To develop, there must be motivation!

The second meeting with the Dragon King had been only a day apart, yet small sharp horns had already sprouted on the Dragon King's head, giving him an unexpectedly adorable appearance.

"Let's talk in detail in the secret chamber."

After glancing over the plan, he gestured for Gu Tao and Evil God No.2 to enter the secret chamber. His attendants, however, were utterly shocked. That secret chamber was not a place just anyone could enter. What made these wandering merchants think they were entitled to go there? What status did they think they held?

But since these were the Dragon King's orders, no one dared to disobey. The maidservant led the three into the chamber, which despite its name, was simply a rather secluded cave. It was poorly lit, with only two oil lamps for illumination, and it emitted a rather unpleasant odor.

Seated in his chair and lightly tapping the plan, the Dragon King inquired, "You say the palace is just one part of the equation? How so?"