Chapter 272 - 169: Dispute with the 5-Finger Peak

Chapter 272: Chapter 169: Dispute with the 5-Finger Peak

News that Tao En had moved into the Celestial Destiny Society had already reached Cao Xing’an.

But the Hidden Guard who had been sent out had yet to return, sending Cao Xing’an into a rage.

Even Uncle Wang, who had always been heavily relied upon, was harshly reprimanded by Cao Xing’an.

"Master, the Hidden Guard you dispatched has not returned. Cao Shisan has always been meticulous. Since he’s still not back, he is most likely dead."

"It must be the people from Starlight City. They’re deliberately protecting Tao En."

"Tao En was able to move into the Celestial Destiny Society through his connection with those two Celestial Destiny Seekers from Starlight City."

Uncle Wang had never expected complications with this mission.

Uncle Wang had called Cao Shisan reliable, but ordinarily, no one was more reliable than Uncle Wang himself.

Otherwise, Uncle Wang wouldn’t have remained by Cao Xing’an’s side for decades, still so heavily relied upon.

Had Uncle Wang not been so competent, Cao Xing’an would have replaced him long ago!

For this mission, Uncle Wang had only sent Cao Shisan, so he had no idea what had actually happened.

He knew Tao En’s condition well and was certain Tao En wouldn’t even have a chance to fight back against Cao Shisan.

Therefore, Uncle Wang subconsciously assumed that people from Starlight City were protecting Tao En.

Seeing that Cao Xing’an remained silent, Uncle Wang continued cautiously.

"Master, Tao En is under the protection of the Starlight City Celestial Destiny Seekers and has moved into the Celestial Destiny Society. What do you think we should do?"

"If we go to the Celestial Destiny Society to demand he be handed over, they probably won’t release him to us."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing’an snorted coldly, his expression ugly.

"The Celestial Destiny Society only serves Celestial Destiny Seekers. We can’t get him from them, but if another Celestial Destiny Seeker were to ask for him, they might not necessarily be refused."

"Uncle Wang, because the Celestial Destiny Seekers from Starlight City were involved in this operation, your failure is somewhat understandable."

"You may leave. Next time I task you with something, try to be more thorough."

With that, Cao Xing’an stood up and left his residence late at night, heading for another estate that was nearly halfway across the Central District.

Before leaving his residence, Cao Xing’an took a full twenty vials of a Potion that glowed with an ocher light from his nursery.

This morning, news of Tao En’s death failed to spread through the upper echelons of Longya City.

Instead, the news that Tao En had moved into the Celestial Destiny Society circulated widely among the upper crust.

The grudge between Cao Xing’an and Tao En was the biggest topic of conversation in Longya City in the last thirty years, second only to the Dragon Emperor’s departure from the city.

For the ten-plus years that Tao En’s soul was injured, he had been holed up in his small shop at the border of the Upper and Lower City Districts.

Now, Tao En’s sudden move made the leaders of many of Longya City’s local factions feel as if a storm was brewing.

Zhong Yi had just woken up early in the morning when Wen Tao handed him the Panlong Jade Willow, the Dragon Blood Rose, and two Main Dragon Crystals—one Fire Attribute and one Electric Attribute.

"Xiaoyi, these are the prizes from the Dragon Soaring Association. Steward He helped retrieve them just as dawn was breaking."

"I’ve already paid all the necessary Federation Coins!"

"Longya City is quite generous. The quality of these two Main Dragon Crystals is pretty good."

"This Fire Attribute Main Dragon Crystal is from a Flame Curtain Crystal Dragon. Among all the Defense Type Main Dragon Species Guardian Beasts, the Flame Curtain Crystal Dragon is one of the most unique."

"Among Fire Attribute Main Dragon Crystals, its price is on the higher side."

"As for this Electric Attribute Dragon Crystal from a Purple Lightning Long-necked Dragon, although its Dragon Species Bloodline is weaker, the Electric Attribute is a relatively rare attribute for Dragon Crystals."

"Its selling price is a bit higher than that of Main Dragon Crystals with more common attributes."

At this, Wen Tao began to rummage through his Storage Pouch.

He then placed six Fairy Flashing Scale Flood Dragon Crystals into Zhong Yi’s hand.

"Xiaoyi, you asked me to help you find Fairy Flashing Scale Flood Dragon Crystals before. I managed to trade for six of them in total here in Longya City."

"I also asked Steward He to help you look. Steward He asked her friends in Longya City, and she should be able to trade for two more for you by tonight."

"Guo Xing mentioned that a Celestial Destiny Seeker from his year named Jiao Donghai once raised a Fairy Flashing Scale Flood Dragon."

"That Fairy Flashing Scale Flood Dragon died later, so the Dragon Crystal should still be in his possession."

"Guo Xing said he’d ask about it. If he can trade for it, he’ll have it sent over with the others before tonight."

Zhong Yi took the rewards from the Dragon Soaring Association and the six Fairy Flashing Scale Flood Dragon Crystals from Wen Tao’s hands.

Zhong Yi knew that Wen Tao had put a lot of effort into finding these Fairy Flashing Scale Flood Dragon Crystals for him.

He had basically exhausted his entire network in Longya City, even leveraging his connections with He Meisi and Guo Xing!

Just these six Fairy Flashing Scale Flood Dragon Crystals alone were enough for Zhong Yi to have ten Dragon-Brewed Immortal Minks.

For Zhong Yi at present, ten Dragon-Brewed Immortal Minks were already enough to produce Drunken Dragon Jade for him.

It would allow him to list the Drunken Dragon Jade for sale in the Celestial Destiny Society’s Treasure Vault.

If he could get three more Fairy Flashing Scale Flood Dragon Crystals, his daily production of Drunken Dragon Jade would exceed fifty pieces per day.

The only things he would need to consume were the Flowing Soul Soil to induce the Dragon-Speaking Minks’ transformation into Ronglong Nourished Immortal Minks, and the Dragon Root Fruits to feed the Dragon-Brewed Immortal Minks daily.

"Brother Tao, you’ve gone to a lot of trouble."

Wen Tao just smiled and shook his head.

"What’s the trouble in that?"

"Xiaoyi, since I met you, you have no idea how much I’ve gained just by knowing you."