Ancestral Dragon: Since You Won't Join My Dragon Clan, Be an Honored Guest of the Eastern Sea
The Eastern Sea China Sea.
As the Ancestral Dragon slowly withdrew its Principle, the previously churning and rolling tides finally began to subside.
The turquoise-gold ripples returned to the surface of the sea, and the surrounding sky regained its former clarity. Only the huge waves that had not yet completely dissipated continued to crash against the distant sea.
Lu Yuan slowly retracted his giant fins.
Although I wasn't actually injured in the sparring match just now, my internal Qi and Blood are still in a very active state.
In particular Water Principle Ancestral Dragon invoked at the end left a deep impression on him.
No matter how strong one's physical strength is, once the surrounding environment is completely controlled by the opponent, one's actions will be significantly affected.
Lu Yuan already understood that he would need to continue to familiarize himself with this body when facing truly top-tier Primordial World powers in the future.
At least you can't always rely on your size to crash into something.
However, this sparring session also confirmed one thing for Lu Yuan.
His physical strength was indeed powerful enough to shake the true Principle of the Great Dao.
The third wave of sea tide summoned by the Ancestral Dragon was incredibly powerful, yet it was ultimately broken apart from the side by the First Dragon himself.
This pleased him quite a bit.
Ancestral Dragon also sensed the change in Lu Yuan.
Compared to when they first met, his opinion of the Grand Void Sky Whale has now significantly improved.
Being large in size is certainly an advantage.
What Ancestral Dragon truly valued was Lu Yuan's judgment during the sparring match.
Faced with the first tidal wave, he chose to confront it head-on.
Upon reaching the third tide, and discovering that the power of the Principle contained within it was growing stronger, they proactively changed their fighting style.
This ability to adapt is clearly very rare.
Ancestral Dragon looked at Lu Yuan again.
"What do you think of my suggestion, fellow Daoist?"
Lu Yuan thought about it for a moment.
"Dragon Court Guest?"
Ancestral Dragon nodded.
"Good."
"Since you, fellow Daoist, are unwilling to join the Dragon Clan, I will naturally not force you. However, the Eastern Sea is vast and rich in aquatic resources. If there is an opportunity to cooperate in the future, we can keep in touch."
At this point, a smile appeared on Ancestral Dragon's face.
"Visiting as Dragon Court Guest will not only facilitate your free cultivation, but also let the Dragon Clan know how to receive you, so that patrolling soldiers will not misunderstand your identity and cause unnecessary misunderstandings in the future."
After listening to this, Lu Yuan felt that the arrangement was quite appropriate.
There is no need for long-term garrisoning in the Eastern Sea.
They also don't need to obey the Dragon Clan' commands.
Come whenever you want, and we'll exchange resources if there are suitable ones.
This kind of relationship is beneficial to both parties.
"Okay, I accept this identity."
Upon hearing this, Ancestral Dragon finally nodded in satisfaction.
The Dragon Clan elders around them were all surprised when they heard this.
Dragon Court Guest.
This title sounds simple, but very few people actually received the approval of the Ancestral Dragon.
Especially since Lu Yuan had only just arrived in the Eastern Sea.
The two sides have not even formally begun a long-term cooperation.
The fact that the Ancestral Dragon was willing to grant such treatment is enough to demonstrate how much he valued this Grand Void Sky Whale.
A young dragon couldn't help but whisper, "The clan leader actually recognized him as Dragon Court Guest?"
A Golden Immortal Dragon General standing nearby also had a complex expression.
"Didn't you understand the sparring just now? Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan was able to forcefully break through the tidal wave summoned by the clan leader. That physical strength alone is enough to make any force take him seriously."
After hearing this, the young dragon couldn't help but look at Lu Yuan again.
Previously, it also believed that large size did not necessarily represent true strength.
Now that he had witnessed Lu Yuan fighting against Ancestral Dragon, any doubts he had had completely vanished.
The scene of the third wave being swept away by a single tail is still vivid in its mind.
"If that tail had landed on me..."
The young dragon's throat bobbed slightly.
It was too afraid to think any further.
Ao Xuan stood beside the Ancestral Dragon, a clear smile on his face as well.
His greatest wish in bringing Lu Yuan along was to make the higher-ups of the Dragon Clan truly recognize the value of this giant beast.
Now that the Ancestral Dragon has personally approved of him and even granted him the status of Dragon Court Guest, Ao Xuan is naturally very satisfied.
However, Ancestral Dragon was not in a hurry to end the conversation.
He looked at Lu Yuan and continued, "Now that both sides have reached an agreement on cooperation, some things can be discussed and clarified in advance."
Lu Yuan nodded.
"You say."
Ancestral Dragon's tone was very calm.
"Many waterways in the Eastern Sea require regular cleansing to remove Turbid Sha. If you are willing to assist, the Dragon Clan can provide corresponding resources in exchange. However, the specific tasks and durations for each instance will be discussed in advance by both parties."
"If you happen to be nearby, that's convenient. But if you've already gone to other parts of the Primordial World, there's no need to make a special trip back."
After hearing this, Lu Yuan was even more satisfied.
This is very close to the kind of cooperation I wanted.
He certainly wouldn't agree to handle all the Dragon Clan' troubles for free just because he'd been granted the status of a distinguished guest.
However, a genuine resource exchange is certainly something to consider.
Lu Yuan slowly said, "This method is acceptable. If there is any suitable Turbid Sha for me to absorb, and it happens to be nearby, I can go and take a look."
Ancestral Dragon nodded.
Then he looked at Ao Xuan.
"From now on, you will be responsible for contacting Fellow Lu Yuan regarding this matter. Discuss the specific resource exchange with him first. If it is necessary to use the Dragon Clan's truly important Sea Eye Origin, then report back to me."
Ao Xuan quickly bowed.
"Yes, sir!"
Ancestral Dragon then looked at Ao Lan.
"You did a good job in restoring the Azure Mystic River this time. Continue to protect that waterway and prevent the Turbid Sha from accumulating on a large scale again."
Upon hearing this, Ao Lan's expression immediately turned serious.
"Rest assured, Chieftain, I will do my utmost."
Lu Yuan watched the group talk but did not interrupt.
These matters were arranged internally by the Dragon Clan.
All I need to do is figure out how to acquire resources and how to exchange them in the future.
A moment later.
Ao Xuan returned to Lu Yuan's presence.
"Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan, now that the clan leader has given his approval, we can officially proceed with the arrangements for the Primordial Profound Water Essence we mentioned earlier."
Lu Yuan's eyes lit up slightly.
Those things inside the eye of the Eastern Sea?
Ao Xuan nodded with a smile.
"That's good, but rest assured, fellow Daoist, we're only using the portion that naturally overflows from the sea eye. The core that truly maintains the flow of the Eastern Sea's spiritual energy must naturally be preserved."
Lu Yuan had no objection to this.
"Okay, I mainly want high-quality, gentle moisturizing essences. We can take our time with the quantity."
After hearing this, Ao Xuan knew how he should make the arrangements.
After a moment's thought, he consulted with the Ancestral Dragon and decided to take Lu Yuan to a relatively stable Profound Water Branch Vein.
That place naturally produces some of the Primordial Profound Water Essence on ordinary days.
The Dragon Clan needs to actively release excess Water Spirit Qi every now and then, and now is a good time for Lu Yuan to absorb some of it.
Ancestral Dragon naturally did not object.
He looked at Lu Yuan again, his tone carrying a hint of a smile.
"Since you are willing to be Dragon Court Guest, the Eastern Sea will welcome you to visit anytime in the future. Just tell Ao Xuan in advance what resources you need, and the Dragon Clan will certainly not be stingy with what it can offer in exchange."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan was in a very good mood.
"Then I really should come to the Eastern Sea more often in the future."
Ancestral Dragon laughed heartily upon hearing this.
That would be best.
Ao Xuan had already prepared the route beside him.
He slowly stirred up a pale blue ripple in the water, which extended deeper into the Eastern Sea.
"Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan, this way please."
Lu Yuan gently wiggled his giant fins.
The enormous body swam again.
As Ancestral Dragon gazed at the receding dark golden whale body, a hint of contemplation lingered in his eyes.
He could sense that the Chaos Origin within Lu Yuan's body had not yet completely calmed down.
If the Primordial Profound Water Essence can truly help the other party refine it successfully, the growth rate of this Grand Void Sky Whale will likely continue to increase in the future.
Thinking of this, Ancestral Dragon suddenly raised his head, released a Divine Sense, and slowly probed towards the Profound Water Branch Vein that Ao Xuan was about to activate.