Chapter 7

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The Confederation of Ancestor Dragon stood on a vast, fertile plain, with three snow-melted rivers winding their way from the distant mountains, passing through countless villages, towns, and cities, ultimately converging at the silver-gray Ancestor Dragon Confederation!

The confederation was divided into two parts, separated by the solemn and grand silver-gray confederation wall.

And the most awe-inspiring feature of the Ancestor Dragon Confederation was this wall. The moment they flew into the green-ink plain, it seemed as if they were witnessing an ancient earth dragon, touching the beginning of the world, lying on the horizon.

"Legend has it that the Ancestor Dragon Confederation was formed from the body of a primordial dragon. Seeing it today, it's not a lie!" Zhu Minglang sighed in his heart.

Seeing the Ancestor Dragon Confederation, Li Yunzi's inner turmoil did not dissipate much. Thinking of the people who knew her well, she felt a suffocating sensation.

"Miss Yunzi, you don't need to worry about that matter. I have eliminated all of them," Luo Xiao seemed to understand Li Yunzi's complex feelings and showed this special consideration.

Li Yunzi did not respond.

After adjusting her emotions slightly, Li Yunzi's eyes regained their cold, starry, and frosty luster, and she said coolly, "Let's go."

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The Li and Nan families.

For a long time, these two prestigious clans have ruled the Ancestor Dragon Confederation. When Zhu Minglang heard the name of the Valkyrie, he knew her background.

No wonder she could rule the Eternal City in the chaotic wasteland for a whole year; her background must be unfathomable.

But why was she overthrown in just one night?

He escorted her all the way, trembling with fear, and the mission was finally completed, but Zhu Minglang could not leave yet.

The Li family's imperial court was magnificent, but unfortunately, they were not returning in glory.

The three of them waited in a spacious hall decorated with pear wood. Zhu Minglang and Luo Xiao stood a few steps behind Li Yunzi, who stood facing a middle-aged, thin man with a long beard sitting on the main seat of the hall.

Beside the man was a woman with outstanding demeanor, dignified and graceful, who poured a cup of tea for the long-bearded, thin man.

"Don't get angry, Master. It's good that she's back safely," the woman said softly.

"Bang!!!" The teacup was slammed down by the long-bearded man.

Sharp porcelain shards flew and scattered at Li Yunzi's feet, one of which bounced off the marble floor and mercilessly cut across her cheek.

A streak of fresh red blood appeared on her face, and blood began to seep out.

But Li Yunzi stood there, not making the slightest move to avoid it.

"Any child of the Li family should have chosen a place to commit suicide by now, which would at least save some face for you and our Li family!" the middle-aged, long-bearded man said with a neutral expression.

"Master, I have already burned the Eternal City to the ground. How could this news spread so quickly back to the confederation?" Luo Xiao said, somewhat incredulous.

"Is it your turn to speak!" the Li family head glared at Luo Xiao.

Luo Xiao hurriedly knelt down, not daring to raise his head.

Seemingly having an innate fear of the Li family head, the ambitious and arrogant Luo Xiao did not dare to act rashly.

"Unable to protect your own reputation and integrity, how can you protect this besieged Ancestor Dragon Confederation in the future!" the Li family head raged.

Li Yunzi still did not speak.

Seeing her silence, the Li family head became even angrier...

But soon, he suppressed the anger rising in his throat.

"Regardless, Yunzi has established many military achievements for our confederation and expanded our territory. Although her reputation is now tarnished, her command authority still exists," the woman beside him tried to persuade.

"What command authority is left, and the soldiers under her name as the female ruler will have to bear this disgrace with her. The title of female ruler will be abolished. Your military guards will be dispersed to other camps to continue guarding the western front. The successor of the Ancestor Dragon Divine Maiden will be Nan Lingsha, and you will be confined to the palace, not allowed to see anyone!" When the Li family head said this, his eyes revealed a coldness.

"Master, as a younger sister, Nan Lingsha might also be affected. Perhaps we should call her back..." the woman seemed to want to say something.

"Nan Lingsha is Nan Lingsha, and Li Yunzi is Li Yunzi. Whoever dares to implicate Nan Lingsha in this matter will have their tongue cut out, regardless of their status!" the Li family head said.

"I will enforce this order," the woman replied.

"Luo Xiao." The Li family head finally turned his gaze to him.

"Your servant is here!" Luo Xiao hurriedly knelt down, not daring to raise his head.

"Is your dragon a Gilded Fire Dragon?" the Li family head asked.

"Gilded Fire Dragon? Master, this is a dragon species with the potential to ascend to Dragon Lord, with superior bloodline and attributes. If it can show loyalty..." the woman showed a look of surprise.

"Indeed, it is a rare and precious dragon. I didn't expect you to have such a remarkable encounter after leaving the Li family. You did well this time, making those wasteland refugees understand that the Li family cannot be trampled upon!" the Li family head said.

"I was expelled for my mistake years ago and deeply regretted it. But my heart has always been with the Li family. After becoming a dragon master, I happened to be training in the wasteland and learned of Miss's plight, so I rushed to her aid. Unfortunately, I was too late. Please do not blame Miss; it was my lack of decisiveness. I should have destroyed the surrounding towns as well, so this matter would not have spread back to the confederation," Luo Xiao showed his loyalty.

The Li family head nodded, satisfied with Luo Xiao's ruthlessness.

"You will join my ranks. The Gilded Fire Dragon is indeed a precious dragon with boundless potential, but it requires substantial resources and guidance from a master... As long as you remain loyal, I will ensure your future is bright!" the Li family head said.

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master!!" Luo Xiao's face showed uncontainable excitement as he bowed again in gratitude!

A bright future!

This is what Luo Xiao wanted—a bright future!

Not to be a dragon master in a barren and desolate land, but to be at the pinnacle of the grand and prosperous Ancestor Dragon Confederation, where everything is available!

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Throughout the entire process, Zhu Minglang had rehearsed countless times in his mind how to respond to the domineering and cold Li family head, and thought of many vague words to cover up his identity.

In the end, Zhu Minglang realized that he was never taken seriously from the beginning.

Not even a glance, let alone a question.

This made Zhu Minglang feel somewhat bitter. Many experts had once pointed at him and said that this child had an extraordinary face and would surely become a remarkable person in the future. How could he, after just a few years of wandering, become so plain and transparent?

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