The Sacred Dragon Contracts with Qian Daoliu, and the System Triggers a Two-Pronged Mission

The golden light within the Angel Temple had yet to fade. Like a flowing river of stars, it bathed every corner of the hall, filling even the air with a sacred warmth.

Qian Daoliu cradled the newly hatched Radiant Sacred Dragon, his fingertips gently brushing its snowy scales-the little dragon seemed to sense the warmth and goodwill in his palm. It nuzzled his hand with its small head, then puffed a tiny cloud of pale golden mist from its mouth.

The mist settled on Qian Daoliu's wrist and instantly became a delicate pattern of light, winding around it like a vine. Its soft glow rose and fell with his breathing-this was a soul contract the Radiant Sacred Dragon had initiated itself. From this day forward, their hearts and minds would be linked, and they would share life and death.

"I never expected this little fellow to take the initiative to form a contract with me."

Delighted surprise flashed through Qian Daoliu's eyes. He lowered his gaze to the Holy Dragon blinking its golden eyes in his arms, his voice carrying a rare tenderness.

He turned to Golden Crocodile beside him and said:

"Send someone to the Bamboo Grove and have my Bamboo House cleaned-the little fellow is still young and won't take up much space. We can look after it nearby, too. Then fetch some spring water from Heart Lake Island. Make sure the little dragon can grow up safely, and don't let it suffer any hardship."

Golden Crocodile hurriedly nodded. "Rest assured, big brother. I'll make the arrangements right away and see that everything is ready."

With that, he strode out of the temple, his heart full of emotion-the Radiant Sacred Dragon had formed a contract with his big brother as soon as it hatched. In the future, it