CHAPTER 1554: CHAPTER 1553: MASTER LONG YI

At the foot of the mountain, Su Yang saw a group of people waiting from a distance.

At the head was a slightly thin elder. With white hair and beard, wearing a linen robe, his complexion was rosy, giving off the aura of an exceptional person.

Wu Zheng led Su Yang and the others over, first introducing, "Alliance Leader Su, this is the Sect Leader of our Great Might Dragon Gate, Immortal Long Yi! Senior brother, this is Alliance Leader Su, son of Mr. Su Zhan!"

Immortal Long Yi walked over, smiling: "Indeed, like father, like son. Mr. Su Zhan’s son doesn’t fall short of his father!"

Su Yang knew that Immortal Long Yi held considerable seniority, having met his father many times, so he took care not to show off in front of him.

"Junior pays his respects to Immortal Long Yi!" Su Yang said with a cupped fist salute.

"No need for formality!" Immortal Long Yi chuckled, "I heard from my junior brother about the matters in the Capital City. This journey has been hard on you, Alliance Leader Su!"

"No problem at all," Su Yang smiled, "The Great Might Dragon Gate has provided us with so much assistance, these things are our duty."

Immortal Long Yi smiled again and chatted with Su Yang briefly, then led the group into the mountain.

Upon entering Dragon Gate Mountain, Su Yang realized there was more than meets the eye.

From the outside, Dragon Gate Mountain appeared full of lush forests, vibrant with greenery. But outside the forest, there was a mist covering everything, obscuring the view within.

However, once inside, Su Yang found the scenery of Dragon Gate Mountain to be exceptionally beautiful. On the mountain, there was a spring dividing into several streams, cascading down along the mountain paths.

The mountain was rich with trees and strange rocks, and within the woods grew various kinds of herbal medicines.

Su Yang had researched herbs extensively and naturally could discern that the mountain contained many rare medicinal plants, much more than the Medical Saint Sect’s inventory.

The truth was, being a powerful Superlunary Sect and one of the Ten Great Sects, the Great Might Dragon Gate’s medicinal herbs naturally far surpassed those of the Medical Saint Sect.

Surveying the herbs around him, Su Yang sighed sentimentally. If Little Turtle grew up in such an environment, wouldn’t the little creature be so happy!

Immortal Long Yi led Su Yang and the group to the large hall on the mountain, first sending most people to rest. Finally, when only Immortal Long Yi, Su Yang, and Wu Zheng remained, Immortal Long Yi respectfully said: "Alliance Leader Su, my junior brother has already explained the reason for your visit. I wonder, when would be convenient for the Little Divine Beast to... take a trip to the rear mountain?"

The Dragon Egg was hidden in the rear mountain of the Great Might Dragon Gate.

"Anytime is fine!" Su Yang stood up with a smile, "If possible, let’s set off now."

Seeing Su Yang stand up, Immortal Long Yi and Wu Zheng exchanged glances, both looking somewhat awkward.

Wu Zheng whispered, "Alliance Leader Su, the rear mountain is a protected area of our Great Might Dragon Gate..."

Wu Zheng didn’t finish his sentence, but the implication was clear, not everyone can enter freely.

"Oh!" Su Yang showed a face of sudden realization and quickly reached into his pocket.

He immediately grasped Little Turtle, the little creature was still asleep, with one paw sticking out. Su Yang grabbed its paw and pinched it hard.

Little Turtle woke up instantly, ready to bite Su Yang as it flailed its arms in pain.

Su Yang seized the opportunity and took Little Turtle out, handing it to Wu Zheng: "Protector Wu, then please take it over!"

Seeing Little Turtle struggling furiously, Wu Zheng recalled the past incident when he was bitten, and didn’t dare to reach out, instead looking to Immortal Long Yi for help.

Immortal Long Yi had never suffered at Little Turtle’s hands, so he was fearless and immediately reached out: "Alright, leave it to me, thank you Alliance Leader Su... ouch!"

The words barely left his mouth before Immortal Long Yi let out a scream, because Little Turtle had bitten his outstretched hand.

The little creature had been tempted by Su Yang with a porcelain bottle before, yet got nothing to eat, so it had been holding in its anger. Now it was awakened again and pinched, naturally its mood was worse. Immortal Long Yi reaching out at this moment was just asking for trouble!

Blood trickling from the bite, Immortal Long Yi dared not forcefully restrain Little Turtle and hurriedly withdrew his hand: "What... What’s happening..."

"Oh, that’s just its temper!" Su Yang showed helplessness, "It’s only friendly to me, no one else can touch it. Previously, it at least wouldn’t hurt anyone. Today it’s likely unhappy with the new environment!"

Immortal Long Yi looked puzzled, glancing at Wu Zheng nearby.

Wu Zheng had suffered at Little Turtle’s hands, so he helplessly waved his injured hand to show he had a similar experience.

Immortal Long Yi finally believed Su Yang’s words, his brow furrowed: "Then... how do we take it to the rear mountain?"

"Who knows when this creature might feel happier." Su Yang said, "How about I try to coax it?"

"Can you do that?" Wu Zheng asked skeptically.

"I don’t know either..." Su Yang shrugged, "It’s never interacted with anyone else before, it’s hard to say..."

Wu Zheng and Immortal Long Yi exchanged helpless glances, both feeling quite vexed. They originally thought that once Little Turtle was here, the matter could be easily resolved. Who would expect the little creature to have such a bad temper and not even Su Yang knows if he can coax it!

In the end, Immortal Long Yi suggested: "How about this, Alliance Leader Su, you bring it along and we will go to the rear mountain together, how does that sound?"

"Is that convenient?" Su Yang appeared puzzled, but was secretly delighted, for this was exactly his intention.

The Dean had told him, one purpose of coming here was to meet the Azure Dragon’s followers.

Surely, the Azure Dragon’s followers would be near the rear mountain, close to the Dragon Egg.

Su Yang needed to follow Little Turtle to the Dragon Egg area to potentially meet the Azure Dragon’s followers.

"The rear mountain is a protected area, generally off-limits to outsiders." Immortal Long Yi said sternly, "However, Alliance Leader Su, you are not an ordinary person, so it shouldn’t be a problem!"

Su Yang assumed a grateful expression, while secretly laughing. Little Turtle was truly useful; otherwise, he wouldn’t have any chance to go to the rear mountain!

"Junior brother, make the arrangements, we’ll head to the rear mountain now." Immortal Long Yi ordered.

"Yes!" Wu Zheng hurriedly went out, and shortly after, he returned: "Senior brother, everything’s arranged, we can go!"

Immortal Long Yi nodded, standing up and gesturing to Su Yang: "Alliance Leader Su, please come with us!"

Su Yang stood and followed behind Immortal Long Yi and Wu Zheng, heading towards the rear mountain.