Just then, a figure emerged from the shadows. Hovering not far from Wu Canglong, he bowed respectfully. "I am Wang Zhouhua of the Realm-Stabilizing Ducal Estate. Greetings, Senior Canglong."
He had forced himself to step forward. Never in his wildest dreams had he expected this bunch of little brats from the Changning Wang Clan to be so good at stirring up trouble. In the blink of an eye, they had caused a major incident and alarmed Senior Canglong.
"The Realm-Stabilizing Ducal Estate..." Wu Canglong's expression softened slightly. "I sensed you hiding in the dark earlier, boy Zhouhua. What, is this little brat dragon a spirit pet raised by your Realm-Stabilizing Ducal Estate?"
Wu Canglong was unlike Emperor Longchang. Back in the day, he had fought shoulder to shoulder with the Founding Emperor, and he had also shared a decent friendship with Ancestor Dingxuan of the Wang Clan. When he had been weaker than he was now, Ancestor Dingxuan of the Wang Clan had even saved his life.
"Reporting to Senior Canglong." Wang Zhouhua wore a bitter expression. "That child Lilong belongs to the Changning Wang Clan, a branch of our Realm-Stabilizing Ducal Estate. She is the current Clan Head's legitimate daughter, formally entered into the clan genealogy."
"The Changning Wang Clan? Their name has been rather prominent lately. I hear they're a newly rising clan with considerable potential." Wu Canglong smiled with deeper meaning. "They do not entirely disgrace the little azure dragon."
"Yes, yes, yes." Wang Zhouhua hastily agreed. "Lilong did not know Guilong City's rules. It was our Realm-Stabilizing Ducal Estate that failed in our duty to instruct her. We of the Realm-Stabilizing Ducal Estate will compensate for all losses caused this time."
Wu Canglong waved a hand. "There is no rush over compensation. Children are young and