Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

I love tranquility, I love fine tea, I love nature, and I love exotic animals.

Jiang Sheng didn't care about worldly affairs or luxurious palaces. He just liked to drink some spiritual tea, admire the natural landscape, and collect some rare and exotic animals.

The Three Realms are not lacking in true dragons. The Azure Dragon of the East Sea, the White Dragon of the West Sea, the Crimson Dragon of the South Sea, and the Black Dragon of the North Sea are all true dragon species, and each race has its own supernatural powers.

Beyond the Three Realms, there are also many other dragon species such as Yinglong, Qiulong, and Jiaolong, which are nothing unusual.

But that Xuanqing Dragon breed, with its black hair and golden eyes, black scales and blue markings that subtly reveal golden radiance, is a rare and exotic species. It is beautiful and noble in appearance, and it is also good to keep as a pet. That is why Jiang Sheng kept it as a pet in Xiaopenglai.

As for the white-haired, red-eyed dragon in front of us, it seems to have the dual bloodline of the White Dragon of the West Sea and the Red Dragon of the South Sea. Its dragon horns are small, and it has white hair and red eyes. It is unclear whether it has red scales and white marks or white scales and red marks, but no matter which one it is, it is quite beautiful.

Jiang Sheng thought of the little dragon in his Little Penglai. Whether she was alone in Little Penglai or in the Judicial Heavenly Lord's Palace, it was too lonely and boring. If this continued, even a naturally cheerful person would become dull and withdrawn. If there were another dragon girl, at least she would have a playmate of the same kind, which would make things much better.
Ao Xuan cautiously looked at Jiang Sheng, only to see that Jiang Sheng's expression was normal, as if the dance and music were not particularly outstanding. This made Ao Xuan somewhat disappointed: Could it be that she had misunderstood?

Meanwhile, Immortal Lord Fuyun guessed Jiang Sheng's thoughts and smiled as he transmitted his voice: "Brother Lingyuan, that dragon seed is quite a rare thing. It would be good to raise it in Little Penglai."

Jiang Sheng nodded slightly but did not say much about the matter: "Changyuan Dragon Palace's intentions are clear. They want the Dragon Palace Market, but they can't compete with it on their own, so they want you and me to help them."

"Dragon Palace is ultimately a matter for the South China Sea Dragon Clan, and I don't want to get involved in this mess."

Immortal Lord Fuyun then said, "If that brat Ao Xuan is not lying, then the three families of Chengyue, Liuguang, and Zhaominghai dare to retain the aura and appearance of the immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court, which is to reveal heavenly secrets and violate heavenly rules."

“From east to west, the Southern Continent has nine adjacent sea borders along its half of the coast. Replacing one-third of them at once is not impossible.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Sheng looked at Immortal Lord Fuyun. He understood what the old fox meant, but he was unsure whether it was the True Cloud Dao Sect that had its eye on Dragon Palace Workshop or Immortal Lord Fuyun himself.

Thinking back to how Immortal Lord Fuyun had gone to great lengths to drag him to Dragon Palace Workshop for a gathering of those old guys, Jiang Sheng understood perfectly well that Immortal Lord Fuyun had long coveted the Dragon Palace Workshop business. However, since Dragon Palace Workshop was operating under his name, the old fox hesitated and dared not make a move easily. That's why he dragged Jiang Sheng to the banquet, his purpose being nothing more than to see if Jiang Sheng had any connection with Dragon Palace Workshop.

After confirming that there was no connection, Immortal Lord Fuyun, in response to the sentiments of Changyuan Sea Realm, once again invited him to the banquet.

How could the small Changyuan Sea Realm, with its area of ​​a thousand square kilometers, easily obtain an audience with the Floating Cloud Immortal Lord, the Taibai Star Lord who assists in the administration of the Heavenly Court and coordinates the thirty-six departments?

In terms of background, the South China Sea Dragon Palace is nothing special. As for wealth, the total number of sea areas in the four seas (east, west, south, north) is more than five hundred.
There are many wealthier and more connected to the Heavenly Court than Changyuan Sea Realm, so how come Changyuan Sea Realm only spent a little money to establish a relationship with Immortal Lord Fuyun?
It's all because this old guy is eyeing the business of Longgongfang!
After connecting the dots, Jiang Sheng was calm and clear-headed. Even the white-haired, red-eyed dragon girl, who had initially seemed quite pleasing to the eye, now seemed rather dull: "Alright."

As soon as Jiang Sheng spoke, Changyuan Longjun hurriedly ordered people to listen to the dance and music. Ao Xuan was also puzzled as to why Jiang Sheng was not interested. She looked at Fuyun Xianjun with some confusion. The mermaids and clam maidens who were dancing in the middle of the dance were even more at a loss. They stood there awkwardly, wondering how they had offended the nobleman. Even Ao Shu, who looked aloof and otherworldly, couldn't help but feel uneasy.

"That's enough for today. I appreciate your kindness, but I have many tedious matters to attend to in the Heavenly Court, so it's time for me to go back."

"As for making amends, it's just a small matter, you don't need to be so apprehensive."

Having said that, Jiang Sheng rose and left. Changyuan Longjun watched Jiang Sheng leave in a panic, unsure whether to keep him or not. It was Ao Xuan who reminded him, and Changyuan Longjun hurriedly chased after him to see him off. Ao Xuan herself then approached Fuyun Xianjun and said, "Star Lord."

Immortal Lord Fuyun also looked troubled: "Alas, I shouldn't have bothered with you."

"Ao Xuan, you brat, I took your money and did your bidding. You failed to entertain your guests properly, and I've ended up pleasing neither side. How am I supposed to face True Lord Lingyuan in the future?"

Ao Xuan hurriedly said, "Star Lord, we made a mistake. Please enlighten us. If there is anything we can do to make amends, I will not shirk my responsibility in the slightest."

Immortal Lord Fuyun shook his head: "What's the point of trying to salvage this situation? It's already like this, do you still expect them to come back?"

As he spoke, Immortal Lord Fuyun got up and walked outside. Ao Xuan followed Immortal Lord Fuyun. The two arrived at the Dragon Palace, but Jiang Sheng was nowhere to be seen.

Seeing that Jiang Sheng had left, Immortal Lord Fuyun had no choice but to get into his palace carriage and prepare to depart. Before leaving, Immortal Lord Fuyun looked at Ao Xuan, who was apologizing beside him, and sighed: "You've come this far, go back now. I've done my job, but you've made a mistake. Don't say that I took your money and didn't do my job in the future."

Ao Xuan nodded repeatedly in agreement, indicating that he dared not harbor any resentment. As Floating Cloud Immortal Lord entered the palace carriage, he looked at the enormous seven-colored coral, precious jade tridacna, and many other things he had seen in the Dragon Palace, and sighed again: "This kid is so honest, I feel a little embarrassed to cheat him."

After thinking for a moment, Immortal Lord Fuyun said, "When I went to the Judicial Heavenly Lord's Mansion before, I saw a dragon girl with black hair and golden eyes. I heard that she was presented by Dragon Lord Ao Hui of the Bixinghai Realm in the East Sea. She has the bloodline of the North Sea Black Dragon and the East Sea Azure Dragon. Her body is covered with black scales with blue marks. When she rides the clouds, there is a faint golden glow. She is very beautiful."

After saying this, the imperial carriage set off, with strongmen driving eight heavenly horses, pulling the carriage away from the sea and into the sky.

In front of the Dragon Palace, Ao Xuan pondered the last words of Immortal Lord Fuyun and immediately realized that his family still had a chance.

"Alas, Xuan'er, we're completely finished this time. The Heavenly Lord didn't even try to keep us; he just broke through the void and left without even letting his father see us off."

Chang Yuanlong was frowning. He had spent a lot of money to invite Jiang Sheng and had been very careful throughout the process, but Jiang Sheng hadn't appreciated his efforts at all. Wasn't this like the sky falling down?

But Ao Xuan said, "No! Father, we still have a chance!"

Chang Yuanlong was taken aback: "There's still a chance?"

Ao Xuan's eyes were bright, showing no sign of discouragement: "That's right, there's still a chance. Before he left, the old Star Lord said that he had seen a dragon girl with black hair and golden eyes in the Judicial Heavenly Lord's Palace. He said that she had the bloodline of the North Sea Black Dragon and the East Sea Azure Dragon, and was a rare and exotic species."

A different species?!
Changyuan Longjun's heart skipped a beat: "Xuan'er, you wouldn't be planning to send your sister to the Judicial Heavenly Lord's mansion to be a maid, would you?"

Ao Xuan sighed and asked, "Father, do you think it's better for Shu'er to be a carefree dragon girl in Changyuan Sea or a maid in the Judicial Heavenly Lord's Palace?"

"Moreover, given the current situation, we have already left a bad impression on that Heavenly Lord. If we don't make amends, will you still be the Dragon Lord of Changyuan Sea Realm in the future?"

"Instead of hoping for others to be magnanimous, we should hurry up and make amends, so that our whole family won't have to be executed when they remember us later!"

Upon hearing the name of the Dragon-Slaying Platform, Changyuan Dragon Lord shuddered and hurriedly said, "This matter is entirely in your hands, Xuan'er. Go and do it."

Jiang Sheng, after leaving Changyuan Sea Realm, did not return to the Heavenly Court, but went directly to Chengyue Sea Realm.

"Duobao, where are you now?"

"Chengyuehai Realm, didn't you order me to come?"

"Did you make any noise?"

"Not yet, the Peach Banquet is just around the corner. How could I possibly cause you any trouble at a time like this? However, I've already identified some targets, and we're just waiting for the Peach Banquet to arrive before we make our move!"

"Yes, I will arrive at Chengyue Sea soon. Find a place for me to meet you."

Duobao, who was confused by Jiang Sheng's message, still chose a deserted island to wait for Jiang Sheng's arrival.

Ten days later, on a deserted island in the Moonlit Sea Realm, a streak of light descended, releasing a burst of pure energy that revealed Jiang Sheng's figure. Upon seeing Jiang Sheng arrive, Duobao immediately stepped forward: "Why did you come all the way here yourself? Don't you trust me with this?"

Jiang Sheng shook his head: "Don't worry, I was just passing through, so I came to see you. By the way, how much do you know about the situation in Chengyue Sea Realm?"

Duobao then recounted all the information he knew about Chengyue Sea Realm, including the situation of the Dragon Palace, how many important island groups there were in the sea, how many industries the Dragon Palace had in the sea, and the targets he had set his sights on. Finally, he looked at Jiang Sheng with great pride: "How about that? I, Duobao, didn't let you down, did I? I haven't been in Chengyue Sea Realm for long, but I've already investigated everything that needed to be investigated."

Jiang Sheng nodded repeatedly in praise: "I trust you to do things. In the entire Little Penglai, plus the Judicial Heavenly Lord's Palace, what important matters don't I entrust to you? Isn't it because your supernatural powers and abilities are strong enough?"

"However, we should not take any action regarding the Chengyue Sea Realm for the time being."

Don't do anything?

Duobao was a little confused about what Jiang Sheng was trying to do.

Jiang Sheng explained, "I went to Changyuan Sea Realm before, and the Dragon Lord there told me that my aura and appearance in Dragon Palace Ward were created by someone in one of the Dragon Palaces near the sea."

"So, besides Chengyue Sea Realm, you should also investigate Liuguang Sea Realm and Zhaoming Sea Realm. Take advantage of the fact that no one dares to cause trouble during the Peach Banquet to thoroughly investigate these three sea realms, see how big their businesses are, how many unreasonable things are going on, and how many people are watching them."

"They are in the open, while you are in the dark. With such a large business, they can't hide anything from others. Disguise yourself well, conceal your presence, and don't expose your background."

Upon hearing this, Duobao immediately realized that Jiang Sheng was about to make a big move. Could it be that Jiang Sheng planned to attack all three sea realms at once?!
Doesn't this mean I have a chance to slay the dragon?

An excited Duobao immediately declared, "Lingyuan, don't worry. I promise to keep my tracks well hidden during this time. Before the Peach Banquet ends, I will definitely expose the true nature of these three Dragon Palaces!"

Jiang Sheng patted Duobao on the shoulder: "Then, I'll leave it to you."

Watching Duobao leave in high spirits, Jiang Sheng gazed at the vast Chengyue Sea Realm, remained silent for a long time, and then turned into pure vapor and departed.

Meanwhile, Immortal Lord Fuyun was reflecting on himself: "I was too hasty. I let Lingyuan see through my disguise. Now things are not going to be easy."

"Should we go and confess to him? If we go now, we might not even get to see him."

Reflecting on his actions, Immortal Lord Fuyun couldn't help but slap his own hand hard: "Why can't I control these hands?"

"You want everything you see, and now you've created a rift between us and Lingyuan. It will be difficult for you to get anything done in the future."

But as he reflected, Immortal Lord Fuyun sighed again: "Dragon Palace Market, what a huge business! So much wealth, even mountains of gold and seas of silver couldn't compare! It's a pity I can't get my hands on it."

After hesitating for a long time, Immortal Lord Fuyun gritted his teeth and stamped his foot: "No, I have to go and explain things to Lingyuan!"

However, when Immortal Lord Fuyun returned to the Heavenly Court and went straight to the Palace of the Heavenly Lord of Justice without even going back to the Palace of the Star Lord Taibai, he received disappointing news from the gatekeeper: "Star Lord, the Heavenly Lord has not returned yet."

They're not back yet?

Could it be that he went to Dongtian to investigate me?!

Immortal Lord Fuyun felt a pang of unease, but then he thought that Jiang Sheng didn't seem like that kind of person, so he simply instructed his subordinates to wait in front of the Judicial Heavenly Lord's Mansion and notify him immediately when Jiang Sheng returned. Then he went back to his own residence to figure out what to do.

Several months later, Jiang Sheng returned and entered the Judicial Heavenly Lord's Palace. He left shortly afterward, heading straight for the Yaochi Sacred Realm of the Eighth Heavenly Palace. When Immortal Lord Fuyun rushed over, he learned that the Judicial Heavenly Lord had gone to the Yaochi Sacred Realm. This left Immortal Lord Fuyun helpless, but he didn't want to make it too obvious that he should go to the Yaochi Sacred Realm to find Jiang Sheng.
"We can't stop anyone here now. Whether Ling Yuan did it intentionally or unintentionally, I shouldn't show myself too much."

"Fortunately, the Peach Banquet is about to begin. We can talk to him in detail after the banquet starts; he won't be able to leave then."

Having made up his mind, Immortal Lord Fuyun calmly and leisurely departed.

The Eighth Heaven Realm, the Jade Pool in the Northwest.

Within the sacred realm of Yaochi, Jiang Sheng was impeccably dressed, adorned with a jade crown and brocade robes, his crane-feathered skirt and cloud-patterned belt perfectly showcasing the air of a banished immortal. Coupled with the many widely circulated stories surrounding Jiang Sheng, and his almost otherworldly appearance and demeanor, his extraordinary bearing and temperament drew frequent glances from the female immortals.

Jiang Sheng's impeccable attire was not intended to attract the attention of the Jade Pool goddesses. He had received a decree from the Jade Pool, saying that the Queen Mother of the West wanted to see him, which was why he had rushed to the Jade Pool.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is waiting for you at the Sparrow Terrace."

The Moon Sword Fairy personally led the way, and Jiang Sheng followed her all the way to the Sparrow Terrace deep within the Jade Pool.

The area is surrounded by golden light and rippling water. A high platform sits amidst the golden light and water, sacred and transcendent. This is the Jade Pool Sparrow Terrace, the core training ground of the Queen Mother of the West in the eighth heaven.

Upon arriving at the Sparrow Terrace, Fairy Moon Sword smiled and said, "It is inconvenient for me to go in here. Please, Heavenly Lord."

Facing this fairy from Yaochi who had fought alongside him during the great calamity of the Xuanmen Sect, Jiang Sheng was very humble: "Thank you, Fairy Moon Sword."

Immediately, Jiang Sheng straightened his clothes and entered the Sparrow Terrace. As soon as he entered, he heard celestial music and the chirping of birds. There was elegant music from silk and bamboo instruments and the crisp chirping of birds. The sun and moon shone brightly, and the stars shimmered in the sky. Through the layers of gauze curtains, he could see the golden, glittering place deep inside the Sparrow Terrace. On the cloud bed with phoenix and luan ornaments, the Yuanjun, wearing a phoenix hairpin and a palace dress, was looking at him.

Jiang Sheng immediately bowed and said, "Lingyuan, I pay my respects to the Great Empress of the West, the Holy Golden Mother Yuanjun."

"The Heavenly Lord of Justice has arrived, so please come in."

A dignified and elegant voice rang out. Jiang Sheng passed through the gauze curtain and arrived at the depths of the Sparrow Terrace. Amidst the myriad golden rays of light, he saw the true face of the Holy Golden Mother Daoist.

Above Yuanjun's head, a cloud of auspicious clouds supported a golden goblet, a precious mirror, and a magic sword; behind her head, a three-colored wheel of gold, purple, and cyan rotated endlessly, containing her inner fortune and merit, with a pure Yang Dao fruit hanging high; the aura of the Great Dao swirled around her body like dragons and phoenixes, presenting a myriad of auspicious signs, with a precious mirror hanging high and a jade cauldron floating, truly magnificent and majestic, with a myriad of auras.

As Jiang Sheng bowed again, the Golden Mother said, "Do not worry. Since the responsibility for the safety of the Peach Banquet has been entrusted to you, I am at ease."

"I called you here for another reason."

Other things?
Jiang Sheng didn't understand how the affairs of Yaochi could be related to him, but he still said, "Please enlighten me, Queen Mother."

The Golden Mother Yuanjun laughed and said, "My good friend, the Great Sage Tushan of the Great Wilderness Realm, has arrived in the Three Realms. She brought a few juniors with her this time, and those juniors are not exactly well-behaved. Since you are in charge of the safety of Yaochi this time, why don't you take care of them as well?"

Before Jiang Sheng could reply, the Golden Mother Yuanjun beckoned, and a refreshing yet captivating aura wafted over. Jiang Sheng turned his head and saw a stunningly beautiful enchantress in a red dress and red gauze, walking barefoot towards him. This enchantress possessed natural charm and breathtaking beauty. Her crimson dress made her skin appear even whiter, and she wore golden bells on her wrists and ankles. A golden chain with tassels was wrapped around her bare waist, and she swayed with each step she took. The bells on her hands and feet jingled crisply, and the tassels on her face and waist shimmered. She was so charming and unforgettable.

When the enchantress approached Jiang Sheng, she smiled charmingly and bowed slightly, saying, "This humble woman is Daji, greetings to the Heavenly Lord of Justice." (End of Chapter)