Chapter 345: The Method of the Scroll

"You mean this thing can give the Dragon People the ability to reproduce?!"

A Golden Core-stage Dragon Person holding the scroll looked extremely shocked.

Wang Man nodded and whispered, "Yang Long, now you know who I'm working for, right?"

This Golden Core-stage Dragon Person is named Yang Long, and his relationship with Wang Man used to be okay.

The two often hunted near the Dead Volcano crater, but after Wang Man was injured and his realm slipped, they stopped seeing each other.

This time Wang Man took the initiative to visit, and Yang Long was also quite surprised; he had also heard about the recent changes in the Dragon People and knew Wang Man was heavily involved.

But he didn't expect that just by asking who Wang Man was working for, he would get such an earth‑shattering reply, which made him somewhat uneasy.

"Are you working for the Priest?"

"No, it's a Dragon Person named Yan Buji, and he's also an Alchemist," Wang Man said.

Yang Long frowned, "The Priest couldn't possibly be unaware of this... but hasn't he taken any action?"

"No, he's still as usual stirring the big pot," Wang Man said.

That doesn't make sense.

How could a newcomer Dragon Person alone possibly have researched the reproductive problem that has plagued the Dragon People since their birth?

"You don't suspect he has ulterior motives."

Wang Man laughed, "I asked him what he intends to do; do you know what he said?"

"Hm?"

"He said: I will lead the Dragon People into the abyss, but before that, I will completely transform the Dragon People," Wang Man said with a hint of reverence.

Perhaps Wang Man also knows that it's a bit of a joke for someone of a realm higher than reverence yet lower than his own, but Wang Man thinks there's nothing wrong with it.

Before he appeared, the Dragon People were a stagnant pool; after him, they revived.

Perhaps the Priest also has similar methods, but he hasn't used them, instead watching the Dragon People grow increasingly weak.

Since the Priest is unwilling to act, having someone now who can lead the Dragon People toward a better future than the present is better than staying unchanged.

Yang Long looked at Wang Man, frowned, and asked, "What can you gain by working for him?"

"My injury is almost healed."

"Is that so?!" Yang Long exclaimed in surprise, "Then congratulations, you can soon regain your strength."

Wang Man looked at Yang Long, "So before that, I want you to meet him."

"Do you want me to join your side?" Yang Long said with a hint of sarcasm, "If that person already controls the means to change the Dragon People, why would he need me to join?"

Wang Man shook his head, "Long Batian and Zhang Yao won't join us because Wang Chao and Long Fei exist."

"Them? Their petty tricks could be our opponents?"

"But Long Batian and Zhang Yao aren't vegetarians," Wang Man frowned, looking at him, "At least, our actions won't be that smooth."

"Then why should I join? Whatever happens, now that the Dragon People have changed, they will develop toward a better direction. Even if conditions are harsh, it's far better than before. So I could simply observe from the sidelines and wait for you to settle the outcome before I speak, is that not acceptable?"

Wang Man looked at Yang Long, smiled, "I knew you'd say that, but what if I told you that Yan Buji will become the Dragon People's Revitalizing Lord?!"

Yang Long was stunned, "The Priest said that?"

"That's what I think!"

Yang Long was stunned, looked at Wang Man, and suddenly laughed, "Alright, if it's really like that, I actually want to meet him."

"Then let's do it tomorrow. Come to my residence, and I will invite him over," Wang Man said.

"Alright, so this thing..."

Wang Man smiled faintly, "Lovers eventually become a couple; since Long Fei admires Wang Chao, and Long Batian and the others have always wanted a biological offspring, then let's give it to them."

Yang Long frowned, "Are you sure?"

"I don't care what you exchange this for, or how you phrase it to make them believe; in any case I'm giving it to you, and you can't hide it because that would be useless. I heard Long Batian still has a Fourfold Transformation Demon Pill in his possession...."

"Got it, you may go first."

"Then I'll wait for good news."

After a while.

Yang Long secretly met Long Batian and discussed the origin of the scroll.

"What?" Long Batian looked at the scroll in shock, "You say this records a method to give the Dragon People reproductive ability?"

Yang Long nodded, "I don't know the details, but Wang Man gave it to me."

"Wang Man?" Long Batian's expression changed, "Is it the work of that Yan Buji?"

"That's right, but I don't believe a mere Foundation Establishment Stage Dragon Person could devise such earth‑shattering means. Yet it doesn't seem like the Priest's style; if he had developed this, the Dragon People would have already undergone a massive transformation."

Long Batian frowned, "Then what does it mean that he delivered this to me through you?"

Yang Long laughed, "Don't misunderstand; I want to trade this scroll for the Fourfold Transformation Demon Pill you have."

"You!"

"What? You don't want to?"

"Let me see it first, then we'll talk."

"Don't talk nonsense, I'll give you the scroll, you give me the demon pill; if there are any issues, you go find Yan Buji yourself," Yang Long said.

Long Batian sneered, "Well, you're certainly not wasting any opportunity on both ends."

"So what? If what's written is true, doesn't it show that Yan Buji has sufficient means to turn the Dragon People into his property? If you refuse and let the other side gain the ability to make the Dragon People reproduce, their strength will only keep growing; you can't just rush in and wipe them out, can you?" Yang Long laughed.

Before Yang Long arrived, he had already investigated both sides; he saw clearly that this conflict revolved around the future direction of the Dragon People, and whether it's Yan Buji's side or Wang Chao's, both aim to become the Dragon People's leader.

The more intense the struggle, the less it erupts openly; behind the scenes both sides make significant moves. Yang Long also admires Long Batian for, knowing Wang Chao's talent exceeds his own means, yet still opposing Yan Buji.

Yang Long wanted to stay neutral, but it seemed he could only choose one path now.

Exchanging this scroll that records the reproductive method for Long Batian's Fourfold Transformation Demon Pill will, no matter what Yang Long does thereafter, mark him with their side's seal, automatically classifying him as one of them.

So, seizing this opportunity, Yang Long thought of gaining more benefits; being a spectator isn't impossible, but if Yan Buji truly has the means and strength, it wouldn't be wrong to help this "Revitalizing Lord" accomplish a great undertaking!

Dragon People themselves are not weak; if they are Dragon People capable of breaking the reproductive limit, they would be even more terrifying!

Long Batian didn't say much more, took out the Fourfold Transformation demon pill, took the scroll and began studying it carefully.

"It's actually like this?!" Long Batian was shocked beyond measure.

"What is this?"

"A secret technique; as long as one cultivates, and then a man and woman activate it when yin and yang converge, they can give birth to Dragon People! Could it really be this simple?" Long Batian pondered carefully, but the method recorded above is indeed feasible, only....

We'll have to try it to find out.

Long Batian left in a hurry, and Yang Long, holding the Fourfold Transformation demon pill, also left satisfied.