Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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His apprentice seemed to be in a bad mood. And because he had to travel and was not feeling well, Wei Xi only told him to wear more clothes before hanging up the phone in a hurry.
But when everyone arrived at the airport, they realized that they probably couldn’t leave anytime soon.
The sudden surge of wind and rain that occurred when the dragon entered the sea was so intense that the airport in the city was almost completely flooded. Several planes on the tarmac were also blown and collided because of the strong winds, suffering severe damage to their wings. For safety reasons, all flights at the airport were suspended.
The airport was urgently repairing all damaged equipment. At this point, even if the King of Heaven himself came to apply for assistance, it would probably be useless. The stranded passengers, having just experienced the terrifying storm, had resigned themselves to their fate. Some had changed their modes of transportation, while the rest had all checked into hotels arranged by the airport.
Although there were no casualties in the entire city of Ruhai, the economic losses were enormous. Mr. Gu couldn’t help but sigh as he watched the busy figures of the people. Fortunately, the relevant government departments would cover the costs of the cleanup afterwards, so the public wouldn’t have to bear too much of the burden.
The Azure Dragon had shrunk in size and was being carried by Xia Shouren. Having traveled this far, it vaguely realized the consequences of its actions, and a guilty conscience flickered in its enormous dragon eyes. While Tuan Tuanyi murmured, “The dragon is completely different from what I imagined. It would have been better if my master had eaten it from the start.”
Wei Xi wholeheartedly agreed.
What was even more frightening was that, apart from the exceptionally devout Taoist priests, everyone in Mr. Gu’s filming crew seemed to vaguely feel that there was some truth to what he said…
Hearing this, the Azure Dragon panicked, and Xia Shouren seized the opportunity to quietly educate his junior: “The reason why the dragon race can have a transcendent status and be regarded as auspicious is because of the faith that your ancestors have received from humans for thousands of years. But don’t think that becoming an auspicious beast makes you so great. If you continue to do evil and go astray, one day when you lose the worship of humans, you will be nothing in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao.”
Wei Xi stood closer and was able to hear their conversation. He then heard the Azure Dragon ask incredulously, “…Mere humans? I can take down millions with a single tail. How can they be so powerful?”
Xia Shouren chuckled: “Humans, they may not have power, but they are indeed very powerful.”
The Azure Dragon’s expression changed, as if he had thought of many consequences from his words. At this moment, one of the Taoist priests present seemed to remember something and said, “By the way, Azure Dragon has appeared in the world. We must remember to tell Xuanwu about this when we go back.”
As one of the Four Divine Beasts, Azure Dragon had received the complete memory inheritance the moment he heard it. Upon hearing the name Xuanwu, Azure Dragon immediately perked up: “What?! Xuanwu has appeared too? Where is he?!”
Could it be that he has already gone to the north to guard the area?
However, the Taoist priests who heard its question fell silent. After a long while, an old Taoist priest, looking at its puzzled eyes with a pale expression, finally spoke: “…Xuanwu, it was involved in a local cult and is currently being held in a detention center by the public security department.”
Azure Dragon: “………………”
The Azure Dragon hung weakly on Xia Shouren’s hand, and it took it a long time to find its voice: “…You’re right, humans are really amazing.”
Xia Shouren: “…”
Xia Shouren wanted to say that what he meant by “powerful” was not this, but after hesitating for a moment, he gave up explaining: “Never mind, just remember this principle.”
Qinglong finally let go of the misplaced confidence he had gained from his inheritance. Indeed, times had changed, and humanity was no longer as weak as his ancestors had described.
It felt wronged. It had spent over a thousand years cultivating itself to become a dragon, putting in so much effort, thinking it could finally reign supreme and command all. But in the blink of an eye, the human world had become a socialist country. Humans were focused on science, and the mythical beast industry was entering a period of decline. What was the point of being a dragon then?
….
With the airport paralyzed, after a brief discussion, the group decided to stay in Ruhai City for another night and catch the high-speed train back to Beijing the next day.
Street cleaning vehicles were already busy at work. The storm had thrown the city into chaos, and only a handful of hotels were still open for business. Mr. Gu eventually had to ask the local meteorological bureau for help and found a hotel by showing his work ID.
While checking in, the large screen TV in the hotel lobby was playing a news channel analysis of the weather disaster in Ruhai City. The expert next to the host explained the natural factors that formed the typhoon in a clear and organized manner. Xiao Zhao, who was accompanying him, listened to the familiar professional terms with a dazed look on his face.
The Azure Dragon hung on Xia Shouren’s hand, its claws forced back into its body, its appearance slightly altered, and it seemed sullen.
The receptionist kept glancing at it. Xiao Zhao snapped out of his daze and became a little wary. Just then, the receptionist hesitated and said, “…Dear managers, in principle, our hotel does not allow pets to stay.”
Xiao Zhao: “…”
Qinglong suddenly raised his head to stare at her, but after being swept over by Shuo Zong’s gaze, he lowered his head again without any dignity.
Pet……
Mr. Gu apologized repeatedly: “I’m sorry to have caused you trouble.”
Xiao Zhao, standing nearby, asked quietly, “Pet, don’t you think this pet looks a little strange?”
“Huh?” The receptionist was taken aback by the question, and carefully examined Qinglong. After a while, she said awkwardly, “It’s alright. Although there aren’t many people raising snakes now, it’s not like there aren’t any.”
Xiao Zhao’s tone became even more resentful: “Don’t you think it’s a little special?”
Receptionist: “?”
What’s wrong with this person?
Mr. Gu pushed him away and smiled nonchalantly, “The weather in Ruhai City has been quite unusual lately, so he’s been spending more time online.”
“Oh!” The receptionist, who was obviously online as well, immediately realized what was going on. “I knew it! This snake is quite special. I initially thought it was a dragon.”
Everyone: “…”
The receptionist then chuckled, “But the news was just on, saying that relevant departments went to the river where the incident occurred based on photos of a dragon taken by several online influencers, and finally discovered that what caused the ‘dragon shadow’ incident was actually just a large water snake. The government has already refuted the rumors, so no one should believe such nonsense, right?”
Xiao Zhao: “…”
Mr. Gu laughed and said, “You’re right, this is the ‘water snake’ that sparked heated discussions online.”
The receptionist was startled, and this time she stared at Qinglong with seriousness. Qinglong realized this and proudly straightened up so she could look him over. The girl then praised, “I must say, it really does look like a dragon. No wonder it caused a misunderstanding. It’s a pity that its forehead is a bit bald. If it had a pair of horns, it would probably look even more like one.”
Azure Dragon: “…”
Everyone: “…”
….
Wei Xi ignored the subtle stares from the crowd, took his room key, and went back to his room. He had been feeling unwell since earlier, and even after taking off his coat, he was still feeling hot and dizzy.
Before parting, Tuan Tuanyi asked him worriedly, “Master, how are you? Are you feeling unwell?”
Wei Xi paused, turned around to look at him, hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head.
After Xia Shouren settled Chong Ming and the azure dragon that was lamenting its fate, he turned around and saw Shuo Zong still standing outside the room, holding the room key and frowning at the long-closed door.
….
Wei Xi quickly realized that something was wrong. After taking a shower, the inexplicable heat did not subside, but instead became even more intense.
He felt like he was about to explode from the heat, but he was also starving. He was so uncomfortable that he rolled around on the bed, feeling weak and powerless. He felt like he was living a life worse than death.
The room was quiet. Moonlight streamed in through the curtains that were not yet drawn. Wei Xi was in a daze, half-asleep, when a cool breeze enveloped him and slowly covered his forehead.
Then came an aged yet familiar sigh: “Wei Xi…”
Wei Xi loosened his grip on the pillow slightly, turning back in confusion: “…Wei Dedao?”
….
At the same time, in another room where information about the Azure Dragon was being recorded, a figure suddenly stood up without warning.
Xia Shouren was startled and instinctively looked at his friend: “What are you doing?”
His friend ignored him and strode away with a sullen face.
Xia Shouren stared at his retreating figure, bewildered, and couldn’t help but complain to Chong Ming, “What’s going on? He looks like he’s been cuckolded.”
….
The tightly closed door clicked open from the outside. The moment Shuo Zong stepped into the room, he saw Wei Xi lying on the bed with a pillow in his mouth, and another person standing beside his bed.
In that instant, greenery from all over the world swept over him, and his scales almost stood on end: “You?”
The two people in the room suddenly looked at him; one was half-asleep, the other had unfocused eyes.
Wei Xi wasn’t quite clear-headed at the moment, and it took him a moment to recognize him after shaking his head: “…Shuo Zong?”
Wei Dedao, having absorbed enough dragon blood to leave the jade pendant, was filled with pity upon seeing his suffering disciple. Just as he was about to exchange pleasantries with his disciple, he heard the name Shuo Zong and frowned: “It’s you?”
Shuo Zong finally saw his face clearly, remembered some details that Wei Xi had mentioned to him, and his eyes slowly regained their composure: “…Wei Xi’s master?”
Wei Dedao remained silent for a while before slowly saying, “It’s me.”
“Heh.” Shuo Zong had already recognized him. But his expression didn’t return to friendliness; instead, it became even sharper. He said, word by word, “I didn’t expect it to be you. How dare you let him call you ‘Master’? Does he know what you did to him in the past?”
Wei Dedao did not answer the question, but lowered his eyes and said, “I remember that back then, the relationship between you and my disciple was not good either.”
Shuo Zong’s expression was unusually gloomy.
The atmosphere became very tense.
Fortunately, Wei Xi, lying on the bed, finally couldn’t bear it any longer and let out a cry of pain, interrupting their old conversation.
Wei Xi was in unbearable pain and mumbled, “Wei Dedao…”
There were two people in the room. When he called out that name, Wei Dedao’s expression immediately relaxed, and he asked in a low voice with guilt in his eyes, “What’s wrong?”
Wei Xi didn’t even glance at Shuo Zong, only staring at his face. Wei Dedao’s expression softened even more, and then he heard his beloved disciple murmur, “Wei Dedao… I, I want my disciple to come…”
Wei Dedao: “………………”
Wei Dedao quickly glanced in the direction of Shuo Zong, his expression turning extremely sorrowful. His disciple had grown up…
Sure enough, Shuo Zong snorted coldly, walked past him and approached Wei Xi. He then softened his voice and deliberately pressed his lips intimately against Wei Xi’s lips: “I’m here. Are you hungry again?”
The next second, with a loud bang, a powerful punch, though greatly weakened, still slammed into his face.
Shuo Zong: “…………”
Wei Dedao: “…………”
Wei Xi lay on the bed, weakly prying away the other person’s random kisses after hitting them: “…Get away, Wei Dedao, go find Que’er for me.”
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