Alliance

In the side hall, the atmosphere grew quite harmonious.

Great Elder Qingshan was extremely courteous and warm toward Wei Yang and Xiao Yan, showing none of the Ancient Dragon Tribe's arrogance.

The two sides chatted happily.

During the conversation, Great Elder Qingshan curiously asked about Zi Yan's past.

Thus, Wei Yang and Xiao Yan roughly recounted what had happened.

From the Black Corner Region to Jia Nan Academy, then to the Central Plains, then obtaining the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit in the Ancient Ruins, and finally Wei Yang personally escorting Zi Yan into the Magma World...

"Based on the fact that Zi Yan had been stranded in the deep mountains near the Black Corner Region since childhood, along with the anomaly I had accidentally discovered beneath the magma, and Brother Xiao Yan's experiences down there as well, I made a deduction from all those clues. I wasn't certain at the time, so I merely took Zi Yan there to try our luck. I never expected I would actually guess right and successfully find the Old Dragon Emperor in the end." Wei Yang shook his head and sighed.

Great Elder Qingshan and Xiao Yan both wore expressions of deep emotion upon hearing this.

"From helping Her Majesty obtain the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit to finding the Old Dragon Emperor's whereabouts for our tribe, I truly do not know how to repay such kindness, Mr. Wei." As he spoke, Great Elder Qingshan rose and bowed deeply. "Please accept this bow!"

"Great Elder, what are you doing? You absolutely must not." Wei Yang hurriedly stood, turning aside to avoid it as he repeatedly waved his hands. "Great Elder, you are being far too formal with this junior."

Only after Great Elder Qingshan solemnly completed the bow did he straighten up and stroke his