The Hehuan Sect cultivates alchemy; my senior sister helps me refine alchemy throughout the world.

The first day in Long City passed by in such a lively manner. Shen Yifei did not wander around anymore, but instead drank tea and chatted with Ao Ting on the high platform.

As evening approached, the crowds in the square gradually dispersed, and the various stalls began to pack up. Ao Ting stood on the high platform, looking at the bustling Dragon Market after a long day, a satisfied smile on his face.

"The Dragon Market is much more lively than in previous years," he said to his attendants. "Go back and tell Father that our Dragon Clan's treasures are selling exceptionally well this year, and we've collected 30% more spirit stones than last year."

The attendant bowed and scraped, "Your Highness is wise; this is all thanks to your excellent leadership."

"Stop flattering me." Ao Ting chuckled and scolded, then turned to Shen Yifei, "Second brother-in-law, are you free tonight? Come back to the Dragon Palace with me, I'll introduce you to my father."

Shen Yifei was startled by the young man's scatterbrained thought process. "Third brother, why are you going to the Dragon Palace now? Are you kidding me? Dragon City has only been open for one day, and you, the host, have already run off. What are we going to do for the rest of the days?"

"What's the big deal? Just leave a few men to keep an eye on things," Ao Ting waved his hand dismissively. "Anyway, all the necessary rules have been established, and those who needed to be disciplined have been disciplined. Besides, my second sister has returned to the Dragon Palace. If you come back with me, you'll be able to see her. How about it, are you tempted?"

Shen Yifei was indeed somewhat tempted. Some things had to be faced sooner or later; a poor son-in-law would eventually have to meet his mother-in-law.

Shen Yifei hesitated for a moment, then said, "Actually, your sister and I haven't met many times; we only held hands once."

"No problem, brother-in-law. Once we're in the Dragon Palace, I'll create opportunities for you." He finished, his face gleaming with lewdness. "You'd better seize the opportunity. We dragon women aren't easily satisfied, and with your small frame... haha..."

Ao Ting's words, if he hadn't said them, would have been fine, but they successfully ignited Shen Yifei's fighting spirit.

If nothing else is good, then in this respect, the small frame that Ao Ting mentioned can actually fight against a Transcendent Master!

Shen Yifei steeled his heart: "If you don't enter the dragon's lair, how can you get the dragon's scales!"

"Alright, third brother, then I'll respectfully comply."

Ao Ting was overjoyed and immediately ordered his attendants to pack their things. Before long, the sleek carriage stopped in front of the platform, with four white sea beasts swishing their tails majestically.

"Second brother-in-law, please!" Ao Ting personally lifted the carriage curtain and gestured for him to enter.

Shen Yifei didn't stand on ceremony and got into the carriage. Ao Ting followed him in, and the two sat in the spacious carriage. Two servants then lifted the carriage into the air and drove it towards the sea.

The moment the carriage took off, Shen Yifei felt his heart leap into his throat.

Four white sea monsters pulled the chariot through the air, splashing water beneath their hooves.

Shen Yifei sat in the carriage, outwardly calm as an old dog, but inwardly he was already planning what to say when he met the Dragon King.

"Second brother-in-law, don't be nervous." Ao Ting took out a flask of wine from a hidden compartment in the carriage and poured a cup for Shen Yifei. "My father may seem imposing on the surface, but he's actually quite easy to talk to. If you take good care of my second sister, he might be so pleased that he'll give you half of the Dragon Palace."

"Third brother, the way you're talking makes it sound like I'm trying to seize your Dragon Palace. I agreed to go because I wanted to help you find the person who poisoned you!"

"Alright, brother-in-law, that's enough. If you help me find that bastard, Father will give me the throne in the future, and this Dragon Palace will be mine and yours too. From now on, we'll be one family!"

Ao Ting raised his glass, "Come on, brother-in-law, cheers!"

Shen Yifei nudged Ao Ting. "Alright, Third Brother, that's enough. But remember, the person who poisoned us can't have stayed hidden for so many years, they're definitely not a simple character. Listen to me, don't alert them."

"Don't worry, brother-in-law, I'll listen to you!" Ao Ting patted his chest and assured him, then poured himself another glass of wine. "But speaking of which, are you really confident that you can find out who poisoned me? Over the decades, I've offended quite a few people. If I were to make a list, it would fill three pages."

Shen Yifei glanced at him. "No need to make a list, I have my own way."

Soon, the carriage arrived at the depths of the East China Sea and began to descend rapidly. As it approached the surface, a huge whirlpool suddenly appeared on the previously calm sea.

The moment the carriage plunged into the whirlpool, Shen Yifei felt as if he had been dragged into the deep sea by a giant hand.

Seawater surged in from all directions, but a pale blue light shield surrounded the carriage, keeping all the seawater out.

"Outsiders entering the Dragon Palace must use water-repelling beads, and some experts can also make water-repelling talismans. Without these two things, once you leave the Dragon Palace, you will be crushed by the seawater, and even those at the Tribulation Transcending Realm will not survive!" Ao Ting explained as they walked inside.

Shen Yifei remembered that he still had the Water-Repelling Pearl, but it seemed he wouldn't need it for the time being.

The carriage sped through the whirlpool tunnel for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea when suddenly a huge underwater world appeared before Shen Yifei's eyes.

Shen Yifei leaned against the car window, his eyes almost popping out.

In his imagination, the Dragon Palace was a huge, magnificent palace.

This isn't a palace; it's a massive underwater city.

The entire city was shrouded in a huge, transparent light shield. Outside the shield was the deep blue sea, and inside were various sea creatures in their human forms, indistinguishable from humans.

Inside the light shield, the wide streets are lined with shops, including medicine shops, restaurants, and teahouses.

Shen Yifei even saw a shop with pink lanterns hanging on it, and several scantily clad sea tribe women standing at the door, soliciting customers.

Shen Yifei pointed at the shop, "Third brother, this...this couldn't be...?"

Ao Ting glanced at it and chuckled, "Second brother-in-law has a good eye. That's run by my third uncle, specializing in the business of selling the flesh and blood of sea creatures."

Shen Yifei thought to himself, "If I get the chance, I'll introduce Ao Ting's third uncle to Yun Zhonghe. These two have similar tastes and can exchange resources. This business will definitely be booming. I can also sell some elixirs like 'power pills' on the side..."

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve into a smile. Ao Ting noticed this and thought he was up to something. "Second brother-in-law, in the Dragon Clan's territory, we both have to keep a low profile. My second sister has spies everywhere here. It's best to be careful!"

Reminded by Ao Ting, Shen Yifei quickly sat up straight. "Third brother is right. It's best to be careful."

The carriage continued along the wide street, the buildings on both sides becoming more and more magnificent, and the number of sea creatures on the street decreasing until there were almost no pedestrians, only squads of dragon guards in armor patrolling.

Shen Yifei could tell that they were almost at the core of the Dragon Palace, the place where the dragons lived.

Finally, the carriage stopped in front of a huge palace.

The palace was built of white coral and huge crystals, and the entire palace emitted a soft light, clearly protected by a magic array.

Two rows of guards stood before the palace gate, each one a Nascent Soul cultivator, holding a long halberd, exuding an imposing aura.

"Second brother-in-law, we've arrived." Ao Ting jumped down from the carriage and personally lifted the curtain for Shen Yifei. "Let's go, I'll take you inside to meet my father."