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

After listening to Jin Lie's confession, Shen Yifei already had a clear understanding of the situation.

Ao Chong was indeed no pushover; he even brought in the Northern Sea demons. With ten thousand sea demon soldiers, plus reinforcements from within the Dragon Palace, if Ao Ming hadn't been prepared, the Dragon Palace might have truly changed hands.

Fortunately, tomorrow will catch Ao Chong off guard. If they wait a few more days, the Dragon Market will end, and Ao Ming will have no chance to turn the tide.

Shen Yifei asked a few more questions, and seeing that Jin Lie could no longer provide any valuable information, he said:

"General Jin, the information you provided was very useful. As a reward for you, I have decided..."

Jin Lie's heart was in his throat, thinking he was going to be let go.

"I've decided to refine you into a pill as well, so that you and your brothers will have company."

"Ah...didn't you promise not to kill me?"

"What did I promise you? I only said you'd cooperate with me, not that I'd let you go! Someone like you is only a nuisance; turning you into a pill might be of some use!"

"You bastard, you can't go back on your word! I've told you everything I know!" Jin Lie twisted his body wildly inside the cauldron.

Without further ado, Shen Yifei activated his spiritual energy, and the second alchemy chamber of the Myriad Things Cauldron immediately burst into flames.

Jin Lie struggled and rolled in the flames in agony, letting out deafening roars and curses, but was soon engulfed by the flames.

Shen Yifei could clearly feel that a pure dragon force was being rapidly purified and compressed by the Cauldron of Myriad Things.

Not long after, the flames died down. Shen Yifei opened the furnace lid, and a golden pill rolled out. It was another top-grade pill. He wondered what effect it would have on him after taking it.

Since both were at the peak of the Mahayana stage, Shen Yifei figured that eating it himself wouldn't have much effect, so he thought about it and threw it to the little monster instead.

The little monster had a great time today, eating highly nourishing food and six top-grade pills, and a faint golden light appeared on its body.

In fact, Shen Yifei had his own ideas.

Ye Qianqiu said it was a Thunder-Swallowing Beast, an ancient magical beast.

If it really likes to eat lightning, then when it ascends to immortality, can it swallow all the lightning during its tribulation?

Those divine punishment organizations want to kidnap me? They'll have to see if the little monster agrees!

Shen Yifei collected the Myriad Things Cauldron and the little monster, and at this moment, the barrier set up by Jin Lie also dissipated completely.

He used his divine sense to look inside the Cauldron of Myriad Things, where Liu Mengli and Mo Ran were chatting in the pavilion.

With Liu Mengli's keen insight, Mo Ran was telling her about her experiences in detail.

Liu Mengli told Shen Yifei to wait, she would tell Mo Yu about it later!

Shen Yifei didn't delay and hurried back to Wanghai Pavilion. He felt somewhat uncertain about tomorrow's conference and needed to come up with a surprise plan.

"Xinghe, do you have a prescription that can suppress the other person's spiritual energy, colorless and odorless?"

"Brother, yes, there is! Qi-dispelling powder!" Xinghe rattled off a list of medicinal herbs and even told Shen Yifei the antidote formula.

As they approached Wanghai Pavilion, Shen Yifei spotted a figure standing downstairs.

It's Ao Ying! Ao Ying with an angry expression!

He rushed forward with a smile, "Ying'er, what brings you here? Why aren't you resting so late?"

The sound of "Ying'er" softened Ao Ying's expression slightly. "Sect Leader Shen, Shen Yifei, you're really generous tonight. I heard you spent five million to buy a girl?"

Shen Yifei was startled; his trip to Zuilongxuan hadn't escaped her notice after all.

Ao Ting is still unreliable!

"Ying'er, listen to me, we went to Zuilongxuan to gather intelligence."

"Heh, Shen Yifei, you've been corrupted by Ao Ting, spouting nonsense!"

"Ying'er, let me finish! The courtesan tonight is from the Northern Underworld, her name is Mo Ran! She's Mo Yu's sister, the same Mo Yu who runs a fur business in Dragon City!"

"Mo Yu's sister? Is what you're saying true?"

"It's absolutely true. Your aunt was with us at the time; she was the one who called the price!"

"Huh? My aunt came to Donghai? She was here too?" Ao Ying was completely taken aback. Ao Yun had also gone to a place like Zuilongxuan. How could this be possible for someone with mysophobia?

"Ying'er, this isn't the place to talk. Take me to your father immediately; I have important information to tell him!"

Ao Ying nodded, immediately grabbed Shen Yifei's hand, and ran towards Ao Ming's residence.

At this moment, Liu Mengli also briefly explained Mo Ran's situation.

It turns out that Mo Ran is actually the daughter of the Lord of the Northern Sea. She accidentally discovered that the sea monster army was making strange movements, so she wanted to see what was going on. However, she was discovered by Ao Chong and taken back to the East Sea!

Upon hearing Liu Mengli's account, Shen Yifei immediately understood the situation.

The daughter of the Lord of the Northern Sea, this is yet another big fish.

The two quickly arrived at Ao Ming's palace. The palace was brightly lit, and Ao Ming was sitting behind a desk, discussing something in hushed tones with Ao Yun.

Jingci sat to one side, his expression solemn.

Upon seeing Shen Yifei enter, all three of them looked up.

Seeing that the two were still holding hands, Ao Ming's face darkened, and he tried to stand up.

Ao Yun quickly pressed his arm, signaling him to sit down.

Ao Ming snorted coldly and stopped looking at the two of them.

His daughter is destined to marry a powerful demon, and will surely have a bright future. His eldest daughter, Ao Ling'er, failed her tribulation and has disappeared without a trace; this is a wound in his heart that he is unwilling to reopen.

He didn't want Ao Ying to have any more accidents. He didn't care whether the other party was a demon, human, or monster, as long as he could live happily ever after with a powerful demon.

Now, this bright future is about to be ruined by this despicable human brat, yet he dares not offend Shen Yifei for now.

Ao Yun spoke on behalf of Ao Ming, asking, "Young Master Shen, what brings you here so late?"

Shen Yifei disregarded formalities and recounted all the information he had obtained from Jin Lie.

Ao Ming was shocked upon hearing this. "What? He's planning a rebellion? And he's even hired sea monsters?"

"That's not all," Shen Yifei continued. "The Dragon Palace Guards have been bribed by Ao Chong. Each of the twelve Dragon Generals has five hundred private soldiers under their command, and the remaining twenty-four Dragon Generals are scattered throughout the East Sea, each holding considerable military power. If an uprising breaks out, the entire East Sea will be thrown into chaos."

After listening, Ao Ming remained silent for a moment.

"Second Sister, where are you now?"

"Eight thousand dragon riders are currently stationed in a trench three hundred miles outside the East Sea. They will arrive at the Dragon Palace soon, given my command."

"Dragon Queen Aunt, it's hard to say whether your eight thousand dragon riders will be enough. Ao Chong has hired ten thousand sea monsters, plus his private soldiers, so we are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers."

Ao Yun snorted coldly, seemingly not bothered by him calling her aunt. "That rabble of sea monsters dares to compare themselves to my dragon riders? My eight thousand dragon riders are all elites among elites, each capable of taking on ten men."

Shen Yifei shook his head. "Dragon Queen, this isn't a question of whether we can fight. Once a fight breaks out, the Dragon Palace will inevitably be thrown into chaos, resulting in countless deaths and injuries, and ultimately damaging the very foundation of the Dragon Clan. What we need is to subdue the enemy without fighting and minimize our losses."

"What's your plan?" Ao Ming finally spoke, his tone still icy, but much gentler than before.

"I do have a solution, Your Majesty, but I wonder if you'd be willing to part with the fine wine from the Dragon Palace?"