Rescuing Zhu Kun; Su Qian: You're Saying I Saved the Ancient Void Dragon Clan Leader's Daughter?!(3K)
The Old Lord stroked his snowy beard, looking somewhat surprised.
Did I ever accept you lot as disciples?
He shook his head. "Fine, fine. Once I let that fellow out, perhaps you'll give this old man some peace..."
With that, he flicked his horsetail whisk.
The previously tranquil space below was instantly torn open, revealing a bewildered Zhu Kun within. His enormous body was still bound by shackles, but even he could not tear through this space...
The Old Lord looked down from above, casting Zhu Kun an indifferent glance.
"Since my disciple wants you released, I shall lend a hand just this once. Do not cause trouble."
In truth, even making this fellow Xiao Yan's mount would have been perfectly reasonable. The only awkward part was that Zhu Kun was that girl's father, which made his position rather unsuitable.
As he spoke, the invisible chains surrounding Zhu Kun snapped apart inch by inch. Immediately afterward, countless new chains formed, crawling up Zhu Kun's body like living vines.
The Old Lord glanced sideways, casting a disdainful look at the Ancient Emperor's tomb.
The entire immense space shuddered violently, as though trembling in fear. Then the countless chains snapped instantly, no longer daring to act up before the Old Lord.
"Thank you, senior, and Xiao Yan... ahem, young friend." Wild joy flashed through Zhu Kun's eyes, along with profound shock. When he looked toward the Old Lord again, he did not even dare raise his head. Once, he had been outrageously arrogant, regarding everything in the world as beneath him.
But after being imprisoned in the Ancient Emperor's Cave, all his sharp edges had been worn away. Even if this mysterious elder made him a mount, he would have had no objection, so long as he could get out.
Moreover...
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