Chapter 410

Chapter 410: Your Majesty is quite concerned about you, do you know why?

Zhu Cici thought of a reason and wanted to talk to Ming.

But just at that moment, Xu Ming stood up.

“Xu Ming, what’s wrong?” Ao Yiner blinked her eyes as she looked at Xu Ming.

They were chatting so well just now, but suddenly Xu Ming got up, which startled Ao Yiner.

“There’s nothing. The gifts are about to be presented soon. I left the gifts in the courtyard and forgot to bring them back. I have to go out for a bit,” Xu Ming said casually.

“Then let me accompany you?” Ao Yiner said as she was about to stand up.

In Ao Yiner’s view, if Xu Ming wasn’t by her side, it wouldn’t be meaningful. She would follow Xu Ming over and chat with him while walking.

“No need, I’ll be right back.” Xu Ming turned and walked towards the palace entrance.

Ao Yiner tilted her head and watched Xu Ming walk further away.

Just as Ao Yiner was about to look away, she blinked her eyes.

Huh? Where’s my brother? When did he disappear?

Xu Ming walked out of the palace gate.

Naturally, Xu Ming’s departure also caught the attention of the Dragon Empress.

The Dragon Empress said something to the maidservant beside her. Little Blue nodded, bowed slightly, and left the Dragon Empress’s side.

After walking out of the palace gate, Xu Ming activated a technique.

This technique was called “Divine Pursuit Technique.”

It was taught to Xu Ming by an “assassin” when he was in the Heavenly Profound Gate dungeon.

After activating the Divine Pursuit Technique, Xu Ming clearly saw threads extending forward, pointing in one direction.

These threads were formed from the opponent’s scent.

Xu Ming followed these scent threads.

Xu Ming walked farther and farther.

Finally, Xu Ming arrived at a lake near the Dragon Palace.

And Xu Ming personally witnessed Ao Jin take out a fish and release it into the lake.

This fish was completely black, somewhat resembling a grouper, but had two long whiskers on both sides of its mouth.

Even from afar, Xu Ming could feel the spiritual energy contained within this fish.

Xu Ming memorized the appearance of this fish.

After Ao Jin left, Xu Ming approached the edge of the lake.

“That fish isn’t anything special.”

Just as Xu Ming was contemplating how to catch that fish, Little Blue’s voice came from his side.

Xu Ming was slightly startled in his heart.

Xu Ming turned around and bowed to Little Blue: “Why is Miss Little Blue here?”

Little Blue smiled: “Since Master Xu is so favored by His Majesty, His Majesty naturally noticed your departure. His Majesty worried whether anything might happen to you, so he sent me to follow. Please forgive me, Master Xu.” Xu Ming politely replied: “His Majesty is considering me, there’s nothing to forgive.”

Little Blue nodded and continued: “His Majesty is very concerned about you, do you know why?”

Xu Ming was speechless in his heart. Even if he knew why, he couldn’t possibly say it himself: “Please enlighten me, miss.”

“Hehehe…” Little Blue smiled as she looked at Xu Ming, her eyes twinkling, “Both of us are smart people, and smart people excel at feigning ignorance. But to be honest, I really don’t know why such a clever person would pretend to be confused about this matter.”

Xu Ming: “…”

Xu Ming didn’t say anything, remaining silent. Let her say whatever she wants; how should one respond to such words?

Moreover, Xu Ming noticed that Little Blue seemed to have some grievances against him.

Little Blue didn’t continue on this topic, turning her head to look at the pond: “That fish is called the Ink Gold Fish. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, and enhancing spiritual energy. Especially when breaking through from the Golden Core Realm to the Nascent Soul Stage, it can even save lives. For most cultivators, this fish is indeed precious. If it were outside, it would definitely be fought over.

But apart from that, there’s nothing particularly special about it.”

Xu Ming questioned: “Why did he put this fish in the pond?”

Little Blue shook her head with a smile: “Because this pond in the Dragon Palace has always been blessed by the North Sea Dragon Palace’s fortune. The fish inside can grow well. Moreover, after absorbing dragon luck, the effects will be better.

Furthermore, this Ink Gold Fish is hard to keep alive, but this pond is specially guarded by palace maids. It’s impossible for any fish inside to die of illness.

Ao Jin must want us to help him raise the fish using this pond.

Although this behavior is akin to thievery, it’s still tolerable since he’s the prince of the Eastern Sea. We won’t hold him accountable for this matter.”

Xu Ming frowned: “But Miss Little Blue, he is from the Eastern Sea Royal Family. In theory, what could he possibly lack? Is this Ink Gold Fish really worth making this prince act so secretly and even entrust the fish to the lake?”

“This matter is indeed suspicious, but it’s not incomprehensible,” Little Blue explained. “There are nine princes in the Eastern Sea, along with many royal uncles. The resources the Eastern Sea Royal Family can obtain aren’t as much as you think. And if he takes it home to raise, the fish will suffer from water-soil incompatibility and find it hard to survive.”

“The reason is still a bit far-fetched.”

Xu Ming still felt something was off.

This fish is indeed precious, but is it really necessary to act so furtively for this fish? Not to mention, does the Eastern Sea lack other treasures that can ensure someone reaches the Nascent Soul Stage?

Regarding this, Xu Ming doesn’t believe it.

Moreover, as long as the Dragon Clan develops properly, reaching the Jade Pudding Realm shouldn’t be too difficult. As for the Nascent Soul Stage, they probably wouldn’t even bother.

“I know Master Xu has doubts about something. Actually, we all have doubts, but what’s the point of having doubts? After detailed investigations by the Listening Sea Tower, we found that everything Ao Jin said is true.

Previously, the fish Ao Jin caught at the bottom of the lake was indeed called the Ink Gold Fish, and the Ink Gold Fish indeed needs to be caught with literary ink essence.

Not long ago, Ao Jin actually found a few disciples from the White Deer Academy, gave them some spirit stones, and had them catch the Ink Gold Fish, which is the one Ao Jin just released.

Prince Ao Jin from the Eastern Sea hasn’t done anything improper. Even if our Eastern Sea behaves aggressively, we can’t execute Ao Jin based on mere hearsay.

I am very grateful that Master Xu is thinking for our Dragon Palace.

But please, Master Xu, enjoy the banquet without worry.

Our North Sea Dragon Palace will handle everything.”