The voice grew weaker and weaker.
"Father-in-law, since it has come to this, I am left with no choice but to search the soul."
Suddenly, the palace regained its quietness.
Shu Guan watched as the eight-headed monster slowly closed its eyes.
Several minutes later, the monster opened its eyes, its sixteen blood-red pupils flickering with confusion.
"...could it be that this old dragon really knows nothing..."
It seemed as though the monster was muttering to itself.
Then, the monster took another careful look at Shu Guan.