Just as everyone bowed respectfully, the atmosphere solemn, a gentle dragon's roar came from a room nearby.
Hearing the familiar sound, Lu Yuan's usually composed expression shifted ever so slightly. He immediately turned his gaze away from the group and slowly looked toward the direction the sound had come from.
Two familiar figures came flying through the entrance corridor.
Little Ice, her entire body ice-blue and her scales crystal-clear, and Little Blue, deep azure with gentle dragon eyes, glided in gracefully. Their wings beat softly, their movements much more restrained than usual.
Close behind them came a tiny Azure Dragon, no bigger than a palm. Its body was covered in delicate, pale green scales, and its horns had yet to grow in fully, lying soft against the top of its head. Its round black eyes darted about, and its little tail swayed gently. From time to time, it rubbed against Little Ice's body, looking adorably soft and sweet.
The instant Lu Yuan saw the Azure Dragon, his gaze sharpened. A flicker of understanding passed through his eyes, then melted into warmth.
He knew that when he had returned earlier, Little Ice had wanted to come out with the women to welcome him. But her baby had been crying incessantly and needed its mother's care, so he had specifically asked Little Ice to stay and look after her hatchling instead of rushing over.
Now Little Ice had appeared with the young dragon, which clearly meant she already knew that he had learned she had given birth to a Dragon Son. That was why she had brought the child to meet him.
Looking at the heartwarming scene, Lu Yuan's smile grew softer. He spoke aloud, "Th-this must be the child you and Little Blue had, Little Ice? It's quite adorable."
He raised