Chapter 30 The General Steals the Corner
You traveled all the way and finally arrived at your destination.
In the very center stands a dragon statue, erected by Chiming to commemorate the first person to open the sea, Yinyuejun.
“This statue looks just like Danheng. Could it be—” March 7th circled the statue, examining it closely, “Danheng’s brother!”
Everyone present was amused by March 7's words, and the atmosphere was no longer as tense as before.
As you gaze at the weathered statue, you can't help but recall the first time Danfeng took you to see it.
At that time, you and he were still in the ambiguous stage, secretly in love with each other but neither of you dared to break the ice.
You give him tickets to a dance competition, but he takes the opportunity to invite you to stay for a meal.
After you finished your meal, you took a walk in Lin Yuan territory. Along the way, he introduced you to a lot of the history of the Vidyadharas and even explained the origin of this statue.
Back then, everything seemed new and exciting to you. You stared at the cutout on the chest of the statue and imagined what Danfeng would look like wearing that outfit, almost letting him see through your little scheme.
Ever since then, you've longed to see Danfeng wear this dress, but you've never had the chance.
Now you can finally see the real Dragon Lord's robe, but the robe no longer belongs to him.
You dare not continue recalling, afraid that you will not be able to hold back your tears.
When the two children see that you look sad, they deliberately make funny faces to cheer you up.
"Thank you, I'm fine."
You try to adjust your state and step aside to wait for Danheng to open the sea.
Dan Heng strolled to the shore, raised his hand and cast the Cloud Chant Technique. In an instant, the waves surged and dark clouds gathered.
A beam of light pierced through the clouds, splitting the sea in two. As the sea receded, the former Dragon Palace reappeared in the sunlight.
You don't know what you're feeling as you return to your homeland. Every blade of grass and every tree here overlaps with scenes from the past, and every place is incredibly familiar to you. It's as if you've only gone on a long trip, walking through a long corridor, and your loved one is still in the study reviewing official documents, waiting for you to bring them a surprise.
"What are these?" March 7 asked curiously, looking around at the glowing spheres.
"These are Vidyadhara eggs; each Vidyadhara hatches from a Vidyadhara egg," you blurted out, knowing everything about these things.
"..." Dan Heng was stunned for a few seconds after hearing your explanation, his feelings were complicated.
Along the way, you are responsible for introducing the history of each building to everyone, with Danheng supplementing your explanation.
Your understanding of the Dharma is clearer than that of Danheng himself.
Just how much did Danfeng trust you back then to reveal all the secrets of his race to you?
Danheng thought to himself.
...
At the end of the road is a gigantic azure dragon, which is the core of the Jianmu tree, and your enemies are there.
Jing Yuan instructed Fu Xuan in advance to handle his affairs after his death, and that if he was unable to return, she should be entrusted with reporting the whole story to the other immortal ships.
"General! I will certainly... live up to your trust."
"Then I'll leave it to you, Fu Qing. Besides, I'm not alone." Jing Yuan smiled casually, and after making all the arrangements, he followed them forward without hesitation to face the destructive army, Huanlong.
"Look who's here! The general of the Immortal Ship, the Immortal Dragon Lord, and the Nameless Guest, how lively!" Huanlong spoke calmly, but his expression changed drastically the next second.
With a formidable enemy at hand, you are on high alert, ready to work together to deal with this troublesome foe.
The power of the Destroyer is extraordinary. Even with your numerical advantage, you can only barely manage a draw against her.
“Next, I will turn you all into pawns, and mold you into Lord Nanuk’s chess pieces.” Huanlong said with some annoyance, “Let’s start with the general of the Immortal Ship.”
"General!" You watched helplessly as Huanlong bound Jingyuan in the air, and couldn't help but shout in worry.
"Danheng...now is the time!"
No sooner had Jing Yuan finished speaking than Dan Heng threw out his spear, piercing Jing Yuan's chest with a single thrust.
At the same time, the hidden deity unleashed his power, catching Huanlong off guard.
"Jingyuan!" You rushed forward to catch Jingyuan, but Jingyuan struggled to his feet and said some harsh words to Huanlong.
"Tell the Legion, the Hunt's vengeance—will surely come!"
Huanlong transformed into specks of light and gradually dissipated, but you know that you only temporarily repelled her, and did not truly destroy her.
After all, the messenger of "destruction" is not easily destroyed.
"Jingyuan, are you alright?" You supported Jingyuan, very worried.
"I'm fine... I just feel... a little sleepy..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jingyuan closed his eyes and fainted in your arms.
Then you summoned the Star Chariot and carried Jingyuan to the Pill Cauldron Division for treatment.
...
The matter of Huanlong came to an end, and Jingyuan, seriously injured, lay in bed recuperating.
Fu Xuan, acting as the temporary general, was extremely busy handling official documents.
You helped with the aftermath and comforted the injured Yunqi.
Taking a break from your busy schedule, you specially borrowed the hotel kitchen to cook a pot of nourishing soup for Jingyuan and delivered it to his hospital room.
"I never expected you to come see me." Jing Yuan lay half-reclined on the bed, watching you deftly serve him soup.
"You don't want me to come?"
How could that be?
"Here, be careful, it's hot."
You hold the bowl in one hand and the spoon in the other, carefully blow on it, and then bring it to Jingyuan's lips.
“I can do it myself.” Jing Yuan made a gesture to take it from you, but you immediately stopped him.
"The patient should behave." Your tone was like a kindergarten teacher scolding a naughty child.
Upon hearing this, Jingyuan stopped refusing and obediently accepted your feeding.
"This taste... is a bit special..." This soup is different from what he usually drinks, and it doesn't look like it's produced by Dan Ding Si.
"I added salvia miltiorrhiza and red dates. I consulted a doctor, and they are both very nourishing. Drinking them will help me get better faster."
Who would have thought that the young girl from Yunqi who never lifted a finger back then would now be able to cook and clean.
Jing Yuan secretly observed you without making a sound.
You have indeed changed a lot. You are no longer the enthusiastic and lively young girl Zhu Ming in his memory, but have gained a gentleness and composure that comes with age, exuding the charm of a mature woman.
A gentle breeze caresses your face, and playful strands of hair dance wildly. Your long eyelashes tremble slightly with the movement of your eyes, adding a touch of allure.
You pretended not to notice Jingyuan's scrutiny and calmly continued feeding him.
"Mom!" The pioneer's voice suddenly rang out from outside the window, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere.
"You have a child?" Jing Yuan asked in confusion.
He had actually wanted to ask this for a long time. Back in the Scale Abyss Realm, the Pioneer had been calling you "Mom," and none of the other nameless guests, including you, denied it, which made him even more suspicious that it might not be true.
“Looks…not quite like you…” Jing Yuan said slowly.
Just as you were about to explain, the impetuous raccoon pushed open the door.
"I knew you'd be here!" The raccoon confidently put his hands on his hips, then looked at you and Jingyuan several times.
Why does General Jingyuan seem to have ill intentions?
Alarm bells rang in the little raccoon's mind.
"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?" you asked, puzzled.
"Uncle Yang said there's a dinner party tonight, so I'm letting you know." The raccoon paused, then added, "Oh, by the way, Teacher Danheng is coming too."
"Okay, I understand. I'll be there on time."
You're used to the Trail Blazers' style of doing things, so this isn't surprising.
Since your trip to Lin Yuan Realm, every time you and Dan Heng meet, it's been awkward. Perhaps you haven't figured out how to face each other yet, so you try to avoid meeting.
I didn't expect Danheng to agree to the dinner.
"What smells so good?" The pioneer sniffed left and right, and quickly pinpointed the source of the fragrance.
"What is this?" The raccoon asked curiously, looking at the fragrant soup in the food box.
"It's a highly nourishing soup made for a certain patient."
May I drink it?
"You shouldn't drink anything if you're not sick."
The raccoon quickly frowned.
"I'll cook you something delicious when we get back, as a reward."
"Yay, Mom's the best!"
"So, shouldn't good children not disturb patients' rest?"
"Oh right, I'm off then, Mom, don't forget."
You quickly coaxed the raccoon away with just a few words, and the ward returned to tranquility.
Jingyuan has been observing your interactions with the Pioneers and has increasingly felt the strong maternal glow emanating from you.
If Yanqing had a master's wife...
"Don't be offended, she's a child from the train. Don't let her height fool you, she's still just a kid." You spoke slowly, interrupting Jingyuan's reverie. "That child is quite clever and mischievous, so I just let her be."
You calmly explain your relationship with the Trail Blazers, subtly and overtly proving that the Trail Blazers are not your biological son.
"I see." Jing Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. "I have an apprentice who is about the same age as that child. I'm sure they'll get along well."
"I remember, the child's name is Yanqing, but I haven't met him yet."
"If you have some free time, I'll introduce you two."
"good."
You and Jingyuan started chatting about Yanqing. In the end, Jingyuan even invited you to visit Shence Mansion sometime, saying that he has a cat that can do backflips.
At this moment, Danheng was unaware that a certain general was trying to poach his girlfriend, and his mind was preoccupied with the meeting that evening.
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