Eastern: I love doing good things

Accompanied by the words from the "Shanren Jing" (The Scripture of Good People), Fang Yuan noticed that deep within the spiritual river inside him, the Dao embryo, coiled within the spiritual pearl and resembling him, had actually opened its eyes.

The Dao embryo looked around in confusion, its eyes clear like those of a college student.

"Did I break through already?!"

Fang Yuan didn't expect that after eating a Dragon-Tiger Battle dish, he would break through to the seventh realm?

He hadn't even started using the merit points yet!

"Ahhh!!"

Fang Yuan had already finished, but on the other side, Hou Yuntao's agonizing screams were still continuing.

His realm had already risen to the third level of the sixth realm, but at the same time, Hou Yuntao's body was undergoing rapid changes.

The injuries he had previously sustained healed in an instant, and immediately after, his skin began to sprout black scales.

Fang Yuan even saw a thick tail suddenly emerge from Hou Yuntao's backside!

Seeing Hou Yuntao in this state, Fang Yuan squinted his eyes.

It seemed that the breakthrough wasn't related to the Tiger and Crab but was due to consuming the Dragon Lord's body!

The Dragon Lord's body was a treasure, and not just any treasure—it could directly enhance cultivation upon consumption!

But there were corresponding side effects. After taking it, the body would mutate and gradually transform into a dragon-like form.

Fang Yuan's strength was much greater than that of the Dragon Lord. He didn't need the help of the "Shanren Jing" and could easily suppress these side effects.

But Hou Yuntao was not as capable. He clearly couldn't handle the rush of energy.

Under the overwhelming medicinal power, Hou Yuntao finally fainted completely.

...

Outside of Yongnan Province, amidst the endless mountain range.

A figure was strolling through the forest. His face was round, his body plump, looking like a pampered rich man.

However, the green-scaled robe he wore revealed his identity as an eunuch.

The head eunuch of the Eastern Factory: Liu Dong.

An eunuch was walking through the primitive forest, surrounded by malicious, watchful eyes, but those watching did not take action.

Although Liu Dong appeared to be moving slowly, he was incredibly fast, having crossed the entire forest in an instant.

Finally, Liu Dong stopped in front of a mountain wall and calmly said:

"Please, Iron Horn Demon King, come out and meet me."

No sound responded, but Liu Dong wasn't in a hurry. He just stood there, like a statue.

About the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the mountain wall in front of him began to dissipate like mist, revealing a massive, smooth stone cave behind it.

Liu Dong entered, and soon, a huge shadow cast down, enveloping his body.

It was a bull demon, nearly several dozen feet tall, sitting on a stone throne. Its muscles bulged, and two bull horns jutted out from its forehead like two sharp blades.

On either side of it stood two other demons: one was a golden-haired ape demon, and the other, an old, burly elephant demon.

"Who are you?" The Iron Horn Demon King looked down at the newcomer. "How do you know the location of my lair?"

"I am a retainer of the current emperor," Liu Dong said with a light smile.

The bull demon's copper bell-like pupils suddenly shrank, and the two demons beside it tensed up, readying themselves for battle.

"Don't be nervous, I just want to ask you something," Liu Dong said with a smile, waving his hand.

"Have you seen a flood dragon?"

Upon hearing this question, the bull demon grinned, revealing sharp teeth that clearly didn't belong to a bull. It spoke with a playful tone:

"Human, it's one thing for you to trespass into my domain alone, but now you even dare question me?"

As it spoke, the elephant demon stepped forward, radiating murderous intent, and with just one step, the ground shook!

However, this step also caused a displeased expression to appear on Liu Dong's face. He suddenly raised his hand.

The next moment, the elephant demon froze in place, a look of terror appearing on its face. Its massive body quickly deflated.

The elephant demon's blood and energy were forcefully pulled from its body and gathered into Liu Dong's hand, eventually transforming into a red pill.

Then, under the horrified gazes of the two demons, Liu Dong casually opened his mouth and swallowed the pill.

"Calling you Demon King is giving you face. Otherwise, today I could make you a thing of the past."

Liu Dong chewed the pill, smiling as he looked up at the bull demon.

The ape demon seemed uneasy after witnessing such a bizarre and terrifying scene, while the Iron Horn Demon King fell silent.

After a moment, the bull demon spoke again, its tone much calmer now:

"That flood dragon came to me a month ago. Seeing its bloodline and its powerful strength, I made it my subordinate."

"Now, it's traveling with my two other demon lords to Jianghai Province, preparing to..."

The Iron Horn Demon King didn't continue, fearing it might anger the other party, especially since the person before him was from the imperial court, and his subordinates were purely going to devour people.

However, Liu Dong showed no signs of anger. He simply nodded and turned to leave.

He really just left like that...

The Iron Horn Demon King couldn't react to the strange situation.

What was going on?!

It seemed that the imperial court had always known its whereabouts, and they appeared to have the strength to deal with it!

But why, why hadn't they taken action and instead let it grow stronger?

The Iron Horn Demon King couldn't understand, but its unease grew stronger.

...

Liu Dong didn't care about the demons' thoughts. He sighed as he walked outside the cave and muttered to himself:

"Third Prince, why can't you understand your father's good intentions and insist on opposing him..."

"Well, let me take you back and let the emperor educate you properly."

With that, he began strolling through the forest again, this time heading toward Jianghai Province.

...

In a valley outside Jianghai Province.

Hou Yuntao didn't know how long he had been unconscious. When he regained consciousness, the first thing he saw was Fang Yuan's concerned face.

"You're awake..." Fang Yuan spoke.

"What... what happened to me?" Hou Yuntao asked in confusion. "Why did I suddenly pass out...?"

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"Well..." Fang Yuan's tone was a bit awkward. "The transformation was successful. Congratulations, you've become a proper Dragon Lord now."

Hou Yuntao: "???"