Chapter 0008: The Degraded Dragon

For many years, Xiaobai has maintained the state of the little ice bug, showing no signs of change

Zhu Minglang gently closed his eyes to explore his own spiritual domain

Is this the place where Li Yunzi has returned from afar to find refuge

Baiqi, which is the name of the small ice insect

If she were to weep like a fountain, it would be better; yet, she is left with only a single tear, devoid of pain and sorrow, instead conveying a sense of resilience that suggests she has already endured it all.

Li Yunzi has never vented her anger on herself, but she mostly does not want to see herself again

In a world where hierarchy is distinctly observed, Li Yunzi's act of taking her own life in a fit of rage does not seem strange to Zhu Minglang

Zhu Minglang stood beside, his mouth agape

The ice cocoon is not completely sealed at the moment, and there is still a hole at the top

Power, wealth, and women, he will possess them all

Upon this glance, he was profoundly shocked by the world within the ice chrysalis

It is important to understand that in the past, Luo Xiao was merely a servant at the Li family, with a status that was extremely lowly

Just now, with a hurried glance, Zhu Minglang caught sight of Xiaobai's half-transformed appearance, with thin wings, an elegant body outline, and a slender tail

Reluctantly shifting his gaze away from Li Yunzi, Luo Xiao strode towards the royal courtyard of the family head. From this moment on, he, Luo Xiao, truly embarked on the path to ascendancy!

Miss Yunzi, I have not performed my duties well, causing you distress... You need not concern yourself with the opinions of others. Upon returning to the Li family, I will strive even harder to become a pillar of support for the Li family. At that time, I will do everything in my power to persuade your father to betroth you to me... I, Luo Xiao, truly have sincere feelings for you, Miss Yunzi... I realize that it may be somewhat abrupt and offensive to say this now, but I will prove my intentions through my actions. Miss Yunzi, please give me some time." As Luo Xiao spoke these words, he appeared somewhat stammering and nervous.

A tiny crystal of ice seems to contain an incredible world within it

When Zhu Minglang was still a young man, he was already a strong figure, attracting attention and admiration from others

But ultimately, all the white threads melted in the morning light, leaving behind the lifeless shell of the Azure Dragon, which, along with the frost threads, merged into water under the sunlight. Only a small ice insect, one that had almost lost all semblance of intellect, slowly crawled out

"Well, I would like to wish Mr. Luo a bright future in advance," Zhu Minglang replied perfunctorily.

Miss Yunzi need not rush to respond; as long as she understands Luo Xiao's sincere loyalty and infatuation. Miss Yunzi must be tired, so Minglang, please have the servant take the young lady back to rest. I will go to the master of the house to receive my orders.

Indeed, this young man has been taking care of the little ice bug with great dedication, and before he knew it, it has become a kind of bond, which could even be described as familial.

... ...

The little one is simply too sleepy

Undoubtedly, these are all signs of its impending transformation into a dragon

Without an identity, without land, without a residence, and without wealth, one cannot resort to begging on the streets again

After so many years, the youth has grown into a young adult, and the aspirations of a bright future have been dulled into a mere existence of waiting for death

Luo Xiao also understands that Li Yunzi has not yet emerged from the shadows and needs time.

He took a few steps forward and walked towards Li Yunzi

A massive ice cocoon enveloped the Azure Dragon Baiqi, covering half the city, a vast expanse of pure white resembling the descent of a snow spirit deity

She is a victim, yet she has become a sinner in the eyes of the people. After much difficulty, she returned to her home, only to be met with such abuse.

Breaking free from its cocoon, it will return to the dragon throne

Where should I go now?

Oh

Strange, how did an ice pupa appear...

The White Azure Dragon has actually regressed

It is now completely different

Until now, Zhu Minglang has not forgotten the white frost threads that entwined half the city

The master of the Li family and the housekeeper lady have left, leaving only Li Yunzi, Luo Xiao, and Zhu Minglang in the hall adorned with pear wood decorations

On the side, Zhu Minglang was at a loss for how to comfort her.

Luo Xiaoman nodded in satisfaction, feeling that Zhu Minglang was quite a considerate younger brother

Upon exploring his own spiritual domain, Zhu Minglang was astonished to discover that the little ice insect had somehow wrapped itself in the ice silk it had produced, transforming into a gigantic ice cocoon

The ice pupa is, in fact, its dragon gate

What, then, is the little white creature, sleeping like a queen in that frosty and vast world?

It seems to possess a certain ethereal grace and agility reminiscent of the butterfly dragon spirit, while also embodying the form of the original white azure dragon

Bai Qi was once a blue dragon

In the end, it still lowered its eyelids

Regardless of how twisted Luo Xiao's mind may be, he seems to be genuinely sincere towards Li Yunzi. Moreover, he chose the most opportune moment to confess his feelings to her, sincerely expressing that he is a man who does not care about Li Yunzi's past.

Am I really that transparent!

The ring has a unique luster, and within its flow, the shadow of a dragon gradually emerges.

Li Yunzi did not tend to her wound; instead, when Zhu Minglang was not paying attention, a single tear slowly slid down her face, becoming a tear streak on her cheek

This shocking scene lasted throughout the entire night

A small frost thread, with a long ancient silk pattern on it.

However, just when Zhu Minglang believed that he would have a glorious period in the future, Bai Qi had devolved from a proud and mighty Azure Dragon into the smallest and weakest of all living beings, a little ice bug

The White Azure Dragon is returning

Why has the basic psychological guard against this man in front of me been reduced?

After a while, Luo Xiao and the head of the Li family slowly got up

inexplicably abducted to the City-State of the Ancestor Dragon

But it was once a Dragon General level Azure Dragon, and I have never heard of any creature with the Azure Dragon bloodline possessing such abilities

It is wise to remain calm in the face of adversity

Speaking of Xiaobaiqi, it has not emerged to breathe on its own for many days, and it is rare for it to lie in its own spiritual domain, preparing for hibernation

May Minglang never see any situation inside again

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The Hall of Pear Wood

What one obtains for oneself will only increase, and in the end, Li Yunzi still belongs to oneself

The ice pupa appears unremarkable from the outside, yet the profoundly astonishing miniature world within lingers indelibly in Zhu Minglang's mind

Recent experiences have left anyone with a cold heart yearning for something. The reason for their reluctance to take action is simply that they cannot envision their own future

In an instant, those frost threads began to dance, and those icy glimmers started to shine. As the little white creature fell asleep once more, the world within this ice cocoon began to operate frantically. There were tiny buds breaking through the ice, microscopic ice flowers blooming, ... and some life forms resembling snow trees unfurling their canopies to cover the heavens and the earth. Countless minute entities were being created here

However, this beauty's resilience evokes a pang of sympathy in the observer

Meanwhile, the hole was filled by the frost threads that surged from the inside out, and the ice cocoon was completely sealed.

Is this about to undergo a transformation?

Through this hole, Zhu Minglang observed the situation inside

If it seems that blood ties can be severed, the head of the Li family would do so without hesitation

The once radiant young man has now become a grain of sand in the vast sea of humanity, embarking on his long journey of wandering

And adorning these nests of frost are glistening ice crystals, radiant like rare white diamonds, resembling the countless white stars scattered across the vast night sky, orderly distributed in this small realm, dreamlike and ethereal

Why do I have to say 'again' myself

At this moment, Zhu Minglang's heart, which was almost like a stagnant pool, suddenly began to boil!

Li Yunzi herself did not expect that she would endure for so long, only to find that in the end, she still did not wait for everyone to leave

Since we are here, we should make ourselves comfortable. Let's find a place where we can support ourselves and take on some temporary work, preferably somewhere suitable for planting mulberry trees. The big eater, Xiao Bai, will probably cause a fuss if he wakes up and finds there is no milk to drink

The world within the cocoon is indeed a marvel of nature's craftsmanship

It is as if one has experienced the creation of the world and the transformation of the seas and the mulberry fields

In fact, Li Yunzi's decision to bring herself to the City of the Ancestor Dragon can be considered as saving her own life, as Luo Xiao had intended to annihilate Xiaosang Town as well.

Such an event has occurred, and it is likely that few individuals of noble status would be willing to marry her. In this case, as long as one performs excellently under the leadership of the head of the Li family, it is not impossible for the head of the family to arrange for Li Yunzi to be married to oneself

I have traveled to so many places that I can no longer remember

This is probably the fifth year of Zhu Minglang's wandering

I will help you back to rest first, don't think too much about it. Zhu Minglang maintained his courtesy as he assisted Li Yunzi out of the main hall.

But this time, it is undergoing a transformation

At the core of the cocoon, Xiao Bai was drowsy, gently stretching its underdeveloped wings. A pair of beautiful, lively eyes was intently focused on Zhu Minglang, who had arrived in the spiritual realm.

Overnight ... ...

If Bai Qi returns, then it will be entirely different

Zhu Minglang stood on that cold city, watching the little ice bug crawling out from the ice city. How could he, still a youth, believe it!

There has never been a request for a meal

Zhu Minglang walked to the main seat, picked up the handkerchief left by the housekeeper, and then handed it to Li Yunzi

The ice silk on the outer layer of those packages is intricately interwoven inside, exhibiting no sense of disorder whatsoever; instead, it forms a perfect art that transitions from scattered to whole.

This side

I hope Minglang can understand, after all, comforting her is of no use, as I am the one responsible for the situation.

"Is he still bleeding? By the way, was that person just now your father?" Zhu Minglang asked.

Red Lian, do you still remember those who bullied us in the past? Hehe, they could never have imagined that we would return as the Golden Fire Dragon and Dragon Shepherd! Luo Xiao wore a smile on his face, unable to resist stroking the red agate ring on his finger

Li Yunzi did not respond, nor could one discern her emotions at that moment

All of this ultimately converged upon a small Holy Spirit, which is none other than the little white bird that has gradually grown wings and whose form has become extraordinarily graceful

Upon arriving at Li Yunzi's courtyard, Zhu Minglang was indeed turned away at the door