Author: hoenibean (Page 27 of 78)

Chapter 138 – Dominant Dragon Clan Falls for Me

 

*Ding*

 

The doorbell rang.

 

Jian Luo, resting in the room with his child, hesitated upon hearing the sound. It wasn’t much of a surprise to find a tall man standing outside when he went to open the door.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Not going to greet or tell me?”

 

“Huh?” Jian Luo innocently retorted, “What greeting?”

 

Lu Shifeng squinted, speaking up, “About moving out.”

 

Jian Luo suddenly realized, saying, “Oh, that. You’ve been busy lately, so I didn’t mention it. Couldn’t Jin Secretary have informed you about it?”

 

…

 

Lu Shifeng patiently replied, “You could have at least discussed it with me.”

 

Leaning against the door, Jian Luo sighed, “Do I even have the right to decide where I sleep now?”

 

Though they didn’t argue outright, tension filled the air, thick with unspoken grievances. Jian Luo didn’t refuse to see him, but his demeanor clearly showed resistance. In just a short day, their attitudes had drastically changed.

 

Lu Shifeng glanced inside where three children were munching on pastries on the sofa, their familiar milky aroma making one’s mouth water. Whenever Jian Luo cooked, there was always a portion for him, but not anymore.

 

…

 

The Marshal sensed the pressure.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Who upset you?”

 

Jian Luo gave a bitter smile, feeling his heart burn just from seeing him now, “No one. Thanks for your concern. If there’s nothing else, good night.”

 

?

 

As the door was about to close, Lu Shifeng reached out and stopped it. Right in front of Jian Luo, he forcibly held the door, causing the sturdy metal edge to slightly deform due to the force applied. But the one causing this remained indifferent.

 

Lu Shifeng stared at Jian Luo, unblinking. “Explain.”

 

…

 

Jian Luo snapped out of his shock.

 

Lu Shifeng made him understand the vast difference in their power. Though Jian Luo had already sorted out these thoughts throughout the day, it was good to clarify things that should have been said.

 

Since the three children could understand their conversation, Jian Luo suggested, “Let’s talk outside.”

 

Lu Shifeng hesitated for a moment before nodding.

 

Jian Luo asked his mother and younger brother in the next room to look after the children and then went outside to talk with Lu Shifeng.

 

Standing outside, Su Liang grabbed Jian Luo’s hand, “Luo Luo…”

 

Jian Luo turned around, “What is it?”

 

“Don’t act impulsively. Don’t get angry.”

 

“Don’t worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Where could Su Liang be reassured? Jian Luo had been stern-faced all day, not saying much or getting angry with anyone. Ever since he returned from the medical examination, he started packing up. Despite laughing and talking not long ago, now suddenly acting like this, anyone with eyes could see something was wrong.

 

Of course, Su Liang didn’t think Jian Luo was at fault. It was obvious the people from the Dark Star Race looked down on them. However, tearing their faces apart now would be pointless. She didn’t want the children to suffer and inevitably had to say a few more words.

 

“Just go out and clarify things.” Jian Luo patted her shoulder, “Rest assured, am I that foolish? As a father, don’t I understand a bit about everything?”

 

Only then did Su Liang hesitate and nod.

 

Jian Luo walked out of the room and followed Lu Shifeng around the corner to a nearby lounge. The lounge was spacious with various recreational facilities, including a swing-like hanging chair that Jian Luo quite liked.

 

He sat down on it, swinging his legs, “So, what do we need to talk about?”

 

Lu Shifeng sat across from him, leaning against the long table. His tall figure was clad in his formal military uniform again, the dark blue fabric fitting perfectly and giving off a rigid, cold impression when he didn’t smile.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Did something happen at the medical examination today that angered you?”

 

“No,” Jian Luo replied.

 

“Really?” Lu Shifeng lightly pursed his lips, repeating, “Then why move out?”

 

Jian Luo was fiddling with the swing’s ropes for the first time and was a bit unsure how to control them, causing them to sway unsteadily.

 

Lu Shifeng came over to help him stabilize it, seemingly afraid he might fall. He had been by his side, guarding him throughout these actions, moving effortlessly and naturally as if taking care of him had become a habit.

 

Jian Luo felt somewhat uneasy, wanting to get off the swing.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “It’s not safe for you to sit on this thing alone. I’ll stay here, you can play a bit longer.”

 

…

 

Who wants to play now!

 

Jian Luo gave him a glare, but felt arguing about it was childish, so he chose to remain silent, ignoring Lu Shifeng without any response.

 

Lu Shifeng looked at Jian Luo’s impassive profile and suddenly felt like he had a breakthrough. He recalled Jian Luo’s words from not long ago and finally spoke up, “Were you upset that I wasn’t with you during the day?”

 

Jian Luo replied, “No.”

 

Although he said so, deep down he was hoping Lu Shifeng would provide some explanation. But he had underestimated the extent of a man’s indifference.

 

Lu Shifeng didn’t explain. He continued, “Your current wristband is temporary. I’ve instructed Secretary Jin to retrieve the one with account access for you. It’s being demagnetized these days. You’ll get it tomorrow. This wristband will allow direct communication with me.”

 

…

 

Jian Luo felt conflicted, saying, “Oh.”

 

Lu Shifeng then asked, “Did the physical examination go smoothly?”

 

“Quite alright.”

 

Your son and daughter were scared to death, but even if you knew, you’d just say the child should toughen up a bit.

 

After chatting for a while, their attitudes finally softened somewhat.

 

Lu Shifeng escorted Jian Luo back. Naturally, he also wanted to go in and rest, but Jian Luo blocked him at the door, looking at him warily. “What are you doing?”

 

Marshal Lu had never imagined he’d be shut out, especially twice in one night. He replied, “Resting.”

 

Jian Luo raised an eyebrow. “We’re not even married yet. Please respect my reputation. If rumors spread, how am I supposed to find someone else in the future?”

 

…

 

There was a brief silence in the air.

 

Lu Shifeng furrowed his brows and asked, “Who are you looking for?”

 

Jian Luo was taken aback. He hadn’t expected the man’s focus to be so peculiar. It was just a casual remark, but now that it had been said, he had to tough it out. “What does it matter to you?”

 

Lu Shifeng towered over him, exerting pressure from above. He said, “You’re still young. Focus your energy on the right path and not on trivial matters.”

 

…

 

Jian Luo wanted to slap him.

 

But upon reflection, what he said made sense. So he said, “You’re right. Hurry up and leave. I want to focus my attention on more important things now. Don’t hinder me here.”

 

*Slam*

 

The door was closed.

 

Lu Shifeng stood outside, momentarily lost in thought as he stared at the closed door. He frowned and finally decided not to knock again. He turned and headed straight for the training grounds instead of returning to his room.

 

The Marshal, feeling a burst of frustration, had originally intended to grab a few squads for a training session to blow off steam. However, when he arrived, it happened to be time to rest. A group of dragons sat on the ground discussing a book:

 

“You have to read this novel.”

 

“Which one?”

 

“Earth Dog, the hottest one lately, ‘My Darling Wife Runs Away with the Dominant Dragon Clan’.”

 

“No way, that sounds so exciting!”

 

“It is! The female lead is human, petite and cute. One day she accidentally gets pregnant with a dragon cub but runs away due to racial issues. She’s strong and independent, raises the child herself, and years later, she returns with the child to her homeland…”

 

The dragons listened with relish, some even wiping tears when they heard about the female lead’s heartbreak departure.

 

“Her life is so tough.”

 

“I envy her. I want to find a human too, but they look so fragile. It feels like you could crush their bones with a little force.”

 

“But the male lead in this novel doesn’t cherish her.”

 

“He doesn’t even come for her pregnancy check-ups. Can this dragon still be considered a dragon?”

 

“Ugh, what a scumbag. Our dragon clan would never have such dragons.”

 

…

 

After the dragons finished gossiping, they felt a chill down their spines.

 

One of them looked up and saw Lu Shifeng standing by the door. Perhaps because of the backlighting, they inexplicably felt that Lu Shifeng’s face had turned as dark as charcoal, his aura making the dragons fearful.

 

“Marshal!”

 

The dragons hastily stood up, others awakening as if caught playing with their phones in class.

 

Lu Shifeng chuckled coldly. “Reading novels during training time?”

 

Most of the dragons were teenagers, yearning for love and enjoying such stories. Besides, it was the break time during the mid-training session, so they could play. But none dared to retort to Lu Shifeng; instead, they apologized one after another.

 

Lu Shifeng raised his hand. “Hand them over.”

 

The dragons were stunned.

 

Under the dumbfounded gaze of the young dragons, Lu Shifeng narrowed his eyes, his imposing aura fully unleashed. “Should I repeat myself?”

 

Terrifying.

 

The young dragons’ minds went blank, and instinctively, they handed over their novels.

 

Once everyone snapped out of the dragon king’s oppression, they realized their novels, their source of joy, had been confiscated by Lu Shifeng!

 

…

 

In the lounge,

 

Lu Shifeng sat elegantly, flipping through the pages with grace. His demeanor was noble, as if he were reviewing important business documents.

 

In reality, he was reading Chapter Ten of “My Darling Wife Runs Away with the Dominant Dragon Clan.”

 

The doctor had said, “He has matters to attend to, so we’ll conduct the examination on his behalf. Please cooperate.”

 

The heroine was on the verge of tears, the author spent thousands of words meticulously describing her inner turmoil—from disbelief and despondency at feeling undervalued, to sadness and ultimately deciding to break up. It was truly gripping.

 

?

 

A question mark appeared above Lu Shifeng’s head.

 

Wasn’t this male lead just… attending a checkup?

 

In just a few short hours, how could this woman have so many thoughts? It’s not like she was going into battle; why did she have so many feelings about it?

 

One advantage of intergalactic novels is that each book has a magnetic disk. Opening the comments section behind each chapter allows readers to see the reactions. Lu Shifeng wasn’t interested, but given his confusion over the matter, he rarely opened the comments and decided to see what the readers were saying:

 

“This male lead is truly the ultimate straight guy!”

 

“Our baby is so pitiful, please let them break up soon!”

 

“Wouldn’t it be better with a different male lead?”

 

“This male lead is such scum, he might as well marry his army, haha.”

 

…

 

Lu Shifeng’s hand holding the book trembled slightly.

 

Author’s comment: Lu Shifeng: quite perplexed.

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T/N: Alrighty. 2 more chapter to go for the mass-updates… After, the plan is to have chapters released regularly! Thank you for following this series, even after radio silence for so long!! It’ll be a race till the end to finish this, I’m sure :O

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How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

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Chapter 137 – Separate Ways

 

Upon hearing these words, Jian Luo’s heart immediately ached.

 

He held his sister and gently patted her head, “We are going home, very soon. We’ll be home soon.”

 

Not far away, Long Aotian seemed to calm down as well. Realizing that struggling was futile, he obediently crouched against the glass wall, his dragon eyes fixed on Jian Luo with a hopeful gaze, wishing his father could come and rescue him.

 

Jian Luo felt like his heart was being stabbed as he looked at that gaze. He instinctively took a few steps forward, but the doctor behind him cautioned, “Please do not cross the line. It could affect the scan results. We might have to redo it, and our technology ensures the young highness won’t feel uncomfortable.”

 

Seeing Jian Luo approach, Long Aotian couldn’t hold back anymore. The little dragon dashed to the glass wall, chirping and chirping incessantly. Every scale on his body betrayed anxiety and unease. Initially using his horn against the glass, he then resorted to bumping it with his body.

 

Jian Luo was frantic. Tears were welling up, but he had no time to process his own emotions. As a caretaker, he was more afraid of the children hurting themselves. He turned to the doctor, “Can I talk to him?”

 

The doctor hesitated for a moment, then nodded, “Yes.”

 

They handed Jian Luo a small communication button. Through this device, his voice could be transmitted inside the glass. Jian Luo hurried over to the child, suppressing his own emotions, and spoke gently, “Little one?”

 

Long Aotian let out a whimper of distress.

 

The child was probably too angry to speak. He focused solely on expressing his dissatisfaction through sounds. Fortunately, though forgetting to speak, he could understand what was being said.

 

Jian Luo reassured him, “It’s okay. Don’t be afraid. Uncle and auntie are just checking your body. Once the check-up is over, you won’t get sick all the time. Then you can go hunting with Dad.”

 

Upon hearing the word “hunting,” Long Aotian’s spirits lifted. In a child’s world, hunting meant food. If there’s food, Dad would make delicious meatballs for him, and his younger siblings wouldn’t go hungry. So hunting was the best, the best game.

 

“Chirp!”

 

Long Aotian sat down, showing some pride. Finally giving up on bumping the wall, he adjusted to the temperature and light inside the glass. After circling inside, he raised his head high, looking like he was leading an expedition.

 

“Chirp!”

 

He called out to Jian Luo again, bursting with pride.

 

Jian Luo laughed, “Yes, yes, little one is indeed a fearless young man!”

 

The doctors, seeing him finally calm down, breathed a sigh of relief and proceeded with the examination swiftly.

 

The doctor said, “Next one.”

 

They treated the dragon cubs with utmost care, each person showing respect and performing their duties meticulously.

 

Jian Luo patted the second child’s head, “Don’t be afraid, little one. Look, your big brother is fine. It will be over soon.”

 

The second child was always the most silent among the three. The sister was smart and expressive, Long Aotian was energetic and talkative, but the second child was the quietest. It didn’t like to move much or speak.

 

Sometimes Jian Luo felt this child might think the world only had himself. Other times, he felt it wasn’t true. It would come to him for comfort when sad and quietly stay by the sister’s side when she was sick. It even helped clean up after his brother’s mischief.

 

So Jian Luo thought, maybe this little one just wasn’t good at expressing emotions, a bit… like Lu Shifeng.

 

The doctor said, “Seems like chatting helps. You should talk to him more later.”

 

Jian Luo nodded quickly, “Okay, don’t worry.”

 

Long Ao Tian was brought out looking very aggrieved, rolling into Jian Luo’s arms. Upon seeing his younger brother taken away, he wanted to bite the doctor, but Jian Luo managed to stop him just in time.

 

Finally, Long Ba Tian was placed into the glass enclosure.

 

After the machine started, the light and temperature rose. Everyone was concerned that Long Ba Tian might not adjust well at first, fearing he would exhibit the same restlessness as the first one. However—

 

Several seconds passed. Sitting motionless in the middle of the glass enclosure, Long Ba Tian stood as still as a statue, seemingly unaffected by the outside world. His indifferent attitude made the observers doubt their own sanity.

 

Finally, the scanning process was completed.

 

The doctor approached to take him, expecting him to be cooperative and indifferent. But when the doctor tried to hold him, those amber eyes carried a slow chill and wariness. He seemed like a dangerous hunter ready to strike—if you dared to come closer, he might snap at your throat.

 

Unknowingly, the doctor started to feel intimidated.

 

A female nurse turned to Jian Luo and said, “Luo Luo, please come and take the child.”

 

Jian Luo responded and walked over. Initially unaware of what had transpired, he had been a bit anxious, thinking Long Ba Tian might be injured. He bent down, reaching out to scoop him up, “What’s wrong?”

 

The dragon, who had just been fierce moments ago, now reverted to an indifferent and zen-like state, allowing Jian Luo to check him in his palm, “Seems like nothing’s wrong.”

 

The doctor reassured from the side, “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”

 

Jian Luo finally breathed a sigh of relief.

 

Finally, it was the youngest one’s turn. She resisted strongly, holding onto Jian Luo’s hand tightly. When the doctor approached to take her, she couldn’t help but whisper softly, “Dad, I’m scared.”

 

In an instant, Jian Luo’s eyes reddened. He gently patted his daughter’s head, “It’s alright, it won’t hurt. We’ll be home soon after the check-up, okay?”

 

After hesitating for a moment, the girl nodded, “Okay.”

 

Inside the glass, the youngest didn’t behave well either. She kept touching the glass but couldn’t muster the lively energy of Long Ao Tian or the calmness of her elder brother. In the end, she curled herself into a small white ball in one corner of the glass.

 

Finally, the doctor announced, “All done.”

 

With all three children checked one by one, it was now Jian Luo’s turn for his own examination.

 

The doctor approached and asked him to leave the children outside while he went in for his examination. Jian Luo was a bit uneasy but could see the doctor’s concerns. The doctor chuckled helplessly, “You can relax. We have orders from the Marshal himself—aside from the full-body scan, we won’t do anything else. And we’ll follow all your commands and requests; we won’t act without your consent.”

 

Jian Luo finally felt a bit relieved and proceeded to leave the children outside for his examination.

 

While gentle with the children, the doctors weren’t as accommodating with adults. They said, “We need to do blood tests and routine checks. Please lie down on this bed, and we’ll begin shortly.”

 

Jian Luo replied, “Okay.”

 

Standing nearby was the nurse who had previously assisted with his examinations. She remarked, “You don’t seem as nervous as before.”

 

“After all, I’m a father now. Can’t stay nervous forever,” Jian Luo joked back, “If I were that fragile every day, I wouldn’t survive.”

 

“Actually, you don’t have to be so pessimistic,” the nurse said thoughtfully, “You have a lot of luck that many envy. The child you’re carrying is the only hope of the entire Dark Star, and the Little Princes are destined future Dragon Kings of the Dragon Clan. Our King is still young…”

 

The nurse paused, “And still unmarried.”

 

Jian Luo smiled wryly.

 

“You’re the only partner he’s ever acknowledged,” the nurse lowered her voice as the doctor returned, “I think your good fortune is yet to fully unfold. Keep going.”

 

The doctor came over and drew blood from Jian Luo, saying, “There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

 

Jian Luo refocused, “What is it?”

 

As the doctor worked, he explained, “The results of the Little Princes’ examinations are out. They do show signs of mild malnutrition. We’ll quickly provide a regimen to rectify this. Starting today, they’ll need bi-daily check-ups. Now that they’re a month old, they can begin physical and educational training. To ensure they adapt quickly and integrate smoothly, we hope for your cooperation.”

 

Jian Luo frowned, “So soon?”

 

The doctor smiled, “Don’t worry, it won’t be too taxing. It’s all basic training. You can follow along if you’re worried.”

 

Jian Luo nodded then, now more keenly aware of the weight of wearing the crown. Here was the Dragon Clan, and they were returning to Dark Star—the most powerful and prosperous planet in the universe. There, the weak and tearful couldn’t survive for long.

 

…

 

Evening came.

 

Lu Shifeng finished his meeting and returned.

 

The first day back after a month filled with unresolved matters left him utterly exhausted. By the time he could truly rest, it was already past nine in the evening. He entered his room, opening the door to find it eerily quiet and spotlessly clean, just like it had been for centuries, unnervingly silent.

 

Everything seemed normal, yet not quite normal.

 

Lu Shifeng hesitated for a moment, then couldn’t resist contacting Secretary Jin, “Did you arrange the rooms incorrectly for Jian Luo and them?”

 

Secretary Jin paused briefly before replying, “No, it’s room 303 as planned. It was Jian Luo’s choice. He liked the layout of this room.”

 

…

 

Lu Shifeng remained silent for a while, then finally spoke up, “He doesn’t want to stay in the same room with me?”

 

There was a pause on the other end of the phone.

 

Secretary Jin felt a tightness in her scalp. After holding back for a while, she finally said, “Jian Luo mentioned that sleeping together before was due to the pregnancy. Now that the child is born, he feels there’s no need anymore. He also said he prefers that all aspects of daily life be separate from now on.”

 

Author’s note: Lu Shifeng: Feels a bit exposed here…

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T/N: Alrighty. 3 more chapter to go for the mass-updates… After, the plan is to have chapters released regularly! Thank you for following this series, even after radio silence for so long!! It’ll be a race till the end to finish this, I’m sure :O

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

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Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

and many, many more!

 

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Chapter 136 – I Want to Go Home

 

Jian Luo was dumbfounded.

 

He had always thought that the Dragon Clan was quite formidable. They seemed to possess an inherent aura of righteousness. But being Chinese himself, he didn’t particularly feel any strong sentiments towards Western dragons. In his heart, he still regarded dragons as China’s divine beasts—noble, elegant, inviolable.

 

Jian Sheng looked at his brother’s expression and asked, “Brother, what’s wrong?”

 

Jian Luo turned to his younger brother again and found that his reaction was more accepting than his own, almost as if it were perfectly natural!

 

Jian Luo cleared his throat awkwardly, unsure how to express his current emotions. “Nothing, really.”

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Do you think there’s a problem with my proposed solution?”

 

Upon hearing this, Jian Luo looked up and unexpectedly met the calm gaze of those blood-red eyes. Marshal Lu’s eyes were as serene as water, but Jian Luo inexplicably felt a tightening in his chest. It was like an instinctual feeling one might get when a small animal senses danger, as if one wrong word might result in an immediate consequence.

 

Seemingly understanding his thoughts, Lu Shifeng said, “We do not initiate aggression against others, but…”

 

Silence filled the room.

 

“All malevolent coveters,” Lu Shifeng’s voice carried a millennia-old icy chill, “shall perish.”

 

—

 

A chill ran down Jian Luo’s spine, freezing him in place.

 

Jian Luo hesitated for a moment, pursed his lips, and began to ponder. Finally, he said, “What about the people of the Kars tribe? They have been quite hospitable to us. If there’s no more Wushi…”

 

Lu Shifeng replied, “The Kars tribe values loyalty and righteousness. In times of chaos, heroes arise. The fluctuation of Witch stone presents an opportune moment for them to stabilize the situation. As for whether they can seize this opportunity…”

 

Jian Luo couldn’t help but sweat nervously.

 

Secretary Jin added from the side, “That’s up to them. We won’t exterminate them outright, provided that Kars can demonstrate their value and the necessity of this planet’s existence.”

 

—

 

Jian Luo was now fully attuned to the Dragon Clan’s line of thought.

 

He could even say, “Let me consider this further. I believe there are many valuable herbs on this planet that are worth studying. Moreover, if this planet can nurture Wushi, its geographical environment may have irreplaceable qualities.”

 

No one dared to interrupt in such matters.

 

Lu Shifeng was quite satisfied with Jian Luo’s remarks. He said, “If you like, you can keep it.”

 

“…”

 

No, I’m seriously discussing the logic with you!

 

Lu Shifeng said, “There’s nothing else. Rest up, we’ll set off tomorrow, and we’ll be home soon.”

 

Jian Luo replied, “Okay.”

 

Since Lu Shifeng had just returned and had many matters to attend to, Jian Luo didn’t want to disturb him at work. He returned with his younger brother, Jian Sheng. On the way, Jian Sheng walked beside Jian Luo without asking much, simply mentioning the recent changes on the Dark Star:

 

“The news has been globally blocked to prevent public panic.”

 

“But the Emperor is quite angry and has issued a wanted order for Silver Gray.”

 

“Everything else is fine. Thanks to your efforts, societal acceptance towards humans has increased, and there are even human names on many job postings under various races.”

 

After a pause,

 

Jian Sheng lowered his head. “It’s because of you that I had the chance to enter the Phoenix Platform.”

 

Jian Luo glanced at him and saw him unable to lift his head. He spoke, “No, I think if you could enter, it’s because you have the ability.”

 

“You were never inferior to anyone.” Jian Luo patted his shoulder. “Without racial discrimination, you simply obtained equal opportunities for competition like everyone else. I believe our teacher wouldn’t favorably open doors for anyone; surely, Jian Sheng, you also have your own strengths.”

 

Jian Sheng looked slightly surprised and lifted his head. He pursed his lips, suppressing his soaring ambitions. “Brother, do you really think so?”

 

Jian Luo nodded without hesitation. “Yes, and besides, weren’t you the class monitor back in school? The teacher also praised your excellent grades. Even without my connections, I believe you’ll shine brightly in the future.”

 

Jian Sheng’s eyes welled up slightly.

 

In reality, even if he didn’t intentionally listen, he could sense from others’ gazes that they thought he had only gotten opportunities through Jian Luo, believing him to be worthless. But he was still just a teenage boy; emotions came and went quickly. He said, “Brother, don’t worry, I won’t embarrass you!”

 

Jian Luo ruffled his brother’s head. “I was going to say not to put too much pressure on yourself, but since you’ve chosen to go there, you must bear the responsibility yourself. Don’t just idle away your time; do things seriously. You represent not just yourself but the entire human race, you know?”

 

Jian Sheng nodded. “I know.”

 

Jian Luo smiled and said, “Don’t think I’m nagging, okay?”

 

“How could I!” Jian Sheng looked at Jian Luo, suddenly a bit shy. “I’ve always admired you.”

 

Jian Luo was taken aback, laughing and crying, “Admiring me isn’t a good idea. Don’t follow in my footsteps.”

 

In truth, he felt guilty.

 

Dark Star was treacherous, and he himself didn’t know if he could protect himself, let alone others he might involve.

 

Because they were human, a ridiculed species, every action of theirs would be magnified. To wear the crown, one must bear its weight. Behind the glamour and splendor, there was always a lot of helplessness. He hadn’t wanted his family to experience these feelings so soon, but the world moved in its own way.

 

—

 

Back in the room from outside.

 

When they entered, Jian Luo hadn’t expected so many people inside—doctors in white coats standing by the bed, seemingly discussing something with Su Liang.

 

Jian Luo frowned. “What are you doing?”

 

The doctors turned around, and one woman, somewhat familiar to Jian Luo, approached him. “Luo Luo, you’re back. Your mother isn’t cooperating with us.”

 

Jian Luo walked over, finding all three dragons cuddled in Su Liang’s arms, who was alertly watching the others. She told Jian Luo, “Luo Luo, they want to take the children away.”

 

Jian Luo turned to the doctor.

 

The doctor cleared her throat. “I just explained. We’re only taking the children for a check-up. Since you’re here now, it’s a good opportunity for you to get checked too, Luo Luo.”

 

With Jian Luo’s return, the three dragonlings, who had been timid a moment ago, now seemed to find a sudden support. Long Aotian crawled up onto Jian Luo’s shoulder, scales bristling all over. He let out a fierce cry at the doctor.

 

Very fierce.

 

Extremely fierce.

 

The doctor remained expressionless and continued to Jian Luo, “This was also ordered by the Marshal.”

 

Jian Luo patted Long Aotian’s head. “I’ll call him.”

 

The doctor hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Okay, go ahead. We’ll wait outside.”

 

“Alright.”

 

After everyone left, Jian Luo sat by the bedside. He messaged Lu Shifeng, but instead of Lu Shifeng answering, it was Secretary Jin who picked up. She whispered, “Hey, Luo Luo, we’re in a meeting here. You can tell me what you need, and I’ll relay it to the Marshal.”

 

Jian Luo paused. “About the check-up… was it arranged by him?”

 

Secretary Jin hesitated, remembering the matter. “Yes, you can rest assured. It’s just a routine check-up.”

 

“I see.”

 

He hung up the phone.

 

Su Liang looked worried beside him. “Luo Luo, shall Mom go with you?”

 

“No need, Mom. Just rest here. I’ll take them over.” Jian Luo didn’t want Su Liang to see those things. “I often get check-ups; it’ll be over quickly.”

 

Su Liang noticed Jian Luo’s troubled expression.

 

Jian Luo hugged all three dragons without saying anything and left. He told the doctors at the door, “Let’s go.”

 

The doctors breathed a sigh of relief when they saw him cooperate, especially since the dragonlings were so hostile towards them. If they didn’t cooperate, they wouldn’t know what to do.

 

The three dragonlings were silent on the way. They were very intelligent. Normally, when they did something wrong at home, a slight frown from their father let them know he was upset. This time, Jian Luo’s mood was unusually heavy, and they, too, sensed it keenly.

 

His younger brother and sister usually slept in Jian Luo’s pockets at home. Now, they were alertly nestled in Jian Luo’s arms. Even Long Aotian, who was usually carefree, sensed that something was wrong and tried to please Jian Luo by nuzzling his cheek.

 

Jian Luo turned his head and stroked its head gently. “When we get back, Dad will make milk pudding for you.”

 

Long Aotian understood, purring happily and contentedly.

 

Finally, they arrived at the examination room.

 

The doctor came over to take the dragonlings, but they were very wary of strangers. When the doctor reached out, Long Aotian directly opened its mouth and snapped at her. The doctor withdrew her hand, and Long Zhenren was still hanging onto it, flapping in the air.

 

Jian Luo smiled wryly. “Come down, come down.”

 

The doctors were startled. They hadn’t expected the little dragon to be so fierce. One of them said, “Should we sedate it, or else it will be difficult to examine?”

 

Jian Luo hugged Long Aotian back, feeling sorry immediately at the thought of it getting an injection. “No need to sedate it. It didn’t mean to. Whatever you need to check, I’ll hold it down.”

 

Long Aotian hid in Jian Luo’s arms as soon as he returned, acting timid like a scared dragon.

 

The doctor hesitated for a moment, then finally said, “Alright then.”

 

Despite this, the unavoidable suffering began with a full-body scan. Long Aotian absolutely refused to enter what looked like a closed container. It took Jian Luo half a day of coaxing with snacks before he behaved a bit better.

 

The doctor said, “Please step back, we’re going to start the scan.”

 

Jian Luo took a few steps back, holding his younger siblings. The scanner in front of them powered on, causing the temperature inside the container to rise and the lights to brighten. Long Aotian had never experienced anything like this before, especially in such a confined space, which heightened his panic. Suddenly, he didn’t want snacks anymore. The little dragon began frantically searching for an exit, occasionally bumping the glass with his horns, accompanied by distressed cries.

 

Jian Luo stood beside them, his heart wrenching with worry.

 

His younger sister crawled out from his arms. The Little Silver Dragon had always been quite intelligent. She looked at Jian Luo with damp eyes, as if she had something to say.

 

Jian Luo snapped out of his thoughts, lowering his head and speaking gently, “What’s wrong?”

 

“Dad,” Little Silver Dragon whispered softly, “I don’t want to be here. I want to go home.”

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T/N: Hey there! How have yall been? There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned!

Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

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Chapter 135 – The Graceful Ending

 

Jian Luo’s gaze fell not far away.

 

About ten meters from where he stood, Su Liang was there. She didn’t seem to have changed much since he left—dressed plainly, hair neatly arranged, exuding a gentle demeanor. When their eyes met, unexpectedly, she was the first to wipe her face.

 

Jian Luo was momentarily stunned, then walked over with a wry smile, “Mom.”

 

As he approached, he noticed his younger brother was there too. In the past few days, his brother seemed to have grown taller, losing some of his childishness. When he saw Jian Luo, his eyes welled up slightly.

 

Su Liang embraced Jian Luo and sobbed, “Luo Luo!”

 

Jian Luo was initially composed, but her tears made his nose tingle. He quickly said, “Alright, alright, Mom. There are so many people here, let’s not embarrass ourselves.”

 

Su Liang sniffled and wiped her tears, then gently touched Jian Luo’s face. “Look at you, you’ve become so thin.”

 

Jian Luo touched his nose. “It’s alright, actually the food has been good.”

 

With daily feasts of fish and meat, plus Lu Shifeng bringing back fresh winter fruits every day, life was surprisingly enjoyable. He even thought he might have gained weight, never expecting to be seen as thin enough to elicit tears.

 

Su Liang’s tears threatened to fall again. “You always make me worry…”

 

On board the warship, surrounded by strangers, the dragon cub in his pocket finally couldn’t stay still. But Jian Luo wouldn’t let it out, afraid of his father’s reprimand.

 

“Chirp.”

 

The cub’s tender cry echoed in the cabin.

 

Long Ao Tian anxiously howled, his voice not loud but clearly heard by nearby dragons, especially by Jin, the secretary behind them. In an instant, Jian Luo felt as if he could be burned through by intense scrutiny.

 

He cleared his throat and glanced at Lu Shifeng.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Let it out.”

 

Only then did Jian Luo lower his head and said, “Come out, but don’t wander around.”

 

The first to peek out was Long Ao Tian, slowly revealing his horns and head. His bright red eyes surveyed the new surroundings with vigilance and curiosity. Clutching Jian Luo’s pocket, his head swiveled around.

 

Secretary Jin gasped. She hadn’t expected it to be a pure-blooded dragon, a miniature figurine of the Marshal, so cute when shrunken down.

 

Nearby soldiers on duty also fixed their gaze on the cub. It was the first real flesh-and-blood dragon cub in centuries, healthy, lively, with the blood of dragons flowing through it—the hope of the world, destined for boundless love.

 

“Chirp.”

 

Another hope for the world emerged.

 

The black dragon cub, Long Ba Tian, displeased at being stepped on by his brother, swiftly climbed onto Jian Luo’s shoulder and settled down calmly, even more composed than Long Ao Tian.

 

Jian Luo brought out the quietest sister, “Feeling cramped?”

 

Su Liang, standing opposite, was already dumbfounded, eyes fixed on the three little dragons. They were barely the size of Jian Luo’s palm, but they were stunning—their scales shimmering under the ship’s lights, lively eyes, agile movements. Despite their small stature, they seemed to possess immense potential.

 

Seeing Su Liang’s interest, Jian Luo smiled, “Would you like to touch them?”

 

Su Liang hesitated, somewhat fearful of dragons, but unexpectedly fond of the three little cubs before her. “May I?”

 

Jian Luo nodded, “Of course.”

 

He gently lifted the sister. Among the three, she was the most reclusive, rarely interacting with others, cold towards everything, yet incredibly intelligent and quick to learn.

 

But—

 

Her temperament was stubborn.

 

Jian Luo worried she might sour Su Liang’s mood. He contemplated pulling the sociable Long Ao Tian down, but the sister hesitated only briefly, sniffed Su Liang’s hand, then slowly crouched into her palm.

 

The silver dragon cub looked into Su Liang’s tear-stained face. Just when everyone tensed up, she spoke, “Not anymore.”

 

Her tender voice sent shivers down everyone’s spine.

 

Jian Luo suddenly felt a foreboding sense rise within him. After her remark about “your dad is so silly,” he suspected this stubborn girl was about to stir up trouble again.

 

Sure enough, Su Liang asked, “What?”

 

The sister added, “We’ll talk about it later.”

 

…

 

Dead silence enveloped the scene.

 

Jian Luo’s head buzzed. Under pressure, he hurriedly pulled the stubborn girl back and placed Long Ao Tian back into Su Liang’s hands, awkwardly laughing, “Haha, she just learned to speak and isn’t very fluent yet. Don’t take it to heart.”

 

The black dragon cub remained silent. In its eyes, it had already completed the task of comforting someone, just as Dad comforted Dad.

 

…

 

Long Ao Tian in Su Liang’s hands was a bit confused.

 

Jian Luo poked its back, “Say hello to Grandma, quickly.”

 

The black cub remained unmoved like a mountain. It sat in Su Liang’s palm for a while. Su Liang cautiously touched its horn, then smiled gently, “So adorable.”

 

Long Ao Tian happily nuzzled Su Liang’s hand, swaying to his feet. He looked at Su Liang and called out, “Daddy.”

 

…

 

Silence once again fell over the surroundings.

 

Su Liang’s expression froze on the spot, dumbstruck, while Long Ao Tian felt quite accomplished and called out again, “Daddy.”

 

Su Liang was so startled that her hands almost trembled.

 

The dragons around all turned their heads towards them. Some couldn’t help but smirk, while others anticipated Lu Shifeng’s reaction.

 

Jian Luo thought the same. He looked up at Lu Shifeng, but quicker than him, Lu Shifeng had already walked over. With one hand, he lifted Long Ao Tian as if he were picking up a little chick. The black cub suddenly panicked. The familiar grip and actions were a prelude to getting scolded again, and it whimpered and squeaked in protest.

 

Jian Luo quickly intervened to rescue his son. “Hey, it’s alright, it didn’t mean any harm.”

 

Lu Shifeng glanced at Long Ao Tian.

 

The black cub wilted and let out a disgruntled sound, obediently settling on Lu Shifeng’s shoulder. This carefree demeanor was fully inherited from Jian Luo. Soon, forgetting the pain of the past, it began to focus its gaze on Jian Sheng.

 

Jian Sheng shyly smiled at it.

 

Long Ao Tian chirped like a chatterbox. If not for its dad being present, it would probably have rushed over to Jian Sheng to chat.

 

…

 

Lu Shifeng said to Jian Luo, “Are you hungry?”

 

Jian Luo snapped out of his thoughts. “Oh… um, a bit.”

 

“Let’s go.” Lu Shifeng turned around. “Dinner is ready for you.”

 

Jian Luo instantly felt delighted. Despite everything else, the food on this planet was a bit bland. When he saw crayfish on the table, hot pot, and various dishes personally prepared by Su Liang, Jian Luo was almost moved to tears.

 

No more words needed—he was home!

 

…

 

After dinner and cleaning up, Jian Luo was led to his own rest room. He had barely sat down when he heard voices outside.

 

Secretary Jin said, “Luo Luo, Wenya and her group are here.”

 

Jian Luo was surprised. “So soon?”

 

“Yeah,” Secretary Jin said, “Wenya wants to see you.”

 

Jian Luo hesitated for a moment. The child on the bed was already asleep, and Su Liang had been helping to take care of him. Seeing Jian Luo wanting to leave, she said, “Go ahead, Mom will watch over him here.”

 

Jian Luo nodded.

 

He stepped out of the room, and Jian Sheng was at the door. “Brother, I’ll accompany you.”

 

Jian Luo wanted to refuse initially but thought it might be a chance for the child to grow. He said, “Alright.”

 

As they approached, everyone in the hall had already taken their places. Just before they entered, they heard the voice of the Grand Marshal not far away: “We will not agree to this!”

 

Lu Shifeng sat at the top. Seeing Jian Luo arrive, he straightened up a bit from his initially relaxed posture and said to Jian Luo, “Come over and sit.”

 

Jian Luo walked over with his younger brother and sat down.

 

The Grand Marshal said, “Our Beast God cannot be violated. I will not allow you to relocate the Witchstone Mine beneath the Beast God Mountain.”

 

Lu Shifeng remained calm. “You want dragon scales.”

 

The Grand Marshal’s eyes flickered with hesitation before he said, “And so?”

 

“I can give them to you.” Lu Shifeng spoke calmly. “Although dragon scales are precious, dragons shed scales annually. Giving you one wouldn’t hurt.”

 

The Grand Marshal and Wenya below both looked up.

 

A faint smile played on Lu Shifeng’s lips. “The condition is to exchange for the Witchstone Mine beneath your control. Agreed?”

 

The hall fell silent for a long moment.

 

The Grand Marshal said, “Will you really give them to us? I need to see the dragon scales before handing over the key to the Beast God Mountain.”

 

“Of course.” Lu Shifeng tapped his fingertips lightly. “Secretary Jin, fetch them.”

 

Secretary Jin acknowledged and took out a box, handing it to the person below, and added, “Dragon scales are very precious. After ingestion, they can drive away illnesses and keep you forever young. Only one scale can be used by each person, understand?”

 

The Grand Marshal took the box, finding two scales inside.

 

Secretary Jin smiled, “Because Mrs. Wenya has been taking care of Luo Luo in the village, one scale is a gift.”

 

Wenya quickly added, “Exactly! I said it, too. You can’t be so stingy!”

 

After speaking, Wenya looked at Jian Luo. Seeing Jian Luo in his new and comfortable-looking clothes, her eyes showed a hint of jealousy. Clearly, Jian Luo used to wear coarse fabric, and even his food and living conditions were inferior to hers. How could she be better than Jian Luo…

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Escort the guests out.”

 

The two people left with the dragon scales, very satisfied.

 

After they left, Jian Luo curiously looked at Lu Shifeng. “Did you just give them away like that?”

 

“We had the Witchstone sent for assay recently. This ore is indeed very precious and rare. The reason it hasn’t been detected by the Dark Star Detector is because of that Beast God statue.”

 

Jian Luo asked, “So once we get the key, we can use it?”

 

This time, Lu Shifeng didn’t answer. Jian Sheng next to him spoke up, “It should be a kind of inheritance. Some races do have gods, and the inheritance of gods is very important. For example, Witchstone is their treasure, and only those who obtain the inheritance can mine it.”

 

Jian Luo was surprised. “How do you know?”

 

Jian Sheng was a bit shy, but he still said, “I passed the Phoenix Tower exam and am now an intern academician there.”

 

???

 

Jian Luo was dumbfounded. He didn’t know his little brother was so capable.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “That’s how it is.”

 

Jian Luo nodded and asked, “So, is giving them the scales considered an equivalent exchange?”

 

Lu Shifeng looked at Jian Luo, his crimson eyes suddenly making Jian Luo uneasy. Just as Jian Luo felt a drumming in his heart, Lu Shifeng’s lips curled into a meaningful smile. “Of course.”

 

Jian Luo felt a chill down his spine for no apparent reason.

 

Secretary Jin interjected, “Dragon scales only have healing effects on children. If adults who are not ill consume them, their blood and skin will also exhibit the medicinal properties of dragon scales.”

 

Jian Luo was taken aback.

 

“The Witch stone indeed has purifying and dispelling properties for impurities.” Secretary Jin continued, “Now that we have the rights to mine it, we can relocate Mount Beast God back to our affiliated star. For now, the plan is to place Mount Beast God on Earth.”

 

Jian Luo widened his eyes again. “But what about them?”

 

“We did not coerce this transaction,” Secretary Jin said professionally. “However, their disappearance might lead to polluted air, outbreaks of plague, and viruses…”

 

At this point, Secretary Jin paused and smiled. “Well, as Madam Wen said, with ample blood, one shouldn’t be stingy.”

 

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Author’s note: Well, we won’t let the tribe perish; Earth’s development also needs some labor, right… (Not really)

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T/N: Hey there! How have yall been? There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned!

Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

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Chapter 134 – Surprise!

 

The room was eerily silent.

 

After a long pause, Lu Shifeng said, “We’ll talk about it later.”

 

Jian Luo had a feeling it wasn’t an illusion; Lu Shifeng’s eyes seemed less calm than usual, maybe even a bit evasive. This was unprecedented, especially for the adult version of Lu Shifeng.

 

Oddly enough, Jian Luo smiled, sensing that missing this chance might mean waiting a long time. He decided to push a little, “Say it now.”

 

Lu Shifeng’s grip on Jian Luo’s arm tightened, showing he was a bit nervous.

 

Jian Luo was enjoying himself, thinking how rare it was to see Lu Shifeng like this. This moment could be legendary, a scene to remember on Dark Star. Under Jian Luo’s gaze, Lu Shifeng’s eyes shifted away, clearly recalling those cringe-worthy statements:

 

“The child can’t be mine.”

 

“You should be more virtuous.”

 

“I think…”

 

Seeing Jian Luo’s triumphant expression, Lu Shifeng let him laugh for a while before saying, “I’m your brother?”

 

Jian Luo’s smile froze.

 

“The child is Silver Gray’s?” Lu Shifeng repeated Jian Luo’s words, “Our pet name is ‘Your dad is dumb’?”

 

“…”

 

Embarrassment crept over Jian Luo.

 

Just moments ago, he was in control. Now it turned into a mutual embarrassment session.

 

Jian Luo coughed lightly, “Maybe we should see how things are outside. What do you think?”

 

Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow, “Really?”

 

He slowly released Jian Luo’s arm and asked, “Didn’t you want to hear it now?”

 

“… I suddenly don’t want to hear it anymore.”

 

Lu Shifeng smiled and looked at Jian Luo with affection.

 

Jian Luo, feeling anger rise, hugged the three little ones nearby, determined not to let them learn bad things from Lu Shifeng!

 

Outside

 

The fire and smoke continued.

 

Some remaining beasts still roamed the village, the sight was shocking. Lu Shifeng told Jian Luo to hold the three children tightly, “Wait for me.”

 

Jian Luo didn’t know what he planned to do but instinctively trusted him, “Okay, go ahead.”

 

As soon as he spoke, Lu Shifeng vanished.

 

The three little ones noticed Lu Shifeng before Jian Luo did. The sister’s childish voice stood out amidst the fire and chaos, “Daddy.”

 

Jian Luo looked up.

 

In the sky, a black dragon’s silhouette was prominent against the orange-red sky. The black dragon moved gracefully through the clouds, and a distant, resonant dragon roar echoed from above, making everything on the ground seem small and fragile.

 

Long Aotian suddenly climbed onto Jian Luo’s shoulder and screeched.

 

Unlike his usual delicate cries, this screech came from deep within, a roar of blood and heritage, unimpeded by age.

 

Jian Luo looked down and saw Long Batian and his sister also had serious expressions.

 

“It’s raining!”

 

A shout came from not far away.

 

The sky gradually darkened with clouds, and the black dragon seemed to dominate the entire gloomy sky.

 

“Roar!”

 

The second dragon roar resounded, and the panicked beasts in the village stopped as if controlled by machinery. Many people in the village were saved. The pouring rain extinguished the flames, and many people knelt on the ground, praying to the sky. At that moment, Lu Shifeng was their god.

 

Jian Luo watched quietly.

 

Until he heard Long Aotian’s excited screech, he turned to see Lu Shifeng standing under the eaves.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Did I scare you?”

 

Jian Luo gently shook his head.

 

Long Aotian, despite his injured wing, was restless, jumping up and down excitedly, trying to roll in Lu Shifeng’s arms.

 

Lu Shifeng gave him a cold glance, “Behave.”

 

Long Aotian’s eyes, just like Lu Shifeng’s red gemstone-like eyes, looked pitifully wet. Hearing this, he rubbed against Jian Luo, hoping for support.

 

Jian Luo picked him up and put him in his pocket, “Be good, don’t make trouble.”

 

“…”

 

Long Aotian was disappointed.

The village had slowly recovered after a simple cleanup. The wild beasts that had attacked were now arranged outside the village by Lu Shifeng.

 

The chief came over personally to express gratitude, saying, “Casualties weren’t particularly severe. Most of the able-bodied men happened to be hunting in the mountains, while the women and children were cultivating honey-bearing plants on the other side of the mountain. Fortunately, there weren’t many people in the village at the time, and the beasts mostly attacked our domesticated animals, so human casualties were minimal.”

 

Jian Luo breathed a sigh of relief.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “The reason the wild beasts entered the village?”

 

When facing Lu Shifeng, the chief seemed like a junior employee reporting to his superior. He said, “It seems the witch stones suddenly malfunctioned.”

 

Lu Shifeng furrowed his brows slightly, his voice carrying authority, “Seems?”

 

Just two words, yet they were like a knife, causing cold sweat to instantly bead on the chief’s forehead. After hesitating briefly, the chief continued, “It shouldn’t happen suddenly. Our witch stones have been functioning for centuries; it’s impossible for them to malfunction suddenly. If our village’s witch stones failed, then other villages would surely be affected…”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “I observed from above; other tribes are intact.”

 

…

 

Silence fell over the scene.

 

Suddenly, someone said, “Chief, the Military Leader has been here. It must have been him!”

 

Lu Shifeng looked at Jian Luo.

 

Jian Luo leaned close and briefly recounted the Military Leader’s request for dragon scales, without embellishment, just stating the facts.

 

The atmospheric pressure seemed to drop another notch. They had arrived on this planet on a rainy day, and today, torrents of rain fell again. Lu Shifeng turned his head to glance at the rain curtain outside, where animal blood mingled with rainwater, and the ruined walls of the village formed frozen images in his crimson eyes.

 

After a pause,

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Let him come find me.”

 

The chief hesitated, “We just tried contacting the Military Leader, but couldn’t reach him. He should be at the Beast God’s domain, which is sacred and generally inaccessible. The last time the Military Leader went into seclusion was ten years ago.”

 

Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow, “So?”

 

Other villagers couldn’t bear it:

 

“Chief, the Military Leader disregarded our lives and deaths. What are you hesitating for?”

 

“Yeah, let’s go find him directly and get some answers.”

 

“Back then, he gave away the richest forest to other tribes, completely forgetting how you risked everything for him!”

 

Even the woman beside the chief, who lived next to Jian Luo, spoke up, “For all these years, they’ve always feared us, afraid we might turn against them. To restrain us, they gave us this dangerous forest. Every year, how many of Kars Tribe’s fine men must sacrifice? We’ve endured silently, but he keeps pushing…”

 

The chief hesitated for a moment, his expression gradually hardening, “But if we do this, our tribe might face attacks from other tribes on this continent in the future. Everyone…”

 

The chief glanced at everyone.

 

The people said, “At this point, how much worse can our days get?”

 

That statement seemed to finally resolve the chief. After a moment of contemplation, he finally said, “Let’s go find him.”

 

The entire tribe erupted in cheers.

 

It was like restrained revelry, like a cry to themselves.

 

Jian Luo glanced at Lu Shifeng.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Give him one last night. I want to see him tomorrow morning.”

 

The chief hesitated, “We just worried we might not reach him. The two largest tribes there are very powerful, and what if they block us?”

 

Lu Shifeng reassured him, “I’ll send someone with you.”

 

“If he doesn’t come,” Lu Shifeng looked dispassionately at the chief, his words cutting, “then don’t bother coming.”

 

…

 

Those words seemed to carry endless chill, sending shivers down everyone’s spine.

 

In the hearts of the chief and the people, there was also resentment towards the Military Leader. After a brief tidy-up, they left, leaving the entire village almost empty.

 

Jian Luo asked Lu Shifeng, “Should we stay here tonight? It seems inhabiting here is no longer possible.”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Let’s stay on the warship.”  

 

“Warship… a warship!” Jian Luo widened his eyes, his heartbeat suddenly irregular. “You mean to say… they’ve come?”

 

Lu Shifeng nodded.

 

Before Jian Luo could fully react, he heard a familiar voice nearby. Secretary Jin, in a neatly pressed military uniform with the Dragon Clan emblem on her shoulder, waved at them. “We’re here to pick you up!”

 

Following Secretary Jin were several Dragon Clan soldiers standing in formation. They stood tall and straight, all dressed uniformly in military attire. This scene inexplicably reminded Jian Luo of when Lu Shifeng had visited him at home shortly after he became pregnant.

 

That day, the rain was just as heavy.

 

And life had changed from that day onward.

 

The other members of the tribe also looked somewhat fearful upon seeing the Dragon Clan soldiers. They were a small planet and had never truly seen Dragon Clan soldiers before, leaving them momentarily at a loss for words.

 

Lu Shifeng handed Jian Luo an umbrella and instructed Secretary Jin, “Send a team with them to meet the Military Leader. They must return alive.”

 

Secretary Jin nodded. “Understood.”

 

Turning back, she smiled at Jian Luo. “Luo Luo, long time no see.”

 

Jian Luo smiled back. “Long time indeed.”

 

The three little ones in his pocket couldn’t contain their curiosity any longer, but with the rain, Jian Luo didn’t let them out. Secretary Jin glanced around, clearly also curious about the little ones.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Let’s head back.”

 

Jian Luo nodded at Secretary Jin and walked towards the warship together. Not far away, the warship gleamed with metallic luster in the rain. It was something he was very familiar with, yet now it felt somewhat unfamiliar.

 

The gangway of the warship descended, and Secretary Jin said, “Please, come aboard.”

 

Looking at the steps beneath his feet, Jian Luo suddenly felt a surge of complex emotions. From today onwards, stepping onto these stairs meant a different, another kind of life for him. His heart was a swirl of mixed feelings.

 

Lu Shifeng’s hand reached around from behind, his hand broader and warmer than Jian Luo’s, instantly dispelling much of Jian Luo’s nebulous unease. He held Jian Luo’s hand. “Let’s go.”

 

Jian Luo looked up at him.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “It’s slippery. Let me lead you.”

 

He walked ahead, as if shielding Jian Luo from all the wind and rain, guiding him step by slippery step. Slowly, Jian Luo smiled and softly asked, “Will you always be with me?”

 

The wind and rain were too loud, his voice too soft.

 

Lu Shifeng turned his head. “What?”

 

“I’m a bit hungry,” Jian Luo smiled broadly. “Let’s hurry.”

 

They returned to the warship, where the temperature was comfortable. Secretary Jin approached Jian Luo and whispered, “We’ve prepared a surprise for you.”

 

Jian Luo asked, “What surprise?”

 

“You’ll be very happy,” Secretary Jin said, “It was also ordered by the Marshal when he contacted us.”

 

Jian Luo smiled, about to express his excitement, but as he turned his head, he saw something not far away and froze on the spot, dumbfounded, unable to speak for a moment.

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Chapter 133 – Dragon Scales

 

Jian Luo’s expression immediately became guarded, his muscles tensing defensively as he feared the man might force his way in.

 

But the Military Leader remained calm. “I need a dragon scale to save my son’s life.”

 

Jian Luo’s hand clenched so tightly it turned white. He didn’t want to listen or talk anymore. The world’s sufferings were numerous, but he couldn’t save everyone. He didn’t have the power to be a savior. All he wanted was to protect his children.

 

Jian Luo steadied his thoughts and said to the man outside, “I refuse.”

 

Long Aotian tried to poke his head out, but Jian Luo pushed him back. “I might have had some interest in your stones, but that was it. My interest ends there. You must understand how vital dragon scales are to a dragon, especially since my children are young. They can’t endure this.”

 

He paused, then looked at the door with a lowered voice. “If you want to negotiate, talk to the Dragon Clan.”

 

The term “Dragon Clan” was not just a term; it was a powerful deterrent.

 

One of the most formidable races in the universe, it was said that a regular elite team from the Dragon Clan could match an army of a million. This was no exaggeration.

 

As expected, the Military Leader fell silent.

 

Jian Luo continued, “My brother will be back soon. Leave now, and I will pretend this never happened. If you insist, I promise you that if you harm my children, your child won’t survive either.”

 

His voice was as cold as frost. It was not a threat but a final ultimatum. Although he was a fragile human, no one doubted he was serious.

 

Finally, the Military Leader’s voice came through, “Is there no room for negotiation?”

 

Jian Luo remained vigilant. “None.”

 

Outside, the Military Leader straightened up and said, “Very well, sorry to have disturbed you.”

 

With that, silence returned. Jian Luo, though still tense, began to relax. Even so, he did not dare to check the door.

 

After about ten minutes, the voice of a neighboring woman came from the yard, “Luo Luo, are you okay?”

 

Jian Luo came to his senses and moved his stiff body to the window, where he saw the woman standing there. “Are you alright?”

 

Jian Luo, through the glass, asked, “Did he leave?”

 

The woman nodded, “Yes, just a moment ago. We were all worried. The Military Leader is unpredictable and protected by the beast god; usually, no one dares to provoke him.”

 

Jian Luo finally let out a sigh of relief.

 

He didn’t want to worry about the Military Leader’s whereabouts; he just wanted to safely endure his last few days on this planet and return home with his cubs.

 

The woman assured, “It’s okay now. Don’t worry. If the Military Leader tries anything, we’ll protect you. You’re our tribe’s benefactor. If something happens to you, we won’t stand by and do nothing.”

 

Jian Luo smiled. “Thank you.”

 

After chatting for a while, Jian Luo relaxed more. It was almost noon, and Lu Shifeng was due back soon. The thought of this reassured him.

 

Suddenly—

 

The ground seemed to shake.

 

Jian Luo felt the house tremble, and he instinctively looked around, even sensing dust falling.

 

“Squeak”

 

The dragon cubs sensed his unease and cried out.

 

The woman’s voice came from outside, “Luo Luo?”

 

Jian Luo refocused and asked, “What’s happening? An earthquake?”

 

“It seems like large beasts are attacking the village.” The woman was also flustered. “It shouldn’t be. We just spread mystical stone powder a few days ago…”

 

Jian Luo frowned deeply at this.

 

The woman continued, “Stay inside. We’ll check the perimeter. Most of the men are out hunting, so it might be dangerous outside.”

 

Jian Luo nodded. “Alright…”

 

Before he could finish, the woman had already run off. From the window, he saw chaos outside, even some houses on fire. Without the protective barrier of mystical stone powder, the village was vulnerable, becoming a feast for large beasts.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, deep in the mountains, the hunting party was too far away to notice the commotion.

 

Lu Shifeng suddenly stopped, looking back towards the distant village, his heightened senses picking up the faintest trace of blood.

 

Someone asked, “Brother Lu, what’s wrong?”

 

Lu Shifeng didn’t hesitate to head back. “We need to return.”

 

The others were puzzled. “Why? It’s not time yet.”

 

Lu Shifeng glanced back, his lips moving slightly. “Something’s happened.”

 

…

 

Back at the village, flames and destruction reigned. When the hunting party returned, they were shocked by the devastation.

 

Large beasts were still rampaging, destroying houses and fields. Normally, these beasts required many hunters to take down.

 

But then, a black dragon swooped through the burning village, creating a whirlwind wherever it passed. The beasts were tossed aside, and the dragon’s claws could tear through the strongest shields and lasers in the universe.

 

While these beasts were formidable to the villagers, they were laughable in front of the dragon. The black dragon’s red eyes reflected the burning village, but its focus was on a single house.

 

“Bang!”

 

The door burst open.

 

The house, where Jian Luo and the cubs were supposed to be, was empty.

 

Lu Shifeng reverted to his human form, taller and more imposing than before. His presence filled the room, and seeing it empty only heightened his rage.

 

The sounds of beasts and their defiance outside continued.

 

This seemed to push Lu Shifeng to the edge. His aura was terrifying, making all life forms stay away.

 

Even beasts far from the village sensed this, their survival instincts telling them to flee.

 

“Cheep!”

 

Just as Lu Shifeng was on the verge of losing his temper, the hatch to the cellar opened, and a little dragon’s head popped out. Long Aotian screeched loudly.

 

Lu Shifeng glanced over.

 

Long Aotian was dumbfounded, and so was Marshal Lu. The little dragon was confused because his father suddenly looked different—taller and more muscular, which meant it would hurt more when he got hit.

 

Long Aotian asked, “Cheep?”

 

Lu Shifeng walked over and lifted the little dragon with a cold voice, “Why are you screeching?”

 

Treating the little dragon harshly, he then looked down into the cellar and spoke with a barely noticeable gentleness, “Jian Luo.”

 

Sure enough, there was some movement below. Jian Luo’s embarrassed voice came up, “Can you help me pull the lid a bit? I think I’m stuck.”

 

The situation was somewhat comical, but Lu Shifeng’s eyes didn’t show a hint of amusement. He effortlessly opened the lid and pulled Jian Luo and the other two out of the cellar.

 

Jian Luo was a bit dirty, “I dug this cellar myself when you weren’t around. It was just for fun, and to give them some exercise. Who knew it would actually come in handy? I didn’t dare go out and was afraid something might come in, so I hid quickly…”

 

As he spoke, he noticed Lu Shifeng had returned to his normal form.

 

If it were the teenage Lu Shifeng, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but facing the adult Lu Shifeng, with his handsome and mature face and familiar, gentle red eyes, Jian Luo suddenly felt embarrassed and blushed, “So, I must be really dirty now. Don’t look. How are things outside? Is it still dangerous? Are the villagers safe?”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Jian Luo.”

 

Jian Luo paused, “What?”

 

“You’re shaking.”

 

Lu Shifeng quietly observed him. Although Jian Luo was talking incessantly and seemed calm and composed, it was clear he was trembling uncontrollably, even his hands were shaking.

 

“If you’re scared,” Lu Shifeng said, staring at him, “you don’t have to force yourself.”

 

Jian Luo froze. The room fell silent for a moment. Then, his smile gradually faded, and his mouth formed a straight line.

 

Just as Lu Shifeng thought he might get angry, Jian Luo suddenly burst into uncontrollable sobs, throwing himself into Lu Shifeng’s arms, “Of course I’m scared! Who wouldn’t be? Those beasts are terrifying, even more than the Military Leader! Why did it take you so long to come back? I was so scared! Who can endure this? Giving birth to a child for you is too much! I had to outwit and outfight that scoundrel Silver Gray before giving birth. I had no experience! You don’t know how scared I was. You got healed and forgot, but I suffered…”

 

The three little ones watched in stunned silence as their father cried, sitting in a row without daring to make a sound.

 

Lu Shifeng quietly waited for Jian Luo to finish crying before saying, “It won’t happen again.”

 

Jian Luo wiped his tears, feeling much better after venting. He nodded, but before he could relax, Lu Shifeng said, “There’s something I need to explain to you.”

 

Jian Luo asked, “What is it?”

 

“My memories from my teenage years, I have them,” Lu Shifeng told him. “I haven’t forgotten.”

 

…

 

The room fell silent again.

 

Jian Luo wiped his tears and looked at Lu Shifeng in a daze, recalling everything they had done recently:

 

#Lu Shifeng doesn’t recognize the child#

 

#He put a green hat on himself#

 

#He lied to Lu Shifeng that the child belonged to Silver Gray#

 

#He fabricated that Lu Shifeng was his brother#

 

And so on…

 

Words couldn’t describe the shame he felt at that moment.

 

Jian Luo mustered his courage and asked, “So, what’s your evaluation of that time?”

 

The author has something to say: Lu Shifeng: “Don’t ask, ask again later.”

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Chapter 132 – I Can’t Save Everyone

 

Jian Luo finally relaxed on the way back.

 

Sitting in the cart, he both scolded Ao Tian to behave and talked to the boy driving the cart. “The marshal seems to have a lot of power.”

 

The boy replied warmly, “Our planet is divided into the north and south, with four tribes in total. The marshal is the leader of the strongest tribe, responsible for leading us to greater strength and prosperity, with absolute authority.”

 

Jian Luo had guessed as much.

 

“He seems fair,” Jian Luo said sincerely. “He seems like a wise leader.”

 

The boy said, “The marshal is usually very fair.”

 

There was a subtle implication in his words.

 

Jian Luo wanted to ask if there were times he wasn’t fair, but he swallowed the question, deciding it was better to keep quiet.

 

The snow began to fall again.

 

The young boy said, “I thought we could have a good year this year, but the vegetation was cut down, and now life will be difficult again.”

 

Jian Luo looked up at the sky. In this world, things often don’t go as planned, and everyone is struggling to survive, without exception.

 

“Achoo!”

 

He shivered from the cold.

 

The dragon, Ao Tian, who had been cautiously peeking out, was startled by the sudden sneeze and quickly retreated.

 

A large cloak fell from above onto Jian Luo’s head. Lu Shifeng, now left with only a thin outer garment, sat beside Jian Luo, his back and spine straight, seemingly unaffected by the cold wind.

 

Jian Luo asked, “Aren’t you cold?”

 

Lu Shifeng’s thin lips moved slightly. Under the wind and snow, he remained motionless: “Dragons aren’t afraid of the cold.”

 

So impressive.

 

Jian Luo glanced silently at the three little ones in his arms, deeply doubting whether these three could really be dragons.

 

Lu Shifeng seemed to read his mind and explained, “They are still young. Their scales are not their armor yet, but their weak spot.”

 

Jian Luo was taken aback.

 

It was a simple statement, but he understood it immediately. The flying snow drifted through the air, and the icy wind was bone-chilling and painful.

 

Jian Luo patted Long Ao Tian’s head and said softly, “Parents will become their armor.”

 

He would do everything to protect his children.

 

No one could hurt them, no one.

 

…

 

Upon returning, the tribe held a meeting.

 

Regarding the deforestation, everyone offered their opinions, and Jian Luo shared his thoughts.

 

“I think we should try artificial cultivation,” Jian Luo suggested. “They’ll bring the grass back, and Miu You hasn’t left yet. We can set up feeding points to keep Miu You from leaving until the snowstorm passes and then replant.”

 

The chief found the idea feasible.

 

Of course, others had different concerns:

 

“The Wenye tribe can also provide food; they have sunlight.”

 

“It won’t be that simple.”

 

“Right…”

 

Jian Luo didn’t say more. After all, he wasn’t a savior. All he could do was offer his opinion; the feasibility and difficulty of the solution weren’t something he could determine.

 

In their time of crisis, Lu Shifeng said, “Isn’t there a market?”

 

Everyone was stunned.

 

As they hesitated, Lu Shifeng continued, “Can’t your market trade items?”

 

Though it was winter, it didn’t mean there was no trade. Among the four tribes, some were poor while others were wealthy, and some struggled while others thrived.

 

The chief said, “Our resources are scarce; I’m afraid we have nothing valuable to trade.”

 

Jian Luo thought, “We have sweaters. I’ve seen many girls knit very well.”

 

They still had time to give gifts to their lovers, hmph.

 

Jian Luo’s suggestion was like waking up from a dream. Indeed, sweaters were rare items, and high-ranking tribes would likely appreciate them.

 

The chief nodded approvingly. “It’s feasible.”

 

After speaking, he gratefully looked at Lu Shifeng and Jian Luo. “You two are truly benefactors of our Karls tribe. If there’s anything you need, just ask, and we’ll do our best.”

 

Lu Shifeng nodded slightly and led Jian Luo back.

 

Back in the room, Jian Luo took off the cloak, and the three little ones, seemingly stifled, began to bounce around once released.

 

Long Ba Tian, being smart, came over to Jian Luo to have his clothes taken off. Jian Luo unbuttoned his coat, saying, “It seems you really don’t like wearing clothes.”

 

Lu Shifeng watched Jian Luo from the side. “You don’t have many clothes either.”

 

“Ah…well,” Jian Luo looked down at himself. He hadn’t brought any clothes when he came, so he was dressed quite casually. He looked up at Lu Shifeng. “Do you think it looks bad?”

 

Another strange point of persistence added.

 

Lu Shifeng picked up Long Ao Tian to change his bandage. “I haven’t bought you anything.”

 

Jian Luo was stunned, taking a moment to react. Could it be that mentioning the market made Lu Shifeng realize he hadn’t bought anything for him, so he wanted to make up for it?

 

This…

 

This was also cute.

 

Jian Luo sat leisurely and deliberately said, “Oh, right. You see, their partners buy them nice clothes and lots of good food and fun things.”

 

Lu Shifeng paused and said, “What do you want? I’ll bring it back for you tomorrow.”

 

Jian Luo quietly watched him. After a while without a response, Lu Shifeng looked up, meeting Jian Luo’s smiling eyes. He sat on the bed, the warm yellow light gently falling on his shoulders, while outside, the snow floated down softly. Jian Luo spoke softly, “Just kidding.”

 

Lu Shifeng’s red eyes deepened.

 

“I don’t like those things,” Jian Luo said. “I can buy those myself. I just want you to come back safely every day.”

 

Holding his sleeping sister and a drowsy Long Ba Tian, he patted the dragon cub’s head and whispered, “I’m already very happy now.”

 

He had never asked for much, just a place to call home and live an ordinary life. He used to think having enough to eat and drink was hard, so he wanted to be rich and successful. But now, he had tempered his desires, finding the most precious thing was an ordinary life.

Although such a precious peaceful life would never last long for him.

 

The next day

 

“Luo Luo!”

 

There was a shout from outside the courtyard.

 

Jian Luo was teaching Long Ao Tian and the others math. Hearing the noise, he went out and saw a woman from the neighboring house at the door. He asked, “What’s wrong?”

 

The woman said, “The Military Leader is here. I heard he’s looking for you.”

 

Jian Luo frowned, recalling the man he met in the valley, tall and imposing, looking quite formidable. Why would he be looking for him?

 

Jian Luo asked, “What does he want?”

 

The woman shook her head. “I don’t know, but he said he wants to discuss cooperation with you. I heard it might be related to witch stones.”

 

??

 

Jian Luo was shocked. He was indeed interested in witch stones but avoided making it public for fear of trouble. Even his research was done secretly with Lu Shifeng’s help. How did the Military Leader know?

 

Jian Luo asked, “What kind of cooperation?”

 

“I’m not sure,” the woman said tentatively. “Maybe you should go and see?”

 

Jian Luo had children at home, and Lu Shifeng was out hunting. He couldn’t trust others with the dragon cubs, so he said, “Wait for my brother to come back first.”

 

The woman said, “I’ll let him know.”

 

Jian Luo replied, “Thank you.”

 

Since the incident with Wenye, Jian Luo had been extremely cautious about everything. After returning to the room, he locked the door.

 

Long Ao Tian sensed his father’s tense breathing, not understanding what was wrong. His wings had improved recently, and the healing wounds itched, making him want to rub against things. Now, he wobbled toward the table corner.

 

Jian Luo said, “Long Ao Tian!”

 

The black cub shrank his head.

 

Worried that the wounds would reopen, Jian Luo sighed and picked him up. “Daddy will spank you if you keep this up.”

 

Long Ao Tian rubbed against him, seeking affection.

 

As Jian Luo was thinking, there was a knock on the door again. Without turning around, Jian Luo said, “Auntie, I already told you, I can’t go now. We’ll talk when my brother comes back.”

 

There was a pause outside, then a man’s voice: “Mr. Jian, I’m the Military Leader. I heard you were inconvenienced and wanted to chat.”

 

“……”

 

For a moment, Jian Luo’s hair stood on end. In his panic, he squeezed the black cub’s paw too hard, making it yelp in pain.

 

Jian Luo quickly released his grip. “Sorry, sorry.”

 

The cub’s cry was heard outside. After a moment of silence, the Military Leader said, “Mr. Jian, don’t be afraid. If you distrust me, we can talk like this.”

 

Jian Luo gathered the three cubs in his arms, warily looking at the door. “What do you want to talk about?”

 

The Military Leader said, “I know you need witch stones.”

 

“Witch stones have the effect of neutralizing magnetic fields, countering radiation, ultraviolet rays, and even post-war pollution.” The Military Leader continued, “For centuries, to fend off foreign covetousness, we isolated our planet, willing to lag in technology rather than expose our treasures. Otherwise, we’d face disaster.”

 

Jian Luo said, “I promise I won’t tell anyone.”

 

The Military Leader chuckled, “No, I didn’t come to ask for your secrecy but for cooperation.”

 

Jian Luo was puzzled. “Cooperation?”

 

“Our planet is the largest source of mystical stones, a resource that is both abundant and inexhaustible.” The Military Leader’s voice carried a tone of confidence. “If you agree, I am willing to establish a partnership, providing you with an exclusive supply of these stones for free.”

 

Jian Luo was no fool; he knew there was no such thing as a free lunch. “What do you want in return?”

 

The Military Leader was direct: “Dragon scales.”

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What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

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Chapter 131 – Sending to Dragon Valley for Training

 

Jian Luo was shocked by the red dragon blood, but his concern for the injured cub quickly took over.

 

“Are you hurt?” Jian Luo held him carefully. “Let’s go inside so Daddy can check.”

 

Standing up, he saw the younger two following with their short legs. Realizing they had done something wrong, they behaved well. Jian Luo brought them inside to check Dragon Ao Tian’s injury. Though there was no specific preparation, they had an emergency kit.

 

Opening the box, he took out a cleaning swab and gently wiped Dragon Ao Tian’s wings. The swab quickly turned red, confirming the red blood. Jian Luo put the swab aside and examined the little wing.

 

Dragon Ao Tian whimpered softly.

 

Jian Luo frowned. “Does it hurt?”

 

The little dragon, hurt for the first time since birth, had managed to avoid injury even while hunting lame chickens. Yet now, he had a bloodied wing over a seesaw fight.

 

Dragon Ao Tian’s head drooped as he whimpered pitifully.

 

Jian Luo sighed. “No more mischief next time, understand?”

 

The little sister climbed onto the table, curiously observing her brother’s wound but not daring to get too close.

 

The younger brother, being practical, produced a piece of cake Jian Luo had made the day before. Apparently, the little one had hidden it somewhere and was now offering it to his big brother.

 

Dragon Ao Tian excitedly chirped at the sight of the cake.

 

Jian Luo said, “Hey, don’t move!”

 

He held the little dragon by the scruff. “Daddy is applying medicine!”

 

Dragon Ao Tian’s wet eyes stared at Jian Luo. In that moment, the little dragon spoke in a tender voice, “Daddy…”

 

Jian Luo was stunned.

 

Dragon Ao Tian wiggled his short legs, whining, “Eat cake, eat cake.”

 

“……”

 

This troublesome kid.

 

Jian Luo set him down and reached for the medicine, only to notice the red blood turning blue

 

—sky blue, clean and beautiful.

 

Jian Luo muttered, “What’s going on?”

 

Jian Luo wrapped a bandage around the little wing and prepared to make a big pot of bone soup tonight. If that didn’t help, he’d ask Lu Shifeng to check if the injury was serious. He was most worried about a broken wing since the medical facilities here couldn’t treat dragon bones.

 

Evening came.

 

As the sun set, Lu Shifeng returned home.

 

Jian Luo took his snow-covered cloak and hung it near the fireplace to dry. He then said, “They fought today, and a wooden board fell on them. Can you check if it’s serious?”

 

Turning around, he noticed the three little ones circling Lu Shifeng’s feet. Their happiest moment each day was waiting for their dad to come back, as Lu Shifeng would always bring some small toys from outside, such as a lame prey for them to practice hunting or some interesting stones and fruits.

 

Even the injured Ao Tian wasn’t behaving. Despite its wing being wrapped in cloth, it still chirped and hopped around.

 

Lu Shifeng picked Ao Tian up by the scruff of its neck and examined the wing. “It’s fine.”

 

Jian Luo breathed a sigh of relief. “That’s good. It was my carelessness today. I’ll be more careful next time. They really don’t let their fights affect their relationship.”

 

Lu Shifeng gave Ao Tian a fruit and then tossed the dragon aside. “It’s fine. Fighting is also a way to learn. After experiencing pain, they’ll know how to protect themselves better next time. Dragons aren’t born strong. They become powerful through countless battles. Once they’re older, they can be sent to Long Valley for training.”

 

Jian Luo felt a lump in his throat.

 

He was deeply moved by the fact that these little ones had such a tough father. He knew the dragon cubs would face great pressure in the future as pure-blooded descendants of the Dragon King, a title that carried immense weight.

 

That’s why Jian Luo hoped to pamper them as much as possible before they returned to the Dark Star, allowing them to have a somewhat normal childhood.

 

Ao Tian took a bite of the fruit and then crawled over to offer it to Jian Luo.

 

Jian Luo hesitated. “Is this for Daddy?”

 

Ao Tian chirped indistinctly, “Eat.”

 

“Thank you.” Jian Luo took a small bite. Remembering the issue with the mystical stones he mentioned earlier, he said to Lu Shifeng, “I’m interested in the stones they have here. Can you bring one back for me? I want to see if I can have it tested in the lab to help solve Earth’s environmental problems.”

 

Lu Shifeng readily agreed and asked, “Are you worried about radiation?”

 

Jian Luo nodded. “Yes.”

 

“Phoenix Stage is developing radiation-dissipating equipment,” Lu Shifeng said. “You can discuss it with Lord Zhan. The mystical stones might also be of help to him.”

 

“That would be great.”

 

Life was tough, but it was always moving in a better direction.

 

The next day, he indeed received good news. A woman from the neighboring village told him, “Someone saw traces of Miyou¹A type of wild creature from this place in the forest yesterday. They must have come to eat the plants. This is really rare. We haven’t seen Miyou in winters before!”

 

Jian Luo was also happy. “Then when the smaller prey arrive, your life will improve a lot.”

 

The woman was very grateful. “Luo Luo, thank you.”

 

Jian Luo waved it off. “It’s nothing. We should be the ones thanking you for taking us in.”

 

Although everything wasn’t easy, things seemed to be going smoothly, and this winter didn’t seem so hard after all.

 

Just as Jian Luo thought life was peaceful, a sudden change came.

 

While walking the dragon cubs, he noticed the villagers moving hurriedly. Yesterday, most faces were relaxed, but now they were all covered with a layer of gloom.

 

Finally.

 

Jian Luo saw a girl he had talked to before and asked, “What’s going on?”

 

The girl replied, “Didn’t we leave the vegetation intact? Miyou indeed came, and some prey followed. Injured men from the tribe who couldn’t hunt large beasts were able to try hunting smaller ones. We thought good days were coming. But this morning, we found that all the vegetation was gone.”

 

Jian Luo was stunned. “How could that be?”

 

“We don’t know,” the girl said, looking troubled. “They said it might be people from the opposite tribe because Miyou came to our side. Their forest isn’t deep, and they don’t even have large beasts. Now, with the small prey gone, they’re…”

 

Jian Luo understood.

 

Although his plan helped this tribe temporarily, it was a disaster for the Wenya tribe. They never lacked food and didn’t store it. When the small prey disappeared overnight, Wenya panicked.

 

The girl tried to comfort Jian Luo. “The chief has called everyone back and contacted the other side to gather in the valley to discuss. Thanks to Brother Lu, we have fewer casualties this year. If a fight breaks out, we might not be at a disadvantage.”

 

Jian Luo still frowned.

 

As he hesitated, a dragon cub poked its head out from his embrace and chirped. Jian Luo turned around to see Lu Shifeng standing behind him, wrapped in his cloak, having just returned.

 

Lu Shifeng walked up to Jian Luo. “Why are you standing here foolishly?”

 

Jian Luo spoke up. “Will you go because of the vegetation issue?”

 

He had some PTSD about wars. The image of Lu Shifeng injured still lingered in his mind. Although he knew it was inevitable, he was very worried.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Do you want me to go?”

 

Jian Luo was caught off guard.

 

This made it difficult for him to decide. On one hand, he worried Lu Shifeng might get hurt if a fight broke out. On the other hand, he felt indebted to the tribe for their care during their stay.

 

Jian Luo was torn. “I…”

 

Lu Shifeng told him, “Many things can’t be solved by avoiding them. The pain of regret lasts longer than the pleasure of avoidance.”

 

…

 

Jian Luo suddenly felt less conflicted. “Let’s go.”

 

He wasn’t very mature in many ways. Although Lu Shifeng didn’t teach him patiently, he always pointed him in the right direction when he was confused.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Do you want to go?”

 

Jian Luo was extremely curious because he had connections with Wenya, and the vegetation issue was his idea. If he couldn’t be there, his curiosity would kill him!

 

Jian Luo hesitated. “Is it okay for me to go? Will I be a burden?”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “No, there won’t be a fight.”

 

“Really? How do you know?”

 

“They wouldn’t dare.”

 

In this world, only Lu Shifeng could say such arrogant and confident words and make people believe he was right!

 

Jian Luo went inside to get a coat and a warmer. He also put little clothes and hats on each dragon cub before setting off. When they arrived, they saw a group of people under a tree, including Wenya and that young man.

 

They used to be on the same side, but now they were opponents.

 

However, Jian Luo was surprised to see a neutral party present. The people in the middle were tall and looked formidable.

 

Wenya spoke first. “Military Leader, please be fair. Our two tribes have always minded our own business. But this year, Kars’ tribe used tricks to lure all the prey from our forest. Isn’t this trying to starve us?”

 

Kars remained calm. “We were just hunting reasonably, not targeting anyone. Prey goes where it wants. On the contrary, you broke the agreement by entering our forest and cutting our vegetation without permission. How do you explain that?”

 

Neither side backed down.

 

The marshal, who seemed to be an arbitrator with high authority, said to Wenya’s husband, “Bus, you shouldn’t have entered their forest without permission.”

 

Bus replied, “Sir, we were forced to. Without prey, the village will soon run out of food.”

 

The Military Leader shook his head. “Finding food is your own responsibility. The gods don’t favor anyone. Wrong is wrong. Go back and return their vegetation. If this happens again, I will consider redividing the forest boundaries.”

 

Bus and Wenya looked grim.

 

The Military Leader had great power and influence, ruling over several tribes. If they angered him, no one would be spared.

 

Wenya looked up and saw Jian Luo not far away. Their eyes met, and her gaze twisted.

 

Jian Luo had a bad feeling, but both sides had already dispersed. He had no way of knowing what Wenya was planning, but he instinctively felt danger.

 

Elsewhere.

 

Before the Military Leader left, Wenya approached him.

 

The Military Leader said, “I’ve made my decision. Further discussion is useless.”

 

“You misunderstand,” Wenya smiled. “I’m not here about that. I’m here to report important news.”

 

She knew that although the Military Leader had great power, he had a well-known weakness. His child was disabled. Everyone in the tribes knew that a disabled person couldn’t inherit the Military Leader’s position. For years, the Military Leader had sought a remedy in vain. Now, she was bringing the opportunity to him.

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T/N: Hey there! How have yall been? There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned!

Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 130 – Blood inheritance

 

Jian Luo’s mood was indescribable, like a thousand alpacas running through his mind.

 

…

 

Lu Shifeng looked at Jian Luo, his lips slightly parted. “Did you teach her that?”

 

Jian Luo hurriedly took the sister down, nervous that she might say something else that could send him to the afterlife.

 

Holding the little dragon, Jian Luo said, “It’s a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding. Kids say the darndest things!”

 

Sweating, Jian Luo sternly told the little girl, “You can’t say that about daddy, understand?”

 

The little silver dragon looked at Jian Luo with big, confused eyes, not understanding why he was so upset. Feeling wronged, she started to whimper.

 

Jian Luo panicked. “Hey, hey, why are you crying?”

 

The black cub and the second cub, sitting by the brazier, watched the drama unfold.

 

Jian Luo comforted the child and shot a reproachful look at Lu Shifeng. “It’s your fault for making her cry.”

 

Lu Shifeng: “…”

 

The little silver dragon quickly calmed down after being given a treat. She was very smart and knew when to stop, learning from Jian Luo to read the room.

 

Seeing the child not crying anymore, Jian Luo glanced at Lu Shifeng, feeling guilty. “The food’s still on the stove. I’ll go check.”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “I’ll help you.”

 

Jian Luo nodded hastily. “Oh, okay.”

 

They went to the stove. The fire was fueled by a special type of branch that burned steadily and strongly with little smoke, though it was tricky to light. Jian Luo had gotten good at it and told Lu Shifeng, “Try lighting one.”

 

Lu Shifeng rarely managed to light the fire, trying several times without success.

 

Jian Luo said, “You need to lift it a bit and then light it from the stems and leaves.”

 

Following Jian Luo’s method, Lu Shifeng succeeded quickly. When Jian Luo first tried, it had taken him multiple attempts. He looked at Lu Shifeng and sighed, “Impressive.”

 

After putting the firewood into the stove, Lu Shifeng glanced at him. “Didn’t you say I was stupid?”

 

“……”

 

There was no escaping this.

 

Jian Luo felt that since he and the kids relied on Lu Shifeng’s efforts outside, he couldn’t hurt his feelings. After some thought, he decided to sacrifice a bit.

 

Thinking of this, Jian Luo said, “It’s not that I’m dissatisfied with you. You misunderstood. Actually, this is…”

 

Lu Shifeng looked up at him.

 

Jian Luo had a sudden inspiration. “Actually, it’s a term of endearment!”

 

……

 

Lu Shifeng’s red eyes quietly watched Jian Luo, the fire burning in the stove. He asked, “Really?”

 

“Yes, yes!”

 

Jian Luo had to elaborate, “You know, couples always have some special quirks. Terms of endearment, like calling someone a little dummy or a little fool, are similar to me calling you stupid.”

 

Oh heavens, oh earth, please forgive him!

 

Lu Shifeng frowned. “Really?”

 

Jian Luo coughed lightly. “But don’t mimic this. These nicknames aren’t used often, especially now that we have kids. Don’t set a bad example.”

 

Lu Shifeng fiddled with the matchstick. “Then, I have a question.”

 

Jian Luo said, “What?”

 

“Who came up with this endearment?” Lu Shifeng’s gaze fell on Jian Luo. “Was it me?”

 

“……”

 

There was a moment of silence in the air.

 

Jian Luo truly understood what it meant to dig his own grave. Admitting that he came up with it himself was too embarrassing!

 

But…

 

Given Lu Shifeng’s personality, he wouldn’t come up with such an endearment.

 

Thinking of this, Jian Luo had to swallow his pride and admit, “I came up with it.”

 

Lu Shifeng raised his eyebrows, watching Jian Luo with interest. His delicate face, slightly chubbier from staying at home, was round and fair, his cheeks tinged with a blush from either excitement or embarrassment. His lively, sparkling eyes seemed to glow.

 

In truth, Lu Shifeng knew Jian Luo was lying.

 

But strangely, he found it amusing. He finally began to understand why his future self would like Jian Luo—because he was so different from him, because he was spontaneous, because he didn’t play by the rules, because he was full of life, like a dazzling sun that couldn’t be ignored.

 

Lu Shifeng’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He spoke, “Jian Luo.”

 

Jian Luo: “Hmm?”

 

“You had a child with him.” Lu Shifeng asked, “Was it because you loved him?”

 

He used “him” instead of “me.”

 

Jian Luo was momentarily stunned.

 

He had always tried to avoid thinking about this question. He admitted to feeling some attraction and fondness for Lu Shifeng. After all, he was just an ordinary person, and anyone would be moved by someone as perfect as Lu Shifeng, who was both gentle and generous.

 

But he couldn’t lose his sense of direction. If he were still a young and inexperienced boy, he could be capricious, but not now. He had grown up and learned to understand.

 

Therefore, Jian Luo said, “Oh, we’ll just get by. We can’t divorce anyway.”

 

……

 

Lu Shifeng fell silent.

 

The next day.

 

The sun was shining brightly, and most of the men in the village had gone hunting. The women were also getting ready to work.

 

Jian Luo, as usual, was playing with the kids in the yard when a neighbor lady came over and said, “Luo Luo, the chief heard your suggestion. He thinks it’s feasible. This year, we won’t harvest the grass and see if the honey hunters come.”

 

Jian Luo nodded. “Sure, the Wenya tribe harvests early every year. If the honey hunters come here for food, smaller prey will follow, reducing the need to hunt deep in the forest.”

 

The woman nodded repeatedly. “Yes, yes.”

 

In the yard, Jian Luo was building a simple seesaw. The dragon cubs were getting more mischievous, quickly getting bored of the yard, and it was too cold and dangerous outside. To keep them entertained, Jian Luo made some toys himself.

 

The woman said, “We have to get busy.”

 

Jian Luo asked casually, “What are you going to do?”

 

“Mining,” the woman said. “Sometimes large beasts come to attack the village out of hunger, but they fear the shaman stone. Mixing this stone powder with water and spreading it around the village can keep the beasts away.”

 

Jian Luo said, “That’s impressive.”

 

The woman smiled. “It’s not bad. This has been passed down for generations. Our village is remote, and we can only rely on this method. The shaman stone can purify the air, making it harder for beasts to find the village.”

 

Jian Luo responded, “That’s great. Go ahead, I won’t hold you up.”

 

The woman acknowledged and left.

 

Jian Luo didn’t think much of it at first, but after a while, he realized that this stone might be useful on Earth too.

 

Earth villages also struggled with beasts in the winter snow!

 

Recently, he had ordered radiation-proof covers from the industrial planet. If they also had this stone, the villages would be much safer. Moreover, if the stone could purify the air, could it also neutralize Earth’s residual radiation?

 

The more Jian Luo thought about it, the more excited he became.

 

“Chirp!”

 

Dragon Ao Tian’s cry came from nearby, sounding displeased.

 

Jian Luo snapped back to reality, realizing the seesaw was almost done. He said, “Okay, okay, Daddy will finish it for you.”

 

He worked quickly, and soon the seesaw was complete.

 

Jian Luo let them play on the seesaw while he pondered. He decided to ask Lu Shifeng to bring a shaman stone for him to examine later that night.

 

“Chirp!”

 

Another cry came from a dragon cub. Jian Luo turned to see the three had started fighting again because the seesaw could only accommodate two while there were three of them. The dragons’ innate competitiveness and possessiveness were showing.

 

Jian Luo exclaimed, “Don’t fight!”

 

But he was a bit late. One dragon rolled off the seesaw, bumping into the stacked wooden planks, which fell, burying the three dragons beneath them.

 

In an instant, Jian Luo’s heart broke. He rushed over, pulling the planks away. Some had splinters that pricked his hands, but he didn’t care. When he finally cleared the planks, he saw a surprising sight.

 

Though the three had been fighting, at the moment the planks fell, Dragon Ao Tian had protected his younger siblings with his wings. The other two had curled up under him.

 

Jian Luo’s heart ached with a mix of anger and concern. He picked up Dragon Ao Tian. “Didn’t Daddy tell you not to be naughty? Next time, I’ll let your Dad punish you!”

 

Dragon Ao Tian whimpered in protest.

 

Jian Luo noticed something sticky on the little dragon and hesitated. He touched it, finding it was red blood. His mind buzzed. It wasn’t like Lu Shifeng’s or Yin Hui’s blue-tinged blood.

 

He had heard from the priest that dragon blood was blue.

 

So…

 

Jian Luo’s heart sank. Could there be something wrong with his child?

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T/N: Hey there! How have yall been? Been busy with life and all, so apologies for the super delayed update, but I plan on finishing this series this year so hang on tight! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! Hope you’ve all stayed healthy!

Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

https://ko-fi.com/hoenibean

 

Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

and many, many more!

 

Thank you for all your support <3 Leave a comment if you like 🙂 I love reading them!

 

Chapter 129 – Your dad is so stupid

 

Their house was a bit secluded, so they had to walk a while to get down. As Jian Luo slowly approached with the dragon cubs, the group in the square was dividing the game.

 

Next to Lu Shifeng stood a short-haired girl, shyly talking. She offered him a piece of clothing. “I made this myself.”

 

Just as Jian Luo was about to approach, he stopped in his tracks.

 

Lu Shifeng, expressionless, said, “I don’t want it.”

 

“The fabric is really good.” The girl tried to hand him the clothes. “I’ll make one for your brother too in a couple of days. I know it’s hard for you to take care of them alone, so don’t be polite with me. I do this willingly.”

 

Jian Luo, standing aside, didn’t know whether to come out or not. While he was still pondering, he found himself already out in the open.

 

The girl turned her head, surprised to see Jian Luo.

 

Jian Luo walked over slowly, smiling at the girl. “Oh, giving a gift?”

 

The girl, a bit shy, nodded slightly, obviously having feelings for Lu Shifeng.

 

Jian Luo raised an eyebrow. “Looks pretty good. Must have taken a lot of effort?”

 

The girl, bashful, said, “Not really. I hope Brother Lu doesn’t dislike it. I just saw him working hard every day and wanted to help out a bit.”

 

Jian Luo casually took the scarf and looked at it, clicking his tongue. “What a pity.”

 

Curious, the girl asked, “What’s a pity?”

 

Jian Luo returned the scarf, whispering a few words into her ear. The girl’s expression shifted from admiration to shock and disbelief, finally leaving her looking blank. She glared at Lu Shifeng and ran away.

 

Jian Luo waved. “Take care!”

 

The girl ran off without looking back. In the sunset, it might have been her lost first love.

 

Once she was gone, Lu Shifeng looked at Jian Luo. “What did you tell her?”

 

“Hmm?” Jian Luo, feeling justified, said, “Just the truth.”

 

Lu Shifeng pressed, “What truth?”

 

“That you can’t be relied on.”

 

“…”

 

There was a brief silence.

 

After a while.

 

The empty space echoed with Jian Luo’s pleas for mercy. “I was wrong.”

 

“Are you angry?”

 

“Hey, I really know I was wrong. Cub, come here, do something cute.”

 

“What do you want to eat? I’ll cook something delicious for you?”

 

After his bold words, Jian Luo felt the cold glare of Lu Shifeng, the proud and aloof marshal, who ignored him for the entire day. Only after dinner, when his anger subsided, did his attitude improve.

 

Jian Luo made a cup of hot tea and brought it out, seeing Lu Shifeng sweeping snow outside. The house was warm with a brazier, and the heated bed was quite luxurious for the tribe. Lu Shifeng never allowed a shortage of such things, fearing for the fragile health of humans and young dragons.

 

Jian Luo went out to stand by the railing. “They want to build a snowman. It might not snow tonight, so don’t sweep it all away.”

 

Lu Shifeng stopped sweeping and came back.

 

Jian Luo handed him a cup of hot tea. “This is ginger tea I made. It helps keep the cold away. Try it.”

 

Lu Shifeng drank it all in one gulp.

 

“…”

 

The weather here was indeed cold, and it was getting colder, much more extreme than Earth’s weather. The coldest weather on Earth might reach -70 degrees, but here it was already -100 degrees and might get even colder, according to the locals.

 

Jian Luo wasn’t the type to complain. He said, “I noticed the clothes here are all made of leather. Sometimes, when it’s really cold, people wear multiple layers. Doesn’t that make it hard to move?”

 

Lu Shifeng didn’t need it, as the dragon scales could resist extreme cold. Even wearing a single layer of clothing was a sign of respect for the weather.

 

But the tribe’s people were different.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “The technology here is lagging, and it’s a remote part of the star system.”

 

Jian Luo nodded. “I’ve noticed fewer people are going out to hunt lately.”

 

“A lot of injuries and accidents happen,” Lu Shifeng said, looking at the snow-covered village. “Winter will only get colder.”

 

Jian Luo seemed thoughtful.

 

…

 

On the other side.

 

The hunters from Wenya’s tribe had returned.

 

Their forest had more small animals, many of which didn’t need to hibernate, making hunting easier and reducing casualties. This was one reason they were stronger than the other tribe.

 

The chief said, “This year, the Kars tribe had fewer casualties.”

 

Wenya was surprised. “Why?”

 

“The dragon is too fierce,” the chief sighed. “Even the large beasts are no match for the dragon. Though he mainly hunts for himself, others following him can still benefit.”

 

Wenya felt a bit worried.

 

Their tribe thrived partly by exploiting the Kars tribe’s resources. If the Kars tribe could get through this winter with fewer casualties, it would be hard to maintain their advantage.

 

Wenya frowned. “Didn’t they say they were just staying for a while? Why haven’t they left? I suspect they’re spying for the Kars tribe, acting as undercover agents. Also, you know our kids got sick recently and haven’t recovered. We’ve hosted them for so long, and they didn’t even give us a dragon scale…”

 

“Bang!”

 

The cup shattered into pieces on the ground.

 

The chief said, “Enough. Don’t say more. We can’t afford to provoke the dragon. They’ll leave eventually. The Kars tribe may rely on them for now, but not forever. In the end, they’ll still be our defeated enemies.”

 

Wenya fell silent.

 

…

 

The next day.

 

Jian Luo got up early and took the dragon cubs to build a snowman.

 

The woman from the neighboring house came out and saw them. “Oh, Luo Luo, playing with the kids?”

 

Jian Luo smiled. “Yes, are you heading out?”

 

“Yes,” the woman, tall and kind-looking, said. “The men are out hunting, so we women go to the forest to gather some hibiscus grass. In winter, when there’s no meat, we can eat the grass.”

 

Jian Luo was intrigued. “What’s that?”

 

The woman explained patiently, “It’s a type of plant. Not only do people like it, but animals also love to eat it.”

 

Jian Luo nodded thoughtfully.

 

The woman sighed. “It’s a pity there aren’t many prey here. Otherwise, we wouldn’t need to eat this. In the neighboring tribe, they use hibiscus grass to feed their pets in winter.”

 

Jian Luo’s interest was piqued. “Why is there less prey in our forest? I’ve been to both forests and didn’t notice much difference.”

 

The woman had a lot to say about this.

 

She stopped by the fence and said, “The reason there are more small prey over there is because of creatures called honey beasts. They live underground and come out to forage in winter. They are a favorite for many small predators, creating a food chain.”

 

Jian Luo asked, “Why don’t they live here?”

 

“Because of the sun,” the woman pointed to the sky. “Honey beasts like the sun, and our area is shaded. In summer, the trees block the sunlight, and in winter, there’s little sun.”

 

Jian Luo pondered. “Is there no other reason, like food?”

 

The woman shook her head. “In winter, they might eat fish or grass roots.”

 

Jian Luo countered, “Do they eat hibiscus grass?”

 

The woman was stumped. She hadn’t considered that. They always harvested the grass at the beginning of winter, not leaving any for the honey beasts.

 

Jian Luo smiled. “If there’s food, the honey beasts might come over, regardless of the sun.”

 

The woman couldn’t refute.

 

“And the sun issue,” Jian Luo continued, “If you can get through winter, it’s not like you’re short of food in summer, right?”

 

Sometimes, an outsider’s perspective clarifies things. What seemed complex to the locals was simple to Jian Luo. His gaze silently conveyed:

 

Is this so hard?

 

After a moment of silence, the woman said, “I’ll discuss this with the chief!”

 

Jian Luo waved. “Take care.”

 

After sending her off, Jian Luo continued watching the dragon cubs build a snowman. Unlike others who made simple snowmen, Long Aotian and his siblings were making a dragon.

 

Their technique was poor, resulting in a creature resembling Godzilla more than a dragon.

 

Jian Luo laughed. “So ugly.”

 

The dragon cubs stopped and looked back at Jian Luo with hurt eyes. Long Aotian even let out an aggrieved cry.

 

Jian Luo quickly corrected himself. “It’s beautiful, really beautiful!”

 

Satisfied, the cubs wagged their tails and continued their “Godzilla” project with newfound confidence.

 

Jian Luo helped out. “The dragon horns look better with ice.”

 

The cubs were smart, rolling a large snowball and hollowing it out to shape Godzilla, refining it slowly. While other kids made snowmen, his cubs were artists.

 

Jian Luo murmured while helping, “If only your dad were as quick-witted as you. He’s as dumb as a rock.”

 

Taking advantage of the fact that the kids couldn’t talk, Jian Luo often vented about Lu Shifeng.

 

After a while, they finally finished their Godzilla. Jian Luo took the three cubs for a bath. By the time they were done, it was getting late, and Lu Shifeng had returned.

 

Jian Luo said, “Go wash up and clean them too. I’ll cook dinner.”

 

Worried, Jian Luo added, “Wipe them gently, and let them play by the brazier for a while to keep warm.”

 

As he spoke, he handed the cubs to Lu Shifeng. “They can’t talk yet, so they don’t know if they’re cold. Be careful…”

 

“Daddy.”

 

A small dragon’s voice came, though not clear.

 

Jian Luo paused.

 

It was the youngest sister. He hadn’t expected her to be the first to speak!

 

Excited, Jian Luo said to Lu Shifeng, “Did she just call you? She’s so smart.”

 

Lu Shifeng nodded calmly. “Some dragons learn to speak before they fully transform. It’s normal.”

 

Jian Luo proudly said, “It’s because I talk to them every day.”

 

As Jian Luo was boasting, the little silver dragon on Lu Shifeng’s shoulder moved. She looked up at Lu Shifeng, her voice soft and slightly unclear, but understandable: “Daddy is dumb as a rock.”

 

…

 

There was a moment of silence.

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T/N: Hey there! How have yall been? Been busy with life and all, so apologies for the super delayed update, but I plan on finishing this series this year so hang on tight! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! Hope you’ve all stayed healthy!

Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

https://ko-fi.com/hoenibean

 

Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

and many, many more!

 

Thank you for all your support <3 Leave a comment if you like 🙂 I love reading them!