your entanglement with the Heavenly King."

Arclight felt a surge of joy.

Long Strategist continued, "However, I have a great interest in treasure hunting. It seems that something I am very interested in is buried beneath the Heavenly King Square in Heavenly King City. I would like to demarcate that area and explore it... I wonder if you, the city lord, would be willing?"

Land grabbing?

Treasure hunt?

Arclight wanted to know what kind of treasure this was that could interest a truly important figure from a top-tier community!

but……

She was hesitant to ask.

Long Ceshi was so open and honest, not only did he not resort to force to seize the territory, but he also made his request in a polite and courteous manner, which can be described as giving him a lot of face.

Although he has retired, with his prestige, it would not be difficult for him to gather a force strong enough to massacre the Heavenly King City.

not to mention--

There's also a powerful figure outside, eyeing them covetously.

A direct agreement here might be the best answer.

Arclight dared not ask, but someone else did.

Lauren frowned and asked curiously, "Senior, what treasure has caught your eye?"

"Calling it a treasure isn't quite accurate. The gods cut the entire world into 100,000 pieces and placed them into the tower. I've lived for a thousand years, and the longer I live, the more I want to find the origin of the dragon—the legendary 'Yinglong Terrace'! This time, I came to your Heavenly King City mainly because after studying ancient books, I discovered that the descriptions of the terrain around Yinglong Terrace in the classics are extremely similar to those of your Heavenly King City! This time, I'm here to try my luck, to dig a little and see if Yinglong Terrace is really here."

Long Ceshi gave a seemingly plausible but ultimately flawed reason.

Lauren was a little skeptical.

Who is this old dragon trying to fool?

He claims he's looking for the origin of the treasure, but who knows what's buried underneath? He might not even be here to find treasure; he might have another purpose.

But Zuo Chang and Long Ceshi were playing their cards openly.

With such great prestige, Long Ceshi is requesting the requisition of a small piece of land, especially for something as meaningful as finding one's ancestral roots. You tell me, will you grant him that request or not?

If you really don't give it to me, that's fine too.

If anything happens again in the future, we won't be able to discuss it anymore!

Arclight couldn't possibly know the importance of Tianwang Plaza; in her view, it should just be an ordinary place.

If nothing unexpected happens, she should agree.

But variables also exist...

Zuo Chang sat on the futon, quietly awaiting the result: "The only variable is General Ying from 1024. If she has already informed us, the Dragon Strategist's influence may not be so effective."

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Sakura-sama didn't actually reveal anything.

Arclight is currently in a state of complete ignorance, and her hesitation stems primarily from the "unknown."

Her intuition told her that there might be more to the place that Long Ceshi was asking for.

But if there's a hidden secret, what kind of "secret" could it be that would make this Dragon Strategist, whom even the Dragon Queen would address as a senior, take action?

This old gentleman has truly seen it all; to get him to personally intervene...

ArcLight's imagination is limited; he can't figure out why.

Thinking about it this way, "searching for one's ancestors and returning to one's roots" might actually be a reasonable explanation.

Arc Light asked, "Senior, could you please elaborate? How much territory do you need?"

"Humph……"

A disdainful breath rang out from within the white mist.

Two bright green lights burst forth, and the Dragon Strategist opened his eyes, which were as large as lanterns: "I have demarcated the area, and the white mist has sealed off the area I need. Arc Priest, please cooperate fully and do not allow any unauthorized personnel to approach!"

what?

Arclight wanted to say something more, but the green light in front of him suddenly went out.

Long Strategist continued, "I'm tired. Please discuss the next steps with Wu Meng; her opinion will be my opinion."

Footsteps sounded beside me.

A female dragon-human emerged from the mist, wisps of white smoke dispersing along her alluring body, and mist droplets clinging to the scales on her chest.

She looked at Arc Light and said, "Arch Light Priestess, Senior Lauren, please come this way."

This is oppression!

To seize land without cause is blatant aggression!

Arclight felt annoyed, but ultimately dared not lash out.

Not to mention her, even Lauren, who has a very bad temper and a rather arrogant personality, dared not speak out at this moment.

Arc Light slowly stood up, deciding to be more assertive: "Seniors, you're being far too domineering!"

"I'm so sorry..."

Long Ceshi stopped speaking, and Wu Meng lowered her posture and explained apologetically, "My father's obsession with finding his roots is so deep that even I, as his daughter, sometimes cannot understand it. But this is by no means domineering, Arc Light Priest, the price we offer will definitely satisfy you and—Miss Shenyin Acting."

Arclight has no doubt about what Community 2 can offer.

What displeased her was Long Ceshi's overbearing behavior.

But what's done is done, and no matter how dissatisfied she is, what can she do? Considering the prestige of the Dragon Strategist, it seems she can only grit her teeth and accept it. Should she turn against him?

With the Heavenly King General eyeing them covetously and the Witch suddenly visiting, Arc Light, under pressure from both inside and outside, simply lacked the confidence to stand tall.

With a gloomy face, she silently got up and went outside with Wu Meng to discuss more details.

After that, the fog in the reception room gradually thinned out.

Zuo Chang, who had been silently observing everything, sat on the futon and said, "This is somewhat undignified. To act so forcefully is simply bullying the weak and disgracing your reputation as a strategist."

"Just tell me whether the goal was achieved or not!"

That was achieved.

Long Strategist continued, "Our tactics are based on overwhelming force. It's reasonable for me to be a little tough and domineering. As long as Arc Light doesn't know about the 'Mysterious Dungeon,' she can't possibly disagree—the prestige of Community 2 and my prestige are real."

As the white mist inside the room dissipated, Long Strategist finally revealed his true form.

He was an old man with a white beard.

He was very short, probably less than 1.5 meters tall. However, he had a ruddy complexion, bright eyes, and looked very energetic, and did not appear to be blind.

Zuo Chang stood up and looked at the two lamps above Long Ceshi's head.

"Clap."

Long Ceshi pressed the switch, and the light turned on, but only a sliver;

"Clap."

Long Ceshi pressed the switch again, and a bright light shone forth, as bright as a full moon.

The "dragon eyes" that previously lit up in the fog appear to have been simulated using this method.

Zuo Chang said, "I thought you had mastered the method of transforming into a dragon, but I didn't expect you to still be using such a small trick."

"I am already a first-rate adventurer in the world even though I don't know how to use the Dragon Transformation Technique. If I did, would anyone else in this world have a chance to survive? The saying 'the moon wanes after it is full' perfectly illustrates this point!"

The Dragon Strategist became very anxious when the topic of the method of transforming into a dragon came up.

He looked up and asked, "You're only arriving now? You must have gone to the 'Mysterious Dungeon,' right? What's it like inside? Is this old human man one of your subordinates?"

"We've gone there, but we don't know what it's like inside yet. However, I can tell you very clearly—we've fallen behind."

"..."

Long Ceshi's long white eyebrows were furrowed together.

Zuo Chang continued, "The Hersey family has already entered, at least three months earlier than us. Their exploration has been very successful; they have already carried out actions that I don't know the significance of, and they probably have obtained quite crucial information."

"The Hersey family... they're not simple!"

"What's not easy?"

"you do not know?!"

Zuo Chang's question surprised Long Ceshi.

He turned his head and asked in surprise, "You married the lord of spices, don't you know the origin of the Hesser family? They have divine blood flowing in their veins, they are descendants of the 'God of Rivers and Seas,' a true divine race!"

"..."