Chapter 1363 - 1359: Unsolicited Kindness
Azure Dragon and the Bald Monk were looking at the Young Prince with a victorious expression, and unexpectedly, they felt a trace of anticipation.
"However, that Dragon Spirit is clearly a tough nut."
Previously, despite using unsavory means, they couldn’t make the Dragon Spirit submit.
Under normal circumstances, trying to tempt a hard-headed guy is not easy.
"Leave this matter to me, negotiations always require some initial talks."
Azure Dragon thought for a moment, then said, "Alright, go and probe a bit first, don’t be too blunt with your words."
The Young Prince nodded; he had at least this level of tact and methods.
After Yun Ran left, she went directly outside the stronghold, without any worry that someone would undermine her in her absence, nor did she imagine the Dragon Spirit could be swayed.
While working hard to integrate all the new skills after fusing the Dragon Cores, somehow, suddenly felt a chill at the back of their head.
"Hmm, is something bad about to happen?"
The Dragon Spirit tried hard to think but couldn’t recall doing anything heinous. Why was there a feeling of being about to get tricked?
But soon, the Dragon Spirit realized what that vague uneasy feeling came from.
The Young Prince arrived with a box full of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, which were an absolute tonic to a Great Demon like the Dragon Spirit.
For quite a while, the Dragon Spirit’s eyes were glued to the box.
Finally, they withdrew their gaze, with a somewhat sour tone, saying: "Offering kindness without reason, either a traitor or a thief, go ahead, what mischief are you planning this time?"
This seat is now different from before; you have no chance to ambush this seat anymore!"
Young Prince: ...
He suddenly felt that everyone who didn’t understand the situation seemed to speak in such an unpleasant and harsh manner.
Actually, the Dragon Spirit wanted to say that now Yun Ran was back, even if these guys came at him all at once, they wouldn’t be able to crush him like before.
But saying that would be a bit embarrassing, as if he, the mighty Dragon King, were entirely relying on Yun Ran’s power.
"These are our apologies to Mr. Long."
Upon hearing the word "apologies," the Dragon Spirit’s eyes lit up instantly, and their hands moved so fast they left afterimages.
The Young Prince hadn’t even reacted before the box was gone from his hands.
And naturally, the other things he wanted to say were interrupted.
Looking over these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, the Dragon Spirit saw that their quality was quite good. If Yun Ran saw them, she would probably try to snatch them away.
Immediately, the Dragon Spirit hid these treasures. A small treasure trove is always best kept safe once it’s in hand.
Having secured the items, the Dragon Spirit then put on a demeanor of a master.
"Since you all have sincerely apologized, this seat is not a petty person. Fine, you may leave~"
Even the thick-skinned Young Prince was left speechless by the shamelessness of the Dragon Spirit.
Wasn’t it said that Great Demons are very simple and honest? This one seemed too cunning!
"This is not... "
The Young Prince couldn’t help but want to explain; the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were merely a prelude, he hadn’t even begun his real opening statement.
But clearly, the Dragon Spirit and the Young Prince weren’t on the same wavelength, lacking any tacit understanding.
"Why aren’t you leaving yet? You’re disturbing me!"
The perfect opportunity had vanished, and continuing would have no significant meaning.
Taking a deep breath, the Young Prince could only force a smile: "Then I will not disturb you further."
Watching the Young Prince, exuding a faint aura of gloom, the Dragon Spirit just glanced once before returning his gaze.
Simultaneously, in his heart, the Dragon Spirit silently labeled the Young Prince and his companions as patsies.
Events in the Dream Realm were progressing step by step.
Meanwhile, outside the Dream Realm, Xuan Chu spent three days and nights searching every ancient bookshop in the entire Moonlight City, finally finding crucial clues.
His eyes were somewhat red; he didn’t know if it was from exhaustion, or the contents of the ancient book filled one with despair.
After flipping through the last yellowed booklet, Xuan Chu felt drained, collapsing on the ground.
The veins on the back of his hand bulged as he clenched his fist tightly.
No matter how much he wracked his brain, Xuan Chu couldn’t understand why the Dragon Spirit died.
"How could this be, the Dragon Spirit died, Yun Ran left no record, and even Er Dan and the Ginsengfruit vanished without a trace, what did they experience?"
Clearly, the people of Heavenly Dao Village should be cold and unfeeling, yet why do my eyes feel so sore...
Xuan Chu never thought he would one day feel pain over a companion’s passing.
Perhaps because Xuan Chu’s movements were a bit dramatic, or perhaps because he came specifically looking for ancient books, making a strong impression.
At this moment, many still in the bookstore sneakily glanced at Xuan Chu out of the corners of their eyes.
Several young people, clearly on good terms, were making faces at each other, obviously one of their communication methods.
[Look at that person, is he having a fit?]
[Probably not, I saw his eyes are red, must be crying.]
[Wow, he can cry just from reading books, unlike us who only look for storybooks!]
[His aura feels so cold, seems a bit scary, let’s stay away from him.]
...
Xuan Chu was oblivious to the occasional glances; his heart was filled with the grief of confirmed bad news.
After a long time, only when the shopkeeper, worried that something might happen to Xuan Chu, cautiously approached.
"Sir, are you feeling unwell? Do you need us to call a doctor for you?"
Xuan Chu’s attire suggested he came from wealth, and if something happened in their bookstore, it would be a huge mistake.
Especially as Xuan Chu’s aura was extremely cold, making the shopkeeper a bit anxious, fearing he might offend with the wrong words.
"I’m fine."
Xuan Chu coldly replied and tossed a small golden bean into the shopkeeper’s hand, carried away the ancient books recording scattered clues, and turned to leave.
Until Xuan Chu stepped out of the shop, the shopkeeper and other customers and staff inside unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
Returning to his quarters, Xuan Chu collapsed directly onto the bed, trying hard to detach from the sorrowful emotions.
He clearly did not believe, with the abilities and methods of Yun Ran and the Dragon Spirit, that they wouldn’t have left any precautions.
Now was not the time to be complacent; even if Yun Ran and the others were truly gone, he needed to diligently search for their related artifacts.
Yun Ran was the temple master of Qingfeng Temple, surely leaving behind some legacy-related items.
These items must be taken back to that Huaiyi True Master.