Emperor Chongle saw that the little dragon cub couldn't wear the longevity lock, so he planned to show it to him and then put it away for him. However, the little cub liked it too much and didn't want to let go once he got it, so he had no choice but to let the little guy have his way. He watched as the little guy wrapped the rope with the lock around his body, and the longevity lock was hanging on his chest.
The cub looked proud: Look how smart he is!
But the next second, the little guy tripped over the ropes all over his body.
He couldn't move at all, and could only scream in panic, begging his father to save him.
It took Emperor Chongle a long time to untie the knotted ropes on the little dragon cub. After it was untied, the little guy clung tightly to his hand again, looking like he was still in shock.
The only safest place was by his father's side. The little guy's tail never left Chong Le Di's side; it was always close to a bit of his father's fabric or skin.
These were habits fostered by their previous guardians, but Emperor Chongle had never encountered such a clingy dragon cub before.
I've never even seen such a clingy ordinary child.
But he found it quite enjoyable.
Anyway, he now wishes he could be with the cub all the time.
In short, if you go to the palace to meet the emperor now, you will definitely be able to see the little dragon cub.
Wrapped in a tiny garment, the dragon appeared even shorter and more miniature. Sometimes it perched on His Majesty's hand, sometimes on His Majesty's shoulder, and sometimes played on the table beside His Majesty.
He doesn't look like a prince; he looks more like a cute mascot.
But the officials were all able to greet His Majesty and the little dragon cub with perfectly normal expressions.
Having seen it so many times, they've gotten used to having to call the young prince "thousand years old" after saying "Long live Your Majesty."
However, the cubs don't care whether they can live that long.
He can only count from one to one hundred at most, not even a thousand.
If it takes a very long time to count to a thousand, how long would it take to live to a thousand years old?
He was willing to share his lifespan with everyone so that everyone could live to be a hundred years old.
Unless he wants to stay with his father all the time.
Dad is so lonely now, he'll definitely cry secretly when he's all alone in the future.
As the cub thought this, he felt a lightness in his body and knew that his father was about to pat his head again.
He's such a clingy dad.
The cub had never seen such a clingy guardian before.
As soon as he stepped out of Emperor Chongle's sight, Emperor Chongle would immediately come looking for him.
Moreover, they must have comprehensive and thorough control over everything concerning the cubs.
His clothes were made of fabric personally selected by Emperor Chongle, and he was dressed by Emperor Chongle himself every day. His food was also personally fed to him after Emperor Chongle had approved it. Needless to say, he could only play with his toys with his father's permission. From the moment he opened his eyes until he went to sleep, he was always by Emperor Chongle's side.
He doesn't even mind that part of his study is being converted into a children's room, after all, he's the emperor and he calls the shots.
However, over time, some unpleasant rumors began to circulate.
It is said that the little dragon cub is not a real dragon at all, but a dragon disguised as a dragon by someone with ulterior motives. Everyone in the court has been blinded by treacherous people, and His Majesty is extremely fond of this dragon, to the point of neglecting state affairs. If this continues, the country will surely fall apart.
"ridiculous."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongle simply ordered the head of the Western Depot to immediately remove the sounds.
However, the West Factory Director was already quite busy during this period.
The imperial court is filled with power and the state, but outside the martial world there are extraordinary people and all sorts of strange and wonderful things.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have accepted it so quickly when they first saw the real dragon.
Demons and monsters do exist here, but they have always been controlled. However, recently, people in the capital have been frequently reporting to the authorities that they have encountered Gu people. Changxiu was already overwhelmed by these matters.
When he was hastily summoned by His Majesty, he hadn't even brushed the snow off his body yet, and was shivering with cold. In his haste, he didn't even notice that a corner of his clothes was soaked with snow.
The little guy, who was warming himself by the fire in Emperor Chongle's arms, was startled awake by Changxiu's footsteps. For some reason, he bristled, stood up, and stared at Changxiu warily with his back arched.
Changxiu paid no attention; holding the urgent report in his hand, he knelt down and reported to His Majesty:
"It has been determined that the group of Gu people were sent by the alien race to scout out the enemy. The Gu worms seem to feed on emotions and can hide in the bodies of people with fragile minds. If they cause panic in the city, it could bring about a great disaster."
Emperor Chongle pondered for a while: "...Gu worms, huh? That's interesting. Last time I asked you to invite the Zhang family, the Celestial Masters who had not yet entered the world, did you find them?"
Changxiu said nervously, "The Celestial Masters are still unwilling to come down from the mountain. They have only replied that they will send their disciples down to resolve this matter."
"We need to hurry... It's getting cold, the weather might change."
As if they had heard Emperor Chongle's words, the wind outside blew even more fiercely, carrying the drifting snow, almost swallowing people up.
Changxiu was under immense pressure, but he still said, "If this matter is not resolved in three days, I... will bring you my head!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the little dragon suddenly jumped up and pounced on Changxiu. Because his clothes were too wet, he slipped several times, but he managed to climb up. Then he bit Changxiu's shadow.
"Squeak—!!"
A series of soft screams and chewing sounds rang out. By the time Emperor Chongle realized what was happening, the child had already chewed and swallowed the Gu worm to digest it.
For the first time, Emperor Chongle showed such a tense expression: "What are you eating?! These are dirty things, be careful not to get a stomachache!!!"
Changxiu: ...
He had just heard and even felt the cool sensation of the Gu worm's antennae slowly crawling across his back. The countless compound eyes seemed to be secretly watching him. When the Gu worm was eaten, it let out a hysterical cry of despair. That despair infected him and almost dragged him into a vortex of hopelessness.
However, it was completely interrupted by Prince Xiaolong and His Majesty.
The cub ate food that could truly fill its stomach for the first time. Although it wasn't very tasty, at least the little guy could draw some demonic power from it.
When Emperor Chongle came to rescue him, he dodged away.
With its newfound strength, the little creature finally became like a true dragon, stopping the wind and snow, summoning clouds and mist, swirling and dancing within them, and slowly ascending towards the sky.
Immediately, the cub grew larger and larger in the sky, becoming as big as the dragons carved in the palace of Emperor Chongle, wrapped in clouds and mist, and flew towards the palace gate.
On that day, the people of the capital all saw the real dragon.
The beautiful and magnificent dragon, like a mythical beast from a folk tale, flew over everyone's heads and happily devoured the Gu worms, bite after bite.
For the kid, this was practically a buffet delivered right to his door.
But for ordinary people, this was a miracle from heaven.
Everyone knelt down on the ground, praying to the true dragon, to the palace gates, and to the high and mighty king.
God bless my Great Yu!
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