Cai Er's mother, regardless of the situation, reached out and grabbed her, making it impossible for Dragon Cai Er to resist as she was lifted into her embrace. "Cai Er, you're so reckless. You got caught up in this reckless play and not only was your cultivation ruined, but you almost lost your life. When we get back, you'll stay in seclusion and cultivate diligently. No more running around."
"Wuu... " Dragon Cai Er seemed to think about her future life, feeling extremely wronged. She couldn't help but cry.
Seeing this, Cai Er's father, though his expression was serious, couldn't help but feel a little helpless. He shook his head slightly, ignoring the crying Dragon Cai Er. He turned to You Feng Shi and bowed, "Daoist You Feng Shi, thank you for the aid of the Human Race. You helped me find my daughter. Rest assured, I will fulfill the promise I made to the Human Race."
"From this day forward, the Human Race can freely travel to and from the Great Sea. If the Demon Race dares to block or invade, my Dragon Race will surely oppose them. In addition, my Dragon Race will bestow upon the Human Race ninety-nine Dragon Islands to aid their rise."
"Thank you, Dragon Ao Daoist!" You Feng Shi stroked his beard and smiled. He was quite satisfied with the Dragon Race's offer.
At this moment, Xuan Xiao realized that the Dragon Race's request for the Human Race to find Dragon Cai Er came at such a high cost. Opening the Great Sea to the Human Race, allowing them to travel freely, was equivalent to breaking the Demon Race's blockade. Moreover, if the Demon Race was dissatisfied and wanted to target the Human Race going to the Great Sea, the Dragon Race would step in to resolve the issue.
Compared to this, the Dragon Race's subsequent gift of ninety-nine Dragon Islands seemed insignificant. Of course, it's not to say that the Dragon Islands aren't valuable.
What are Dragon Islands? They are islands imbued with Dragon Veins. Through his interactions with Dragon Cai Er over the years, Xuan Xiao knew that after the Dao-Demon War ended, the Dragon Race incurred a great karmic debt to Heaven and Earth. The Ancestor Dragon sacrificed himself and countless Dragon Clan members, transforming into spirit veins to repair the Primal Chaos. This repaid the debt owed to Heaven and Earth and also secured a lifeline for the Dragon Race.
Consequently, the Primal Chaos Spirit Veins are also called Dragon Veins. Each Dragon Vein signifies an endless supply of Primordial Spiritual Qi.
Now the Human Race has directly obtained ninety-nine Dragon Islands, which means ninety-nine Dragon Veins. Their value is naturally tremendous.
Xuan Xiao admired the Dragon Race's generosity. Dragon Ao, Cai Er's father, smiled at him. "You are Xuan Xiao, right? Daoist You Feng Shi told me everything about Cai Er. Thank you for saving her, otherwise she would have perished."
"This is for you. Consider it a thank you for saving Cai Er."
"This... " Xuan Xiao looked at the object Dragon Ao handed him - a token shaped like a true dragon. He wondered what this treasure was.
As if knowing Xuan Xiao's confusion, Dragon Ao explained, "Young Daoist Xuan Xiao, this is the Dragon Clan's Imperial Token. Holding this token allows you to travel freely throughout the Great Sea and enter some of our Dragon Clan's exclusive blessed lands. Moreover, with this token, you can receive assistance from the various Dragon Clan members. "
"Although my Dragon Clan has fallen, there are still many bloodlines scattered throughout the world. If you encounter them, with this token, you might be able to get some benefits. Additionally, with this token, during the Dragon Gate Manifestation, you can directly enter without having to cross the Dragon Gate. You can also enter the Dragon Transformation Pond and receive its blessings."
Xuan Xiao didn't expect such a small token to have so many uses. Although this token wasn't a valuable resource or spiritual treasure, what it provided was something many resources couldn't buy.
The ability to travel freely through the Great Sea might seem insignificant, but entering the Dragon Clan's exclusive blessed lands seemed quite extraordinary. As for receiving assistance from the various Dragon Clan members, that was even more remarkable. As Dragon Ao said, the Dragon Clan may be in decline, but their bloodlines are scattered throughout the world. Even a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Having this token would make traveling through the Primal Chaos a lot easier.
Of course, the most crucial aspect was the ability to enter the Dragon Gate directly with this token, and also access the Dragon Transformation Pond. This was a significant opportunity.
Xuan Xiao couldn't help but feel excited. He immediately bowed and received the token.
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The moment Xuan Xiao received the token, Dragon Ao's expression suddenly changed. His eyes flashed with sharp brilliance, scrutinizing Xuan Xiao from head to toe.
Such intense gaze made Xuan Xiao feel uneasy. He became secretly vigilant. Especially when Dragon Ao emanated an imposing aura, instantly making the atmosphere heavy.
You Feng Shi also sensed something amiss. He walked beside Xuan Xiao, "Daoist Dragon Ao, what is this... "
Dragon Ao didn't answer You Feng Shi. Instead, he frowned and looked at Dragon Cai Er, his sharp gaze filled with anger. "Cai Er... I thought you were just mischievous, but I didn't realize you were so reckless. The True Dragon Nine Transformations is a secret of our Dragon Clan that is not to be passed on. Come here..."
Dragon Ao's angry voice sounded like thunder. With a grab, he lifted Cai Er from her mother's arms, pulling her into his embrace. With another grab, Cai Er transformed into her true form. He was about to discipline Dragon Cai Er.
Cai Er's mother was shocked. She swiftly flew forward to stop Dragon Ao from punishing Cai Er. "Husband, we just found Cai Er. And her cultivation has been ruined. We are worried enough. Why would you punish her!"
"The True Dragon Nine Transformations, it's the True Dragon Nine Transformations! As a secret of the Dragon Clan that is not to be passed on, how did Xuan Xiao, a human who has never left the East Sea, obtain it? He must have learned it from Cai Er's recklessness." Dragon Ao, as a father, felt a bitter smile on his face. There was helplessness in the corners of his eyes, and he sighed, "Young Daoist Xuan Xiao, my Dragon Clan has always valued rules. You have cultivated our Dragon Clan's secret technique, the True Dragon Nine Transformations. My Dragon Clan must have an explanation."
Xuan Xiao was now speechless. He thought that when Cai Er's parents arrived, the Human Race would receive the Dragon Race's gifts, he would also get a lot of benefits, and everyone would be happy.
But he didn't expect that the True Dragon Nine Transformations he had cultivated would lead to such a big problem.
Ever since Hou Yi passed on the True Dragon Nine Transformations to Xuan Xiao, Xuan Xiao had been diligently cultivating it. He had risked his life to achieve the first transformation. He thought nothing of it, but he didn't expect to be discovered today, and even by the Dragon Clan.
He never imagined that the Dragon Clan would consider the True Dragon Nine Transformations so important. At this moment, Xuan Xiao was in the wrong.
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