Jiu Shen's expression remained calm even after he was embraced by a peerless beauty. Even Can Ye praised his master in his heart. Any other man would have definitely revealed heated expressions if they were in the same situation, but his master was actually able to maintain his indifference.

With Jiu Shen's current heart realm that has reached the third stage; Heart Unmoved Like Mountain, it was easy for him to stabilize his emotions in seconds.

Jiu Shen took a glance at Lu Sulan and casually said. "You've reached the early stage of the 9th-rank Saint realm, not bad. However, you still have to stabilize your power. Furthermore, the fruits of the Earth Origin Dragon Tree must have ripened by now. Do you know what that means?"

Lu Sulan's embarrassed expression turned eager when she heard those words. "That means master can concoct the 9th-rank pill for me?"

Jiu Shen nodded his head calmly and walked towards an Earth Origin Dragon Tree. Lu Sulan and the others immediately trailed behind him with expectant gazes. Their master was planning to concoct a 9th-rank pill! A pill at that level would surely make those esteemed 9th-rank Saints scramble and fight for it, but their master was able to refine such a pill!

There were three oddly-shaped fruits hanging on the small tree. Each of them producing a pure draconic aura that made everyone inside the store feel the noble and dreadful power that each fruit contained.

Under everyone's dumbstruck gazes, Jiu Shen plucked the three spiritual fruits as if he was merely plucking a random fruit from an ordinary tree. Everyone's mouths twitched after looking at the scene.

Master, anyone would have been very careful while plucking such a high-level spiritual fruit. We know you're awesome, but can you at least allow us to prepare our fragile hearts?

After plucking the three spiritual fruits, Jiu Shen went to another Earth Origin Dragon Tree and did the same, his expression remained neutral with no hints of changing.

This time, Lu Sulan and the others were already numbed, so they just stood behind Jiu Shen obediently as they stretched their necks to get a clearer look at the spiritual fruits.

Just when Jiu Shen was about to pluck the last fruit, he turned his gaze in a certain direction and frowned. "It looks like that lizard from the Endless Forest has failed to achieve godhood, so it wants to get a piece of the Earth Origin Dragon Tree's fruit after sensing its pure draconic energy... Although the fruit is indeed capable of helping it attain godhood, but so what?" Jiu Shen muttered disdainfully as he plucked the remaining fruit. He then kept all the fruits and walked outside his store while taking out a chair from his space earring. After that, he placed the chair on a random corner and reclined on it with a lazy look on his face.

"Meow!" Ice had already sensed that a strong being was moving towards them, but she merely took a cursory glance at the dark sky before she jumped on Jiu Shen's lap.

Lu Sulan and the others were confused, and only Theia put on a grim look as she stared in a certain direction. She felt a very powerful aura streaking towards them at an unimaginable speed. Even this fearless beauty revealed a wary look and she could not help but place her right hand on the hilt of her sword.

Seeing her strange actions, Can Ye and the others were perplexed, but then later on, Lu Sulan also put on a serious look on her face.

"Someone powerful is coming straight to us." Lu Sulan muttered grimly.

This time, all of them turned serious. Just what kind of being was coming towards them that even the usually calm Theia was now putting up a solemn look?

"Rooaarrr!!" A draconic cry reverberated throughout the whole Silver Wing Empire that instantly made the citizens pale in shock. Those weaker ones even spat mouthfuls of blood while covering their ears with terrified looks.

A huge creature hovered above Beltran City and its huge eyes flickered with intense bloodlust as it searched for something below. Its gigantic wings created strong gusts of winds that wreak havoc in its wake. Luckily, there was a 9th-rank array formation that protected Beltran City from this.

Everyone inside Beltran City became frantic after seeing the flying behemoth. It was the first time they had seen such a monstrous creature that even just the sight of it already made their hearts beat wildly in trepidation.

Emperor Elyk hovered above the skies, but he didn't dare step out of the city's array formation. Standing on top of the city's city wall were four old men at the peak stage of the 7th-rank Emperor realm. One of them was Defender Duanmu. These old men were the four guardians of the Silver Wing Empire! They were usually cultivating within the imperial palace, and they would only step out when the empire was faced with extreme danger. Their presence signified the strength of this flying monstrosity!

"Friend, what brings you here in my humble empire?" Emperor Elyk clasped his hands as he respectfully asked the dragon.

The dragon turned its bloodthirsty eyes on the emperor, instantly making the latter feel his heart contorting, but he stubbornly put on a calm expression. He had to maintain his powerful image as the emperor of his empire! If he showed a terrified look, then the citizens of his empire would surely descend into a state of unrest.

"Hmph! You've got guts for a weak human! This Saint Dragon will spare your worthless life as long as you offer me the Earth Origin Dragon Tree in your possession." A beastly voice drifted, causing strong vibrations in the air.

The four guardians revealed angry looks, but they didn't dare lash out after seeing that the emperor raised his hand to stop them from acting rashly.

'It should be talking about Wine Master Jiu's Earth Origin Dragon Tree, what should I do?' The emperor's heart was now in turmoil on what he should do. He was facing a dragon that was most likely at the peak stage 9th-rank Saint, on the other hand, Jiu Shen's strength remained a mystery to him up until now. He weighed the pros and cons and let out a sigh.

"Sigh!"

Emperor Elyk glanced at the dragon with a determined gaze and replied in a cold voice.

"Insolence! What right do you have to speak lightly of this emperor?!"

The emperor's majestic voice echoed throughout the whole Silver Wing Empire which made the citizens surprised and at the same time admire his courage. This was their emperor!