The Strongest Dragon in the Era of Beast Taming

Feeling the wary glances from his surroundings, David Jones could only shake his head in helplessness.

In this unfamiliar territory, he had no desire to attract the attention of the Umbral authorities, but this was only temporary.

After all, if he wanted to leave the Umbral territory for the Flowery Kingdom as soon as possible, he would have to interact with the Umbral officials or top-tier figures and gather the information he needed.

Of course, this was a worst-case scenario.

If it weren’t for Greenox’s far too aggressive actions, which might have disturbed the Umbral intelligence system, he wouldn’t have stopped them.

“Never mind, the reputation of an undercover healer should suffice until we reach Silver-Abyssal City!”

With that thought, David Jones took a bag of hemostatic powder out of his Star Ring and threw it onto Greenox outside the cart.

“First stop the bleeding. I know what you desire, and I can fulfill your wish, but you have to pledge your loyalty.”

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of excitement flashed in Greenox’s eyes, and he hastily responded, “I am willing to die for you!”

David Jones remained silent. He trusted actions more than verbal promises, turning his gaze to Aqua next.

“I need to take a bit more of your blood for research today, bear with it.”

“Feel free to take it.” Aqua generously extended her arm.

David Jones immediately started drawing blood in the cart.

In the past few days, he had taken blood samples from Aqua many times. On one hand, he was researching the secrets of the Ghost God Bloodline to find the power of reincarnation hidden within. On the other hand, he was refining a special elixir.

[Blood Exchange Elixir]: Class V, S tier elixir, infuses essence blood from exotic beasts into the elixir using Mystic Arts, granting the user a temporary enhancement in terms of physical strength and vitality after consumption.

Note: During the effect of the elixir, the user’s body will undergo partial mutation. This effect will automatically fade after the medicine has worn off.

The Blood Exchange Elixir is a lower variant of the Pure Yang Blood Refining Pill and is not well-received within the sect due to some significant drawbacks. The unique elixir was concocted by Senior Grau while attempting to purify the awakened bloodline in his body.

It was the Pure Yang Blood Refining Pill gifted by his teacher that led David Jones to this obscure elixir recipe.

However, beyond the enhancement effect the Blood Exchange Elixir provides to the user’s vitality and body, what David Jones valued more was its downside — the mutations it causes after consumption.

Once the temporary mutation caused by the elixir produces the aura and horn of the Ghosts, the chances of David Jones revealing his identity in front of the powerful beings will be significantly reduced.

Meanwhile, watching the disappearing figure of the ox cart, the merchants near the city gates looked at each other, and dared not follow into the city, forced to watch as the gates closed tightly once again.

Brightstar Mill, the most famous jewelry shop in Suffering County, was also the place where Greenox believed the Mermaid Tears were most likely to be found.

Even though it was nearly midnight, the shop was still brightly lit, and from time to time, a few groups of elegantly dressed Ghost ladies would enter.

Just then, an out-of-place ox cart slowly made its way to Brightstar Mill, attracting a slew of curious glances.

“Sir, this is the place.” Greenox respectfully bowed and opened the cart door.

To earn himself a chance to get back to the apex, Greenox spared no dignity for himself as a Strong One.

“Act normal.” David Jones coughed lightly, walking towards the Brightstar Mill with Aqua.

Perhaps it was because of the strength Greenox displayed, or the fact that David Jones didn’t possess any horns on his head. Despite arriving on an ox cart with a Ghost girl whose horn was fractured, they appeared exceptionally distinctive. Yet, no one dared to look down on them or even glance their way, wanting to avoid any trouble.

The Ghost server at the entrance was hospitable, explaining the high-end jewelry and ghost implements within the shop while her fiery eyes flirted with David Jones, causing Aqua’s expression to become even colder.

“No rush to introduce anything!”

David Jones interrupted the server’s speech, pointing to the exquisite jewelry in the showcase.

It was a butterfly-shaped black hairpin, embedded with shimmering, high-quality pearls. The white pearls formed a butterfly that looked as if it were about to take flight.

“I’ll take that one,” David Jones said with interest, not even asking about the price.

Seeing this, the red-clad server hastily took down the gift box containing the hairpin and handed it directly to David Jones. Her beautiful eyes couldn’t help but glance at Aqua, murmuring to herself.

“What a lucky lass, even with that ugly fragmented horn on her head and black tattoos across her face she could still be a maid in waiting.”

At that moment, Aqua’s eyes seemed to be magnetized by the hairpin in David Jones’ hand, fixated for quite some time.

“I think this suits you very well.”

David Jones picked up the butterfly hairpin and placed it in Aqua’s soft hair.

Truth be told, under the heavy black tattoos, Aqua’s beauty was largely sealed away. Even with a fine butterfly hairpin, it only brought out an odd aesthetic charm.

Upon this, Aqua stood there dazed.

Standing to the side, Greenox was taken aback by the scene and wondered why the boss took a liking to a Ghost with no future.

“Good, stay still.”

Blocking Aqua’s delicate fingers trying to adjust the hairpin, David Jones turned to the red-clad server.

“Do you have Mermaid Tears for sale?”

The server shot Aqua an envious look.

“Yes, but it will take some time for the Mermaid Tears to be transported from the treasury to Brightstar Mill. If you wouldn’t mind, please wait in this private room, they will be delivered within a few minutes.”

David Jones nodded faintly, and then the server led him to a private room.

However, before he had even taken one sip of tea, he noticed his Flood Dragon wristwatch and Real Dragon wristlet started to stir.

“Yii!” (I have never received a gift!)

“Roar!” (Me neither!)

David Jones knitted his brows slightly, soothing Rainbow, who started the ruckus with his thoughts.

“What do you mean I’ve never given you a gift? Aren’t the pet resources that you normally consume things that I have to work hard to earn? Isn’t that a kind of gift?”

“Yii!” (It’s different!)

Rainbow stated righteously, hoping to receive more gifts.

“Alright, alright, I’ll have something prepared for you later,” David Jones mentally compromised.

Since there was no skill training or cultivation practice, these energized little ones became rowdy day by day. But he didn’t dislike this feeling.

Soon, a sustained knock on the door interrupted David Jones’ friendly exchange with his pets.

He looked up to see a familiar beauty approaching with an aromatic breeze.

“Jewel,” David Jones furrowed his brows.

That’s right. The Beauty at this moment, who had burst into the private room, was none other than the Ghost King of Class VI whom David Jones had run into at Mermaid Lake during the sunset.

“A coincidence? Not really. Given the close proximity of Suffering County to Mermaid Lake, it’s perfectly logical that Brightstar Mill, which sells Mermaid Tears, is a business run by the Mermaids!”

Jewel glanced at Greenox, who stood as strong as a pine tree, and her lips curled up slightly, her beautiful eyes swirling like ripples of water.

How interesting, she hadn’t anticipated that the Class VI Ghost King inside the carriage to be so young!