Chapter 311: Xiao Xian’s Departure and Stay
“That’s right, King. You are our future hope. Moreover, the kings of our past generations have all been Five-Clawed Golden Dragons. This is a well-deserved matter.”
Ao Yuan nodded, his burly figure contrasting with the almost puppy-like whine he forced out.
“If you want, you can take over the entire Dragon Clan now.”
Ao Fang nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with excitement as he looked at Xiao Xian.
Surrounded by such enthusiastic support, Xiao Xian felt a little embarrassed at first, but she quickly adapted and got along with them.
“Thanks to my master for sending me back. You guys have no idea how much we’ve suffered along the way and how much hardship we’ve endured.”
After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Xian turned her gaze to Su Chen, a hint of pride in her eyes. As expected of her master, he was truly remarkable.
The several Dragon Elders had already understood from their earlier conversation that it was Su Chen who had escorted Xiao Xian back from afar. If it weren’t for Su Chen, it would have been very difficult for Xiao Xian to return.
Immediately, they were filled with gratitude towards Su Chen.
“Thanks to you for escorting our King back.”
Ao Fang looked at Su Chen with admiration. His previous attitude had not been good. Thinking about how he had treated the King’s benefactor in such a way, he wished he could slap himself to death.
Fortunately, Su Chen was not so petty. He just waved his hand casually, indicating that he didn’t mind.
“Now I’m the King of the Dragon Clan, so following Master will be even safer! If anyone dares to bully Master, I’ll take them and beat up those bad guys!”
Xiao Xian said proudly, her tail wagging happily. She looked more like a proud puppy than a dragon.
Su Chen couldn’t help but chuckle. He didn’t expect Xiao Xian to be so protective of him.
“You are already the King of the Dragon Clan. Although Su Chen saved you, you can’t always follow him. You still have to stay in the Dragon Clan and be with us.”
Ao Yuan was the first to speak up, unable to contain himself after hearing Xiao Xian’s words.
“Yes, yes. Although he is your savior, you are the future King of the Dragon Clan. It wouldn’t be appropriate for your reputation if it got out that you became a human’s spirit beast.”
Ao Meng also couldn’t help but chime in, tactfully explaining the pros and cons of the situation.
“Does that mean I can’t follow Master anymore after I become the King of the Dragon Clan?”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xian suddenly felt less happy.
“Naturally. Our Dragon Clan has a noble bloodline. We cannot always stay with humans.”
Ao Fang quickly added.
Although their words were not explicit, they implicitly mocked Su Chen’s status, implying that he was not worthy of being Xiao Xian’s master.
They only refrained from being more direct because Xiao Xian seemed very close to Su Chen.
Lu Luo, who was listening from the side, felt a bit angry. Master was the Divine Dragon Great Emperor. Several hundred thousand years ago, let alone dragons, even those from the Immortal Realm had to bow down to the Divine Dragon Great Emperor.
Who gave them the courage to act so arrogant and frivolous now?
Luo Shen’s expression also turned unpleasant.
“It’s dangerous to follow us. You know that everyone in the Dragon Clan is your kin. It will ultimately be safer.”
Although Su Chen was reluctant to part with Xiao Xian, he knew how much she cared about her people. She was even willing to burn her essence blood to fight Lan Bo to the death when she mistakenly thought he had killed her clan.
How could Su Chen bear to make Xiao Xian choose between the two?
Moreover, Xiao Xian was still a young dragon. The enemy he would face in the future was the Heavenly Dao Great Emperor. Who knew what would happen then?
Since he had decided to embark on this path, it was destined to be arduous.
In comparison, living with her clan would be safer.
“But I don’t think it’s dangerous to be with you, and it’s very interesting.”
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Xiao Xian shook her head vigorously, looking at Su Chen with reluctance.
She had been with Su Chen since birth. To her, the Dragon Clan were her unseen family, but Su Chen was also her family.
For a moment, she was caught in a dilemma.
“Who said that? Besides, you’re so powerful now, you can definitely protect the entire Dragon Clan.”
Su Chen said with a smile, “You’re all of the same kind, you’ll definitely have more to talk about.”
“Although my cultivation is high, Master, you’re also very powerful! And you have the Divine Dragon Martial Soul. Although it’s not a Dragon Clan, it’s…still related to dragons!”
After hearing this, Xiao Xian subconsciously denied it incessantly.
Hearing this, Su Chen couldn’t help but shake his head, feeling that Xiao Xian was reluctant to part with him and was therefore trying to force a connection.
The four surrounding elders, upon hearing Su Chen mention that he had the Divine Dragon Martial Soul, were so shocked that their faces looked as if they could swallow an egg whole.
Divine Dragon Martial Soul! Isn’t that…
They were all so shocked that they couldn’t speak, they could only look at each other, seeing the same astonishment reflected in each other’s eyes.
They couldn’t believe that the Divine Dragon Great Emperor they had been searching for for hundreds of thousands of years had appeared before them in this way.
After so many years without any news, they had long given up hope. But who knew there would be such an unexpected surprise, and he had even become the master of their King.
This was truly a fateful encounter bestowed by heaven!
“Xiao Xian, don’t be silly. It’s not like we won’t see each other again in the future. We’ll have a chance to meet again. Besides…”
Su Chen couldn’t help but stroke Xiao Xian’s head. Before he could finish speaking, Grand Elder Ao Hong excitedly interrupted him.
“Besides, I think Su Chen is very suitable to be Xiao Xian’s master!”
Su Chen’s words were abruptly cut off. He looked at Ao Hong in confusion. He hadn’t been like this just now, why had he suddenly changed his tune?
Ao Hong realized that he was too excited and quickly coughed twice, regaining his usual composure.
“Young Master Su, could we speak further?”
Ao Hong’s voice was calm, but his eyes were filled with excitement. He looked as if he couldn’t wait to devour Su Chen alive.
Su Chen felt a chill down his spine, but considering that he was a Dragon Clan elder, he nodded and followed him.
“What’s the matter?”
Su Chen couldn’t help but ask, “Actually, it’s fine for Xian to stay in the Dragon Clan. After all, she might be the future of your Dragon Clan.”
“It’s also fine for her to follow you.”
Ao Hong’s face was filled with joy. Even his form of address had changed from “you” to “you,” fully demonstrating his respect.
This made Su Chen even more confused. He didn’t know what this elder was up to. Could it be that he was planning to make him his son-in-law?
Thinking of this, Su Chen said firmly to Ao Hong, “Although Xiao Xian has been with me for a long time, I will never give up my dignity!”
These words were spoken resolutely, which left Ao Hong dumbfounded.
