I am a living immortal.

Then he turned his gaze to the tank of fish that were as fat as balls.

The expression on his face was very subtle, showing regret, condolences, and various complex emotions intertwined.

"Isn't it that he has been here for too long and has developed hysterics?" Shenlong said to Su Mu cautiously.

"I can hear it, and I'm not stupid, but it's true that you're not in a good mental state." The old goat clicked his tongue and stuck out his tongue at the mirage dragon.

Now it’s interesting, two venomous tongues meet each other.

"you……"

Just when the dragon and the sheep were about to start a quarrel, a figure carefully pushed open the door and quietly walked in with his back to them. When he turned around, he met three pairs of eyes and was shocked.

"It's so scary!" Chen Tao said while patting his chest.

"Heart failure due to old age?" The old goat asked subconsciously.

"It's also possible that he has something to hide." Shenlong added.

Chen Tao: “…………”

"Your friend is back?" Chen Tao's awkwardness vanished as he said speechlessly. They were indeed on the same page. Just like the old goat, so was this friend.

"Yes... I'm back. Why did you come here? Aren't you afraid of being watched by people outside?" said the old goat.

"Don't be afraid anymore. They don't have time to watch me now. They all went to watch the important people. I came here to tell you that a big shot has come to Jiading Prefecture, and the scene is very grand. I heard from the grapevine that this may be the current prince or the future emperor, so everyone went to watch." Chen Tao said.

"What is the prince doing here?"

"Who knows? Maybe it's related to this competition. Do you want to go and take a look?" Chen Tao was very outgoing and didn't leave him any time to feel embarrassed, so he just said it casually.

"Let's go!" Su Mu clapped his hands, and the four of them prepared to go and watch the prince. Such a person could be said to be the top of the world in Dayu.

"Oh, by the way, my name is Chen Tao."

"Su Mu."

"Mirage Dragon."

Chen Tao was surprised for a moment. Shen was a rare surname, but he quickly put it out of his mind. He still didn't know the old goat's name, so he wasn't surprised at all.

But what concerned him was that he already knew that the old goat was very strong, but the other two were so discreet and so unobtrusive, following behind him without a trace of effort. Could it be that these two were also peerless masters? This thought made him gasp in amazement.

According to his observation, they were all very young, yet they possessed such strength despite their youth. Furthermore, he keenly noticed that among these three people, Su Mu, the leader, was not an old goat.

Who were these people? He wasn't about to ask. After all, everyone had secrets, and not everyone was willing to share them. This was also why he could become friends with so many people; he didn't interfere too much in his friends' affairs.

He would say what he should say, and would not say what he shouldn't say, even if asked, because it would only break the friendship. This was his way of dealing with things.

The speed of the others was neither too fast nor too slow, and Chen Tao felt that they were trying to accommodate him. It wasn't that he couldn't go faster, but he was still injured. He had fought with someone a few days ago, and although he won, he was injured. This time, he didn't dare to exert too much force.

Fortunately, the distance is not very far.

The streets were full of people, all looking towards the city gate.

The vermilion city gate was slowly pushed open, and the noise in the street suddenly stopped.

A hundred steps away, twelve colorful embroidered ornaments were hung on the city gate tower, and the vermilion lacquer and gold nails shone like pure gold in the sunlight.

First, a team of guards led the way to the sound of thunderous drumbeats. Their black armor reflected the gold and silver swords at their waists. The black armor was cold and murderous, intimidating all the villains.

When the jade carriage carried by twenty-eight people turned the corner of the street, a corner of the golden silk curtain hanging from the eaves was lifted by the wind.

Many people stood on tiptoe to get a clearer look at the seated figure. The nine-tasseled tiara swayed gently, obscuring most of his face. Normally, he shouldn't be so reckless, but this time the crown prince clearly wasn't coming as a crown prince. Although the procession appeared to indicate otherwise, no one would comment.

The iron hooves of the imperial horse made a clattering sound as they stepped on the bluestone.

"What a grand display!" Chen Tao looked at the team. He could tell it had been streamlined, but he was still shocked. The bloody aura of each of the guards was so thick that it was hard to ignore.

As soon as we looked at each other, all the hairs on my body stood up.

While these guards might not be as formidable as the jianghu, those who emerged from a sea of ​​blood and corpses were easily recognizable. Even if you were stronger than them, the murderous aura would still scare you for a moment. In that instant, a sword might have already fallen upon you.

"Horrible." Chen Tao muttered, then turned to look at the other three. The old goat glared at them, completely ignoring their creepy looks, and suddenly felt bored.

The mirage dragon yawned, and Su Mu watched with great interest, but he was not looking at the prince, but at the guards, who were looking him up and down. He could already imagine the guards' frowns.

What is going on with these people!!!

What was going on? Of course, they were tired of it. They had seen many grand displays, but when it came to grandeur, nothing could compare to the North Sea Dragon King's. That spectacle blotted out the sun and sky, and the palanquin wasn't drawn by horses, but by dragons, shimmering with jewels and precious stones, a truly magnificent spectacle.

This prince really wasn't good enough. Su Mu still looked at the prince. He wasn't a young man, as most people might imagine, but a man somewhere between youth and middle age, dressed in plain clothes. He was calm at the welcoming scene, twirling the jade ring in his hand and gazing forward, his air of nobility tinged with elegance.

It was hard to imagine such a person pursuing such radical policies. Pushing for reforms in the Third Yamen, exploring the Ghost Market, and even recruiting figures from the underworld were considered radical by many in Dayu.

Moreover, it is said that this person also advocates attacking on the border. Although there are occasional frictions on the border, the two sides will not start a large-scale war at this time, for the time being.

The prince was planning step by step. Exploring the Ghost Market was one part of the plan; it was a shortcut to becoming stronger. Then there was the recruitment of talent. While the Jianghu was different from the battlefield, the foundations of those within it were unmatched by many.

Finally, there was the military reform. Every step was proceeding according to plan; before resisting foreign aggression, he had to first stabilize the country. His plans were numerous, even quite bold. The Yu Dynasty had been turbulent for years, and the current emperor had done everything he could. The only way to achieve success was through external forces.

He will not be satisfied with being just a mediocre king.