Chapter 1407: Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, Even the Demon Emperor Needs It

Inside Longshe Shan.

The Azure Dragon Daoist gave a half‑smile toward the outside; Xinran Zhanglao saw his expression and involuntarily stepped back two paces, asking in puzzlement, "What's the matter?"

"Nothing, another guest has arrived. This guest isn't ordinary, Xinran Zhanglao, will you go greet them?" the Azure Dragon Daoist said, his mouth curving upward.

Xinran Zhanglao shook his head outright, "No. If you want to go, go yourself; if you truly can't, take the Tianlian Elder with you. I won't accompany you."

Xinran Zhanglao, knowing the Azure Dragon Daoist, was certain it wasn't good; the one she'd send to greet must be a formidable figure. She didn't want to face those terrifying individuals herself, and she would gladly leave such a matter to Tianlian Zhenren.

"Tianlian Zhenren, will you go together?"

"No, if Xinran Zhanglao doesn't go, I won't either." Tianlian Zhenren wasn't a fool; he could see there was a problem and why anyone would follow.

Following Xinran Zhanglao's steps was certainly not wrong.

The Azure Dragon Daoist glanced at the two and said, "How about this: you both follow me and go together."

"This guest is no ordinary person; not greeting him would be a breach of propriety we can't afford."

Xinran Zhanglao frowned but still nodded. The Azure Dragon Daoist's words implied the visitor was certainly extraordinary, so some decorum was required; they could not act like beasts without manners.

Tianlian Zhenren had no issue; he would simply trail behind the two and need do nothing.

Heishanyang stayed out of their affairs, continuing to lie prone. He already knew who the outside guest was—a being that made his hair stand on end. He didn't want to see that person nor be discovered, so he hurriedly hid.

To that, the Azure Dragon Daoist made no demand; Heishanyang's identity was mysterious, and his reluctance to meet the Mangshan Demon Emperor was understandable, so he let him be.

The three went together to greet; the Formation opened, and the Mangshan Demon Emperor entered it.

Upon meeting, Xinran Zhanglao and Tianlian Zhenren's bodies jolted; both stepped back three paces, their faces turning pale.

Their eyes quickly dropped, daring not to look at the Mangshan Demon Emperor.

Boundless demonic aura spread, and the whole Longshe Shan was suppressed by it; the ambient spiritual qi became viscous, unable to flow.

The Azure Dragon Daoist clasped his hands and said, "I have the honor of meeting you, Excellency Mangshan Demon Emperor."

Tianlian Zhenren and Xinran Zhanglao also clasped their hands; they could not forgo propriety when facing such a figure.

Full respect must be given; anyone facing a Strong One does so.

Provoking a Strong One displeases them, and the consequences are severe.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor smiled, waved his hand and said, "Our sudden visit, please forgive us."

After his smile, the demonic aura vanished without a trace, as if the previously boundless aura was not truly him.

"No, no, Excellency Demon Emperor, your coming to our Longshe Shan is an honor for us," the Azure Dragon Daoist said politely.

"Excellency Demon Emperor, please."

The group entered the courtyard; the Azure Dragon Daoist nodded at Xinran Zhanglao, who hurriedly brewed tea.

Tea fragrance filled the air; Xinran Zhanglao and Tianlian Zhenren quickly stepped back, refusing to stand by and suffer.

Even though the Mangshan Demon Emperor had restrained his demonic aura, he remained dangerous, overwhelming Xinran Zhanglao and the other.

The Azure Dragon Daoist was indifferent; he went straight to the point.

"I do not know, Excellency Demon Emperor, what brings you here?"

The Mangshan Demon Emperor set aside formalities and said, "You have been coming to our Mangshan for some time; I have not yet been here, that is my rudeness."

"That's not the case; it's my fault. I should have visited Excellency Demon Emperor earlier, but I feared you were in seclusion cultivating and dared not disturb you. That is the fault of the Azure Dragon."

Both spoke of their own issues, yet no apology appeared in their words.

Both thought it was natural.

They did not disturb each other, but still gave each other face; after all, the other was the Mangshan Demon Emperor, a Demon Emperor whose strength and status coexisted.

"Ha ha, Azure Dragon companion, you truly are amusing," the Mangshan Demon Emperor said, his eyes narrowing as he stared at the Azure Dragon Daoist for a moment.

He slowly spoke, "From my observation, Azure Dragon companion should be a member of the Azure Dragon Clan, right?"

"Correct, I am a leftover of the Azure Dragon Clan," the Azure Dragon Daoist admitted openly. His bloodline and his cultivation method could not be concealed, so it was better to admit it outright.

In front of such a person, lying would be disrespectful.

"When the Azure Dragon Clan fell into peril, this leftover luckily escaped, barely surviving, evading pursuers, and only by hiding within the Mangshan Mountain Range did I receive the Demon Emperor's protection. The Azure Dragon has not yet thanked the Demon Emperor for that protection."

The Azure Dragon Daoist stood, clasped his hands, and gave thanks.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor's smile deepened; he gave the Azure Dragon Daoist a thorough glance and said, "We are both of the Monster Race; what protection is there to speak of?"

"Anyone who enters my Mangshan Mountain Range becomes a member of my Mangshan Demon Palace. Protecting you is what a Demon Emperor like me should do."

Both spoke ceremonially, giving each other full face.

The Azure Dragon Daoist and the Mangshan Demon Emperor exchanged a smile; the Azure Dragon Daoist asked, "Excellency Demon Emperor, you came to find me, not merely to visit, right?"

The Mangshan Demon Emperor smiled, "Of course not; this time I come for the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill."

"Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill?" the Azure Dragon Daoist feigned ignorance.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor said, "The Heavenly Capital Dragon King asked you to refine that pill; surely, Azure Dragon companion, you have not forgotten?"

"Ah, so that's it. The Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill is an Eighth-grade Pill, not yet refined. If the Demon Emperor needs it, once I finish refining it I will naturally send you one," the Azure Dragon Daoist lowered his bearing; this Mangshan Demon Emperor was no pushover.

The Azure Dragon Daoist was no match before him.

Of course, he was not afraid.

At worst, I'll just send my true body; it's no big deal.

It's just that now is not the time to make enemies; the proper respect must still be given.

After all, he still intends to stay here, in the Mangshan Mountain Range, and naturally cannot do without the Demon Emperor's protection.

"Ha ha, Azure Dragon companion, you are straightforward. In that case, I will say no more; as long as you give me the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, I will not shortchange you."

"If you need anything, feel free to ask the Emperor."

The Mangshan Demon Emperor waved his hand, "I cannot take your pill for free; later I can give you a condition."

The Azure Dragon Daoist clasped his hands and said, "Then I thank you, Excellency Demon Emperor."

"Regarding the Heavenly Capital Dragon King, please do not tell him, for his own good," the Mangshan Demon Emperor added again.

For this matter, it's enough that they know; as for others, it's better not to tell them.

Qinglong Daoren nodded: 'Your Excellency the Demon Emperor has ordered; we dare not disobey.'

Both are smart people; they naturally know this is a transaction, a transaction between them.

As for the guests' privacy, Qinglong Daoren will still protect it and will not leak it out.