Aoguang, feeling somewhat distressed, returned directly to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea with the girl's body.
Outside the Crystal Palace, stewards had been waiting at the palace gate. Upon seeing Aoguang return, they hurriedly greeted him, saying, "Third Prince, the King has summoned you to the palace; there are important matters to discuss!"
Aoguang, with a cold expression, wordlessly entered the midst of the Crystal Palace.
For many years, the unchanging face of Aoguang sat atop the Dragon's seat in the Crystal Palace. On the wooden desk made of agarwood before him, fruits and Immortal Brew were laid out alongside exquisite delicacies.
Aoguang bowed in salutation, saying, "Father King!"
Aoguang nodded slightly, then with a grand gesture, signaled Aoguang to sit at his side, saying, "My third son, what has happened in the realm today?"
Aoguang glanced at the several maids inside the palace and said, "You all withdraw first, I have matters to discuss with the father king!"
