Chapter 49: The White Dragon Brings Rain

[Will you respond to the summons of the Lord of the Dragon Realm, the King of White Dragons? If you accept the summons, you will become a believer of the King of White Dragons, and henceforth be at His command.]

The Nine-Tailed Red Fox paused in mid-air.

After catching its breath for a moment, the fox took a deep breath and answered loudly, “I am willing.”

BOOM!

Suddenly, the Nine-Tailed Red Fox looked toward the horizon.

In the mystical expanse, it saw an exceptionally magnificent existence within a boundless and mysterious space.

Immediately afterward, a colossal beam of light erupted from that grand existence, descending upon its body in an instant.

There was no discomfort whatsoever.

In that single moment, a vast amount of knowledge flooded the Nine-Tailed Red Fox’s mind, and various realizations quickly welled up in its heart.

From this moment on, it knew its destiny was completely bound to the white dragon, and even death would not sever this connection.

Yet from now on, it would also receive the white dragon’s protection.

Aside from this, the Nine-Tailed Red Fox sensed a trace of extraordinary energy emerging within its body.

It felt its physical constitution strengthen slightly, and though the increase was small, it was enough to fill the fox with pleasant surprise.

At the exact same moment, Cheng Liang in the Kun Star world and the little green snake in the unknown world suddenly felt a mysterious substance descend from the heavens, pouring violently into their bodies.

Then, a qualitative transformation began.

They clearly felt a powerful metamorphosis taking place inside their physical forms.

Cheng Liang, in particular, had already experienced this once before and was instantly filled with both shock and joy.

Yet this time, the sensation was far more intense.

In an indescribable manner, it felt as if something was sprouting and growing in every corner of his body.

Within mere moments, an even fiercer hunger erupted from deep within his body.

Cheng Liang was caught completely unprepared.

Fortunately, having prior experience, he had kept food stocked by his side.

He frantically shoved food into his mouth, but the hunger only grew stronger, rendering eating completely useless.

Just as Cheng Liang began to panic, a vast torrent of power suddenly surged through his body.

This power instantly replenished his physical depletion, and the hunger receded at once.

Subsequently, Cheng Liang felt his strength skyrocketing at a blistering pace, the sheer scale of the increase frightening even himself.

Furthermore, the elevation did not end quickly, but continued relentlessly.

He suddenly felt as if his body were a balloon being continuously pumped with air, causing him to swell up all at once.

An hour later, the changes within Cheng Liang’s body finally ceased.

At this moment, an aura far exceeding his previous limits erupted from his body, yet an expression of profound agony surfaced on his face.

Cheng Liang was nearly driven mad by the discomfort.

On one hand, he felt as if his body were ravenously starved, yet on the other hand, he felt so swollen he could barely endure it.

Fortunately, everything was finally over; otherwise, he truly believed he would have burst to death.

By now, the commotion caused by the changes in his body had already alerted the people nearby.

Soon, even Chu Luan was drawn over, initially thinking an issue had arisen on Xi Yu’s end.

Instead, he witnessed Cheng Liang’s strength having multiplied several times over.

In that instant, even Chu Luan felt envious.

Though it looked rather painful, the strength had genuinely increased.

***

In the other realm, the little green snake ran into the exact same situation.

It had been hiding safely all along, but the sudden explosion of a powerful aura from its body instantly exposed its presence.

A colossal, crimson predatory bird flying across the sky immediately noticed it and dove down toward it in a flash.

The little green snake was scared out of its wits and fled in a panic.

All the while, it had to constantly endure the violent transformations wracking its body.

It didn’t feel as though it would burst from the power, but it felt terribly swollen all over, desperately needing an outlet.

Seeing the giant bird’s talons right before its eyes, the little green snake opened its mouth on pure instinct.

In an instant, a blast of misty vapor escaped its mouth, blasting squarely toward the giant red bird.

THUD!

The misty vapor collided head-on with the red bird, sending it tumbling through the air several times.

Its body jerked violently, nearly plummeting straight from the sky.

The red bird flapped its wings in panic, shrieking and thrashing in mid-air.

Once its body finally stabilized, it didn’t even dare glance back at the little green snake, fleeing frantically into the sky until its silhouette vanished entirely.

Watching the colossal red bird disappear into the clouds, the little green snake was stunned.

Suddenly, it felt as though the physical changes in its body weren’t so bad after all.

‘I am so strong!’

At this moment, only this single thought remained in its mind.

It suddenly puffed up with pride and swagger.

‘Come on then, whoever you are, come fight me!’

***

[Name: Xi Yu]

[Comprehensive Grade: A-class]

[Mutation (C-class): …]

[Soul Transformation (C-class): …]

Upon designating the Nine-Tailed Red Fox as his third true believer, Xi Yu’s latent potential surged in an instant, the scale of the increase startling even himself.

This time, his potential had expanded drastically.

An increase in potential did not directly translate to an immediate leap in combat strength; rather, it elevated his natural aptitude and growth ceiling.

He had experienced potential increases before, but the physical changes had never been particularly drastic.

This time, however, because the increase was so immense, it directly triggered a qualitative leap.

The sections of his body that had already undergone dragon-scale transformation began mutating once more.

Originally, the dragon-scaled portions resembled deathly pale, ghastly bone, appearing somewhat sinister.

Yet at this moment, the color of these dragon scales began shifting little by little, transitioning toward a much softer shade.

Simultaneously, the dragon scales shrank in size.

Within moments, the scales halved in size, and new dragon scales sprouted to fill the newly opened gaps.

These rapid transformations caused the energy within Xi Yu’s body to deplete at an alarming rate.

With just a brief sense of his condition, Xi Yu knew this elevation would require an extraordinarily vast amount of energy.

He quickly fished out an SSS-class Mutation Essence and a Soul Essence, tossing them into his mouth together.

Channeling the power of the white dragon, he refined these energies into pure power, allowing his body to absorb them rapidly.

While his own body underwent these changes, Xi Yu still had to keep a close eye on Cheng Liang and the other two, lest an accident befall them.

This increase was simply too monumental; even he felt a hint of strain, let alone the three of them.

After roughly the same amount of time, the changes within Xi Yu’s body finally came to a complete halt.

He took a moment to perceive the changes across his form.

This elevation hadn’t expanded the surface area of the dragon scales by much, but the quality of the scales had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.

The number of dragon scales on his body was now more than double what it had been before.

The scaled areas had become significantly tighter and more compact, and their luster had transformed completely into that of white jade, appearing extraordinarily striking.

Xi Yu condensed a mirror using dragon power to inspect his appearance.

He discovered that the scales now looked more like a suit of jade dragon scale armor worn over his body, looking increasingly dashing the more he looked.

He reached out and stroked the scales on his arm.

They felt slightly cool to the touch, with a remarkably smooth texture that wasn’t prickly in the slightest.

Though the scales now appeared completely harmless on the surface, Xi Yu could feel the explosive, terrifying power coiled within them.

The dragon scale power now was vastly more formidable than before.

With that, the elevation of the [Believer] ability concluded entirely.

Everyone had reaped considerable gains.

Xi Yu checked his status panel.

[Name: Xi Yu]

[Comprehensive Grade: A+ class]

[Mutation (C-class): 53 (926)]

[Soul Transformation (C-class): 76 (1263)]

Although his numerical values hadn’t shifted drastically, his overall combat strength had made a generational leap.

He was unquestionably far stronger than an ordinary A-class.

Yet the greatest harvest was not the personal boost in combat strength, but the expansion of the [Believer] ability.

Whether it was his three true believers or the ordinary believers, his perception of all of them had deepened substantially.

Moreover, Xi Yu discovered that he could now impart the [Bestow Dragon Power] ability to his three true believers.

From now on, they could not only channel the power of the believers, but could also bestow dragon power upon ordinary believers on his behalf.

Most importantly, at this stage, the true believers acted as his direct representatives, fully capable of spreading faith in his stead.

Moving forward, he wouldn’t even need to show up personally; he could acquire new ordinary believers through them.

This not only tripled the rate at which he accumulated Fate Connection points, but also vastly reduced his personal workload.

In the future, he could completely leave the business of performing miracles to the three true believers.

Xi Yu immediately decided that it was high time to place these heavy burdens upon their shoulders.

***

Next, he sensed Cheng Liang’s location and found that his perception of Cheng Liang had indeed undergone a qualitative change.

However, he remained unsure whether he could successfully return to the Kun Star world.

Whether it would work or not could only be known through an actual attempt.

He resolved to settle all affairs in the Celestial Palace Realm first before trying.

If he succeeded, he would be able to return directly to the Kun Star world.

A wave of impatience surged within him.

Yet since this world now held his believers, he naturally had to make proper arrangements.

Otherwise, if he departed without a word, these people might face catastrophic disasters.

Fortunately, the Nine-Tailed Red Fox had now become his true believer.

With its personal abilities and his backing from behind the scenes, it could easily shelter all of his believers for the time being.

Xi Yu returned to the physical world, directly summoning the Nine-Tailed Red Fox and Jiang Shaomu to his side, and also called Qing Li over.

The Nine-Tailed Red Fox was not far from the Qingshui Dragon God Temple and rushed over swiftly.

Qing Li, despite being in Qingshui Village, took a few moments longer to arrive.

“Temple Priest, you have returned.”

Upon arriving, Qing Li respectfully bowed to Xi Yu, then looked at the Nine-Tailed Red Fox beside him with curiosity.

“Mhm.”

Xi Yu nodded gently.

“Village Head Qing Li, take a seat here for a moment; I have matters to discuss with you shortly.”

Jiang Shaomu was the last to arrive.

When Xi Yu had brought rain earlier, he had gone to assist, and since he was already on his way back, his arrival was quite prompt.

However, upon stepping inside and seeing the three figures before him, Jiang Shaomu was utterly bewildered, even somewhat at a loss, as he didn’t recognize a single one of them.

He had never seen Xi Yu’s human form, nor had he ever met the Nine-Tailed Fox or Qing Li.

Had they not been inside the Qingshui Dragon God Temple, and had the white dragon not personally notified him, he would have suspected he had entered the wrong place.

Xi Yu smiled and greeted him, “Hello, Jiang Shaomu. I am the temple priest of the Dragon God here; you may simply address me as Temple Priest.”

“Greetings, Temple Priest.”

Jiang Shaomu immediately performed a respectful salute.

“These are the Nine-Tailed Red Fox and the village head of Qingshui Village; both are believers of the Dragon God.”

Xi Yu made brief introductions.

“Greetings to you both,” Jiang Shaomu said quickly.

Once the three had gained a basic understanding of one another, Xi Yu got down to business.

“Here is the situation: by the decree of the Dragon God, I am about to depart from this place to spread our teachings in other regions. Therefore, someone must assume the position of temple priest here. The Dragon God intends for you, Jiang Shaomu, to take over the role. Would you be willing?”

Xi Yu looked at Jiang Shaomu.

The two men and one fox froze in surprise.

Xi Yu looked at Jiang Shaomu and added earnestly, “You need not force yourself in this matter. If you are unwilling, the Dragon God will not blame you in the slightest. The role of temple priest carries immense responsibility; if you take it on reluctantly, it will do more harm than good, and could incur the Dragon God’s displeasure.”

In truth, Xi Yu had originally wanted the Nine-Tailed Red Fox to be the temple priest.

However, a human form was far more suitable for the role.

He had never seen the Nine-Tailed Red Fox transform and didn’t know if it even could, nor had he ever asked.

Yet even if it could assume human form, he thought better of it. The duties of a temple priest would inevitably grow increasingly tedious, and the Nine-Tailed Red Fox was, after all, a supreme Lord of the Beyond in the Celestial Palace Realm; making it handle such mundane chores was inappropriate.

That left Jiang Shaomu as the only candidate.

His cultivation was solid, certainly capable of shouldering the responsibility; the only question was whether he could endure the loneliness.

In his heart, Xi Yu hoped Jiang Shaomu would agree, which would make things much easier for him; otherwise, he would have to find someone else.

“Temple Priest, I am willing.”

Jiang Shaomu hadn’t expected to be offered the position of temple priest upon their very first meeting, but after snapping back to his senses, he agreed without the slightest hesitation.

“This is no minor matter. Consider it carefully, and do not act on impulse.”

Xi Yu was somewhat taken aback by his decisive attitude, wondering if Jiang Shaomu was agreeing purely out of gratitude for being saved twice by the white dragon.

“Temple Priest, I have long considered this. To be valued by the Dragon God is my highest honor. I am willing to serve as temple priest, and I will do my utmost to fulfill my duties well. I will never disappoint the Dragon God.”

Jiang Shaomu spoke with utter seriousness.

He wasn’t acting on a sudden whim; in fact, he had entertained similar thoughts long before Xi Yu asked.

The truth was, ever since departing from the Kuitian Sword Sect, Jiang Shaomu had been profoundly lost, having no idea what he should do with his life.

He knew the people of the Kuitian Sword Sect assumed the divine dragon favored him greatly, but he understood in his own heart that the white dragon simply viewed him as an ordinary believer.

He was also well aware that the white dragon had countless believers like him, and that he possessed nothing particularly special; despite his cultivation, the white dragon likely didn’t think much of it.

He had desperately wanted to do something for the white dragon to repay the debt of his life, yet felt completely powerless to help anywhere.

Thus, Jiang Shaomu had drifted without direction, unable to see his future.

After his lifelong convictions collapsed, he found himself stripped of any ambition or purpose.

Jiang Shaomu had wanted to calm down and ponder the path of his future life.

Yet after a full day, his mind remained entirely blank, still completely at a loss.

Miao Luohua had told him to become a Lord of the Beyond, but he suddenly couldn’t summon the drive, seemingly losing all interest in cultivation overnight.

He had flown aimlessly through the skies.

Until noon of the second day, when he looked toward the east.

Dense, dark clouds were rolling over from that direction.

Then, the rain fell.

At that moment, Jiang Shaomu had reached out his hand to catch the rainwater, his heart trembling.

He realized instantly that this rain was unquestionably the handiwork of the Dragon God.

He had genuinely brought rain to the world.

Subsequently, Jiang Shaomu witnessed the white dragon soaring through the clouds.

His soul had shivered violently, and tears streamed from his eyes, blending with the rain as they traced down his cheeks.

The white dragon had saved him twice, and now brought a deluge of rain to deliver countless living beings from death.

He didn’t know where the white dragon had begun the rain, nor how long the dragon had labored.

In that moment, he didn’t care why the white dragon had done it; what mattered was that He had done it, and that was more than enough.

It was at that very instant that Jiang Shaomu finally knew what he wanted to do.

He had stepped onto his flying sword and plunged into the rain alongside countless other cultivators.

Therefore, hearing Xi Yu’s words now filled Jiang Shaomu with immense excitement.

Only now did he realize the white dragon actually regarded him quite highly, which left him feeling thoroughly flattered.

He naturally wouldn’t decline; he was overjoyed.

He couldn’t be as selfless as the white dragon in doing so much for others, but he now wished to do everything he could for the white dragon.

This was not merely out of gratitude for saving his life, but because he knew the white dragon was undeniably worthy of his devotion.

This had become his new purpose, rekindling his motivation once more.

Xi Yu had no idea that Jiang Shaomu had already resolved from the depths of his heart to become his devout believer, but seeing his earnest response, he finally nodded.

“Then it is settled. Starting today, you are the temple priest of the Qingshui Dragon God Temple.”

Beside them, Qing Li felt an instant pang of disappointment, feeling that he could have made a decent temple priest himself.

Though he was a bit older, his body was robust and healthy now, certainly no worse than a young man’s.

With the temple priest settled, the remaining matters were simple.

“Then I must ask Village Head Qing Li to cooperate closely with Priest Jiang in the future,” Xi Yu smiled.

“Yes, I shall strictly obey the Temple Priest’s instructions,” Qing Li replied promptly.

“In that case, Village Head Qing Li, please inform the villagers later; the succession ceremony for the temple priest will take place tomorrow.”

Xi Yu did not mention that he personally had no intention of attending.

“Understood.”

With that, Qing Li took his leave and departed.

Xi Yu then went over a few duties regarding the temple priest with Jiang Shaomu.

There wasn’t actually much to instruct; he simply told Jiang Shaomu to use his best judgment.

If a problem proved insurmountable, go straight to his backer.

These words left Jiang Shaomu staring blankly.

Having passed on his advice, Xi Yu sent him out to familiarize himself with the surroundings, leaving only the Nine-Tailed Red Fox and himself in the hall.

“Red Fox, since you have agreed to become my true believer, I will entrust the affairs of the Celestial Palace Realm to your care moving forward. I must temporarily leave this world; if you encounter any problem you cannot resolve, summon me directly.”

Xi Yu infused the [Bestow Dragon Power] ability into the Nine-Tailed Red Fox’s body, and further injected a massive reserve of dragon power sufficient for its use.

“Normally, you don’t need to do much; just lend a hand when Jiang Shaomu and the others need help.”

Xi Yu instructed solemnly, “However, there is one duty you must perform well: respond to the prayers of the believers. As for what to do, you can use your own judgment; if you truly cannot decide, come find me.”

“Yes, My Lord.”

The Nine-Tailed Red Fox felt the new ability in its mind with shock, and after digesting it, respectfully agreed.

It finally seemed to understand why the power of believers was so terrifyingly formidable.

What left it in utter disbelief was that the white dragon had directly imparted this ability to it.

An ability that had once driven three Heavenly Emperors to wage an apocalyptic war was now partly within its grasp; the concept was completely unfathomable.

Yet what moved it even more was Xi Yu’s trust.

The Nine-Tailed Red Fox felt a slight headache; the white dragon had entrusted such a monumental responsibility to it—wasn’t this forcing it to be diligent and conscientious?

It seemed slacking off was truly out of the question.

By the time the Nine-Tailed Red Fox fully digested this power, Xi Yu’s figure had already vanished from the spot.

Xi Yu had no inkling that the deeds Jiang Shaomu and the others would accomplish in the future would be vastly more extraordinary and grand than he could imagine, and the legend of the divine dragon would spread from this very moment to every corner of the Celestial Palace Realm.

Inside his inner world, having settled all affairs, Xi Yu finally hesitated no longer.

Using Cheng Liang as his coordinate, filled with apprehension, he attempted his return to the Kun Star world.

***

Middle Continent, the Imperial Capital.

Cheng Liang resided within a heavily guarded courtyard.

Ever since he had conveyed Xi Yu’s words to the First Realm Guard last time, he had been brought straight to the capital.

Chu Luan needed Cheng Liang to report news of Xi Yu at all times, and had thus kept him close by his side, which also served to guarantee Cheng Liang’s safety.

At this juncture, Cheng Liang’s importance went without saying.

Subsequently, Cheng Liang began a life akin to comfortable retirement in the capital.

Chu Luan required him to do nothing at all; his sole duty was simply to stay alive and healthy.

To bolster Cheng Liang’s self-defense capabilities, Chu Luan provided him with an unrestricted supply of various resources.

This actually made Cheng Liang feel deeply uneasy. He was originally just an ordinary man, yet upon becoming a believer of the white dragon, everything had changed.

Now, everything came to him without effort.

Yet Cheng Liang knew he couldn’t afford to be pretentious, so he trained frantically, striving to become stronger so as not to squander the nation’s support.

Who could have anticipated that before he even put in much effort, his strength would skyrocket once again?

And at a blistering, rocket-like pace at that.

Cheng Liang had always yearned to grow powerful, and now his wish was finally fulfilled.

He didn’t even need to work hard; his strength changed day by day, granting him a total, effortless victory.

He had broken through to F-class not long ago, yet now his strength had shot straight to D-class in one breath.

He knew this was an extraordinary opportunity that anyone would beg for, but his body felt terribly swollen and uncomfortable, as if it could burst at any second.

Who would have thought that one day he would suffer from his strength expanding too fast?

Suddenly, Cheng Liang felt a stir in his heart and quickly looked to his side.

His eyes widened in an instant, shouting in ecstatic joy, “Lord Dragon, you’ve returned!”

Xi Yu nodded gently. Looking at Cheng Liang, he was also deeply excited; he had finally returned to the Kun Star world.

He stepped forward and patted Cheng Liang on the shoulder.

“Long time no see, my believer.”

Cheng Liang felt an overwhelming urge to weep.

Though he hadn’t needed to do anything during this time, he had borne unimaginable pressure.

He understood his own importance all too well, constantly terrified of losing his connection to the Lord Dragon, while worrying immensely for Xi Yu’s safety.

Now, everything was fine. Xi Yu had returned safely, and his burden was finally lifted.

“I must return to the farm first; inform the First Guard of my return.”

Xi Yu prepared to leave, but suddenly paused, offering a grave and earnest reminder to Cheng Liang.

“Digest your power well these next few days; in a few days, I’ll boost your strength again.”

Cheng Liang froze completely.

***

Having given his instructions to Cheng Liang, Xi Yu leaped forward, transforming directly into the white dragon and soaring into the sky toward the Star-Dream Farm.

Previously, whenever Xi Yu transformed into the white dragon, he couldn’t wait to turn back into human form, but now he stretched his body across the sky without a single care.

Though Mutation Particles swarmed toward his body the moment he transformed, unlike before when he would panic, he didn’t care in the slightest now.

‘Bring on the Mutation Particles.’

If his body gathered too much power, he could simply channel it to his believers at any time.

He flew leisurely through the sky; he had never felt so relaxed after becoming the white dragon, even finding the leisure to admire the scenery.

For the first time, he realized the sky was so blue, and the clouds were so white.

Fierce winds whipped past his scales, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort.

When golden sunlight pierced the cloud layers and bathed his form, Xi Yu couldn’t resist playing in the light.

At this moment, Xi Yu’s mind was filled with unprecedented serenity and joy.

His spiritual state seemed to elevate along with it.

Whenever he spotted someone in need of help along the way, he descended directly to resolve their plight.

He no longer cared about Fate Connection points at all.

Helping others was something he genuinely wanted to do, and doing so brought him immense happiness.

Soon, news of his appearance across the Middle Continent spread over the internet.

Chu Luan learned the news the moment Cheng Liang notified him, while others learned slightly later through various channels.

Instantly, everyone who received the news erupted into a frenzy.

And the Star-Dream Farm was thrown into an even greater uproar.

The moment they learned the white dragon had returned, they felt their pillar of support was back.

“Quick! The farm master is returning, prepare delicious food for him immediately!”

Zhang Qingyuan was ecstatic upon receiving the news from the capital.

Without needing further instruction, everyone sprang into action.

Though Xi Yu had only been gone for less than a month, to them it felt like several years had passed.

In an instant, the entire farm was bustling with activity.

***

On the other side, the ghost Sha Ren remained very composed, showing no nervousness upon hearing of Xi Yu’s return.

Half a month after the white dragon disappeared, several ghosts within the Middle Continent had grown restless, even coming to instigate Sha Ren, but Sha Ren remained entirely unmoved.

He wasn’t stupid; the white dragon was merely missing, not dead.

If they harbored crooked intentions, they would be utterly doomed once the white dragon returned.

If he couldn’t even calculate this much, his journey to A-class would have been in vain.

He understood that the higher a ghost’s rank, the more terrifying it was and the harder it was for anything to happen to it.

Although the white dragon was gone and he couldn’t travel to the Dimensional Black Abyss for the time being, he had waited so many years; waiting a few more days didn’t matter.

He refused to believe the white dragon wouldn’t return to the Kun Star world for years.

Even if He truly didn’t return, what could Sha Ren do? Slaughter humans? He couldn’t bring himself to do such a thing anyway.

In fact, Sha Ren viewed this as a tremendous opportunity.

If he used this chance to show his face in the Middle Continent and perform well, perhaps the white dragon would credit him with an achievement upon his return. Thinking of this made him a bit excited; this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Consequently, not only did he refrain from causing trouble, but he proactively helped the Middle Continent resolve issues.

The ghosts following him were gradually influenced by him, and in the end, no chaos had erupted.

Sure enough, his calculations had been correct; the white dragon had returned promptly.

Sha Ren couldn’t help but feel a touch of schadenfreude, wondering what those ghosts with rebellious intentions were feeling right now.

‘May they enjoy good health and longevity.’

***

It took Xi Yu over an hour to leisurely return to the farm.

Along the way, Xi Yu noticed there seemed to be more vehicles on the roads, more people walking outside, and the number of low-level ghosts had dropped significantly.

The entire Middle Continent seemed to be gradually recovering its vitality.

Though he knew from Cheng Liang that the Middle Continent had remained stable, he hadn’t expected the situation to be improving this noticeably.

The white dragon circled above the farm for a while.

Xi Yu discovered that in less than a month, the farm’s appearance had transformed completely.

Several tall buildings had sprung up.

Paved concrete roads now connected various parts of the farm.

A massive concrete plaza had appeared to the east, seemingly dedicated to docking the Wanmin Vessel, though the vessel was not currently at the farm.

Beyond this, several major thoroughfares led out in various directions.

Further off, numerous construction teams were busy at work.

Finally, Xi Yu descended from the sky, and nearly everyone on the farm rushed out to greet him.

Xi Yu didn’t land directly in the middle of the crowd, returning to his private quarters first.

After being away for a period, the room remained spotless.

He changed into fresh clothes inside before stepping out.

“Welcome home, Lord Dragon!”

The moment he stepped out, Zhang Qingyuan and Fang Jianbo led the crowd waiting for him. Augustus, Gabriel, and the other two Drance B-classes were present, and even Nine Sages, the A-class ghost, stood alongside the other ghosts.

They shouted in unison at the top of their lungs, “Welcome home, Lord Dragon!”

“Thank you, everyone. I’m back.”

Xi Yu waved to everyone, a warm current welling up in his heart; the feeling of returning home was truly wonderful.

The cheers continued for a long time before subsiding.

Soon, the crowd dispersed, not wanting to disturb Xi Yu further so he could rest.

Subsequently, Xi Yu was led to the dining hall.

After nearly a month, the dining hall hadn’t changed drastically, but it had grown cleaner, with many new decorations inside.

Xi Yu could barely take it all in.

Having stayed in the Celestial Palace Realm for so long, seeing everything on the farm felt completely novel.

“Xi Yu, eat quickly.”

Fang Jianbo brought out a plate of meat first, as if Xi Yu hadn’t eaten a full meal during his time away, and a crowd gathered around to watch him eat.

Xi Yu was caught between tears and laughter, but didn’t refuse Fang Jianbo’s kindness. His strength had increased rapidly, and his appetite was indeed much larger now.

“Xi Yu, where did you go during this time?” Zhang Qingyuan couldn’t help but ask.

He had been deeply worried all along, relieved that Xi Yu had returned safely.

“I went to quite a few places; I’ll tell you when we have more time.”

Xi Yu stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth, chewed, and swallowed.

“Can’t you give us a brief overview first?”

Zhang Qingyuan looked at him expectantly, and the others did the same, with even Nine Sages and the ghosts staring wide-eyed.

Xi Yu was startled; their desire for knowledge was truly overflowing.

Smiling, he began to recount his journey while eating.

He spoke first of No. 13 Hospital, and everyone’s eyes widened instantly.

A divine wonder!

What on earth had the white dragon experienced?

As he briefly described his encounters inside No. 13 Hospital, Zhang Qingyuan and the others didn’t dare breathe, listening with absolute focus.

Xi Yu spoke simply, but they listened with pounding hearts, goosebumps rising all over their bodies.

Then, Xi Yu explained how he had been inadvertently swept into the Celestial Palace Realm by the divine wonder.

Summing up his experiences in the Celestial Palace Realm in a few words, Zhang Qingyuan and the others were left slack-jawed.

They never imagined Xi Yu could have experienced so much in such a short time.

It was far too unbelievable.

Though Xi Yu had returned unharmed, they still felt a lingering terror; what if Xi Yu had been trapped in that Celestial Palace Realm, unable to return?

Naturally, they were equally astonished to learn that beyond the Kun Star world lay another realm remarkably similar to their own.

As he talked, Xi Yu unknowingly devoured a massive plate of food.

Fang Jianbo brought out plate after plate, and Xi Yu packed them away without hesitation.

Zhang Qingyuan and the others watched, dumbfounded.

After going out for a trip, had Xi Yu’s draconic appetite finally returned?

Of course, Xi Yu wasn’t the only one talking.

Zhang Qingyuan and the others shared what had transpired after he left the Middle Continent.

Overall, not only had no problems arisen, but things had steadily improved.

Sha Ren and his group of ghosts had acted far beyond expectations, refraining from kicking them while they were down and actively helping the Middle Continent instead, which kept things stable.

Furthermore, thanks to his Scale Bead, the Middle Continent had obtained massive amounts of meat and cleared low-level ghosts from several populated areas, making the overall environment safer.

The Middle Continent was steadily progressing in a positive direction.

This brought immense comfort to Xi Yu.

***

After eating, Xi Yu waved them off and went for a stroll around the farm.

He left Zhang Qingyuan and the others behind to digest his words; not just them, but even Nine Sages and the ghosts were unable to calm down.

Walking through the somewhat unfamiliar farm, Xi Yu felt a touch of emotion; after being away for only a short while, the changes on the farm made him feel like a stranger.

Fortunately, many people he recognized greeted him along the way, reminding him that the farm was still the same farm.

He ran into Man Wenhuai’s family along the path.

Their two children had grown noticeably taller and sturdier over this time.

Seeing him, the little ones showed no fear or unfamiliarity, leaping forward to hug his legs.

Their words were sweeter than honey.

Man Wenhuai simply stood there grinning foolishly at them.

Xi Yu ruffled their hair, then bid them farewell.

After strolling for over an hour, Xi Yu truly felt that he had returned home, though the absence of one person on the farm left him with a lingering touch of regret.

***

By nightfall, filled with satisfaction, Xi Yu returned to his private underground sanctuary.

Having been gone for a while, very little dust had settled, and the concentration of Mutation Particles here had grown even denser.

Xi Yu landed on the stone bed.

The blankets spread on top were still there, slightly damp, but completely clean.

Xi Yu cleansed the entire underground space with dragon power, dried and purified the blankets with dragon power, laid them across the bed, and lay down directly.

Xi Yu felt an overwhelming sense of contentment.

Lying on the bed and opening his eyes, he was greeted by the crystal-clear, glazed world.

The moon was out tonight, and moonlight filtered through the upper cavern entrance into the underground world, casting a dreamlike, kaleidoscopic light across the entire space.

The dazzling, magnificent glow painted the glazed world in seven vibrant colors.

Watching the colorful yet exceptionally gentle light, Xi Yu slowly closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly sensed a familiar figure beside him, and without a second thought, Xi Yu rolled over and pinned him beneath himself.

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