The fact that someone who cannot swim can control river pirates who are skilled in water shows that his methods and strategies are extraordinary.
Therefore, although he was not actually a dragon, he was still recognized as the Dragon King by people in the martial arts world.
What I find unbelievable is that Xiao Zuo actually knows such an important person! And he even acts like they're very familiar with each other!
How many surprises does this guy have to make me before he's satisfied?
"You're not going to tell me that the person we're going to meet now is the Dragon King, are you?"
"I told you I would take you to the Dragon Palace. Who lives in the Dragon Palace?"
"Dragon King?"
"You got it right."
"But aren't the Dragon Palaces all in the water? How did we end up in the mountains?"
“Other dragon kings live in the water, but our dragon king insists on living in the mountains.”
"Because he can't swim?"
"You got it right again!"
Unless you see it with your own eyes, no one would imagine what it looks like when the entire belly of a mountain has been hollowed out.
Sitting in the Dragon Palace hall, which was even more luxurious than a palace, I couldn't help but sigh, "I thought I was good at enjoying life, but I didn't expect this Dragon King to enjoy it even more than me. However, his Dragon Palace is probably a bit too desolate."
Wu Long led us here and then withdrew. In the huge, magnificent palace, only Xiao Zuo and I remained; there wasn't even a single servant to be seen.
Xiao Zuo smiled and said, "His usual entourage is no less grand than your Gong family's. This must have been arranged on purpose... Are you thirsty?"
As he spoke, he found two wine glasses on the jade table, walked to a small table carved from natural coral, picked up a golden wine bottle from the table, and was about to pour it.
Seeing his casual manner, I couldn't help but scold him in a low voice: "The owner isn't here, don't touch other people's things!"
Xiao Zuo ignored my rambling and poured two glasses of wine, handing one to me as he went.
I had no choice but to accept it, and once I did, I took a sip.
The smooth, creamy liquid seemed to come alive the moment it entered my mouth, and I couldn't stop eating it...
When I lowered my hand, the glass was already empty, but my eyes lingered on the bottle, still wanting more.
"Another drink?"
An alluring voice sounded in my ear, and I answered without hesitation, "Okay!"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
The excessive laughter ruined my mood, and even in my anger, I could still tell that it wasn't Xiao Zuo's voice... Fortunately, I could.
Because, besides that ill-mannered Xiao Zuo, there could only be one other person who would dare to laugh like that in the Dragon Palace.
—Dragon King!
I turned my head and saw him.
I must admit, I'm a little disappointed.
How could the Dragon King be so young and frail? In my imagination, he should be a tall and mighty old man!
How could the Dragon King be so kind and approachable? In my imagination, he should be a fierce and ruthless figure!
Most importantly, why would the Dragon King laugh with the same lack of manners as that scoundrel Xiao Zuo?
However, both the Dragon King and Xiao Zuo have their moments when they can't laugh!
For example, when Xiao Zuo suddenly jumped up; when he spilled wine all over himself without a care; when he rushed over and grabbed the Dragon King's pulse... the Dragon King finally stopped laughing.
Not only could she not laugh, but her eyes suddenly welled up with tears. She gently grasped Xiao Zuo's hand and said, "Good brother, there's no need to look anymore. Doctor Liu has already examined you. There is no cure for this poison. You only have one month to live after being poisoned. Today is the final deadline. You should know that Doctor Liu is known as the 'Iron-Tailed Judge.' His words are never meant to scare people."
I was startled, and then I noticed that the Dragon King's face was pale and there seemed to be a hint of green between his eyebrows, which was indeed a symptom of poisoning.
Xiao Zuo staggered back half a step, but still held onto the Dragon King tightly, his eyes reddening.
I silently watched the two devoted friends before me, and a sudden pang of sorrow gripped my heart. My hand instinctively reached for the Hua Lin Lock tied to my waist… Though I possessed this lock, it couldn't cure the “incurable” poison. And while Feng Qiansu was a renowned poisoner, she wasn't a healer. Many believed there was no difference between the two, but the truth was—unless it was a poison she herself had concocted, Feng Qiansu was also helpless.
Xiao Zuo clearly understood this principle, so he did not suggest that Feng Qiansu come, because even if she came, it would be of no use.
In an instant, a thousand thoughts raced through my mind, hoping to find a solution to alleviate Xiao Zuo's grief.
He had clearly forgotten my existence at that moment.
I don't blame him. His friend is about to die, and anyone in such a life-or-death situation would find it hard to think about anything else.
Since I can't help him, at least I can refrain from bothering him at this moment.
The room fell into a deathly silence for a moment, and after a while, Xiao Zuo broke the silence first.
He suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with intense killing intent, and said coldly, "Who poisoned you? Tell me! I will not let him get away with this, even if it means going through fire and water!"
The Dragon King laughed and said casually, "I have killed countless people in my life, but only when I am about to die do I realize that death is truly frightening... I can kill others, so why can't others kill me? I called you here only to see you once, and as for revenge, do not mention it again."
I couldn't help but admire him in my heart. Few people can face death so calmly. This man truly deserves to be called a dragon among men!
Xiao Zuo opened his mouth, as if he wanted to hold on a little longer, but then his gaze froze and he closed his mouth again.
Only then did I see a beautiful woman walking out of the inner hall.