Chapter 946: A Dragons Request (II)
Dingjiao stowed the jade box away and hesitated for a moment, seemingly distracted. He spoke less, and after another hour, Li Zhouwei rose to take his leave. The white-horned Dragon Son accompanied him out of the hall, his expression solemn as he said in a low tone, “This visit may have lacked in hospitality, please don’t hold it against me, Brother Minghuang.”
Li Zhouwei thought briefly, then shook his head and said, “Why say that, Brother Dingjiao? Once I have news, I’ll send it down through Huiyao.”
Two demonic creatures escorted him out. The white serpent dragon turned and reentered the hall, frowning with a hint of regret as he said, “Wupian, I fear this white qilin was sincere in wanting to befriend me. Yet I tried to win him over with a spirit artifact... His family has declined, so he’s naturally cautious. I fear I acted poorly this time.”
The fire luan also reined in her smile. Dingjiao sat down, sipped his wine, and soon relaxed, speaking softly, “Uncle Heyun once mentioned the Li Family. Coincidentally, the Dao of Thunder Steering and Cloud Dwelling has a Li Qinghong. Who's to say it wasn’t a subtle nudge from him? If possible, it wouldn’t hurt to befriend this white qilin.”
“Dongfang Heyun...” Wupian shook her head with a smile, asking curiously, “What exactly is Dongfang Heyun’s position in your family? I’ve heard he’s temperamental and difficult, but also that he’s gentle and cultured. Why such opposite impressions?”
“Heyun...” Dingjiao organized his thoughts and shook his head. “His standing with the Dragon Monarch is quite high. Since he’s connected to the birth of a True Monarch, he possesses many exceptional and mysterious abilities. Still, we Dragon Sons can summon him at will...”
He added quietly, “My mother said, once the Dragon Monarch swallows thunder, Uncle Heyun will reap unimaginable benefits. It’s not just about attaining divine powers, so now is the time to strengthen ties with him.”
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Li Qinghong flew eastward. She had just exited the Moongaze Lake territory and entered the riverside wilderness, when she suddenly noticed the sky turn a deep shade of purple.
A cluster of drifting clouds had shifted into a pale violet hue, as the setting sun in the distance tinted the clouds gold above and purple below. They then floated across the crimson-violet sky.