Chapter 370 Nine Dragons Elixir

Red Iron Dragon's wings fluttered slowly in the air, creating gusts of downward air. He controlled his speed, like a heavy, dark red cloud, gradually descending from the sky, which was filled with traces of fierce battle, to the bottom of Dragon Valley.

He took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

With each breath, and as time passed, the fiery red lotus-like patterns around his body gradually faded and became lighter. The terrifying heat and destructive aura also subsided, and he slowly withdrew from the extremely energy-consuming red lotus state.

As long as it's not during a fierce battle.

Galos's control over the Crimson Lotus state became increasingly proficient.

On the other side, the silver dragon Edley also folded its wings and descended from mid-air, stopping not far from the red iron dragon on the opposite side.

At this moment, both dragons were seriously injured.

Because of the intense battle just now, his aura fluctuated like the tides.

However, in comparison, although the silver dragon Edri tried his best to straighten his long neck and maintain the composure and dignity of a metal dragon, his actual condition looked much more disheveled.

After all, he had just been smashed into the mountainside. In addition to the crisscrossing claw marks, ice shards and charred marks all over his body, his silver scales were also covered with a lot of dust and gravel, which was far from his usual meticulous image.

call--!

He found the stains on his body unbearable and muttered a short incantation, summoning a fresh and gentle magical wind that swirled around him.

Cleaning technique!

The invisible magical wind, like a servant, gently lifted and peeled away all the broken scales, congealed dark red bloodstains, dusty dirt, and sharp stone chips on the silver dragon's body, and then dissipated into the air.

In the blink of an eye, although he was still wounded and in poor condition, he had at least regained his former elegant and noble appearance, only with a touch of battle-worn charm.

"Magic can indeed provide many conveniences at certain times."

Galos noticed this scene, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.

The number of magical abilities that dragons naturally awaken as they grow is ultimately limited. To master more diverse and powerful spells, they still need to learn and study systematically, just like other intelligent beings.

Previously, Garros had never seriously considered venturing into any magical path.

Because learning and mastering magic requires a lot of effort and a long time, its effects are far less direct and immediate than physical training or improving combat skills.

For Galos, who was eager to gain self-preservation and develop power in the shortest possible time, magic was not a priority.

But now, his thinking has softened a little.

Before a certain point in his magic level, magic may indeed have limited impact on direct combat power, but in other aspects, such as long-range positioning and tracking, efficient concealment, wide-area surveillance and perception, and even convenient small spells for daily life like Cleanse, it can help him make up for the shortcomings of the pure physical route.

Moreover, judging from the general growth pattern of dragons, the vast majority of dragons begin to formally come into contact with and systematically learn magical knowledge during their youth, so starting now is just the right time.

"What a pity..." Garus sighed inwardly.

"The effects of the mania are ever-present, constantly eroding my reason and making it difficult for me to maintain a calm and focused state of mind for long."

"Without a calm and focused mind, learning and mastering those intricate and complex magical knowledge will only be counterproductive, and may even lead you astray due to frustration, resulting in a backlash."

He analyzed his own situation and thought to himself, "It seems that I should wait until I have fully adapted to and controlled the mad fire in my body before I can start learning magic."

On the other side.

Seeing that the battle between the Red Iron Dragon and the Silver Dragon had ended, the atmosphere eased.

Serena and Deborah, who had been watching from a distance, also stood up.

The copper dragon gracefully folded up the soft cushion spread on the ground, while Deborah eagerly flapped her wings and approached the two protagonists with her mother.

"Is it over already? I haven't even seen it... I haven't fully figured out who won in the end."

Deborah almost blurted out that she hadn't had enough, but thankfully she changed her mind in time. However, the excitement and lingering satisfaction in her bright dragon eyes betrayed her true thoughts.

Serena, the bronze dragon, also wore a gentle and playful smile, her gaze shifting between the two scarred dragons before finally settling on her partner.

She asked softly, "Yes, darling, and Garus too."

"In this wonderful exchange, who truly came out on top?"

Upon hearing his wife and daughter's soul-searching question, the silver dragon Edri's long tail swayed involuntarily a few times, and an extremely rare expression appeared on his face.

It was a feeling of wanting to speak but then stopping, ultimately turning into a slightly awkward, hesitant stammering.

Should we just say we won?

It would be too shameless of me to say that.

Should one frankly admit that they are slightly inferior?

Edley felt a little embarrassed.

To be defeated by a young dragon, a seasoned and experienced silver dragon, and this being the second defeat he had suffered since the one many years ago... If this were to spread, it would likely become a laughing stock in the Dragon Domain for hundreds of years.

Or... just say it vaguely...

"A draw."

Just as the silver dragon was struggling internally and agonizing over its words, the red iron dragon spoke up, saying with admiration, "Lord Edley is indeed a powerful, middle-aged silver dragon, and undoubtedly one of the best among the silver dragons."

"Over the years, I thought I had grown a lot and made great progress in my strength, but today's battle made me realize that there are always mountains beyond mountains, and I still cannot truly win. I was too arrogant."

With a solemn expression, he continued, "This is merely a friendly sparring match, and Lord Edley is certainly holding back a great deal."

"If it were a real life-or-death struggle, with the rich experience and endless tricks of the middle-aged dragon, I'm afraid I would already be lying on the ground, unable to get up."

"Thank you for your careful guidance, Lord Edley. It has made me more aware of my true level and I will no longer be as arrogant and radical as before due to the increase in power."

Edley turned his head slightly to look at the earnest Garros.

At this moment, the image of the young red iron dragon in his eyes became more pleasing than ever before.

Despite their great strength, they are not arrogant and know how to be humble.

What's even more remarkable is that he was so understanding of the dragon's intentions and gave his elder face.

“This child… I seem to have been too cold and distant with him before, and perhaps subconsciously I also carried some inherent prejudice against dragons.”

Edley reflected on his actions and even felt a pang of guilt.

After a moment of contemplation, the silver dragon seemed to have made up its mind.

He raised his front paw, and a faint spatial fluctuation flashed by, revealing nine exquisitely shaped small bottles made of different materials in his paw.

It contains liquids or solids of different colors and textures, all of which exude a rich magical aura.

"According to the tradition of our Metal Dragon Clan."

"As elders, they usually give promising young dragons small gifts at appropriate times to show their encouragement and expectations."

Silver Dragon Edley's voice was gentle as he said, "The circumstances were special when we first met, and I forgot this courtesy."

"Now, let me make it up to you."

"However, I don't have any particularly rare or precious treasures on me. These are potions that I made myself. I hope you won't find them too bad."

He pointed to the small bottles one by one and introduced them: "This is the Holy Dragon Elixir, which can quickly heal serious injuries in times of crisis; this is the Wisdom Dragon Elixir, which can greatly enhance mental agility and focus in a short period of time; this is the Demon Dragon Elixir, which can temporarily amplify spell power and mana recovery; this is the Blood Dragon Elixir, which can stimulate bloodline potential and enhance physical strength and recovery ability... There are nine kinds of elixirs in total, with effects covering all aspects of combat, recovery, and support, and they can all be used individually."

He paused, his tone becoming slightly more serious: "Furthermore, if you have enough courage to use these Nine Dragons Elixir at the same time, their medicinal properties will stimulate each other, producing a miraculous reaction that will enhance all your attributes in a short period of time, with extremely significant effects."

"But remember, doing this will be accompanied by a period of weakness, which is a powerful side effect. Therefore, it should never be used as a regular method, let alone abused all at once."

When the battle with Garros reached its climax, Edley relied on the overall boost from taking multiple potions at the same time, combined with alchemy and ice magic, to turn the tide and force Garros to activate his Blood Explosion state to deal with it.

Garros noticed that the set of potions that the silver dragon had just taken out was superior to the ones Deborah had before, in terms of quality, energy fluctuations, and variety.

"Thank you for your generous gift."

Garus's eyes lit up. Without any pretense of refusal, he stretched out his claws and accepted all nine bottles of potions offered by the silver dragon, carefully putting them away.

Then, he brazenly asked, "Do you have any extra reserves? I'm quite confident in my ability to tolerate the side effects."

Silver Dragon chuckled, shook his head, and patiently explained, "You're not a potion master, so your understanding of potion properties and your body's tolerance are limited."

“Using this type of potion too frequently may not necessarily lead to better cumulative effects; in fact, the accumulation of potency may cause some adverse effects.”

"For example, it may lead to sluggish thinking, slower reaction speed, and impaired memory, which is not worth the risk."

He looked at Galos and continued, "Here's what we'll do: you use this set of Nine Dragons Elixir first, and carefully observe its effects and your own reactions."

"After you've used it up, if you really need it again, you can ask me again. At that time, I will adjust the formula and dosage according to your specific situation and prepare a more suitable Nine Dragons Magic Potion for you."

After this battle, Red Iron Dragon's outstanding performance caused Silver Dragon Edley's opinion of him to change dramatically.

The more he looked at the young, red iron dragon, the more pleasing it seemed to him, his eyes filled with undisguised appreciation and satisfaction.

Galos was also very satisfied.

He knew perfectly well that if he had possessed such a comprehensive set of high-grade potions before the life-or-death battle with the red dragon Gorsas, the battle would have been much easier, and he might have been able to avoid being severely injured and falling into a deep sleep.

At this moment, in his eyes, the image of the silver dragon Edley also became particularly pleasing and endearing.

Potion master is an extremely rare and precious profession.

Gaining the recognition and long-term investment of a highly skilled, middle-aged silver dragon potion sorcerer will undoubtedly bring immense benefits in the future.

"I will remember your generous gift, but I will not take your precious potion for nothing."

Galos said in a serious tone.

"If any further additions or customizations are needed in the future, please allow me to exchange or purchase them in the form of gold coins, gems, rare materials, or other items that you may be interested in."

Upon hearing this, the silver dragon Edley nodded slightly, his eyes filled with even greater admiration.

He felt that Galos was not only exceptionally talented, but also knew how to advance and retreat, and was a man of great discretion, not a greedy person.

In terms of restraining desires and defining boundaries, he far surpasses many young metal dragons who have grown up in the Dragon Realm and received a good education.

A pang of regret welled up in his heart.

When he first heard about this unique red iron dragon from his daughter Deborah, he should have come and investigated it himself.

If only we could discover his potential and character early on, adopt him as our godson, and nurture him with all our might, how wonderful that would be.

He harbored the idea of ​​guiding evil dragons towards good and proving the power of nurture, and in his view, Galus, being resilient and not evil by nature, was the most suitable candidate.

What a pity!

Back then, I always thought that the best time to guide a dragon was when it was still a fledgling and naive, so I missed the best opportunity.

Today, this young red iron dragon has already shown its true colors.

Looking across the entire Raging Dragon Domain, among the younger generation of metal dragons, it's probably impossible to find one who can rival him in both strength and potential.

In other dragon realms, there are several renowned and exceptionally talented young dragons, each said to possess unique skills. It is unknown whether they are superior to Garos.

But in any case.

Edley couldn't bring himself to say the thought of adopting him as a son.

The difference in strength between the two sides is no longer like that between elders and juniors, but more like that between the strongest among their peers.

However, although the adopted son could not be taken, it seems that there are other ways to establish a deeper and closer relationship with this promising red iron dragon.

Thinking of this, Silver Dragon's gaze unconsciously drifted towards his daughter, Deborah.

"Father!"

Deborah immediately caught the fleeting glimpse of her father's gaze.

She blinked her beautiful dragon eyes and said, "I asked you for the complete set of Nine Dragons Magic Medicine several times before, but you always made excuses and refused to give it to me."

She twisted her long neck and pleaded sweetly, "I don't care, I want it now too."

"Just give me one set, okay?"

However, upon hearing his daughter's coquettish words, Edley's dragon face, which had just been all smiles at Garros, instantly hardened, regaining its usual majesty and severity.

"Nonsense! What's your life level right now? And what's Garos's life level?"

The silver dragon spoke in a serious tone, with a reprimanding air: "Look at Garos, how diligently he trains and constantly improves himself! Then look at yourself, and ask yourself, have you really given it your all? Have you been slacking off? Have you been working hard?!"

He stretched out his claws, pointing at Garos and then at his daughter, and continued, "When your progress and effort truly satisfy me, then I will consider giving you the Nine Dragons Elixir as a reward."

"Before that, learn more from Garus! See how he approaches training and growth! If you could put in even half the effort and focus he has, your life level would at least be one level higher!"

Deborah was slightly taken aback by her father's sudden comparison and criticism, her beautiful longan eyes widening in surprise.

Huh?

No, this isn't right!

The script shouldn't be like this!

Why is it that my own daughter has become the object of dislike?

The sudden 180-degree turn in Yinlong's father's attitude left her momentarily stunned, frozen in place, bewildered in the wind.

"Oh, my poor little Deborah, it seems you're about to fall out of favor."

Serena extended her paw and gently patted her daughter's broad shoulder armor.

Out of understanding for one's partner.

She could roughly guess what Silver Dragon was thinking.

But she wasn't going to say much, because she had already admired Red Iron Dragon long before Silver Dragon's attitude changed.

(End of this chapter)