In desperation, I went over, picked up Long Yue, and used Shrinking Earth to reach the bottom of the lake.
Because I had used all my strength to perform Shrinking Earth, I instantly appeared on the surface of the lake with Long Yue in my arms. The Dragon Girl had a light, graceful figure, with a waist as slender as a water snake's—perhaps narrow enough to fit in one hand—and holding her lightly stirred the heart and soul. But at that moment, I was on full alert. Although dark clouds blanketed the sky above, a faint radiance still filtered through. When I lowered my head to look at the lake, I discovered that someone was actually standing below!
An old man of around sixty stood straight on the surface of the lake, his eyes bright and piercing as he watched me and Long Yue. He was not one of the men in black, because he lacked their terrifying aura.
Moreover, I found his aura exceptionally calm and composed. When our gazes met, I even felt the urge to avert my eyes. Clearly, whether in cultivation or self-restraint, he was far beyond the reach of ordinary people!
Long Yue froze on the spot, then called out the three words that left me stunned: "Old Valley Lord!"
Old Valley Lord? Then without a doubt, this was the genuine ruler of the Luo Clan. But how would he treat Long Yue?
"So it's Senior Old Valley Lord of Tranquil Immortal Valley. I'm Xia Yitian. Greetings, Senior Old Valley Lord." I immediately greeted him, but the old master of the Luo Clan did not seem particularly easy to get along with. He merely gave a slight nod before sizing me up. "So you're the one who brought the Ancestral Dragon's fortune here. But why