Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âWhat? You want me to keep your Green Dragon sword?â Chen Xiaobei cocked his head to one side. âThis is a Spirit Immortal Instrument that your ancestors have passed down to you. How could you just give it away like that?â
âPlease lend me your ears, Dragon Ancestor!â The Green Dragon Emperor said. âThe Green Dragon sword can only be used in the Divine Dragon Ruin. Now that we will not be fighting against the Vermillion Dragons, we have no use for it. It would be a waste for me to keep it but if this sword goes to you, It has the opportunity to unleash its full potential! It can also be restored, and eventually reclaim its almighty strength! Our ancestors will definitely be proud of us! Most importantly, this sword is the only item that is worthy enough to repay Dragon Ancestor, so, please donât turn us down. We wonât be at peace if you donât take it!â
The Green Dragon Emperorâs explanation was sensible and filled with earnest. He genuinely wanted to use the sword to repay Chen Xiaobei.
Chen Xiaobei pondered the offer for a moment and then nodded. âI cannot find a reason to refuse your gift. I will accept the sword! From today onwards, I, Chen Zhufeng will protect the Green Dragon tribe!â
âThank you, Dragon Ancestor, for your gracious protection!â The Green Dragon broke into a smile.
From this day onwards, whatever trouble the Green Dragon tribe would encounter, Chen Xiaobei would come to their help, protecting them and ensuring their safety.
This commitment was extremely valuable to the Green Dragon tribe!
âPlea⦠Please accept our Vermillion Dragon sword tooâ¦Dragon Ancestorâ¦â The Vermillion Dragon Emperor came forward with the fragments of the Vermillion Dragon sword in both hands.
âYou donât have to!â Chen Xiaobei said. âKeep the sword with you. Itâs your only trump card!â
âIâm afraid, Dragon Ancestor might not know about thisâ¦â The Vermillion Dragon Emperor quickly explained, âOn the other side of the tear is no longer Divine Dragon Ruin territory! Away from the ruin, I wonât be able to use the Vermillion Dragon sword either⦠Since we wonât be fighting each other, the Vermillion Dragon sword is useless!â
Chen Xiaobeiâs eyebrows rose to this forehead. âSo, you are hoping that I keep the Vermillion Dragon sword and restore it so that your ancestor, the Vermillion Dragon would be comforted in the underworld?â
âExactly!â The Vermillion Dragon Emperor confirmed. âOf course, we are also hoping to be your protection! Please grant us this chance, Dragon Ancestor!â
âYou really are clever!â Chen Xiaobei grinned. âAlright. Iâll accept the Vermillion Dragon sword as well. With this, I too, will shield the Vermillion Dragon tribe!â
âThank you, Dragon Ancestor!â The Vermillion Dragon Emperor wore a bright and grateful smile.
Chen Xiaobei put away both swords and then asked, âOh, I still donât know where you live.â
The Vermillion Dragon replied, âDragon Ancestor, our tribe lives in Green Dragon Land! Of course, our territory is only the tip of the iceberg. Our tribe is merely a third-rate force in Green Dragon Land!â
âThird-rate force?â
Chen Xiaobei felt that he might have made a promise that he could not keep.
âYes⦠Only third rateâ¦â The Vermillion Dragon Emperor answered. âGreen Dragon Land is closest to Earth-God realm. They have a great number of elites and prodigies! Factions like the Heaven Domination Faction is way more powerful than us!â
âOh⦠I understand nowâ¦â Chen Xiaobei nodded. âYou better lay low for the moment. Iâm afraid it will be some time before I would be going to Green Dragon Landâ¦â
âDonât worry, Dragon Ancestor! We will not get ourselves into in any troubleâ¦â The Vermillion Dragon Emperor promised.
Chen Xiaobei nodded. âAlright, now that weâve cleared things up. I have a small request that I hope you two would agree to!â
Both Dragon Emperors answered eagerly, âYou donât have to be so courteous, Dragon Ancestor. Your business is our business. You only have to instruct us!â
Chen Xiaobei then replied, âAfter youâve dealt with wrapping up the aftermath here, I hope that the both of you could begin to prepare your soldiers for war! In a month or two, I might need to use your troops!â
âDonât worry, Dragon Ancestor!â Both Dragon Emperors pledged. âWe will prepare our men! You just have to say the word, and weâll fight to our deaths with whoever the enemy is!â
âNo, no. You wonât have to fight to the death!â Chen Xiaobei shook his head. âEven if a war breaks out, I will make early preparations to minimize deaths and injuries, and maybe, youâll even suffer none!â
âWhat?! How could there be no casualties in a war?â Both Emperors were confounded. âDragon Ancestor, that is a brilliant plan!â
âThe two of you are advanced in years, thereâs no need to brown-nose with me!â Chen Xiaobei waved them off. âI have to go make arrangements so Iâll make a move first! You will have to settle things here yourselves! Contact me anytime if anything comes up!â
âBye Dragon Ancestorâ¦Bye Dragon Ancestorâ¦â
Everyone present raised their hands and bowed to Chen Xiaobei as he turned to leave.
âLittle Tiger, wait a minute!â Chen Xiaobei walked up to Ling Qingfeng and lowered his head, and whispered, âBrother Qingfeng! Iâm in a hurry. Letâs meet up sometime later, Iâll buy the drinks this time!â
Ling Qingfeng blushed. âAlright! Iâll wait for your return! Whatever you do next, take care of yourself! Donât take unnecessary risks, and donât show off! If you need any help, just give me a call!â
Seeing Ling Qingfeng yammering on, Chen Xiaobei suddenly felt warm and fuzzy, âOh⦠Brother Qingfeng, since when you become so sappy? Thatâs too feminine! Itâs unlike you at all!â
Ling Qingfeng hissed, âIâm just being kind! You donât have to be mean! Get out of my sight!â
âNow, thatâs more like you! Good brother, see you later!â Chen Xiaobei patted the Giant Barbaric Tigerâs fluffy head.
The Giant Barbaric Tiger sprang up, and disappeared from the peopleâs view.
Ling Qingfeng bit her lip, her pretty face bashful. âStupid! I donât want to be your brother!â
âHeavens! Our little seventeen is changing her preference! Finally, she likes men!â The young princes cheered.
âShut up, all of you! I will give you a good beating if you donât stop!â Blood rushed up Ling Qingfengâs face and she ran after the laughing princes.
Now that the battle was over, much-missed laughter that had been absent for so long reverberated once again.
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Ding Ring Ringâ¦
Chen Xiaobeiâs phone rang immediately after he left the ruin.