After the Space Airship left the turbulent region, its hull gradually steadied at last.
The boundless void remained dim, with only streaks of silver spatial light sweeping past the ship's sides, occasionally illuminating the figures on deck. The light came and went swiftly, yet whenever it reflected off the dark-gold dragon pattern on Xiao Fan's right hand, it seemed drawn by some invisible force and lingered for half a breath.
Hei Qing's gaze fell upon the Ancient Dragon Emperor Seal, his eyes holding not the slightest doubt, but an almost instinctive reverence.
When Xiao Fan had calmed the spatial turbulence earlier, he had already sensed it clearly enough.
The Ancient Dragon Emperor Seal could not possibly be forged.
More importantly, an exceptionally pure Ancient Void Dragon Bloodline flowed through Xiao Fan's body. The pressure originating from the deepest part of that bloodline was even more ancient and weightier than that of many direct-line elders of East Dragon Island.
A Dragon Seal could be bestowed, but bloodline could not appear from nothing.
Hei Qing had even reached a conclusion in his heart—this young man before him must share an extremely deep connection with the Old Dragon Emperor who had vanished years ago. If he was not a descendant the Old Dragon Emperor had left in the outside world, then he had inherited the true bloodline.
Either possibility was enough for East Dragon Island to welcome him with the highest honors.
"Young Master."
Hei Qing hesitated for a moment before finally choosing that form of address.
Xiao Fan's brow rose slightly, but he did not correct him immediately.
Seeing that he was not angered, Hei Qing continued, "Dragon Emperor Island is far from here, but with our clan's control over the void, we can reach it in ten days at most. East