TL: GoldenLung
Even outside the Dragon Force Hall, the lofty dragon roars could be heard clearly. The attendants guarding outside all bowed their heads in reverence.
The hall was vast. The Abyssal Frost Demon Dragon, wings spread wide, slowly rose into the air, absorbing the surging torrent of Dragon Force pouring from the massive crystal above—absorbing it swiftly and completely, without a trace of leakage. Its aura continued to climb higher and higher.
The deep-blue radiance around it grew more and more intense, devouring the surrounding light at an alarming rate.
The Abyssal Frost Demon Dragon grew visibly larger, surpassing fifteen meters in length in moments, and still swelling in size, its aura becoming even more overwhelming.
A full quarter-hour passed before the influx of Dragon Force finally began to lessen. The Abyssal Frost Demon Dragon lifted its head to the sky and let out a thunderous roar, as if displeased by the waning energy.
When it landed heavily with a booming thud, its body had already grown to twenty meters, its aura surging like a tidal wave. The air in the hall turned icy and oppressive, so much so that Huang Yuanlang’s younger siblings all went pale.
Huang Yuanchao, who not long ago had been boasting about sparring with Bai Xiuxiu, had already retreated far back, his face filled with terror.
Huang Daoqi did not suppress the suffocating aura radiating from the Abyssal Frost Demon Dragon. Instead, he gazed at the immense dragon covered in translucent, deep-blue scales with eyes full of admiration. This was truly the masterpiece of the Creator—it was breathtaking. He was certain that this was the most beautiful dragon he had ever seen.
Gradually, the Abyssal Frost Demon Dragon shrank, until it transformed back into human form. Shrouded in a veil of blue light, Bai Xiuxiu now wore a fresh set of clothing.She reappeared before the Huang Family, her long, deep-blue hair cascading like a waterfall down her back. Her azure eyes glowed with an uncontainable ghostly blue light, and her entire body radiated dragon might.
Bai Xiuxiu remained still, the torrents of bloodline power and soul power within her surging so fiercely that, were it not for her soul core regulating and balancing it, she felt as though her body might burst apart.
Huang Daoqi did not disturb her, simply watching quietly at her side. He turned his gaze toward his six children in the distance and sighed inwardly. He knew that after this display, his son’s chances had diminished to nearly nothing.
Huang Yuanlang had absorbed Dragon Force many times before—after all, he had always been Huang Daoqi’s greatest hope. But his results were no better than Huang Daoqi’s own. With such aptitude, aspiring to become a Dragon Knight was simply too ambitious.
Bai Xiuxiu, however, had just shown something entirely different. Her absorption of Dragon Force was the most effective Huang Daoqi had ever witnessed. On her very first attempt, she had managed to draw in every bit of Dragon Force without a trace of waste, channeling it all into her body. What talent! Truly worthy of being a dual-attribute Higher Dragon.
Another quarter-hour passed before Bai Xiuxiu finally came back to her senses, the icy aura she exuded gradually retracting.
She looked to Huang Daoqi and said with admiration, “Such vast and pure energy… Thank you, Clan Chief, for granting me this opportunity.” She bowed respectfully.
This was a message passed to her through the Treasure Seeking Beast by Lan Xuanyu—guiding her to express heartfelt gratitude toward Huang Daoqi.
Undoubtedly, Bai Xiuxiu’s excellent absorption of Dragon Force was a boon for the Huang Family. But that benefit was only meaningful if she could be kept firmly under their control. Thus, now was not the time for her to appear aloof. The more she aligned herself with the Huang Family, the more Huang Daoqi would trust her and devote resources to her growth.
Huang Daoqi laughed heartily. “This is your own talent. As a member of our family, it is only what you deserve. Xiuxiu, your gift is unlike anything I have seen in my lifetime. Your absorption of Dragon Force was so thorough—it shows how complete your dragon transformation is. And with your dual attributes, I am nearly certain that, given time, you will have the potential to become a Dragon Knight.”
Bai Xiuxiu smiled and replied, “Then I will be a Dragon Knight of our Huang Family.”
Huang Daoqi nodded with satisfaction. “Though I already have three daughters, I do not mind gaining another.”
At these words, the Huang Family members present were all stunned.
Huang Yuanlang couldn’t stop himself from stepping forward. “Father—” he protested.
Huang Daoqi shot him a glance, and in that golden vertical pupil Yuanlang saw a chilling coldness. He immediately shut his mouth and lowered his head.
“Your daughter greets her foster father.” Though Bai Xiuxiu felt deep resistance in her heart, at this moment, to infiltrate the enemy and gain access to greater resources, she had no choice but to play along.
She had already experienced firsthand just how valuable the resources of Celestial Celestial Dragon Planet were to their cultivation. What Lan Xuanyu had considered, she too understood—if it were him absorbing Dragon Force, what kind of effect would it produce? With the blood of both the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King, who could compare to him?
This was an opportunity they had to seize. There were only sixteen Dragon Force Halls on Celestial Celestial Dragon Planet, and among them, the Huang Family’s hall was the one most open to their exploitation.
“Hahaha, excellent! Come, let us go out,” Huang Daoqi said as he stepped forward to help Bai Xiuxiu up from her kneeling position.
Leaving the Dragon Force Hall, he returned to the audience chamber with a smile, his children following behind.
Looking at his six offspring, Huang Daoqi announced, “From today onward, Xiuxiu is your Seventh Sister, a core member of our Huang Family. Xiuxiu, from now on, you will take my surname—Huang. I will declare publicly that you are my lost daughter. From this day, your name shall be Huang Xiuxiu.”
“Very well.” Bai Xiuxiu thought bitterly to herself, but kept a smile on her face.
Among those present, only Huang Yuanlang’s expression was particularly dark. Naturally, he had harbored intentions toward Bai Xiuxiu, and their father had originally planned to support his marriage to her.
The idea had been that if her talent proved sufficient, she could serve as Yuanlang’s bonded dragon mount, assisting him in his bid to one day become a Dragon Knight. But clearly, Huang Daoqi had changed his mind.
Huang Daoqi continued, “Xiuxiu, I am having a dragon spear forged for you. To a Dragon Knight, the dragon spear is of utmost importance. Forging one requires vast resources and considerable time. Only the Divine Dragon Temple of Celestial Dragon City can craft them, so it will take some time.”
Bai Xiuxiu nodded. “Father, I feel as though I have absorbed too much Dragon Force—I’m somewhat overfull. How should I deal with this?”
Huang Daoqi replied, “That is simple. When you return, absorb more life energy to stabilize yourself. As your body becomes stronger, the Dragon Force within you will gradually integrate, becoming truly a part of you. You did indeed absorb a great deal—I thought you might begin cultivating here on the spot. The fact that you recovered shows how deep your foundation is. For now, return to your residence and train. Once you’ve adjusted your condition, we will speak again as father and daughter.”
“Yes, I will follow your guidance. Xiuxiu finally has a home—I am truly happy.” Bai Xiuxiu’s eyes grew faintly red as she spoke, her heart aching with longing for her own parents.
Huang Daoqi comforted her. “From now on, this is your home. All that Fenglong City has is yours as well. Here, you may do whatever you wish.”
“Thank you, Father.”
Concerned for her wellbeing, Huang Daoqi personally escorted her out of the City Lord’s Mansion, watching as she boarded the dragon carriage before returning inside.
“The rest of you may go. Yuanlang, come with me to the study,” Huang Daoqi ordered sternly, his gaze falling on his eldest son, whose mood was clearly foul.
“Yes, Father,” Huang Yuanlang answered.
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