155 A Dragon

"Now what do we do... We are not related to whatever defense and would like to continue our date like the other people here, ignoring the rings of the bell. But just in case, let us go to the opposite direction of where the trouble is." Xiao Yan suggested. Also, her plan of visiting a special place might have to get postponed.

Mu Yue then asked, "Do we really not need to help? Why are the people not caring about the ring of the bells?"

"It's what happens when tragedies don't happen frequently, and if it does happen, it easily gets solved. People put too much trust in the safety provided by the capital."

Since the trouble was on the eastern side, the two of them went to the west. The center contains the best businesses but at least those at the sides are decent, enough to earn their place at the capital.

While the two resumed what they were doing but now with guards close to them, Zhi Li arrived at the meeting place.

"Where's the dragon?!" Zhi Li loudly asked as such monstrosity can cause a massive amount of damage. "And why is it just the bell?!"

A friend of his who he asked calmed him down, "The dragon was just seen nearby, it might only pass by hence the warning is light."

"Pass by?! That's light?! There's a chance that the dragon will come for the capital! They are known to hoard massive amounts of gold and other shiny stuff. Isn't the capital the best target there is in the area?!"

"Well, we have around 10 Soul Formation Cultivators and more than 100 Nascent Soul Cultivators. Even if the dragon is at the Arcane Stage, I doubt it can survive our combined attacks."

"When will it arrive?"

"I don't know. The intel I got was the dragon was spotted by an eastern tower. Shouldn't take long."

"And what does it look like?"

"The dragon was covered by the clouds. However, dark scales could be seen, which are eye-catching when the clouds are white."

"Damnit! It chose to arrive when I'm here with my daughter..."

"Oh, she is here? Hey, why not introduce me, your friend? I was also late knowing that you have a daughter, that took a hit to my pride as a person who collects a lot of intel. I could also introduce my son to her hehe."

"Unfortunately for your son, my daughter is already taken and the two of them have such a close relationship. In fact, I am here to guard them as the two proceed on their date."

"Tsk, unfortunate indeed. Anyway, killing the dragon might not be too difficult... but distributing the spoils is."

"Spoils? I only need some dragon blood for my share and they can do whatever they want on the other parts."

"Yeah... Competing for the other parts is a foolish thing to do when we are in the capital. As lone cultivators can't win against those in a group, even if we team-up."

Their talk was interrupted when the king arrived with his guards. The king was also a Soul Formation Cultivator, which was a requirement as a weak king won't be followed but rather get killed by those he rules.

"What's the situation?" The king asked one of the commanders.

"Your Majesty, the dragon was last seen above in the clouds. The last roar was also some minutes ago. We cannot check if it left as it would be too dangerous."

"I se-"

It was then that the dragon appeared, dark scales with some of its part red. Which looked familiar to Zhi Li.

"T-that dragon... I've seen it in the past. Somewhere in the wild, it awakened. The life nearby withered when it passes by them. There was also a group of celestials that investigated the area." Zhi Li mumbled which was heard by the other Soul Formation Cultivator.

Each of them knows each other to a certain degree as the number of cultivators reaching this high was not much.

The king went near Zhi Li and asked, "Do you think we stand a chance?"

Zhi Li shook his head, "I don't know. I never found out what level of beasts instantly died on its aura alone. One thing is for sure that we must take this seriously, and not just a mere 'hunt' for materials."

"We understand. Even if that contains some exaggerations, the safety of the city will indeed be at risk." The king said before commanding, "Have those in-charge activate the shield formations of the city. Quickly!"

"B-but your majesty, those will cost a lot."

"They are costs we can accept. Besides, collateral will happen even if the dragon is weaker than expected. We cannot risk any damage to happen inside the city."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"