Chapter 538: Chapter 527: Dragon Palace Situation, Envoys from the Alchemy Master Alliance Arrive

The Dragon King’s birthday was approaching, and the entire Dragon Palace was filled with a lively atmosphere.

The guests coming and going were all exuberant.

Even if someone had selfish thoughts, they wouldn’t reveal them at this moment.

However, the moment Princess Long San arrived with Qin An, the previously bustling atmosphere suddenly came to a halt.

Not only that, but all the guests present turned their heads in unison, casting their gaze toward Qin An’s position.

At this moment, Princess Long San’s steps were steady and graceful, and her gaze was fixed intently on Qin An.

A Jianghu person who had just been conversing with Qin An showed a look of stupefaction on his face, gazing at Qin An in disbelief, as if a myriad of emotions were stirring in his heart, indescribable.

Just a moment ago, everyone was discussing who exactly was being received by Princess Long San.

But unexpectedly, before they could finish their discussion, Princess Long San had already lifted her foot and walked toward Qin An.

As for who exactly Princess Long San was looking for, it was self-evident at this point.

Qin An looked at himself, showing a thoughtful expression, then suddenly realized, "So that’s it, she was waiting for me."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those Jianghu people became even more complicated, with a hint of curiosity amid their speechlessness, as if they very much wanted to know what kind of identity Qin An truly held.

But now was not the time for them to speak.

Because Princess Long San had already walked up close.

"Since you are here, why not go inside, but stand outside instead?"

Princess Long San’s voice held a unique feminine charm.

Though it lacked that allure, it sounded rather comfortable to the ears.

Qin An pondered, "Just now, I saw you waiting outside, so I thought you were waiting for some noble guest, and thus I stayed outside to see the excitement."

Princess Long San chuckled lightly, "The only person worth waiting outside for is you. In my opinion, there is no guest more noble than you."

Once she said this, those watching the excitement around, including demons and Pseudo-Gods, all revealed expressions of surprise and shock.

Even though Princess Long San’s power had diminished somewhat, she was still the treasured jewel of the Old Dragon King.

Yet such a noble princess said that Qin An’s status here was the most precious.

Many quick-witted and socially adept individuals were already quietly making their own calculations, seeking an opportunity to find out more about Qin An’s background, and to engage with him properly.

Qin An nodded, then shook his head, "I am but a cultivator in the Void Shattering Realm, hardly worth such words from the princess."

Princess Long San sighed, "Now you are being modest, but you weren’t like this back in Xunyang Prefecture. Enough with the idle talk, follow me inside the Dragon Palace. I’ve arranged everything for you; your accommodation will be in my palace."

Long Tianxing gave Qin An a meaningful glance, suggesting this wasn’t the right scene for continued conversation.

Qin An, of course, understood and didn’t say more, agreeing with a nod, before following behind as Princess Long San led the way.

Before long, they entered the Dragon Palace’s main gate and headed towards Princess Long San’s palace.

As Qin An left, whispers erupted in low tones amongst those present.

"Did you see? That person just now is who Princess Long San was waiting for."

"Of course I saw, but I’m really curious about who he is."

"I’ve visited the Dragon Palace many times, but I’ve never seen him. I’m sure this is a fresh face."

"Since it’s a fresh face, it must be his first time at the Dragon Palace. For someone so respected by Princess Long San, I bet he has quite a background outside."

"Instead of guessing, why not investigate properly, gentlemen? If he really is a noble, we should engage him well and see if we might gain an opportunity."

Conversations grew louder and more fervent among the crowd.

Even the two rows of Dragon Demons guarding the entrance were whispering among themselves.

...

Qin An didn’t know what happened afterward.

At this moment, he had already followed Princess Long San to the secondary palace in the Dragon Palace, second only to the main hall.

Qin An looked up at this magnificent secondary palace and smiled, "Indeed, as outsiders say, the Old Dragon King dotes greatly on the princess, treating her like a treasured jewel. This kind of grand secondary palace, I fear even the princes haven’t had."

As Princess Long San walked ahead, she suddenly asked, "Does Mr. Qin want to know why?"

Qin An slowed his pace, asking, "Why?"

As they were still looking for a place to settle in the palace, they naturally had the chance to chat along the way.

He was genuinely curious why the Old Dragon King, as a supreme ruler of upper forces and a wealthy controller of the Dragon Palace, favored Princess Long San so much.

Princess Long San didn’t answer, but Long Tianxing quickly spoke up.

"The Old Dragon King has nine consorts, each gave birth to a Dragon Prince, and Princess Long San was also born of one consort."

"But that Dragon Consort was different from the others, not only powerful but also very strong-willed."

"In the past, when the Old Dragon King had a dispute with the Phoenix Demon clan, a fierce battle ensued, and the Old Dragon King was at grave risk of demise; it was that Dragon Consort who led some Dragon Demons to break in and rescue him."

"After rescuing the Old Dragon King, that Dragon Consort was besieged by many Phoenix Demons and ultimately perished."

"Since then, the Old Dragon King has adored Princess Long San immensely, seemingly transferring all his attention that was once on the Consort to Princess Long San."

Upon hearing this, Qin An had an epiphany, "So that’s how it is; in that case, the Old Dragon King is quite a sentimental person indeed."

"I have no intention of growing under my mother’s prestige," Princess Long San replied, "yet sometimes, there’s no choice. In fact, mother’s influence has turned out to bring quite a bit of convenience."

As this conversation went on, they reached the best room in the secondary palace.

Long Tianxing stepped forward and pushed open the door.

Qin An saw the scene inside.

Inside, a variety of luxurious items were arranged meticulously; at first glance, it was clear it was thoughtfully designed.

Everywhere you looked, it gave off a very comfortable vibe.

Princess Long San said, "Apart from you, many noble guests will come to the Dragon Palace, so the secondary palace will host some as well. But rest assured, yours is the best and the most tranquil."

"Because I know you are someone who enjoys peace."

Qin An nodded and said, "In that case, thank you very much, Princess."

He felt a bit emotional inside.

Whether in dealing with people or in her manner of speaking, Princess Long San always made others feel comfortable.

In fact, Princess Long San could blend into the present situation not only because of the Old Dragon King’s favor but likely also thanks to her impeccable way of dealing with people.

Princess Long San didn’t speak further.

She knew Qin An was someone who liked quiet, so she didn’t continue to disturb him.

However, after Princess Long San departed, Long Tianxing remained in the room.

Qin An knew Long Tianxing definitely had something to say, so he did not stop him.

After Princess Long San left, Long Tianxing shut the door behind him and turned around, a trace of seriousness on his face.

Qin An furrowed his brow and asked, "When you make that face, it usually means something big is happening, and perhaps it involves me. Is there danger in the Dragon Palace?"

Upon hearing this, Long Tianxing nodded cooperatively, then solemnly said, "There are two matters in total."

He raised two fingers.

"The first matter is regarding the Alchemist Alliance. This time, people from the Alchemist Alliance are also participating in the birthday feast."

Qin An frowned, "The Alchemist Alliance and the Dragon Palace have already been at odds, why would they still participate in this birthday feast?"

According to Qin An’s understanding, the Alchemist Alliance now doesn’t want to see any dragon demon from the Dragon Palace at all.

Yet, why would they suddenly come to the birthday feast?

He sensed there might be a major plot hidden within.

Long Tianxing shook his head upon hearing this and said, "I don’t know why, but since they’ve come, and specifically to celebrate the birthday, the Old Dragon King couldn’t just kick them out. Otherwise, the image the Dragon Palace has built over the years would completely collapse."

"Still, you’re here, and they’ve come too; there might be some friction between you."

Qin An said, "We’ll see then. If soldiers come, we’ll block them; if water comes, we’ll cover it." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

This situation was indeed unexpected, but since the guests had arrived, he would see how things would unfold.

Qin An paused slightly and asked, "What is the second matter?"

Earlier, Long Tianxing mentioned two matters and placed the Alchemist Alliance first, indicating the second matter was surely more important.

Long Tianxing thought for a moment and said, "The Dragon Palace has nine dragon princes, including Princess Long San. Each of the nine dragon princes has a different personality, but they share one common trait: they can all stay calm."

"Your arrival has brought too many benefits to Princess Long San, thus many dragon princes harbor resentment towards you. But given their personalities, they wouldn’t do anything openly."

"So your trip is supposed to be safe, but among the nine dragon princes, you should be cautious of one person."

Qin An raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who should I be cautious of?"

Long Tianxing said helplessly, "Be wary of the Ninth Prince; among the nine dragon princes, he is the youngest and the most arrogant. If he truly wishes to oppose you, he’ll do it openly. The injuries I suffered before were from the Ninth Prince."

"And because of his youngest age, the Dragon King’s favor towards him is second only to Princess Long San, making this matter quite tricky."

Long Tianxing paused here, his gaze landing on Qin An.

He meant to see how Qin An planned to respond.

Qin An replied, "Is that all?"

Long Tianxing was taken aback and didn’t understand what Qin An meant by this.

Qin An said calmly, "If soldiers come, we’ll block them; if water comes, we’ll cover it. As I said before, I am here to cooperate with the Dragon Palace, and Princess Long San is the one who bridged this cooperation. My ultimate partner is the Dragon King. Isn’t that right?"

Long Tianxing thought about it and nodded, "You are indeed correct; the Old Dragon King is indeed your ultimate partner."

"Then that’s settled?" Qin An slightly smiled, "I have my way of dealing with things; you just watch when the time comes."

Long Tianxing really wanted to ask Qin An how he planned to handle this.

But seeing Qin An’s expression at the moment, he knew Qin An wouldn’t reveal much, so he didn’t bother asking.

Having thought about this, Long Tianxing stood up and said, "Since that’s the case, you should rest early. Tomorrow is the Dragon King’s birthday, and it certainly will be lively."

With that, Long Tianxing turned and left the palace hall.

Soon, only Qin An was left in the room.

Qin An thought for a moment and didn’t do anything else but extinguished the lights early, lay on the bed, and closed his eyes to pretend to sleep.

...

Time passed, and the next morning arrived.

Bursts of lively sounds woke Qin An from his sleep.

Qin An got up, did a little tidying, and then opened the door.

Outside the door, Long Tianxing was already waiting.

Seeing Qin An come out, he smiled.

"Let’s go, Mr. Qin, follow me out. Join the Old Dragon King’s birthday feast."

Qin An nodded and left the palace with Long Tianxing, heading towards the largest main hall.

...

The main hall was splendid and luxurious, more opulent than any palace.

At this moment, numerous dragon demons were carrying all kinds of delicious food, moving between the tables.

After Long Tianxing brought Qin An over, he was just about to lead Qin An to a table to sit down.

But unexpectedly, something unusual happened...