readytorunbook Chapter 633: I'm no ordinary dragon cub! (37)
Chapter 633: I'm no ordinary dragon cub! (37)
Chapter 633 I'm No Ordinary Dragon Cubs! 37
The Phoenix Clan already knew about the arrival of the Dragon Clan's young master, Loriel, and Lord Frang in the Spirit Forest the moment they set foot on this land.
In the solemn and majestic royal palace, Xi Yan was discussing matters with the Phoenix Lord.
The atmosphere between the two was quite relaxed for a while, and as they talked, the topic shifted to the dragon race.
“In almost a year, Loriel will send the phoenix eggs back to the Phoenix Clan,” Xi Yan smiled. “Phoenix Lord, the Phoenix Clan will soon be bustling with activity.”
"Let's hope so," hoping that the new life could inject some fresh vitality into the lifeless Phoenix Clan.
"If Yue and Ye's biological parents are still not found by then, who do you plan to have take care of them after we bring them back?"
A phoenix egg with extremely pure bloodline must be raised by qualified parents no matter what.
Xi Yan had considered that the Phoenix Queen might choose the gentle and refined Bai Yu, the steady and reliable Bessie, or the young and promising Nan Yu, but she never expected her to say that she would raise him herself.
The elegant woman on the throne slowly rubbed her temples: "After Yue and Ye return to the Phoenix Clan, I will raise them. They will be my sons, and I will be their mother."
Meeting Xi Yan's surprised gaze, she smiled gently and said, "There's nothing to be surprised about. It should be my honor to have two sons with such strong bloodlines."
"Yes." Xi Yan dared not say more.
The Phoenix Queen continued, "However, I still have a few questions about these two phoenix eggs."
Under Xi Yan's earnest gaze, she slowly explained, "I have been unable to find any information about their biological parents." All the phoenixes in the Phoenix Clan are under her management as the Phoenix Lord, but the two phoenix eggs that appeared in the Dragon Clan are the only ones for whom no matter what, we cannot find any information about their kinship in the world.
There are only two possibilities: either their biological parents have both perished, or the two phoenix eggs appeared out of thin air.
The first possibility doesn't make sense, because no phoenix has fallen in the Phoenix Clan in the last few hundred years, while the second possibility seems more like a fantasy.
"Xi Yan, you've always been perceptive. What are your thoughts on the phoenix egg?"
Xi Yan shook his head: "I don't know either."
The two looked at each other and sighed in unison.
"Alright, alright, let's leave it at that for now."
Xi Yan was indeed carefree. He added, "People from the Purple Crystal Mine have arrived, Phoenix Lord." His glassy purple eyes gleamed slightly.
"I understand," Phoenix Queen smiled after just one glance, "Go ahead and have fun if you want."
Back when they were in the Dragon Clan, she could tell that Xi Yan really liked the young master of the Dragon Clan.
It must be said that the child was lively and active, and exceptionally cute, while also lacking the bad habits of the dragon race. Thinking of the child, a smile involuntarily appeared on my lips.
Upon hearing this, Xi Yan stood up and casually asked with a smile, "Phoenix Lord, aren't you going to see those two phoenix eggs?"
"Never mind, I'm getting old... I'm too weak."
Although the Phoenix Queen's advanced age is not apparent from her appearance, her bodily functions have already declined significantly.
Even if he really liked those two phoenix eggs, he was powerless to help them.
.......
"We've come all the way to the Spirit Forest, aren't we going to visit the Royal Palace? Aren't we going?"
While Zhao Zhao was still asleep, a chattering sound, like mosquitoes buzzing in her ear, rang in her ears.
"Ugh! Aren't you annoying?!"
He sat up, his face flushed. His disheveled hair and somber expression made him look very resentful.
Seeing Yue sobbing again, he rubbed his temples and patiently explained, "Don't forget our current identities. How can I, a member of the Dragon Clan, so blatantly trespass into the Phoenix Clan's palace?"
Even if he had the will, he didn't have the ability.
"Huh?" Yue asked, disappointed. "You didn't plan to?"
He thought Zhao Zhao had come to the Phoenix Clan so desperately to see them...
Zhao Zhao's voice was weak: "...I don't know either."
He was conflicted. He came to the Phoenix Clan to make up for his regrets, but also to fill in the gaps in the storyline.
In the Lingze Forest, he still needs to release a few bubbles.
To prepare for future time travel.
After waking up and not seeing Frang for a while, Zhao Zhao wandered around the palace, a one-to-one replica of the royal palace, carrying two phoenix eggs.
Yue pointed in a direction and exclaimed excitedly, "Do you remember?! This is where I met you!"
The first time the two met, Yue was stripped naked by Ye and ran into his arms crying.
Zhao Zhao smiled and said, "Of course I remember, you crybaby."
His tone was disdainful, and Yue feigned hurt: "You actually dislike me? You've changed. You used to call me 'baby'~"
Zhao Zhao: ......
He had no idea when Yue had become so abstract.
Shortly after he woke up, Frang appeared in front of him. The tall, handsome man bent down slightly and extended a strong hand to him.
"Little one, would you like to go see the Purple Crystal Mine?"
"Hmm."
Purple Xuan Crystals are extremely rare; currently, only the Phoenix Clan has a few mountains left in the Spirit Realm.
But unexpectedly, thanks to the phoenix egg, their dragon clan also possessed the Purple Mystic Crystal.
The two adjacent mines gleamed with a pale purple light under the sun, appearing both dazzling and mysterious from afar.
Wow! It looks amazing!
Zhao Zhao looked like a complete money-grubber: "Aren't these things more valuable than gold and jewels?"
"Of course!"
Gold has a price, but amethyst is priceless.
Franger carried Zhao Zhao up the Purple Crystal Mine. Along the way, they saw many people mining, and cartloads of purple crystals were being transported down the mountain.
He explained, "These are dragons who came specifically to mine."
"Soon, our dragon race will also be able to enjoy the Purple Mystic Crystal."
"Mmm-hmm!" Zhao Zhao nodded vigorously, praising Yue in her heart: "Not bad~ It's actually quite useful~ Thank you~"
Yue: ......What are you saying? What kind of talk is that....
Unable to hold back, his voice trembled slightly with grievance: "So you just sold me to the Phoenix Clan like that..."
Zhao Zhao: ?
This time, it was his turn to be speechless.
"Little Phoenix, tell me the truth, who was it that kept insisting on returning to the Phoenix Clan in the first place?"
"Oh no! I don't want to hear it!"
Frang saw the cub angrily take the phoenix egg from his hand and press it against his palm, and asked in confusion, "Little one? What are you doing?"
Zhao Zhao's grip seemed quite strong. He tried to pry his hands open but couldn't for a moment. He glanced at those clear eyes that seemed to hold a hint of anger and smiled, "Little one wants to eat bird eggs?"
His gaze shifted back and forth between the amethyst mine and the red phoenix egg.
This is a bit tricky...
As he hesitated between breaking the contract with the Phoenix Clan or simply cooking bird eggs for Zhao Zhao, Zhao Zhao seemed to have calmed down and silently placed the phoenix egg on her head.
He detected the faint spiritual energy in the air, and Franger's eyes were fixed on the red phoenix egg, his tone ambiguous.
"This little brat, is he playing tricks on our Zhaozhao?"
As he spoke, he took the phoenix egg into his hand.
His deep eyes looked at Zhao Zhao and he said, "Don't be angry, little one, Daddy will avenge you."
"No, no, no!"
Zhao Zhao could almost predict his next move just by looking at his initial stance, and she quickly interrupted helplessly, saying, "No, no, no, he didn't provoke me."
"I felt like you were angry just now. Was it him who made the little one angry?" Frang's tone was serious, and his tone of disciplining the phoenix egg didn't sound like he was joking.
Seeing this, Zhao Zhao, who had a soft heart, could only say: "Really, I'm not angry. Yue has always been very well-behaved."
To everyone's surprise, Yue exclaimed happily, "Hahahaha, I knew you wouldn't be so petty as to be angry with me."
"Little Dragon was so generous today, he was really great!"
Zhao Zhao rolled her eyes inwardly.
After saving Yue's life from Franger's clutches, Zhao Zhao didn't even dare to keep a straight face, fearing that the impulsive Franger would braise or steam Yue.
"Little one, here, have a piece to play with."
Seeing Zhao Zhao's gaze fixed on the crystals along the way, Franger casually slapped his strong hand against the mountain wall, and instantly a large piece of purple crystal landed in his hand, sparkling in the sunlight.
The gloom in her heart vanished instantly, and Zhao Zhao couldn't wait to rush forward and cling to the gorgeous crystal.
He smiled and relaxed, saying, "It smells so good, I feel so comfortable."
Hearing the cub's childlike description, Franger laughed heartily: "Little one, you're so cute!"
The crystal contained a refreshing spiritual energy, and the cub lying on it could feel its bones being unblocked. He did not correct the cub's wording, letting it continue to speak in a cute and endearing manner.
He said indulgently, "I'll have someone bring a large piece back to the palace later to make a bed for you."
A small hand gently tugged at his sleeve. Franger lowered his head, his eyes gentle: "What's wrong?" He then leaned in and kissed her.
Zhao Zhao wiped her face with a resentful look and whispered, "Then forget it, I don't want the Purple Crystal Bed."
Firstly, because the Purple Mystic Crystal is precious, and secondly... even if it's a fake royal palace, Zhao Zhao doesn't want to change a single blade of grass or tree within it.
Yue knew what he was thinking, and she felt sad too.
Family members are gathered together but cannot reunite; probably no one can empathize with Yue and Zhaozhao as much.
That day, Franger took Zhao Zhao on a long, long walk in the Lingze Forest, where they ate fruit and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
Seeing that Zhao Zhao was staring intently, Frang asked with a smile, "Aren't they all the same plants and trees? What's so interesting about them? Didn't you get enough of the dragons in the Dragon Clan?"
For a period of time, in order to train her mental strength, Zhao Zhao spent almost every day and night in the forest. Logically speaking, she should have gotten tired of this monotonous scenery.
But Zhao Zhao simply said, "...It's different." He lowered his eyes, concealing the complex emotions within.
The towering ancient trees in the Dragon Forest are so densely packed that there are no gaps between them, and the deep forests are often shrouded in darkness, giving off a sense of crisis.
This was his first impression of the dark forest, and it left a deep impression on him.
As for the Lingze Forest, I first saw it under Nan Yu's guidance. At that time, I was in a good mood and surrounded by my family. I even felt a sense of wonder and love for every plant and tree in this land.
With a keen sense of perception, Franger, whose mind was exceptionally sharp, noticed the cub's slightest thought and gently tightened his embrace.
He opened his mouth, but finally, facing Zhao Zhao's face, which was deliberately trying to hide her smile, he grinned.
"Since you like it, shall I show you around a bit longer?"
He didn't know why Zhao Zhao suddenly felt down, but he kept trying to cheer her up in his own way.
When they returned to the "fake" royal palace, the sky had completely darkened. As night fell, many spirit beasts appeared around the palace, which was built at the foot of the mine.
The Lingze Forest in the east is different from the one ruled by the dragon clan in the west. The spirit beasts are not afraid of the overlords here—the phoenix clan.
Even when Zhao Zhao goes out to play without restraining his aura, cute spirit beasts immediately stick to him when he reaches out his hand.
“I don’t think I’ve seen you before. Are you a new resident?” The nimble squirrel stood on his hand, its tiny paws even holding a pine cone.
“Yes, yes, my name is Loriel, also known as Zhao Zhao~” he said with a friendly smile, rummaging through his clothes and finally finding a small green fruit on the bird’s nest on his head: “Here, have this.”
Yue complained, "Zhao Zhao! You actually used my toy to give away?" This was a soccer ball that Zhao Zhao had given him, and he would kick it around with the eggshell when he had nothing to do.
"good."
Zhao Zhao, having "forgotten her old love for a new one," asked with a smile, "What's your name?"
The humanoid cub's eyes sparkled as the little squirrel accepted the fruit. "My name is Hu Hu, and hello to you, little Zhao Zhao." Loriel's name was too difficult to pronounce, so he chose an easier-to-remember name.
Zhao Zhao couldn't help but laugh. "What kind of nonsense is this 'little person'?"
However, he didn't say much. He stuck out a finger and poked Hu Hu's outstretched palm, almost knocking him to the ground with too much force.
"Sorry, hehehe."
Before the two could exchange more than a few words, a commotion suddenly came from the bushes not far away.
Zhao Zhao and Hu Hu exchanged a glance, and then they saw a fox dart out of the darkness not far away, its snow-white paws gripping the bushes of wood, showing a look of bewilderment.
The fox's bright, clear eyes met those curious and kind eyes, and its wariness lessened slightly.
“So it’s just a cub,” the fox spirit said, unafraid of him. She leaned closer and even sniffed his scent before shaking her head in bewilderment. “Never seen one before.”
What race are you?
Her clear eyes were filled with Zhao Zhao's image, and Zhao Zhao honestly replied, "Dragon Clan."
They were as honest as could be, looking like good, obedient children. Fran, who had been watching from the shadows, smiled and left them alone.
Although there are many spirit beasts in the forests of the Dragon Realm, and their fear of dragons has decreased considerably, they still maintain a distance from them at heart.
This was the first time that a spirit beast had willingly approached him without any external interference.
Zhao Zhao was flattered and even tried her best to act like an innocent child.
Upon hearing Zhao Zhao's race, the spirit fox nodded, seemingly understanding, and said, "Oh~"
"Sorry, I've never heard of it," Hu Hu said, scratching his head sheepishly.
The East and the West are practically two different worlds. The Dragon Clan has not set foot in the Lingze Forest in the East for nearly, or even a thousand years. It is normal that these young spirit beasts living at the bottom of society have never heard of it.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhao's slightly anxious heart relaxed.
Franger concealed his presence and stood not far away, taking a moment to glance at a corner of the wall, where he saw a small opening hidden by bushes.
No wonder little spirit beasts came into the yard.
He walked forward at a leisurely pace, noticing that there were even a few spirit beasts watching outside the wall. Seeing that these beasts were too weak to pose much of a threat, he let them be.
He was willing to indulge Zhao Zhao in anything he wanted, as long as Zhao Zhao was happy.