Yao Wan's Parents

After gaining a basic understanding of East Dragon Island's current situation, Yao Wan and Xiao Yan naturally remained on the island for the time being.

Watching the many figures flying across the sky, Xiao Yan could naturally tell that East Dragon Island's situation was far from optimistic. Its defenses had grown increasingly strict as well.

"Being the Dragon Emperor probably isn't easy for her either."

Yao Wan gently shook her head behind Xiao Yan and said.

"...Every family has its own troubles. At least she's no longer that little child who used to clamor at me for pills."

Xiao Yan smiled, but as something else came to mind, the smile on his face gradually faded. He spoke softly.

"That is true."

Yao Wan nodded in deep agreement. In that regard, the Yao Clan was much the same.

But Zi Yan was ultimately different from her.

Their usual personalities could hardly have been more different, yet the choices they made for their people were completely opposed.

That girl, so particularly lively and unrestrained by nature, had instead chosen to shoulder East Dragon Island's responsibilities. Without elders to rely on, she had no choice but to grow up early.

A trace of pity unconsciously appeared in Yao Wan's eyes.

"What is it? Feeling sorry for her?"

Xiao Yan noticed that Yao Wan's tone was somewhat different from usual, lacking her customary ease and lightness. He could not help turning to look at the girl beside him.

"Feeling sorry for her... Does the mighty Dragon Emperor need anyone's pity?"

Yao Wan shook her head with a soft laugh, neither confirming nor denying it. Perhaps a little. But if anyone dared pity her, she certainly would not let them off.

"She's a little girl with no father to dote on her and no mother