Taxisis did not follow the dragon flock as it swept over the harbor. The moment she spotted Xia Fan, she descended, folded her wings, and landed steadily on the pier.
After setting down Momola and Muli, she transformed back into human form, walked over to Xia Fan, and smilingly held out her hand.
Their hands clasped.
But she was not satisfied with that alone.
After the handshake, Taxisis gave his hand a tug and embraced Xia Fan in full view of everyone. Then she brushed her cheek against his and chuckled softly. "Now that is a complete greeting."
The other dragons circled overhead, letting out deep, rumbling roars as though cheering on their leader.
Some were obscure dragon speech.
Others were "Dragon God" in Western Pole Language.
There had already been many overseas merchants in Jinxia Port, and upon hearing the dragons, they began shouting along with them.
—Many of them had long heard the tales of the Dragon God, but this was their first time seeing him in person. For a time, discussion and cheers flooded the entire dock.
Naturally, it reached the Yuheng Envoy's ears as well.
She did not understand Western Pole Language, but she could understand the meaning of "Dragon God." After all, it was a term that had appeared repeatedly in the intelligence reports, and she had specifically asked someone to confirm it. Seeing this scene, even the dullest person would have realized that the overwhelming greetings were all directed at one person—Xia Fan. Some Western Pole people even pressed one hand to their chests and bowed toward him.
"That man... is the Dragon God?" the guards murmured in disbelief.
It was yet another crushing blow to their common sense.
It was still understandable for a wandering commoner from the Eastern Continent to win Her