Chapter 5, the dragon fell in love

I am once again stumped. I am scratching my head so hard that my scalp feels like it might break open

I can't go up either, I said

Is that so? Haha, hahaha... Dragon-like creature touched its own head with its claws, "You don't run slowly either; I have never seen anyone run this fast."

"I am," said Pomegranate, feeling somewhat embarrassed

It is quite difficult to bloom in this season

I was taken aback. No, Shiliu misunderstood; it was not me who picked it.

Indeed

Do not shoot! Thunder! The dragon-like face is invisible in the darkness

"Lei," said Shiliu suddenly, "if a dragon-like creature were to send me flowers, I would be very happy, but..." She hesitated to continue.

It turns out that Little Pomegranate sought me out because Tui Mo encountered some trouble. In the northern part of our continent, there is a peak called Eagle Mountain. There is a long winding mountain road that spirals up around Eagle Mountain, which is a necessary route for merchants. Recently, merchants have been too afraid to travel that way, as people often hear ghostly wails in the middle of the night, which is quite terrifying. Horses and donkeys have fallen off the road in fright, not to mention the people. Pomegranate happened to pass by there and decided to eliminate this ghost.

Pomegranate? Let me take a look at the flowers, and then at the somewhat blushing dragon. Then you can give it to her.

I sighed; the master once said, if something is to sprout, let it sprout. Although the class dragon is a dragon, I know it should not have feelings for someone, yet I cannot bear it and have decided to help it.

I don't quite understand I mumbled

Indeed. I touched my head again. What else can I say, they are all strange people and dragons

Good idea! The pomegranate said with a smile, taking out a talisman and sticking it on my arrow shaft. I drew my bow and nocked an arrow. Where are you, Dragon?

Child, the master gently patted my head and said, "This is something that needs to be accumulated slowly, to be felt with intention. Moreover, you cannot rush it; many emotions will only be understood when you grow up."

A good archer must remain calm, possess a strong will, and often abandon all emotions for the sake of the bow and arrow, even becoming a heartless person, in order to reach the pinnacle of archery. However, the master says that a truly good archer cannot abandon emotions; a heartless bow will never be a match for an emotional bow. When life is rich with the nourishment of emotions, the arrows shot by the archer will be vibrant and powerful.

Are we still good friends

I came to find you," she said, her face full of joy

"Take care..." said Long.

"How terrifying..." it murmured

"It's alright," I comforted, gently nudging the snake with my foot. "A winter snake won't harm anyone. Look, it's completely frozen."

The pomegranate slowly moved to the front

It is like this... Lei, you young people should resolve your matters on your own

"Aren't you afraid of dragons?" Pomegranate asked curiously

"Did you ask?" I scoffed

The dragon suddenly halted its steps and turned around, and I saw tears in its eyes

"Lei, is that you?" She suddenly grabbed my clothes, "I finally found you, Lei." As she spoke, she revealed a faint smile

"Lei, here is this for you." As it spoke, it carefully took something out from behind. It was a bouquet of blooming flowers, bright yellow and beautiful, the forsythia. I stared blankly, surprised that there were still flowers at this time, and that it was even able to find them.

To be honest, I am somewhat concerned about the mischief of the dragon-like creature; before long, it will turn the entire forest upside down. Therefore, I decided to have a serious conversation with the dragon-like creature.

I was just about to say not to go, but Lailong had already run off. I could only sigh; indeed, the master knows a lot, but I forgot to tell Lailong that some things are not meant to be asked casually

The dragon is not allowed to peek

The pomegranate fell silent, its expression somewhat strange. I did not pay much attention, as my mind was only on the dragon; if it were to act rashly and jump off from somewhere, that would be disastrous

On that day, the master gave the pomegranate a bath, driving both me and Lei Long out, and even posted a large notice at the door:

Speak up!

"Not yet," said Long with a hint of frustration, "I haven't asked yet; I was merely recounting our earlier conversation. When I mentioned that I had seen Master bathing... suddenly, Master came up and gave me a beating... out of the blue..."

I threatenedly waved the axe in my hand, causing Lei Long to jump back a step. At that moment, I heard my master's voice calling out; it was time for a meal. I had no choice but to turn back, pondering how to discuss the matter of the little pomegranate with my master. Lei Long followed closely behind the pomegranate, never leaving its side.

Pomegranate took a step forward and said, "Let me guide her soul to rest. Will you trust me, Long?" Long looked at her, his blue eyes so clear, and finally, he nodded, clearing the way. Under the moonlight, Pomegranate began to chant softly, then performed a beautiful dance, appearing so sacred and pure in the moonlight, as ethereal and beautiful as the wind and mist.

"You can't go up either," said the pomegranate, "there's simply no place to stand on up there"

It turns out that the master also has a fondness for the obedient pomegranate. After I briefly recounted the story of the pomegranate, the master affectionately pulled it into his embrace and gently caressed it

The pomegranate lifted its head, glanced at me, and then immediately lowered it again. Alas, this pomegranate is as peculiar as a dragon.

Long listened, somewhat entranced. In the end, it nodded thoughtfully and said, "I seem to understand a bit now"

I picked up an axe and charged towards the dragon-like creature. The creature was so frightened that its wings stood upright, and its mouth was wide open.

"Why don't you fly?" Little Pomegranate asked curiously

The Way of the Bow

Is there any difference

"I am sorry, Lei, for causing you all..." she said softly

"They all look the same, don't they?" Long said, somewhat perplexed.

The shadow slowly floated before us, and I instinctively tightened my grip on the bow. Pomegranate gently squeezed my hand and said, "It’s alright, we must trust the dragon."

I was momentarily taken aback and replied, "It's nothing," before breaking into a giggle again

At this moment, Lei Long approached again, grinning as he asked, "Hey, do you know each other?"

"Of course you are not cold," Long said with a hint of grievance. "You are wearing a thick cotton coat, a leather hat, and wrapped up tightly. Of course you are not cold. I, on the other hand, am bare."

The rabbit was frightened, looking at us with its pitiful little red eyes. I gave the dragon-like creature a light punch in the belly and snatched the rabbit away. "Fool, stop messing around." I placed the rabbit on the ground. The rabbit trembled and hopped away in a crooked manner. Due to its extreme nervousness, it unexpectedly bumped its head against a tree and fainted. I had heard my master speak of the story of waiting by the stump for a rabbit, but this was the first time I witnessed it with my own eyes

"What is a man, and what is a woman?" Long still stubbornly asked.

"Lei, look, look!" It is holding the rabbit's ears high. "I guess it's a male."

And the pomegranate must also leave us to continue its journey. The pomegranate said that the cultivation of a demon-slayer is a continuous journey, but our continent is round, and one day, it will return. At the time of parting, Long felt a bit reluctant and shyly took out something from behind.

"Can't you see?" Long asked in surprise, "I have even seen Master taking a bath"

"By the way, Pomegranate, what do you need from me?" I suddenly remembered and asked

"I guess this is a female," said Long with a sense of pride.

"No problem, I fly very fast." The dragon was so happy that it didn't know whether its tail was on its head or its rear.

At that moment, the forest rustled again, sending a chill through my heart, and I let go of the pomegranate. Oh no, I forgot about the dragon! I hurriedly dashed outside and indeed saw the dragon running away without looking back.

For example, what? I still don't quite understand

The dragon was startled and stood frozen in place

I hurried to find my master, for she must have a solution; she always appears at the most critical moments. However, to my astonishment, my master did not seem to regard the situation as serious at all, and instead looked at me with a smile.

Under the beautiful dance of the pomegranate, the ghost gradually faded, eventually transforming into countless specks of light, slowly rising, spinning, and disappearing into the moonlight

"No problem, no problem." Long slapped his chest, making a loud thumping sound

"This, ah... it's a long story..." said the pomegranate

Indeed. I touched my head and said

There are serious matters at hand, Pomegranate said as she stood up

Thunder, it does not matter

At that moment, a weak moan emerged from the bundle of cloth. I could not care about the dragon any longer and hurried over to help the person up, asking:

"What do you want from me?" I asked, somewhat stammering

***

This lesson not only did not make the dragon behave, but from then on, it became even more interested in the "differences between men and women," insisting on getting to the bottom of it, pondering over it all day long. One time, it caught a rabbit and excitedly ran over to show me.

"It doesn't matter," I said, "stick your talisman on my arrow, and I will shoot that ghost with the arrow."

"Dragon!" I exclaimed

It takes quite a bit of effort to find them as well," the pomegranate continued, gazing at the flowers and tenderly stroking them

***

Lei, I need your help with something. I encountered difficulties while dispelling the magic

"It's not for you," Long said apologetically, somewhat shyly. "It's... it's for the pomegranate."

"Then what do you want from me?" I asked

Can you show me how to fly in the future? The beautiful black-eyed pomegranate looked at the dragon and innocently asked

"You run so fast. In the past, no one could catch up with me. I remember once a wolf chased me, but it ran until it died from exhaustion," said the pomegranate.

"That is the mountain peak," said Shiliu, pointing into the distance. I looked over; under the moonlight, the peak was indeed very high, separated from us by a chasm. The mountain had a conical shape, making it truly inaccessible.

***

"What difficulties are you facing? Can I be of assistance?" I asked, pushing aside the class dragon.

***

"Alright," said Pomegranate. I felt a bit angry; how could this dragon-like creature act so unprincipled, neglecting serious matters just for its own petty temper? The dragon-like creature believed Pomegranate's words, let out a sigh of relief, turned around, and said to the shadow, "You can come over now"

"Fraud! Fraud!" it shouted loudly at me, and then began to run away again

"Lei, Lei, come here quickly and take a look at this." Long ran up proudly and threw the object in his hand onto the ground. This time I could see clearly; it looked like a bundle of black tattered cloth, wrapped around something unknown. However, something seemed off; the more I looked, the more familiar it appeared. Suddenly, I realized what it was and hurriedly pulled apart the messy rags. Sure enough, a small pale face was revealed inside.

Damn it! You're bragging again. Who has ever seen you fly?

Aren't you quite impressive? Can't you handle such a minor ghost? I asked curiously

Long still did not quite understand and asked, "How is this distinguished? Is it determined by the master that you are a man?"

Good child, really, you've eaten so much bitterness... Oh dear, dressed so lightly, be careful not to catch a cold... Lei, shift your bottom a bit and let Miss Pomegranate sit by the fire... Long, go fetch some firewood and make the fire burn brighter...

I will chop you to death, you bastard! I am really furious, shouting in anger, futilely waving the axe in my hand, chasing after the dragon-like creature, "You rascal, how could you even capture a person? I will chop, I will chop, I will chop chop chop!"

The dragon nodded slightly, looking at it with appreciation. Pomegranate glanced at the master, then at me, smiled sweetly, turned around, and slowly walked away

Do you know, Lei," said Long in a murmuring tone, "I think I have fallen in love...

No, no! I am so anxious that I don't know how to argue. We are friends!

The bear woke up. It opened its eyes, still drowsy, and saw the dragon-like creature. Without saying a word, it slapped the creature, causing its mouth to twist to one side. The bear then broke free, swaying its rear as it slowly walked away, grunting in dissatisfaction at being disturbed from its good sleep. The dragon-like creature covered its injured face and continued to mumble, "This must be a female, just like the master, capable of hitting people..."

"Look quickly, a ghost has appeared," said Shi Liu, pulling at my clothes. I looked up, and on the mountain peak, a dark shadow emerged, indistinct and accompanied by waves of crying that sent chills down my spine. I had already thought of a countermeasure and said, "Shi Liu, don't you have the talisman to dispel ghosts?"

"Silly child," the master said with a rare gentle smile, "everyone must go through such a process, not even the dragon can escape it"

Later, the dragon caught another antelope. The antelope struck the dragon's belly with its head, causing the dragon pain, and thus it let go. The antelope quickly escaped, still bearing the black claw marks of the dragon on its body, almost turning into a zebra. The dragon, feeling somewhat dissatisfied, muttered to itself: "I estimate this one is also male..."

"Please help me come up with an idea," said the pomegranate with a smile.

"But, Long won't be coming back..." I said with a choked voice

Indeed, indeed. Long quickly nodded and walked alongside Pomegranate.

It turns out that people have two heads, four arms, and four legs

I chuckled and deliberately said, "Who told you not to grow fur? Look, the big bear doesn't feel cold at all"

"I heard you say that you live in Breezy Valley, so I inquired all the way here," said Little Pomegranate, pausing for a moment before continuing, "Just as I was about to arrive, I unexpectedly saw a dragon." As she spoke, she leaned out from behind my shoulder to take a look at the dragon-like creature, her expression filled with uncertainty, "As soon as the dragon saw me, it bared its teeth and rushed over, I was terrified..." I turned back and shot a fierce glare at the dragon-like creature.

The dragon has truly changed; it has become more diligent, more gentle, and now speaks in a soft voice. It even blushes from time to time. When the pomegranate is not around, it sits alone in a daze, occasionally smiling foolishly. I do not know what has happened to it; it is truly strange.

"Aren't you a demon hunter?" I asked, "Why aren't you fighting it?"

Are you sure? The pomegranate buried its head in my embrace

Master, what should we do about this? After I finished speaking, I asked, "Should we give it a good beating to make it wake up a bit?"

The master smiled gently, "It won't happen. Go find it. If I am not mistaken, the dragon will appear in a certain place."

I walked out of the small house feeling gloomy, when Long rushed over, glanced nervously around, and pulled me along as we ran.

"What has been going on with you lately, you rascal?" I finally couldn't hold back and poked him, asking.

Do not shoot! The dragon-like figure stood in front of that shadow.

The dragon chuckled awkwardly, using its two claws to scratch each other, and said, "Are you a woman?"

The dragon came to a halt, surveying the area to find it deserted

Demon-Repelling Arrow

Of course not... this is innate... I was born a male... from the moment a person is born, there is already a distinction made: man, woman...

However, the happiest and most delighted one is Lei Long. Lei Long simply does not leave Shi Liu for a moment, like a little tail, following every day. When Shi Liu practices, reciting incantations, it quietly squats beside her, not making a sound; when Shi Liu cooks, it stands by the fire, its eyes red from the smoke yet it does not retreat, burning and shedding tears at the same time; when Shi Liu goes to sleep, it guards beside her, staring blankly, not blinking at all, looking so entranced, its blue eyes still glistening with moisture. Shi Liu treats Lei Long very well, unlike me and the master, who always scold it. Shi Liu speaks softly and never kicks Lei Long; she is truly a shy and good girl. Sometimes, Lei Long gestures animatedly while talking about something, and Shi Liu always listens quietly beside her, occasionally pursing her lips to smile. Lei Long could not be prouder; it is estimated that even ten oxen would not be able to pull it away.

The dragon-like creature scrutinized me from top to bottom, checking for any signs of being cleaved.

Pomegranate adjusted the long robe on his body and sat up

Well, they treat you like a mount, so what are you so happy about? However, the two of them do get along quite well; looking at Long, he seems absolutely delighted.

It looks beautiful, and I will take good care of it, ensuring that they bloom well

Ah Qi! Long Meng suddenly sneezed, interrupting my pleasant thoughts

You are so kind! A hint of excitement began to appear as a flush on the pale face of the pomegranate. "Can you let me ride on you and fly together? I really want to fly..."

Love? I made a face.

How did you get here? I did not pay attention to the dragon, I asked.

"There must be a problem, speak quickly." I turned over and got up, pressing for answers.

"It is not your fault, Pomegranate," I comforted, along with the book. "It is my fault, all mine, for not explaining clearly..."

Oh? The dragon asked curiously, "What does it look like?"

"Therefore, some things must sprout, and you cannot stop them. It is better to simply let them sprout," the master said as she carried a basin of clothes outside, leaving me standing there in a daze. Sprout? What does this have to do with dragons? The master's words are always difficult to understand. Could she be teaching me the way of the bow? Sprouting bow? ... I have never heard of it ... I pondered in confusion, only becoming more bewildered the more I thought about it. The master's words are always difficult to understand. Could she be teaching me the way of the bow? Sprouting bow? ... I have never heard of it ... I pondered in confusion, only becoming more bewildered the more I thought about it.

I followed the gaze of the pomegranate and saw such a high mountain. Long, are you there?

"Thunder, do not strike," is the pomegranate, "let me speak," she said softly. I nodded.

As expected, after a while, the dragon returned with a head full of bumps and a face bruised in shades of blue and purple, sitting dejectedly beside me. I looked at this foolish dragon with a hint of schadenfreude. The dragon sighed deeply, feeling quite aggrieved.

It is a bunch of grass, lush and green, tender, and carefully sprinkled with some water

The shadow drew closer. A strange occurrence took place; under the moonlight, the shadow gradually transformed into a human figure. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an extraordinarily beautiful woman, dressed in white with black hair, softly weeping. She appeared so pale, so sorrowful, that it was heart-wrenching.

"Indeed," said the pomegranate, "but the talisman cannot be affixed that high."

I became anxious and said, "Long, do not sulk here, we have matters to discuss when we return..."

Winter is about to come to an end. When the sky is no longer adorned with pure white snowflakes, and when the snow covering the mountains and fields begins to slowly melt, transforming into small streams that eventually converge into rushing rivers, I know that winter is coming to an end. Winter is so beautiful; however, I do not feel regret about its impending conclusion, for I know that spring is just around the corner. I enjoy seeing the tender green grass quietly breaking through the ground, I delight in watching the fluffy buds bloom on the trees, I love hearing the sound of little rabbits running on the ground, and I appreciate the sky finally turning a clear blue. Winter is so beautiful; however, I do not feel regret about its impending conclusion, for I know that spring is just around the corner. I enjoy seeing the tender green grass quietly breaking through the ground, I delight in watching the fluffy buds bloom on the trees, I love hearing the sound of little rabbits running on the ground, and I appreciate the sky finally turning a clear blue. All of this is truly wonderful

"Hmph!" said Long with resentment, "Aren't you also hairless? Yet you still criticize me."

"Lai Long, come here!" I said irritably. Lai Long knew something was wrong and quickly took a step back.

"Do you remember the little de-magic master I told you about?" I said, "That's her." I turned to Pomegranate, "Pomegranate, don't be afraid. I remember telling you about the dragon; this is that dragon, a dragon-like creature."

The pomegranate slowly opened its eyes, its complexion still very pale, and its gaze finally settled on me

Along the way, the pomegranate remained silent, as if feeling somewhat guilty

But what? I do not quite understand

Make way! I am anxious, the bowstring is drawn tight, and the arrow could be released at any moment. At this moment, a small hand rested on my bowstring.

It also snores, just like the master," said Long with a grin.

This, this... is just like... for example... for instance, I am a man, Jinshi is a man, the master is a woman, and the one called Feng something is a woman

"What is it?" Long Suo casually squeezed in front of me, looking at the pomegranate with great interest, and asked with a grin.

The pomegranate pouted a bit in grievance, saying, "I am a demon remover, not a dragon remover. I was so scared that I wanted to run, but that dragon ran faster than I did, and before long, it caught up with me."

"The problem is not here," said the pomegranate. "That ghost is on a very high peak, and I simply cannot reach it."

Spring has arrived, and the trees are budding, haven't they? the master said

I am at a loss for words, feeling somewhat ashamed for having wronged the dragon.

"Liar, liar! We are no longer friends, I hate you..." The dragon-like figure continued to run without looking back, its resentful words fading into the wind. I stood there foolishly, and soon the lonely shadow of the dragon-like figure was no longer visible. "No, no..." I murmured, tears blurring my vision, "No, it really isn't true..." But I knew... this time the dragon-like figure was truly angry. It loved pomegranates so much and trusted me so deeply, yet... tears blurred my vision again, "No, it really isn't true..." But I knew... this time the dragon-like figure was truly angry. It loved pomegranates so much and trusted me so deeply, yet...

I found the pomegranate and pulled her into an uninhabited forest. I took out the flower in my hand, a bright yellow flower, a delicate and beautiful flower. As soon as the pomegranate saw the flower, her face immediately turned red, so adorably red. However, she did not refuse and softly said, "Thank you, such a beautiful flower..." I breathed a sigh of relief; the task was accomplished.

Master? We turned back together to look at the Master who was sound asleep, then shook our heads and shrugged our shoulders. Let's just forget it.

I was struck by a sudden realization

"No matter what, I want to thank you," Shi Liu raised her head again at this moment, looking into my eyes. Her eyes were so dark, so deep, like the water of a lake, "Thank you for the flowers you picked..."

"Can I help?" Long also interjected, pushing me aside; it was truly interested in the pomegranate

"Why are you chasing me?" she asked timidly

"Ray," the dragon-like creature did not directly answer my question, "Do you think that this person, Pomegranate, is quite special?"

"So you didn't know either," Long said with disappointment, but suddenly his eyes lit up with joy. "I'll go ask my master; my master knows everything."

Is that so? Ah, haha, hahaha..." Long laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth.

The pomegranate smiled, carefully took it over, and sniffed it. "So fragrant, thank you, Lei Long"

It is a pomegranate, yet it is not a pomegranate. Just out of the bath, the pomegranate has bright teeth and clear eyelashes, her skin surpassing snow; a long cascade of black hair falls to her waist, resembling a black waterfall. She wears clothes tailored by her master, light and lovely, accentuating her slender figure, swaying gracefully like a lotus in a gentle breeze from a picture book. So beautiful that I felt I could not bear to look directly, a bit dizzy and lightheaded. The pomegranate seemed a bit shy, smiling timidly as she hid behind her master, and that smile made my heart race. So beautiful that I felt I could not bear to look directly, a bit dizzy and lightheaded. The pomegranate seemed a bit shy, smiling timidly as she hid behind her master, and that smile made my heart race.

"It's nothing." Pomegranate shook her head, stopped in her tracks, and raised her head, "This is Eagle Mountain."

"Because I am a dragon, I can feel her sorrow," said the dragon-like figure, somewhat heavily. "She is not a malevolent spirit; she simply wishes to wait for her beloved."

Thank you! Long was visibly delighted, unable to stop smiling foolishly, and I was somewhat touched by this.

"How can you be so sure?" I asked

Finally, it grabbed me with its teeth bared, and I was so frightened that I lost all awareness...

The dragon-like creature looked at me and nodded

Not the same, in fact, there are differences

I was completely furious, and I kicked the dragon-like creature hard, cursing, "You ask me, who should I ask?"

What is there to be afraid of? I asked

"It will be fine," the master said with a smile, "it's just that our foolish boy Lei is still a bit slow to understand, which truly worries me..."

"Her husband is a merchant," said Long. "He promised to return on the night of the full moon, but as she waited and waited, she never saw a trace of him. She decided to climb this Eagle Mountain, gazing out every day, hoping to catch a glimpse of her husband. However, day after day, she ultimately did not wait for him, starving to death here. Even after her death, she continued to wait foolishly, weeping sorrowfully..." However, day after day, she ultimately did not wait for him, starving to death here. Even after her death, she continued to wait foolishly, weeping sorrowfully...

"Wait, wait..." I gasped for breath, "I, I, I... take it slow."

I do not know either," said Long You leisurely, "Pomegranate is different from you, different from Master, and different from everyone else... As long as I see Pomegranate, I feel happy; when I leave her, I feel uneasy...

In the evening, I ascended the mountain with Shiliu. Indeed, as Shiliu had described, the mountain path was both treacherous and steep, and the wind was quite strong, making the journey far from easy. When the moon hung high in the midst of the night sky, we reached the highest point.

Where could it be? As I pondered, I suddenly realized it was Eagle Mountain! Without a second thought, I grabbed the pomegranate and headed straight for Eagle Mountain

Oh. The pomegranate looked up and down at the dragon-like figure, still appearing somewhat apprehensive.

I am feeling a bit dizzy, and this fool is making things increasingly confusing.

But how should I cultivate? I asked in confusion

In the end, Long actually caught a bear, though I have no idea from which tree hole it pulled it out. Anyway, when it brought it over for me to see, the bear was still snoring and surprisingly did not wake up.

I sat on the grass with Leilong, feeling somewhat bored. Leilong did not speak, merely gazing dreamily at the white clouds drifting across the sky

No, no! What are you doing! Don't take it seriously!

I burst into laughter, laughing so hard that my stomach hurt, rolling on the ground with laughter

"Do you know them?" Long asked. He noticed that I was no longer paying attention to him, so he cautiously approached, occasionally glancing at the axe in my hand

What does the master say? I don't quite understand... However, perhaps there is something quietly sprouting in my heart, after all, it is spring...

I nodded; indeed, there is nothing in this world that can outrun a dragon. The pomegranate has done remarkably well to endure for so long.

Indeed. I do not know what to say

The dragon-like figure stood up abruptly, staring blankly, lost in thought.

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"You too," said the pomegranate, tying a thin black thread around the claw of the dragon-like creature. "This is my talisman, be careful not to lose it."

"Strange fellow," I said with exasperation, collapsing onto the grass in disappointment. The dragon is becoming increasingly incomprehensible.

I can go up," said Long, feeling quite pleased with himself.

I ... ... I ... ... "Class Dragon suddenly grabbed my hand, 'Please, please, my good friend.'"

Indeed

The pomegranate looked at us and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"How beautiful..." said Long in a murmuring voice. It was unclear whether it was referring to the ghost or the pomegranate, but its eyes were filled with tenderness. Then, it slowly lowered its head, and I could feel its tears falling, one drop, two drops...

There are two halves of humanity, one half called men and the other half called women. Because each longs for their other half, both men and women have been searching for their counterpart. Some have found it, and men and women come together again, living happily; others have not found it and continue to search, feeling lonely and isolated. Due to the large number of those who have been split apart, many cannot find their other half or have chosen the wrong one. To avoid this mistake, love has emerged. Some have found it, and men and women come together again, living happily; others have not found it and continue to search, feeling lonely and isolated. Due to the large number of those who have been split apart, many cannot find their other half or have chosen the wrong one. To avoid this mistake, love has emerged.

The dragon did not speak, merely grinning foolishly, still gazing at the white clouds, which floated leisurely, against the vast blue sky

"I saw you taking a shower, of course I know," said Long, flicking his tail dismissively.

Wait a moment, Long, hold on, you misunderstood...

"It is so cold..." said Long in a murmuring tone, with snot hanging down long. "It’s really strange, why is it not cold when it snows, but it gets cold when the snow stops?"

I tapped it lightly and said, "What do you understand? I don't even understand. Get to work, we need to finish splitting the firewood today." Lei Long fell silent, chuckling softly. I felt a bit puzzled; did Lei Long really understand? As Lei Long grew, its intelligence became increasingly apparent. Perhaps the things I did not understand were truly comprehended by it.

The pomegranate let out a chuckle, "What's wrong with Lei? All it can say is 'yes, yes,' can't it speak anymore?"

"Long, I have wronged you." I said softly

"You... you are not in any trouble, are you, Pomegranate?" It turns out that the person brought here by the dragon was actually the same as the *illustrated* Pomegranate. No wonder that tattered black cloth looked so familiar; it was Pomegranate's demon-slaying robe.

"Dragon, this is something that requires gradual accumulation and heartfelt perception," I said solemnly, imitating my master's tone. "Moreover, rushing will not yield results; many things will only be understood when you grow up."

I have said it before, do not shoot! Long, somewhat angry.

I have heard the master say that people were not originally like this

Oh... it seems that Long is somewhat disappointed, "It appears I guessed wrong again"

"Come back, Long," shouted Shiliu, "I really like your flowers."

***

"Are you looking for me?" I was somewhat puzzled and continued to ask, "How could that be..."

"Cold?" I was taken aback, "Isn't it cold?"

"Lai Long, come back quickly," she shouted loudly. Lai Long trembled slightly, "Pomegranate..."

I have never seen a living dragon before said Pomegranate, no longer afraid, smiling with pursed lips

It seems that pomegranates are indeed popular everywhere

This ... ... I also scratched my head, and I don't quite understand this either, "It's just ... ... it's just ... ... men and women are different ... ... "

It is still this issue that has caused the trouble

"Love." The master nodded enigmatically, turned, and walked away, the water on his back swaying gently.

Indeed? I still do not understand

This issue has become somewhat serious

I am certain, I said, unsure whether to put it away properly or to continue like this

You! I am at a loss for words. This is not the familiar type of dragon; it is surprisingly willful.

"There are no flowers left, I have picked them all," said Long with some disappointment, "this is all that remains"

What is so special about it? I scratched my head, puzzled by its meaning

Step aside, Dragon! When I get angry, I draw my bow and nock an arrow

For example, the master thought for a moment and said: "For instance, love"

This is not a dragon, I said, this is a fool combined with an idiot

At that moment, the door of the cabin creaked open, and the master stepped out with a smile, saying, "Lei, Lei Long, look, who is this?" As she spoke, she pushed a person forward.

Master, is there nothing wrong with Long? I am a bit worried, I asked quietly

"How do you know I don't have hair?" I asked curiously

The story has come to an end

However, the dragon hesitated and said, "If you promise not to shoot arrows, I will come over."

In the days that followed, Long began to avoid the pomegranate and became taciturn, even refraining from rummaging through the bear cave. Perhaps it was truly in love. I felt somewhat troubled, for it was a person it loved, a living, breathing individual. What should I do? I immediately thought of my master.

But, but, the dragon-like figure anxiously shook its head, "I dare not..."

The dragon looked somewhat bewildered and scratched its head with its claws. "What... what does it mean that there are differences between men and women?"

"Lai Long, come back..." I stood there in loneliness, murmuring to myself, yet deep down I knew that Lai Long would never return.

This, this... actually I can fly, it's just that flying is too exhausting...

Lai Long was still gazing intently until the figure of Shi Liu disappeared below the horizon. On the grassland, many blades of grass had already begun to sprout. Unbeknownst to him, spring had truly arrived quietly.

My nosebleed almost came out. Heaven! I kicked Leilong hard and said seriously: "Leilong, don't you know that there are differences between men and women? Peeking at someone while they are bathing is a shameful act."

***

Leilong finally stopped bringing back such strange things. However, this situation did not last long. One day, while I was working, Leilong came running over excitedly. I could see it from a distance, holding a dark object in its claws, shouting loudly:

The arrow shot out swiftly, like a meteor, piercing towards that shadow. At that moment, a fierce wind suddenly swept through, and a larger shadow appeared, soaring across the sky, rapidly flapping its wings. The wind was so intense that it deflected my arrow. The arrow lost its aim and vanished into the distance. That shadow also folded its wings and halted in front of us.

Thus, Pomegranate has temporarily settled with us. The master is very pleased, as she has a well-behaved girl accompanying her, and Pomegranate cooks quite well. I am also very happy because the master's mood has improved significantly, and she has become much more refined, no longer casually hitting my head or kicking the dragon's rear. At least, she does not do so in front of Pomegranate. I think she does not want to set a bad example for this innocent and kind little girl; otherwise, she would end up as strange and rude as the master, and at her age, no one would want her.

This flower is truly beautiful, said the pomegranate as it gently leaned down to sniff, and it is also very fragrant

I jumped up suddenly and asked in surprise, "Did you peek at me while I was bathing? You pervert!"

"Ask the master; she has a way to handle it," said Long.

"Are you a dragon?" Pomegranate turned around and asked softly

"Snake, snake, snake!" Pomegranate exclaimed, suddenly embracing me, her body trembling uncontrollably. I was taken aback and instinctively held her close. This was the first time I had been so close to Pomegranate, feeling her warmth and fragrance, causing my heart to race once again. The flowers were scattered, their petals dancing in the wind, swirling like joyful spirits

"I still don't understand why there is a distinction between women and men. Isn't that just making things difficult for oneself?" Long asked in confusion.

No, no, I quickly shook my hand and explained, "It's not, it's not..." At that moment, suddenly, something came crashing down from the tree and landed at my feet

The pomegranate listened, shedding tears of sympathy

Later, for reasons unknown, a person's body was split in half, each half possessing only one head, two arms, and two legs