Chapter 2526 - 2524: East Sea Sponsorship
The Chancellor Turtle waited for the Dragon King to finish venting his anger and began analyzing the pros and cons to him, "Dragon King, we must report this group of bandits. However, a distant solution cannot quench present thirst; you know the efficiency of the Heavenly Court. Ao Jie has already mentioned that Liangshan Island still has more than ten Saint Relics. If we refuse this time, who knows how much disaster it might cause next time? It’s not just about money; there could be a threat to life."
The East Sea Dragon King, breathing heavily, filled with indignation in his heart, said, "Are you suggesting we agree to their demands? Let them open their mouths wide like a lion?"
The Chancellor Turtle explained to him, "I’ve looked over the gift list; these rural bumpkins don’t know what’s valuable. They’re asking for things that aren’t worthy of the Dragon Palace’s prestige.
They only mentioned wanting Pills, Pearls, Magical Weapons, but didn’t specify the grade.
We can give them the stock from the warehouse, the smallest pearls, first-grade pills, and the worst armor and magical weapons. Anyway, as long as we meet the specified quantity, it’ll be fine.
As for the one trillion Spirit Stones, since you don’t manage our finances, you might not be aware of our annual income.
Not mentioning the offerings from the Human Race of various states, but our own mining of underwater Spiritual Ore yields one trillion Spirit Stones annually.
One trillion is just a year’s production, and for our Dragon Palace, it isn’t a major issue."
The Dragon King calculated in his mind, held his head, and instructed the Chancellor Turtle dismissively, "I don’t want to think about these bothersome matters anymore; leave it all to you. As you said, first deal with these robber barons. Once the East Sea is unsealed, I will definitely go to the Heavenly Court and report them."
The Chancellor Turtle withdrew after offering obeisance and immediately found Ao Jie in the back courtyard to discuss.
The Dragon Palace made a significant move this time, mobilizing as many as ten thousand Ocean Demons to transport these goods, carrying them box by box to Liangshan Island.
For large factions, public assets are public assets, and private assets are private assets.
Publicly accounted materials are generally stored in warehouses, not kept in Storage Rings.
Some Storage Rings have unstable space that may devour materials, consume energy, or worse, if the internal world collapses, all materials would be destroyed with it.
Bald Dog and his fellows received the news, overnight constructing warehouses on the island.
They carved caves into the peaks of the island and built large halls on the outside to store these goods.
The goods came ashore, stacked in boxes, opened one by one for Bald Dog and his group to inspect.
General Jin Ao, responsible for transporting goods, was holding the gift list and reciting, "Spirit Stones, one trillion."
"Pearls, one million."
"Pills, ten million!"
"Various armors, magical weapons, ten million."
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Under the sunlight, the brilliance of these goods dazzled the Little Demons on the island.
The various goods piled together, resembling small mountains.
The Seventy-Two Demon Kings drooled, almost lying on top of these boxes.
Some Demon Kings wept directly, shouting and crying, "I only now realize, I am truly impoverished!"
"One trillion Spirit Stones!"
"These are one trillion Spirit Stones!"
"My God! Let me die in a pile of Spirit Stones!"
"We’ve struck it rich! We’ve really struck it rich!"
"..."
Each Demon King was as though mad, ignoring the signals Bald Dog sent them; they couldn’t stop shouting and yelling.
General Jin Ao glanced side-eyed at these Demon Kings, feeling thoroughly disgruntled, not understanding why the Dragon King would yield to such a rabble!
The inventory of these goods took three whole days, only then did General Jin Ao return with his soldiers.
The East Sea remained frozen for nearly a week, and after their return, it finally subsided with a roar.
The ice surface cracked, melted, and ultimately returned to the sea, vanishing instantly without a trace.
This Qi of Lunar came quickly and went just as fast.
The cold East Sea Dragon Palace finally welcomed a hint of warmth, prompting the Dragon King to discard his covers.
The Chancellor Turtle entered to report, excitedly shouting to the East Sea Dragon King, "Dragon King, the Princess and the Consort Prince have returned."
The Dragon King hurriedly stood up and instructed the Chancellor Turtle to bring them in.
Jiulong Lady and Cang Tianba entered the main hall, immediately crying and kneeling before the East Sea Dragon King.
Jiulong Lady pleaded repeatedly, "Father, I have wronged you, letting you lose so much wealth. My incompetence in handling matters, please punish me with intoxication."
Cang Tianba sincerely bowed and said, "Father-in-law, I always thought you were a stingy person. Unexpectedly, you’re so generous, giving such a sky-high ransom to these bandits. Your son-in-law is incompetent and implicated you. Please rest assured, I will find a way to compensate for your loss, so you won’t have to bear it alone."
The Dragon King cast a sidelong glance at this son-in-law, thinking to himself that there is still some conscience in this boy.
He waved his hand, feigning generosity, "The matter has already happened; you two need not blame yourselves. I’ve thought it through; we must not take this loss in vain. I plan to go to the Heavenly Court soon, report these villains, and let the Jade Emperor deliver justice to our East Sea. I’ve heard your Sea Dragon Clan of the Nether Sea has already sent troops over; in my absence, receive those guests. Remember, don’t act rashly unless I return."
"Yes, yes, we understand!"
The Ninth Princess and Cang Tianba nodded repeatedly.
The East Sea Dragon King went forward, personally helping them up, looking at the pair with a sigh, "You both know that our East Sea dragon sons have left or perished. I no longer have anyone to rely on. After I ascend to the heavens, you’ll manage affairs in the Dragon Palace. Do well, and don’t let me down."
He patted their shoulders and departed with his hands behind him.
The pair watched the East Sea Dragon King leave, exchanged glances, and were immediately filled with excitement, wanting to shout out.
Unexpectedly, upon returning from captivity, they were trusted by Father like this.
Cang Tianba clasped his fist and exclaimed, "Jiu’er, rest assured, I won’t let your father down. The Sea Dragon Clan has already sent a large army; we’ll definitely eliminate these bandits from Liangshan Island, avenging the East Sea."
Jiulong Lady furrowed her brow and said, "But Father said not to act rashly!"
Cang Tianba analyzed for her, "Father said so, but he also entrusted the Dragon Palace to us! At worst, if something happens, we’ll take the blame. As long as we annihilate Liangshan Island, no matter what reckless actions we take, Father won’t blame us, even heavily rewarding us."
Jiulong Lady considered this and felt that Cang Tianba’s words were indeed reasonable.
After the East Sea Dragon King left, the two immediately summoned their aquatic soldiers and prepared to rise with the Sea Dragon Clan from the Nether Sea to attack the bandits of Liangshan Island.
On Liangshan Island, the various Demon Kings were clinging to the Dragon Palace’s fine liquor, each drinking until dizzy.
They lay horizontally, sprawled in every direction, each lamenting life, "In the past, we’ve struggled to reign over the mountains, earning merely ten thousand Spirit Stones after a year of hard work. They casually procure a trillion Spirit Stones. The disparity between demons is truly immense."
"I’m not leaving; I won’t do any more work. I’m staying here; I’ve chosen this leader. As the Black Bear King, I live as a demon of Liangshan Island and die as a ghost of Liangshan Island!"
"I’m not leaving either; here there’s good wine and meat daily. Going back, I’d live like a refugee, never getting ahead."
"Let’s beg Brother Dog to ask the master to keep us here."
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