Queen of the Land

Luo Yun's inner thoughts were beyond the hearing of these Herbivore Dragons. They had only gathered out of simple curiosity, wondering why a Hatchling Dragon that looked half-dead had suddenly appeared in this tranquil lake.

But after watching for a while and seeing that Luo Yun did not move at all, they dispersed again and leisurely wandered around nearby.

As for whether Luo Yun was dangerous, they did not care in the slightest.

Herbivore Dragons like them were emotionally stable and mild-tempered. Their philosophy of life was simple: living was fine, dying was no big deal. If a powerful enemy came, they ran. Once it left, they ate grass. They were all about taking things easy.

The only reason they had not been eaten into extinction was their powerful reproductive ability and the sheer amount of meat on their bodies. Even a massive Bird Wyvern Species could normally eat only half of one.

On top of that, their herds migrated in regular cycles. If powerful carnivorous dragons fought over territory and reduced the number of predators in an area, they could even breed entirely new herds.

Luo Yun did not care about the Herbivore Dragons' movements at all. Once he confirmed that they posed no threat, he closed his eyes again and continued recovering his strength.

Though he looked miserable at the moment, his injuries were not actually fatal. The greater problem was the depletion of his stamina.

However, whether Luo Yun himself was special or all dragons in this world were like this, once he closed his eyes and focused, he could sense the Earth Vein Energy deep underground. With conscious guidance, threads of Earth Vein Energy passed through the thick rock layers and entered his body, accelerating the recovery of his strength and the healing of his wounds.

His body was like a dry sponge, while Earth Vein Energy was water. The water soaked into the sponge and was rapidly absorbed.

Along with the Earth Vein Energy, specks of Silver Particles were mixed within it, entering Luo Yun's body together with the energy.

Around the lake stretched a vast plain carpeted with lush grass. Plump berries and juicy herbaceous plants grew everywhere, making it a natural and delicious all-you-can-eat buffet for Herbivore Dragons.

But at the same time, it was also an excellent hunting ground for Wyvern Species.

High in the sky, a dark green figure darted through the clouds, using the white mist to conceal itself. Its layered scales reflected dazzling colors under the sunlight.

Eyes as sharp as an eagle's swept across the land below and quickly locked onto a suitable target. Its wings, decorated with enchanting patterns, gave a slight beat as the roaring wind howled past its ears. Then the dragon dove at an astonishing speed.

Before any of the Herbivore Dragons could react, the massive dragon had already clamped its powerful talons tightly around its target's neck. Borrowing the immense force of the dive, it effortlessly slammed the Herbivore Dragon into the ground.

A dull impact rang out, and the earth shook violently as though it were about to split apart. Sharp claws sank deep into the Herbivore Dragon's flesh, and blood gushed forth in great quantities.

The sound of shattering bones rang across the entire plain like the high notes of a symphony, echoing through the air.

The hunt displayed violence and brutality taken to the extreme, yet it also revealed a beauty born of strength.

Every movement was precise and decisive, without the slightest hesitation or waste. The beauty of that power was enough to leave one stunned and captivated.

Only then did the surrounding Herbivore Dragons react. They cried out and fled the scene, racing toward the distant forest.

The victorious predator did not care about their actions at all. It had already caught prey to its satisfaction.

At that moment, it proudly raised its head and surveyed the surroundings. Its powerful long tail, lined with chilling spines, swayed from side to side. It wanted to see whether any fool would dare challenge the majesty of the Queen of the Land at such a time.

With that sweep of its gaze, it spotted Luo Yun lying by the lake. He was staring at it with wide-open eyes, startling the proud queen so badly that she was caught off guard. When she had flown overhead just now, she had thought this young Rathalos was already dead. She had not expected him to still be alive!

From Luo Yun's perspective, this Female Fire Dragon had a slender, graceful figure and beautifully flowing muscle lines. Every scale was like a flawless precious gem, gleaming brilliantly beneath the sun.

The venomous spines on her back draped over her like a mantle, accentuating her nobility. The symmetrical patterns on her wings were striking, and even after that high-speed dive, her powerful body remained incomparably steady. Standing atop the Herbivore Dragon's corpse with her head held high, she displayed her perfectly proportioned figure in full.

That air of looking down upon all things—despite not yet being an adult, she already possessed the bearing of a queen.

That was right. This Female Fire Dragon was not yet fully grown, measuring just over eight meters long. By human standards, she was an athletic, stunningly built young beauty with a proud attitude!

More importantly, her clean and efficient hunt showed that she was not merely a pretty face. She had genuine strength to back it up.

Every aspect of her perfectly matched Luo Yun's tastes. If he had to choose a future mate, he would not hesitate in the slightest.

"Wait! What am I thinking?!"

Luo Yun felt that he was probably hungry. Why else would a Female Fire Dragon look so attractive to him? How long had it even been since he transmigrated? How had his preferences and sense of beauty changed so completely?

Besides, he was a Hatchling Dragon right now! What was a Hatchling Dragon? A dragon that had not developed anything yet! How could he have such wicked thoughts?

He absolutely refused to admit that he was a lecherous old pervert!

The Female Fire Dragon watched the near-dead Hatchling Dragon shake his head now and then, then look at her with strange eyes from time to time. She could not understand his behavior at all.

But since this Hatchling Dragon was not dead, where was his mother? A Hatchling Dragon this small should not have been allowed to leave the nest, let alone end up in such a miserable state.

If a Hatchling Dragon suffered injuries of this severity, its mother, a Female Fire Dragon, would go mad!

Yet after scanning the area, she saw no Female Fire Dragon other than herself. Driven by curiosity, she released the utterly dead prey beneath her feet, folded her wings, and walked over to Luo Yun. After lowering her head to observe him for a while, she leaned closer and sniffed him.

Hmm? No other scent?!

She was shocked. This Hatchling Dragon did not carry the scent of an adult Rathalos! Could it be that, like her when she was young, something had happened to his mother, forcing him to survive alone?

But even then, he should not have carried only his own scent. Even she herself had not been the only dragon in her nest back then.