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Upon realizing that his chance came after the King of Tang, the Jing River Dragon King no longer hesitated. He understood how grave the current situation was.
Now that he had defied the edict of the Jade Emperor, he feared a death-threatening situation might befall him before long.
He had to seize the time and act quickly.
After the Jing River Dragon King left, Yuan Shoucheng merely watched his retreating figure from a distance.
Still, he could see the aura of death surrounding the Dragon King, knowing that even with this departure, the odds were likely grim.
"It seems there is no place for me in Chang'an any longer. I should find somewhere else to start anew!"
Yuan Shoucheng shook his head in resignation, then packed up his stall, ready to leave.
Having narrowly escaped a calamity, he considered himself very fortunate and didn't wish to dwell on the matter any longer.
After a bit more preparation, Yuan Shoucheng blended into the crowd and vanished.
