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Wanting to leave the jungle for a wealthier city or other regions, the young dragon disregarded whether the person before it had any ulterior motives and immediately grabbed the riot shield.

A burst of blazing dragon breath erupted, and the electric sparks scorched the riot shield, machete, and a small portion of the equipment on the ground until they glowed red-hot.

Then, the three-meter-long iron dragon cub began to swallow the red-hot iron equipment.

After completing the tasks of "Feeding the Iron Dragon" and "Feigning Loyalty", the equipment that had just been melted down and devoured returned directly to Zhuang Daihua's storage ring, along with an equal amount of iron ore.

The enchanted crossbow can also be used at any time; its piercing enchanted arrows can inflict armor-piercing damage. Although its exact power is unknown, dealing with the young iron dragon in front of it should be a piece of cake.

The Scattershot Enchantment Arrow is an arrow that can produce a shotgun-like burst effect, and it can hit the target no matter how you shoot it, making it very suitable for Zhuang Daihua who is new to crossbows.

With a weapon powerful enough to subdue Tie Long in hand, Zhuang Daihua felt much more at ease.

Even if Qin Lan flies high into the sky and uses her breath to launch a burning attack from above, Zhuang Daihua can still hit the target with a crossbow bolt before she even takes off.

"Your Highness Qinlan, these are the magic crystals I found in the jungle, and I present them to you as well."

Take out that high-quality, pure, top-tier first-order fire-type magic crystal as a mission reward; now is the time for it to come in handy.

Unlike the rough raw magic crystal ore that has just been mined, this magic crystal is polished to the point that every facet is like a precious gemstone, exquisite and of excellent quality.

"Zhuang Daihua, is it? Your gift suits my taste perfectly. Besides treasure, dragon blood, and the contract, what else do you wish to ask the dragon for? Speak!"

This is the first time Qin Lan has encountered a human companion. Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft, so she must be wary.

In this world, unconditional loyalty is the most untrustworthy thing.

Although the young dragon could not suppress the greed for treasure in its bloodline, it was always on guard against attacks.

Qin Lan swallowed the magic crystal that Zhuang Daihua had placed on the ground, and relying on the fire attribute immunity of the Iron Dragon, she chewed it up and swallowed it whole.

As the pinnacle of the sub-dragons, even a young dragon cannot be easily deceived. If this adventurer is trying to gain something from her, then she might as well get some benefits.

"Then... Your Highness Qinlan, in the great legacy of Yatielong, is there any battle qi suitable for human cultivation that you can teach me?"

Battle Qi—this is something that dragons, with their superior physiques, wouldn't deliberately study. The dragon's physical structure dictates that it cannot cultivate Battle Qi.

The giant dragon that researched and developed Dragon Origin Battle Qi only obtained the cultivation method of Dragon Origin Battle Qi through countless experimental individuals.

However, in the inherited memories of the Aetherian race, for the common revival of the species, the leaders of several Aetherian tribes stuffed many valuable things into their heritage.

"It's too early to talk about rewards, human. If you're going to become my servant, you'd better be prepared to be treated like a slave, ordered around by dragons!"

"Once you bring me a considerable fortune, I will give you the cultivation method for 'Dragon Vein Battle Qi' and the corresponding first and second-tier combat skills."

Dragon Vein Aura is an aura developed within the Iron Dragon clan. It is used to attract followers and help them fight against the Color Dragons.

It is similar to Dragon Source Battle Qi, except that the conditions for cultivating Dragon Vein Battle Qi are much more demanding.

The most complete version of Dragon Origin Battle Qi allows one to absorb the blood and bones of any creature associated with dragons and transform them into one's own power.

In theory, one only needs to collect some dragon blood to obtain the corresponding attributes and abilities.

However, the dragon vein's fighting energy has many limitations.

First, Dragon Vein Battle Qi can only be used to obtain the power of a true dragon. To formally cultivate it, one must kill a colorful dragon.

Only after initially refining the dragon's body can one truly claim the power of the corresponding dragon. Refining requires refining the entire dragon.

Secondly, since the Atheros are not within the absorption range of the Dragon Vein's fighting spirit, setting up such a restriction is also to protect the Atheros race itself.

Once upon a time, a certain leader of the Atheros relied on the dragon vein's fighting spirit to try to win over powerful humans to slaughter the chromatic dragons. Of course... the result was not pleasant.

After feigning agreement, Zhuang Daihua added:

“Your Highness Qinlan, please allow me to return and take my supplies. If we need wealth… we can head towards the border, from here northwards.”

The Tinoa Jungle is just a desolate little place; whether you want wealth or to build your own power, you have to go out and explore.

Zhuang Daihua returned quickly, followed closely by Qin Lan, who carelessly discarded the cleaned deer bones.

Upon entering the tent, Zhuang Daihua immediately went to Yu Li's side and woke up the nine-tailed silver fox, who possessed at least the strength of a Saint-level expert.

"Zzz... um... udon noodles?"

Still half asleep, Yu Li, wrapped in a sleeping bag, crawled out of the open tent.

"Miss Yu Li, I've encountered a young Iron Dragon. Please help me!"

Suddenly regaining consciousness, Yu Li quickly dressed and went outside the tent. Upon seeing this beautiful woman with fox ears and unfathomable strength, Qin Lan was so frightened that she retreated repeatedly!

Even if a mid-stage Saint Realm expert is injured, a mid-stage Tier 2 dragon cannot withstand them. They won't even have a chance to escape.

"There really is a baby dragon? Hmm... then I'll tame it... and let it serve as your magical pet. That would be a way of repaying the kindness of staying here."

This journey was solely for the purpose of defeating the evil dragon Qin He, but it led to her getting lost and being shot by an arrow. Exhausted, the nine-tailed silver fox disregarded everything else and resolved to subdue the iron dragon.

Although the arrow wound greatly affected Yu Li's strength, she was still a nine-tailed silver fox at the mid-stage of the Saint Realm, and suppressing a young dragon was still a piece of cake for her.

"Order him to be bound and executed, and go!"

Unlike Qin He's black-and-white silver seal, the binding technique is not a highly coercive move.

Once bound by the binding spell, Qin Lan would no longer be able to attack Zhuang Daihua proactively. Furthermore, she would have to willingly stay by Qin Lan's side and obey him for one hundred years.

If Qin Lan harbors any disloyalty and attempts to escape or attack Zhuang Daihua, she can recite a binding spell, causing Qin Lan excruciating headaches and a fate worse than death.

"Uh... what kind of headband is this?"

While complaining, Zhuang Daihua thanked Yu Li for her help.

A hundred years later, Qin Lan will be a fully grown iron dragon, having passed through adolescence. This is a long enough period for an ordinary human—

"Waaah—! No, you can't—you can't do this, you can't…!"

Driven by the binding spell, Qin Lan revealed her dragon girl form.

Like Deng Liu, she was a petite loli dressed in a simple dress. Qin Lan's scales shimmered with the same metallic sheen as her true form...

Her delicate and exquisite face almost made Zhuang Daihua forget that this was a young dragon who roamed the entire jungle as a predator.

"A hundred years? I'd have to follow this human for a hundred years... This is simply absurd!"

Although most dragons spend their time hunting a few magical beasts before reaching adulthood.

They would only recruit a few followers before going into slumber; that was their youth.

However, a human who was just a moment ago supposed to be its servant... has suddenly become its boss. What dragon could tolerate that?

"Hmm...then I'll give you a reward. If you follow her for a hundred years, all of this will be yours."

As she spoke, Yu Li took out some treasures. They were scales of the Steel Dragon, an ancient dragon species, numbering about a dozen, which immediately dazzled the young dragon.

The heavy scales of a Steel Dragon aren't considered particularly valuable among Elder Dragon materials. However, for an adult dragon, they are still highly coveted collectibles.

"Hmm...okay! But...I need another 50,000 gold coins before I'll stay by her side...and work for her!"

The dragon's greed is insatiable, so Yu Li directly transformed into her true form—

Even more awe-inspiring than when we first met, the fully grown nine-tailed silver fox is about 26 meters long, and its size is in no way inferior to that of a powerful dragon.

"Little thing... I don't like the taste of dragon meat at all. Don't be greedy anymore, or you will be thrown into the lair of the colorful dragon."

It was clear that the Atheros had been driven to the brink of extinction in this world. Yu Li's threat carried enough weight to make the young dragon lower its head.

"Yu Li, a nine-tailed silver fox. Her strength is around the mid-stage of the Saint Realm, and she belongs to the Death City Merchant Guild."

"After Garuda's assassination attempt on the so-called evil dragon Qin He failed, he was commissioned by the City of Death Merchant Guild to go to the land of the forsaken gods to rescue Garuda and kill Qin He."

Suddenly, an image appeared in front of the Nine-Tailed Silver Fox's true form via a magical communication terminal.

That was Qin He!

"Am I right? Lovely Silver Fox of the City of Death, you've come to the wrong place and are being chased by a master in the wilderness. But now, you've met me."

Upon closer inspection, the person in front of her was none other than the evil dragon Qin He... the very person she was meant to defeat.

"Is it you who captured Garuda... the evil dragon Qin He, who is said to have committed all sorts of wicked deeds!"

Qin He scoffed at the unfounded accusations leveled against the Dead City Merchant Guild.

"Relax, big white fox. Don't bare your teeth at me, it looks ugly."

Qin He took out several photos, which were pictures of Garuda recently staying at the Blue Dragon tribe's residence. She is currently serving as a caretaker of the young dragons.

"See? Garuda is alive and well, and I haven't done anything to him. You should understand that killing a mid-stage Saint Realm expert and making a mid-stage Saint Realm expert submit are two different concepts."

Qin He's implication was that Yu Li was incapable of undertaking this mission. With her mid-stage Saint Realm strength, Yu Li couldn't possibly assassinate him, Qin He!

“No road can be traveled without walking, and no task can be accomplished without doing it! You evil dragon Qin He, do not be so arrogant! Your head... Yu Li will surely take it.”

Yu Li's nine fox tails swayed in the wind, and amidst the sudden gust of cold wind, a ghostly blue foxfire surged around her. Flames of fury also flickered from her snow-white, sharp teeth.

"Come on if you dare, but—don't blindly trust the Death City Merchant Guild. Today I may be the evil dragon in the mouths of the rich, but tomorrow you may be a bewitching demon bringing disaster."

Yu Li transformed into human form, and her nine tufts of silver fox fur bloomed behind her like intertwined flower petals. She then willingly crawled back into the tent.

"I will seek your verification to determine right from wrong."

Chapter 335 A Radiant, Tender Woman Takes Charge of Your House

While enjoying the sensual and relaxed breastfeeding and hand-stimulation of the two beautiful mothers, Qin He also took care of the matters that required his personal attention.

Qin He was completely unconcerned about the large, white nine-tailed silver fox clamoring for his head. The number of people wanting to kill him would only increase in the future.

In the future, he will have many ways to let Yu Li know the difference in strength between the two sides.

In recent days, Garuda has come to accept life living among the Blue Dragon tribe.

With her beautiful, radiant golden hair and elven pointed ears, if Garuda were to fold her wings and blend into the ranks of elves, no one would doubt her true identity.

The roc in this world is naturally different from the myths Qin He knows.

The dragon-eating roc and the blue-footed dragon-serpent were creations of the ancient Titan race of giants, said to have been created by the mother goddess of the giant race to fight against the dragons.

However, under Qin He's rule, the Garuda was already playing and frolicking with the young dragons. In the end, the destiny of eating dragons was just history.

What Qin He wants to do is to provide the girls around him with a world where they don't have to hate or kill each other, and can enjoy a peaceful and harmonious life.

The Iron Dragon King Garugsingo and the Rainbow Dragon King Manlottis intended to order Volper and the chrome dragon to attack together and knock Qin Xinru and Zhong Xiling into the spatial rift beneath the Great Glacier.

That path leads to the most dangerous spatial turbulence, to the boundless void beyond the World Tree. Although the turbulence cannot tear apart Nidhogg's barrier, it will be just as difficult for Qin He to find the two of them...

Of course, Volper did not do so. And after disobeying orders, Tiamat intervened, protecting Volper from Manrotis's wrath.

“Your Highness Qin He, I swore an oath... that I would be loyal to you. The Three-Tailed Dragon Queen is indeed the common mother of all the rainbow dragons, but I will not throw my life into her endless revenge.”

Indeed, that was the case. If Volper and the chrome dragon had truly obeyed the orders of the two dragon kings, the Rainbow Dragon Clan and the Iron Dragon Clan would have immediately declared that the two dragons had acted on their own initiative.

If they make a move against Qin Xinru or Zhong Xiling, they will be treated as discarded pawns.

"Wolper, should I praise your intelligence or your loyalty?"

Volper's expression remained unchanged; she merely brushed a strand of vibrant purple hair behind her ear and said softly:

"Perhaps you can praise both sides? The loyalty of a wise person is the most useful."

Qin He laughed loudly on the other end of the communication terminal. After a long while, he nodded and said:

"Wolper, from today onwards, you are the chief secretary to Lord Dragon Abyss. Ulu will assist you in your work as the second chief secretary."

"After seizing the Dragon Abyss Divine Kingdom in the dungeon, we assembled our army and prepared to march south to form an alliance with the Snow Elf Duchess there."

After that, Qin He was to head south.

Kill the lord, seize Mithril City, slay the Orc chieftain, capture the Centaur princess, and destroy the Blackblaze Kingdom...

A fulfilling adventure, and Qin He will be able to step onto the continental stage and fulfill the bet of attacking Ion simultaneously.

"Your Highness Qin He."

Suddenly, a beautiful figure in a red robe appeared in Qin He's mind.

She is a demigod of her time, the most powerful and perfected Red Dragon of the Purgatory, possessing the supreme cultivation of a twelfth-tier God-Sealing Dragon.

If she were to make a move, she could defeat even the current peak-level God-Ascension Dragon King Garugosingou and the Colorful Dragon King Manlottis.

"Senior Chassa, I have long admired you. I have yet to thank you for your help during the battle of the Valley of the Dead."

Unlike ordinary red dragons, Chassa, as a purgatory red dragon, possesses beautiful scales that are as bright and vibrant as those of a fledgling dragon.

Her bright, smooth, vivid red color, combined with her magnificent dragon wings that have the luster of obsidian, casts a destructive shadow over her enemies.

This wonderful feature, when manifested in human form, is that of a beautiful woman with incredibly soft and supple skin.

Although she was a voter of Tiamat, her pride as a Red Dragon made her unwilling to be called a servant of the Dragon Queen.

Anyone who wants to provoke Chassa can call her Tiamat's lackey. Of course, the consequence of doing so is death in the fires of hell.