"My lord, the journey back is long and rugged. I am willing to serve as your mount. Please permit me to remain at your side and attend you."
Sure enough, just as Lin Huo had expected, the Rainbowflame Dragon asked to accompany him.
"Well..." Lin Huo hesitated, unable to give an immediate answer.
Descending into Heaven Dou Imperial City on a fifty-thousand-year-old Rainbowflame Dragon would undoubtedly be spectacular beyond belief.
But then again, riding a Rainbowflame Dragon with fifty thousand years of cultivation and brazenly parading through the streets...
That really was a little too ostentatious, and it went against his intention of keeping a low profile while growing stronger.
Standing nearby, Book Elder saw through the expression on Lin Huo's face as clearly as a blazing fire.
It was rare to see Lin Huo looking troubled, and the corners of Book Elder's mouth curled up despite himself.
Patting Lin Huo's shoulder, Book Elder displayed the boldness befitting a Titled Douluo and made the decision for him. "Bring it along if you want. It's fine, because you're under my protection.
"If you brought a hundred-thousand-year soul beast as your attendant and mount, I admit I wouldn't be able to protect you.
"But a mere Rainbowflame Dragon with fifty thousand years of cultivation? If anyone is blind enough to reach for it, I'll chop off their filthy paws!"
"Really? Can you chop off the paws of people from Spirit Hall too?" Lin Huo failed to restrain himself and instinctively challenged him.
"..."
The smile on Book Elder's face stiffened, and he raised a hand as if to strike.
Lin Huo hurriedly shrank back a few steps before apologizing with a grin. "Don't get worked up, sir. I was only joking."
"Hmph!" Book Elder glanced at Lin Huo and snorted coldly.
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