Chapter 350: Escape Plan
# 350. Escape Plan
Inside the tent, Yang Yan sat cross-legged on a cushion, accepting the tea handed to him by the High Court Deputy Justice. He said, “The attacker was a black river dragon,[^1] likely from the dragon tribe of the northern yao clans. A powerful one; fourth rank, I cannot beat it on the water.”
Being a man of few words, he succinctly summarised the situation, providing a comparison of his own strength to his opponent’s, before falling silent.
Chu Xianglong’s expression changed drastically.
The mention of a fourth rank river dragon left the High Court Deputy Justice and the others visibly unsettled, a mixture of shock, fear, and worry crossing their faces.
Chief Constable Chen furrowed his brows and asked, “General Chu, do you know the background of this river dragon?”
As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes, scrutinising Chu Xianglong closely.
The others turned their gaze toward Chu Xianglong, the mounting pressure forcing him to break his silence. After a moment’s hesitation, he said in a deep voice, “A black river dragon, fourth rank... If I’m not mistaken, it’s the Lord of Tangshan.”
*So he does know the river dragon...* Xu Qi’an’s eyes flickered with thought. The ambush at Flowstone Shoals had been orchestrated by the northern yao clans. If they had made a move, what about their usual allies, the barbarian tribes?