The Son-in-Law Is Gone
With the precious Dragon Pearl in his hands, Xuan Han hurriedly returned to his clan's territory. Without even going home, he went to find the Patriarch Xuan.
Unlike the Patriarch Bai, who was old and frail, the Patriarch Xuan was in his prime, a dragon in the prime of his life.
His talent was exceptional even among Dragon Race, which fueled his boundless ambition.
"Clan leader, I have fulfilled your trust and brought back the token." Xuan Han presented the Dragon Pearl with great enthusiasm. This was a treasure left behind when the Azure Dragon Progenitor perished.
The progenitor dragon was a treasure trove, and he left behind several rare and precious artifacts when he perished.
The Dragon Pearl were given to the Black Dragon Clan, while the remaining dragon bones, hearts, horns, and scales were distributed among the other four clans.
But in terms of value, the Dragon Pearl is naturally the most precious. Therefore, the Black Dragon Clan has always regarded the Dragon Pearl as the most treasured item in their clan. It was because of this that he used the Dragon Pearl to propose marriage to the White Dragon Tribe that other Dragon Race helped to intercede on his behalf.
After all, in their view, the fact that he was able to produce the Dragon Pearl already demonstrated his sincerity.
"Clan leader, do we really have to change our plans? But no matter how I think about it, I feel that it's safer and more appropriate to take over the White Dragon Tribe through a marriage alliance." Although Xuan Han didn't want his young master to marry a girl from the White Dragon Tribe, he had to admit that it was the best way for them to completely take over the White Dragon Tribe.
Before the Patriarch Xuan could even speak, someone else answered the question for him, "The engagement has already been called off, and there's no use regretting it now. Besides, the White Dragon Tribe is now in decline; even without the marriage alliance with that good-for-nothing, the White Dragon Tribe is already easy prey for us."
A tall, handsome young man emerged from behind the screen, exuding the spiritedness of youth.
Although Xuan Han was a highly experienced veteran minister, he didn't mind the young man's rather offensive behavior at all. After all, the young man was exceptionally talented and would probably become the most powerful dragon among the younger generation after a little training.
Even if such a person is somewhat arrogant, it is understandable.
"Young Master is right. So you've decided to marry the young lady of the Red Dragon Clan?" Xuan Han then asked.
Xuan Jingshan, the young master of the Black Dragon Clan, nodded reservedly. "She's a nice girl, Father, you'll definitely like her."
Only now did the Patriarch Xuan chief speak his first words, "Whether I like it or not doesn't matter, as long as you won't regret it."
In his view, his son had not experienced enough trials and tribulations, and actually thought that he could swallow the entire White Dragon Tribe with his own strength.
Even if the White Dragon Tribe Clan is weak, it has still accumulated some resources over the years. If the other side fights to the death, even if the clan wins in the end, it will definitely suffer considerable losses. If other Dragon Race take advantage of the situation, they will be the ones who suffer the most.
Originally, the Patriarch Xuan wanted his son to use the marriage alliance between the two clans to bewitch Bai Qinglong into offering up his Lineage, so that they could gain the greatest benefit without losing a single soldier. Even though it would take longer, it was a safer and more suitable approach.
He never expected his son to be so bold as to have an affair with the eldest daughter of the Red Dragon Clan. The Red Dragon Clan was not to be trifled with; after this matter was reported to the Red Dragon Clan Chief, he had no choice but to annul the engagement.
The advantageous situation that he had painstakingly secured for his son was so easily shattered by him. For a moment, the Patriarch Xuan didn't know whether to be happy about the other's intelligence or sad that he had chosen such a difficult path for himself.
Xuan Jingshan could see his father's worry, and he immediately said, "Father, don't worry. Our Dragon Race's internal competition is coming up soon. I will thoroughly humiliate the White Dragon Tribe at the competition and show you just how vulnerable they are!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Han chimed in, "Young Master is right, but it's uncertain whether the White Dragon Tribe can even find a suitable person to participate in this competition!"
After all, all the capable fighters in their clan were tied up in the Gods and Devils Battlefield; where were they to find anyone who could rival their young master?
Are they expecting their sickly young master, who's been out of sight for ages, to personally go and invite a beating?
The three were filled with conflicting thoughts, but without exception, they all felt that the White Dragon Tribe was doomed to lose this time.
Sang Ying, whom Xuan Han was teasing, had no idea that before the Dragon Clan Grand Competition even began, someone had already decided their fate.
But it doesn't matter if she knows, because she is destined to shatter these people's delusions.
At this moment, warriors who had just emerged from the Gods and Devils Battlefield were swaggering along the long street leading to the clan chief's mansion on their flying horses.
As before, both sides of the long street were still crowded with clansmen who came to see the victorious army.
The young Dragon Race girl was still a little shy, only daring to open the window and peek at the warriors below, but she was intimidated by their terrifying aura after just one glance.
Someone couldn't help but remark, "How come our White Dragon Tribe warriors seem to have become increasingly fierce over the years? The Sha Qi they exude is completely different from before!"
They had only ever seen such a powerful aura before, when Young Master Bai Yi led troops with his three sons.
Now... everyone's gaze fell unanimously on the young general at the very front of the group, whose face was exceptionally handsome. Although his cultivation level was not yet comparable to that of Young Master Bai Yi, judging from his aura, he was already vaguely resembling the other's.
But you must know that Young Master Bai Yi grew up on the battlefield. This young general has such abilities at such a young age. It seems that their White Dragon Tribe is about to produce a formidable figure!
Many who noticed the signs were secretly pleased. They were no longer as worried about the upcoming competition as before.
Sang Ying led the group to the gate of the clan chief's mansion, where she saw the old Old Patriarch Bai had been waiting for her return.
Standing beside him was Madam Lanxin, who had been summoned by the old clan chief to pick up the people. Madam Lanxin had come to fetch her daughter, assumed that the clan chief had summoned her to welcome the warriors who had rendered great service to the White Dragon Tribe on the Gods and Devils Battlefield between gods and demons.
Although she was also puzzled as to why she hadn't been specially greeted before, but was invited this time.
However, she soon found out the answer.
As the young general slowly approached, Madam Lanxin finally saw her familiar yet unfamiliar face.
The face and eyebrows resembled hers so much, but the overall shape was also very similar to her husband, Bai Yi.
As the other person, clad in armor, walked towards her step by step, Madam Lanxin momentarily thought that her husband Fusheng to find her.
"Grandpa, Mother," Sang Ying called softly, "Your child is back."
A seemingly casual remark struck everyone's hearts like a thunderbolt.
So that Sha Qi- looking young general, exuding a menacing aura, was actually the rumored sickly young master Bai Qinglong?!
Looking at her daughter, who was completely different from what she had expected, Madam Lanxin's handkerchief fell to the ground instantly: It's over, my son-in-law whom I was so looking forward to is gone!
A note from the author:
I'll be busy afterwards, so I might only be able to update twice a week. But I'll try to update more when I have time to make it up to everyone~ Thank you all for your support, I'm very grateful (heart~)