Black Snake had heard the earlier conversation perfectly clearly, but found it hard to understand.
Rumors of Flood Dragons in the world were as numerous as hairs on an ox, too many to count. Dragon Kings or Flood Dragons were said to dwell in the depths of great rivers, and tales of Flood Dragons traveling downstream to become true dragons were especially often linked to catastrophic floods.
Yet in over a century spent roaming the River, he had seen nothing but powerful ghosts flaunting the title of Dragon King.
Xu Jin was deeply troubled.
He did not know whether those words were true or false, nor could he discern the Government Office's real intentions.
But one thing was certain: Black Snake already showed signs of Flood Dragon Transformation. From now on, he would have to hide himself even more thoroughly, until he was strong enough to protect himself. "Snake Brother, I suspect they're still watching this place in secret. You need to leave for the Azure Cloud Monastery as soon as possible, and avoid showing yourself before people from now on." Xiao Yu nodded repeatedly as well, urgency in her clear voice.
"Take a detour-the more remote, the better! I can guide you."
Black Snake slowly emerged from the pool, droplets sliding through the gaps between his scales and leaving a wet trail behind him.
He raised his head and considered it seriously for a moment.
"There's no hurry. I'll leave when it rains."
As long as rain fell from the sky, he could use Rain Essence to conceal every trace of his passage.
His keen sensitivity to the weather told him rain would come soon.
Black Snake understood that he now had two identities: the black Flood Dragon of the rumors on the River, and the Azure Cloud Monastery's