However, to everyone's surprise, Xiaolong seemed to be genuinely soothed by the poor singing.
It gradually calmed down, its eyelids began to droop, and soon it fell into a deep sleep in Xiao Feng's arms.
Just as Xiao Feng breathed a sigh of relief, Long Gu suddenly leaned close to his ear and whispered a menacing threat in a sinister tone: "Kid, you'd better make my son dependent on you. Otherwise..."
A fierce glint flashed in Longgu's eyes as he continued, "Otherwise, I'll slaughter an entire village nearby and make those innocent villagers pay with their lives!"
Xiao Feng's heart skipped a beat, and the hairs on his body stood on end.
He stared at the dragon bone in disbelief, wondering how this thing could be so ferocious.
In order to make his son dependent on someone, he didn't hesitate to kill an entire village of innocent people!
Wait, didn't you just say you wanted his son to develop feelings for him? Now it's dependence?
Are you suggesting I let him take care of the child?
That won't do!
Absolutely not!
Dragon Bone seemed to sense Xiao Feng's fear and added with a cold laugh, "Don't think I'm joking. My son must be strong, and you are the stepping stone on his path to growth. If you can't make him depend on you, then you have no value."
Xiao Feng felt a chill run from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.
He looked down at the sleeping little dragon in his arms, and then thought of the innocent villagers.
"What should I do?" Xiao Feng cried out in his heart, "Do I really have to cooperate with this madman? But if I don't, what about the villagers..."
Just as Xiao Feng was caught in a dilemma, Xiao Long gently nuzzled his chest in his sleep, as if seeking comfort.
This unconscious action made Xiao Feng suddenly realize that perhaps taking good care of this little guy was the most important thing right now.
Xiao Feng's heart was in turmoil, and a sense of powerlessness swept over him.
He looked down at the sleeping little dragon in his arms, and then thought of the innocent villagers.
"What terrible things have I done!" he lamented inwardly. "Do I really have to cooperate with this madman? But if I don't, what about the villagers..."
His brows were furrowed, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Xiao Feng knew that he was now in a dilemma.
He was unwilling to become an accomplice to the Dragonbone conspiracy, yet he couldn't bear to see innocent lives lost because of his choice.
"Sigh, it seems I have no choice."
Xiao Feng sighed deeply, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
He gently stroked the little dragon's scales, thinking to himself, "Little guy, it seems we really are going to be tied together."
Just then, Xiaolong gently nuzzled Xiao Feng's chest in his sleep, letting out a soft snore.
This unconscious action warmed Xiao Feng's heart, as if he had made up his mind.
He raised his head, suppressing his unease, and said to Long Gu, "Um... Senior Long, I want to ask you something."
Xiao Feng's tone was somewhat tentative, and his expression showed some trepidation.
He carefully observed the dragon bone's reaction, afraid of angering this unpredictable creature.
Longgu glanced coldly at Xiao Feng, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.
“Speak,” he replied curtly, his tone filled with arrogant superiority.
Xiao Feng swallowed hard, mustered his courage, and continued to ask, "Do you have anything that has been tainted by your scent? I think... perhaps this will help Xiaolong adapt to me more quickly."
His voice trembled slightly.
Xiao Feng knew that this request might displease Long Gu, but in order to protect the innocent villagers, he had to try.
Upon hearing this, Longgu narrowed his eyes, seemingly considering the feasibility of Xiao Feng's suggestion.
"Hmph." Dragon Bone finally spoke, his tone tinged with amusement: "Looks like you're not too stupid after all."
As he spoke, he stretched out his claw and gently scratched his own scales.
A dragon scale, shimmering with a faint light, fell into Xiao Feng's hand.
"Take it," Dragon Bone said calmly. "Don't let my good intentions go to waste."
Xiao Feng carefully held the dragon scale as if it were a priceless treasure, and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thank you, Senior Long," Xiao Feng said in a low voice, his voice filled with gratitude but unable to hide his inner worry.
Xiao Feng carefully placed the dragon scales next to the little dragon, hoping that the aura of the dragon bones would make the little dragon dependent on its biological father.
He stared nervously at Xiaolong, silently praying, "Little guy, please recognize your real father!"
However, the next morning, when Xiaolong opened its big, watery eyes, its gaze remained firmly fixed on Xiao Feng.
The little dragon flapped its wings happily and made excited noises, as if saying, "Daddy, hug me!"
Xiao Feng was both amused and exasperated. He gently stroked the little dragon's head, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
"My little darling, why are you so convinced that I'm the imposter?"
He thought helplessly, "I'm a spoiled brat who transmigrated here, how would I know anything about raising dragons?"
Just then, Long Gu's voice suddenly rang in Xiao Feng's ears: "Xiao Feng, my time is running out."
Xiao Feng was startled and quickly turned to face the dragon bone.
The massive dragon skeleton was gradually becoming transparent, as if it might dissipate into the air at any moment.
"Xiao Feng, I entrust my child to you. Remember, he is not just a dragon, but the hope of the dragon clan."
Xiao Feng felt unprecedented pressure. He subconsciously straightened his back and listened carefully to every word Long Gu said.
“You must guide him as he grows,” Dragonbone continued. “Teach him to control his power and not abuse it. Most importantly, protect him from those evil people who covet the power of the dragons.”
Just as Xiao Feng was trembling with fear, the dragon bone suddenly trembled, and a strange light flashed in its empty eye sockets.
"Huh? That's..." Dragon Bone's voice carried a hint of surprise.
Following the dragon bone's gaze, Xiao Feng saw a faint golden light shimmering among the distant mountain peaks.
The golden light appeared and disappeared, as if it were summoning something.
"Xiao Feng." Long Gu's voice became urgent: "I have important business to attend to and need to leave. That golden light... might be related to the secrets of the Dragon Clan."
Xiao Feng's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "Brother Long, what exactly is that golden light?"
Dragon Bone was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Legend has it that the ancestors of the dragon race left behind a supreme treasure, containing unparalleled power and wisdom. That golden light is very likely a sign that the treasure has manifested."
Xiao Feng gasped, thinking to himself that he had really stirred up a hornet's nest.
He was about to ask for more details when Longgu impatiently said, "I must go and find out the source of that golden light. Xiao Feng, remember my words, take good care of my child. If... if I don't come back, you take him to find that golden light."
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