Dragons also formed "families."
However, unlike families in the usual sense, they were not limited to members of the opposite sex. More often, good friends chose to form families together.
Once they were ready, they could submit an application to the hatching center. If approved, the applicants' bloodlines and souls would be imprinted upon a blank dragon egg, which would then enter the hatching process.
A dragon on its own could also adopt one.
Of course, certain special companies and organizations could also commission dragon eggs from the hatching center, such as Anviya.
Blank dragon eggs were bred specifically for this purpose. They contained no life of their own and were essentially soulless shells.
"So, have you formed a family?" Yao Ziyan asked curiously.
"No." Anviya shook her head. "I haven't gone through my coming-of-age ceremony yet. One of the requirements for forming a family is that you must be an adult."
"What about after you become an adult?" Yao Ziyan's gossiping heart had been thoroughly hooked.
"Mm... I haven't decided." Anno shook her head.
"Just say something. It's not like it's a formal decision," Yao Ziyan urged.
"I think living alone as a dragon is pretty nice." Anviya scratched her hair. "But if I really changed my mind, then it would be with Shilsha."
"Eh, with me?" Shilsha pointed at herself in surprise.
"Is that not okay?" Anviya stared at her.
"Uh... it's not that it isn't okay. It's just a little sudden." Shilsha remained calm and did not seem flustered by Anviya's abrupt words.
Yao Ziyan suddenly noticed that Luo Chuan beside them was spacing out, an odd smile unconsciously curling at the corner of his lips.
"What are you thinking about?"
She jabbed Luo Chuan hard with her elbow.
The certain boss, whose thoughts had wandered beyond