Chapter 17

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Li Family Royal Court

A slender, soft-scaled armor robe, hair hanging down on both sides of his shoulders, and an extremely pale complexion, Luo Xiao stood on the bridge between the Royal Court and the Military Academy, his gaze involuntarily drawn to the layered pavilions and the secluded gardens...

He was accustomed to standing here, even when he was a servant, able to catch a glimpse of the autumn nanmu forest and the eaves of a light silver, elegant residence through the buildings.

He thought that becoming a commander in the Li Family's hundred armies would give him more opportunities to get closer to Li Yunzi, but in fact, since the day he expressed his feelings, Luo Xiao had not seen Li Yunzi again.

"Commander Luo, we all know your thoughts, it's not that we are unwilling to give you the chance to visit, but Yunzi has been placed under house arrest by her father. This concerns the honor of our Li Family, and the master does not want to hear any more discussions about that shameful incident in the city," Lady Kong Tong said.

"Subordinate has a small suggestion. If the head of the family can arrange for Miss Li Yunzi's marriage and spend some silver to spread the rumor that people from other city-states are deliberately defaming the Li Family and Miss Li Yunzi, regardless of whether people believe it or not, this matter will soon fade away," Luo Xiao respectfully said to Lady Kong Tong.

Kong Tong looked at Luo Xiao, who had bowed his head in respect, and a smile appeared on her face. "It's a good idea, I will have the master consider Yunzi's marriage soon."

"Thank you, Lady!" Luo Xiao was both surprised and delighted. If Kong Tong agreed, the chances of success were very high!

"This is your appointment order, the master asked me to give it to you. The nine cities of Wu have united and started a rebellion, attempting to occupy our Dongxu Fort. The city's army has already been dispatched, and you will set out tomorrow. Since the people of Wu believe that the heavens are unfair and have given them barren land, let them know who their true heavens are!" Kong Tong handed Luo Xiao the order.

Luo Xiao respectfully accepted it with both hands, and he was more than willing to do this, harboring some resentment towards the Wu people.

Dealing with rebels, slaughter is the most direct and effective means, and the fear of slaughter will quickly spread throughout Wu, making the people of other cities live in fear for a long time, not daring to act rashly!

"This is different from your previous small achievements. Completing this mission will greatly increase your reputation in the city," Kong Tong continued.

"Luo Xiao will not disappoint you and the master!" Luo Xiao said.

"Oh, there's something I want to ask you..." Kong Tong suddenly remembered something.

Luo Xiao stopped, turned around, and bowed again, waiting for Kong Tong to ask.

"Is the man who returned with you familiar to you?" Kong Tong reconsidered.

Luo Xiao frowned, puzzled. "Zhu Minglang, isn't he a member of the clan?"

"There is no record of his name in the household. Who told you he was one of us?" Kong Tong asked.

"Miss Yunzi." Luo Xiao's eyes were moving, clearly thinking very carefully about this question.

"Alright, go to Dongxu City first. We can discuss this small matter when you return. I will also investigate this person's identity. Since Yunzi was framed, there might be some villains around her," Kong Tong said.

Luo Xiao bowed again, and as he turned to leave, his face darkened slightly.

If Zhu Minglang was not a member of the Li Family, why did Li Yunzi lie?

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Dragon Taming Academy

Inside the house, what delighted Zhu Minglang was that Xiaobaiqi had finally emerged from its cocoon!

Carefully, he took the drowsy Xiaobaiqi out of his spirit domain and couldn't wait to see its young form.

"Strange, not a Blue Dragon?" Zhu Minglang looked at Xiaobaiqi, very surprised!

Even though Xiaobaiqi had transformed back into a dragon, it was different from before!

Xiaobaiqi was previously a pure-blooded Ice Blue Dragon, with ice-frost scales, a slender body, and a long, slender tail, somewhat similar to a waterfall dragon, but without wings.

But now, Xiaobaiqi had a pair of large wings.

He remembered that inside the ice cocoon, there were wings like those of a butterfly, light and delicate. Now, these wings had grown into more powerful wings, covered with very delicate and fine ice feathers.

Moreover, its wing bones were composed of several sections, more flexible than human fingers, allowing its wings to spread backward like a butterfly, showcasing their beauty, or to flap powerfully, bursting with impressive flying skills, and to fold softly, making it look like an innocent and noble little swan.

Of course, it still retained some of its Blue Dragon form, with a neck, chest, hips, and tail that were gracefully long like a snake, and cat-like limbs with claws.

Its body was not covered in hard scales; its neck was adorned with silver-white long fur, like tassels, noble and elegant, while the rest of its body was covered in soft silver short fur, smooth like silver silk all the way to the tail.

Its tail was also unique, long like a girl's braid, and it was unclear whether its tail feathers were naturally special or if the ice frost on its body had spread.

Zhu Minglang carefully observed Xiaobaiqi while gently feeding it flower nectar.

Interestingly, as this little ice dragon earnestly sucked on the flower nectar, its playful white, slender braided tail would slowly rise, then suddenly drop straight down, remaining still for a while...

Overall, Xiaobaiqi had lost much of its former majesty but appeared more elegant and noble, with every feather, every ice scale, and every inch of skin exuding a unique beauty.

"What kind of dragon is this? A White Feather Dragon? It seems to have the bloodline of a giant dragon... Could it be an Ice Dawn White Dragon??" Zhu Minglang couldn't make an accurate judgment for a moment.

It resembled a White Feather Dragon overall, but the ice feathers on its wings were similar to those of a Frost Dragon among the giant dragons. Searching his memory, only the Ice Dawn White Dragon, said to inhabit the icy skies, was very close to it!

"Yi yi yi yi~~~"

Xiaobaiqi's voice was soft and childlike, whether it was because it was not full and pouting or because that was its natural voice.

Zhu Minglang had already prepared enough flower nectar for it.

A spoonful of nectar with a strong floral aroma, Xiaobaiqi first looked at Zhu Minglang, then at the nectar, its small eyes filled with joy.

"Drink more, to grow strong." Zhu Minglang said to Xiaobaiqi.

Xiaobaiqi sniffed the nectar, slowly bringing its head, now covered with many white downy feathers, to the nectar spoon, gently licking it like a kitten.

Finally, it was full and satisfied.

But it didn't want to return to the ice cocoon bed in the spirit domain.

It slowly crawled into Zhu Minglang's arms, its long tail coiled around its body, and its wings completely folded over its curled-up form, nestling contentedly in Zhu Minglang's arms, gentle and lazy.

Soon, the soft breathing of the Ice Dawn White Dragon could be heard, sleeping soundly, its soft, comfortable short fur making Zhu Minglang feel like he was raising a clingy little white cat rather than a real dragon!

Of course, Zhu Minglang was also aware that after breaking out of the cocoon, Xiaobaiqi had undergone a cycle of life, returning to its juvenile stage.

Most dragons grow very slowly, with lifespans of over a thousand years, and it can take two generations of human life for them to grow from juveniles to adults.

This is where the role of a dragon tamer is maximized.

First, the spirit domain of a human is a growth greenhouse for all dragons that have signed a spirit contract. Even if they just sleep in it, their development will be greatly accelerated.

Second, rapid growth in the spirit domain does not consume the dragon's lifespan.

By feeding them specific foods or purchasing some spirit fruits, young dragons can quickly overcome their weakest stage in a short time.

The Ice Dawn White Dragon is still young, but with more sleep and more flower nectar, as a real dragon, it will change every day, and within a month, it will have powerful combat capabilities!

"Oh no, I almost forgot about today's monthly class!" Zhu Minglang's thoughts were entirely on Xiaobaiqi, and he hadn't even thought about this.

The Dragon Taming Academy's management of students is very relaxed. There are classes every morning, and students decide for themselves whether to attend.

The academy has many free facilities and venues that students can use at will.

However, to select new young spirits from the Dragon Storage Hall or to obtain healing medicines and special foods, students need to earn enough credits by completing academy assignments.

In the Dragon Taming Academy, credits are more valuable than gold and silver. The academy has many spirit treasures in the Great Warehouse Pavilion, and as long as you earn enough credits, you can exchange for them.

It is said that there are dragon eggs inside.

Hatching them results in real dragons.

Zhu Minglang had not yet visited the legendary Great Warehouse Pavilion, mainly because the few credits he had accumulated were used to buy food and supplies, so there was no need to drool over the treasures inside...

The morning classes are not free, costing one credit each.

The big class at the end of the month, however, is free, and all students of the same year must attend, or they will be penalized with credit deductions.

Finally, he had to go to class. Zhu Minglang tidied his appearance. On one hand, the content of the big class at the end of the month would be more substantial, and on the other hand, he had not yet met the other students outside his dormitory, especially the female students, who were sure to be charming.