Dragon Lord: Starting from the daily settlement

Yunhai noticed nothing amiss and slowly opened his eyes to look at Yun Che.

"Che'er, what's the matter so late?"

After calming his excited emotions, Yun Che spoke slowly, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Father, there's news from the Xuanming River!"

After saying that, he took out a jade slip from his pocket and handed it to Yunhai.

The jade slip was bluish-white all over, with smooth edges and a faint shimmering light, making it clear at a glance that it was no ordinary object.

The Xuanming River? Where is this?

Inside the jade pendant, Zhou Yan searched through the locations in his mind, but could not find a place called Xuanming River.

Upon hearing this, Yunhai's expression instantly became excited. The sword on his lap emitted a sword's cry, and he reached out to take the jade slip, placing it between his eyebrows.

A moment later, he opened his eyes and looked intently at Yun Che.

Is the news true?

"It's true." Yun Che nodded, clenching his fist.

"The Black Serpent General personally sent someone to tell us that the three thousand boys and girls he wanted are still in our hands. He wouldn't lie to us."

"Very good, very good."

Yunhai nodded in satisfaction.

Good heavens, inside the jade pendant, Zhou Yan couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

For so long, I haven't harmed a single demon, but this guy, being human, is ruthless, sending away three thousand boys and girls without a second thought.

At this moment, Yunhai pondered for a moment and then spoke to him again.

"Che'er, go to the temple immediately and invite your two senior uncles here."

"Yes, Father." Yun Che's expression froze for a moment before he answered repeatedly. He then left the hall and led his men toward the back mountain.

On the way, Zhou Yan pondered the situation. According to Yun Hai, there were two of his fellow disciples here, but he didn't know whether they were at the Foundation Establishment or Purple Mansion stage.

Furthermore, he wondered where exactly the Xuanming River was, and what kind of demon the Black Serpent General was. He had been here for so long and had never heard of such a being.

Foundation Establishment cultivators are quite fast; before long, Yun Che led his people to the back mountain.

At the mountaintop, a small, quaintly decorated temple stands, its blue bricks and gray tiles, its upturned eaves and corners exuding a serene tranquility under the moonlight. Above the entrance hangs a plaque bearing three large characters—Tianhe Temple. The calligraphy is vigorous and powerful, the strokes sharp and incisive.

Three zhang away from Tianhe Temple, Yun Che and his men stopped and raised their hands to signal their followers to stop.

He straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and then went up the steps alone to the gate of the temple, where he raised his hand and knocked on the door.

The door knocker struck the door panel, producing a dull thud in the silent night.

"Knock knock knock".

The sounds echoed through the empty mountaintop.

"Junior Yun Che requests an audience with my two senior uncles."

Yun Che said loudly.

After a few breaths, the gate suddenly opened a crack, just big enough for one person to enter.

"Thank you, Uncle-Master." After bowing, Yun Che squeezed through the crack in the door.

In the center of the temple, there is a stone table with a cup of tea brewing, the tea steaming hot.

On either side of the stone table sat two figures. The one on the left was fair-skinned and beardless, with sharp eyes, and wore a black brocade robe embroidered with dark patterns.

The person on the right has a face like a peach blossom, with rosy cheeks. A mink coat is draped lazily over her shoulders, and a light fragrance fills the air.

"Nephew, what brings you here so late?"

The man picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then spoke expressionlessly.

Yun Che's heart skipped a beat, realizing that he had interrupted his two senior uncles' good time, and he immediately spoke up.

"Xuanwei, Uncle-Master Xuanyu, there's news from the Xuanming River. My father sent me to invite you two over."

"Any news about the Xuanming River?"

Upon seeing this garden, the two immediately caught each other's eye.

But immediately, Xuanwei asked with a look of doubt.

"How did you get the news that the Xuanming River has been seized by Ao Chi?"

Ao Chi? Upon hearing this familiar name, Zhou Yan's heart stirred. If it was the place where Ao Chi was located, then the so-called Xuanming River was the place where Ao Chi fought the Five Rivers of the Zhenwu River the day before yesterday.

Hearing them say that, could it be that there is something supernatural about that place?

Zhou Yan listened intently, pricking up his ears.

Yun Che then repeated what he had said to Yun Hai.

Upon hearing this, Xuanwei and Xuanyu burst into laughter.

"Good nephew, come with me."

Xuanwei stepped forward, pressed down on Yun Che's shoulder, and with a quick hand gesture, the three of them disappeared from the temple and appeared in the Cloud Sea Hall.

"Senior brother, senior sister."

Upon seeing the three appear, Yunhai immediately stood up.

"Junior brother, your injuries haven't healed yet, there's no need for this." Xuan Yu stepped forward, placed his hand on Yun Hai's shoulder, and shook his head at him.

He then sat down and took out the jade slip, handing it to the two of them.

"This jade slip says that the Xuanming Cave Heaven will open in six months."

After taking the jade slip, the two placed it on their foreheads, read its contents, and then put it down before speaking slowly.

"That's a good thing!"

After putting down the jade slip, both of them showed joy on their faces.

"This way, we'll have more time to plan this."

"After all, Ao Chi was once a princess of the North Sea Dragon Palace. Won't our actions offend her?"

At this moment, Yunhai spoke with concern on his face.

"Sigh, junior brother, you're overthinking it."

Xuan Yu chuckled lightly, "Ao Chi is already disliked in the Dragon Palace, so what harm is there in offending him?"

"If she were truly favored, she wouldn't have been forced to come to this remote place, Beixuan Prefecture."

"That's true." Hearing this, Yunhai felt relieved.

"By the way, what should we do with the snake demon of Changmingze?"

He seemed to think of something, and his brows furrowed.

"That snake demon has already transformed into a dragon. We're both dragons, so what if Ao Chi notices when we make our move?"

"That's true..."

Xuanwei frowned. "Although Ao Chi is not favored, he still has some skills. The snake demon has transformed into a dragon recently, so it's hard to say whether this is her doing."

"It was my oversight."

Goodness, listening to their conversation, Zhou Yan's eyebrows twitched wildly, and he couldn't help but secretly admire this person's imagination.

"Let that snake demon live a little longer."

After thinking for a moment, he continued, then turned to look at Yun Che.

"It's so late, my dear nephew, you should go and rest now."

Yun Che was taken aback for a moment, then realized what was happening and quickly said respectfully.

"Yes, Yun Che understands." After saying that, he turned and left.

Once outside the palace, the smile vanished instantly. He glanced back at the palace a few times before leaving with a look of resentment.

On the way, no one noticed that the dragon jade pendant at Yun Che's waist had long since disappeared.

In Hanoi, Zhou Yan traveled along the waterway towards Changmingze.

Although he was very interested in the conversation between the three people, both of them were Purple Mansion cultivators, and without Yun Che's cover, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn't be discovered.

It's best to leave now!