Only deer tracks
That war was known to everyone.
Dragons and jiaos have been two completely different races since the beginning of time, yet myths and legends about jiaos transforming into dragons have always circulated between the two races.
Just when everyone was treating this legend as a joke, a Jiao Emperor was born in the Jiao clan.
He was just a hair's breadth away from transforming into a dragon.
Nobody knows how he did it.
If the Flood Dragon King had behaved himself, he might have had the potential to transform into a dragon. However, he was arrogant and unruly, and even took the initiative to approach the then-head of the Dragon Clan, claiming that he would kill him and seize the throne.
The patriarch was kind and, considering that it was truly remarkable for a dragon to have achieved such a feat, he did not hold it against him. However, the dragon repeatedly came to provoke him, so the patriarch granted his wish and went out to sea to fight him.
Of course, unsurprisingly, the Flood Dragon Emperor died at the hands of the Dragon Clan Head.
What happened after that is unknown. Since then, the Jiao clan has harbored resentment towards the Dragon clan, a resentment that has not been resolved to this day.
But who can we blame for this?
If the intention is to resurrect the Flood Dragon Emperor, then it's not surprising at all, since the Flood Dragon Emperor is the only one in the Flood Dragon Clan who could potentially lead them to heaven.
His downfall was simply the consequence of his own actions.
“God, we must kill them all before they find a way to summon the Thunder God,” Baozhu said solemnly. “Over the past tens of thousands of years, the Jiao Clan must have collected a lot of treasures from heaven and earth, just waiting to use them all on the Jiao Emperor after he is resurrected. If he really transforms into a dragon, it is possible that another fierce battle will break out.”
“I understand,” Shen Qiexing said, looking at her. “Besides that, is there any other news?”
Baozhu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes."
“A few days ago, I had someone inquire about some news. It is said that the clam clan can no longer tolerate the oppression of the dragon clan for hundreds of years and is preparing to take the strategy of forming an alliance. They are going around persuading other tribes to form an alliance with them to deal with the dragon clan together.”
This is interesting. Finally, someone has started a rebellion, but why is it that tiny clam tribe...?
"So, has someone agreed to form an alliance with him?"
Baozhu sighed regretfully, "No."
She then smiled and said, "But the God has returned, and he is different from before. Now the God's strength is unfathomable. Why don't we take the initiative to extend an olive branch to the Clam Clan, so that they will owe us a favor?"
Currently, apart from the sea serpent clan and other shrimp soldiers and crab generals who know Shen Qiexing's identity, no one else knows that the dragon clan still has orphans. If he really decides to bring the clam clan together, he will have to test them carefully.
He pondered for a moment and asked Baozhu, "Are your sea serpent illusions really that powerful?"
Baozhu was puzzled as to why he suddenly asked this question. She paused for a moment and replied, "It might be okay to deceive the Jiao Clan, but in front of the God, it's like running naked."
God, please... I've already told you that girls shouldn't be so rude.
He curled his lips into a smile and said, "Choose a day, lead your sea serpent team, transform into dragons, and venture into the territory of the clam clan. Be careful not to harm innocent lives. As for the rest, do whatever you want, as badly as you want."
Baozhu was taken aback at first, then realized what she meant and smiled, saying, "Yes."
The deity still has a way.
—
"Yixin, it's been a long time. You've grown even more beautiful."
Li An sat next to Lu Yixin, a leaf dangling from his mouth.
"Oh, no, Brother Li'an is just making fun of me." Lu Yixin glanced at him and lowered her head shyly.
“You’ve almost recovered now,” Li An said, clutching his chest, still shaken. “On the night of the Qingshen ceremony, I was confronting Su Yunyu. When I saw you were seriously injured, I was terrified. I immediately abandoned Su Yunyu and tried to go see you, but there were too many people around you that day, and I couldn’t squeeze in.”
He actually wanted to ask her what her relationship was with that dragon and why she had shielded him from a fatal blow, but the King of Forest had ordered that the matter not be pursued further while she was unconscious, so he hesitated for a moment and then gave up.
Lu Yixin chuckled and waved her hand, saying, "It's alright, Brother Li'an. I received your gift. It's such a big thousand-year-old ginseng. You must have searched for a long time to find it. Thank you for your hard work."
The girl smiled, her eyes crinkling, bright and radiant like the rising sun. Li An's face suddenly turned red, and after stammering for a while, he asked, "So what brings you here today?"
“Brother Li’an, I know that although you and the raccoon tribe have been at war for a long time, you are quite familiar with each other. Could you find a way to change the location of the war to Baixue Pass?”
"Bai Xue Pass?" Li An asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Has something happened?"
Lu Yixin whispered a few words to him, and he nodded slightly, "Okay, I can give it a try. I'll send someone to deliver a message to you later."
"Thank you for your help."
“It’s no trouble at all,” Li An chuckled and ruffled her hair. “Do you remember how much you loved eating the wild plums from our village when you were little? It just so happens to be the season for wild plums to ripen, so I’ll bring you a few baskets tomorrow.”
"It's amazing that you still remember something from so long ago," Lu Yixin said with a hint of surprise in her bright eyes. "It's better if you don't mention it, because it makes my mouth water."
"I have something to attend to, so I have to leave first," Li An said, unable to hide his reluctance. "Goodbye, Yixin."
"goodbye!"
As Lu Yixin watched his retreating figure, she began to wonder if there was something dirty on her.
Why do both Shen Qiexing and Li An blush whenever they see me?
—
Five days before the Badger and Raccoon tribes went to war, the Forest King fell ill again.
"Sandalwood Lady! What's wrong with Grandpa?"
Seeing the grim faces of everyone from the sika deer, Lu Yixin was extremely anxious. She grasped Bai Tanxiang's hand and asked anxiously, "Has your injury from last time relapsed?"
Bai Tanxiang hesitated for a moment, then pulled her into the corridor. After confirming that no one was around, she said solemnly, "The King is too old and can hardly hold on any longer."
"You need to be mentally prepared."
Lu Yixin lost her balance and stumbled, but thankfully Bai Tanxiang caught her shoulder.
"No, Grandpa..."
She covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face, clutching Bai Tanxiang's sleeve as if grasping at a lifeline. "Taoxiang, you can save Grandpa, right? I beg you, please save Grandpa!"
"No, no, Xin Xin, don't worry," Bai Tanxiang quickly comforted Lu Yixin. She was also feeling bad, and forced a bitter smile. "Judging from the current situation of the king, it shouldn't be a problem for him to hold on for two or three years."
"If it goes on any longer, even a god couldn't delay it."
The Forest Clan was in chaos, and the Forest King's illness at this time was truly adding insult to injury.
“Madam Sandalwood, I have a request for you,” Lu Yixin said, taking out her handkerchief to wipe away her tears. She said firmly to Bai Tanxiang, “The news of Grandpa’s serious illness must not be spread. Please tell everyone in the Sika Deer Clan to keep it a secret.”
"The reason I called you here first is because of this. You have seen the situation of the Sen tribe. At this critical juncture, if the news of Grandpa's serious illness gets out, the consequences will be unimaginable."
White Sandalwood looked at the girl in front of her with satisfaction. She had completely shed her awkwardness and was becoming more and more like a capable ruler.
The words that the King of Forest had said to her in his bedchamber were still ringing in her ears, and she would never forget them.
"Don't worry, my wife knows what she's doing," Bai Tanxiang said tenderly, stroking her thin face. "You should rest well. If there's anything you can't handle, don't try to tough it out. Let Shixu share your burdens."
"I know, thank you for your concern, Lady Sandalwood."
This time, the situation is much more serious than last time. Last time, he was at least conscious for a while, but now he is unconscious on his bed all day long, and it is unknown when he will wake up.
If it weren't for the faint pulse still beating, Lu Yixin would have truly believed that Sen Wang had already passed away.
The burden of the entire Sen tribe rested on her and Shi Xu's shoulders. The two of them stayed up all night dealing with the affairs left behind by the Sen King.
"Xin Xin, are you really going to do this tomorrow?" Shi Xu rubbed his temples and asked her worriedly.
"You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub," Lu Yixin said slowly, slumped over her desk, almost asleep. She yawned and continued, "The self-inflicted injury ruse is the simplest and most effective strategy. It just means suffering a little more, so why not..."
After working three consecutive all-nighters, Lu Yixin could no longer hold on and fell asleep before she could finish speaking.
She must have had a hard time these past few days. Shi Xu tiptoed to her side, picked her up, and carried her to her room.
He had been by Sen Wang's side since he was a child and was used to such high-intensity work. However, Lu Yixin had just joined the group and was still young and a girl. After tomorrow's business was over, he would have to force Lu Yixin to rest no matter what.
—
"What did you say!"
Lang Ruoteng stood up abruptly, strode towards Lu Yixin, and frowned, saying, "Are you kidding me?"
“How could I dare to joke about this with you?” Lu Yixin gave a weak, bitter smile. “Don’t you trust Lady Sandalwood’s medical skills?”
"Besides me, Brother Shixu, and Lady Tanxiang, only you, Sister Langruo, know about this. I don't ask you to stand on our side, I just want your help to get through this difficult time."
Lu Yixin's nose tingled, and she choked up, saying, "The brown bears only follow Grandpa, and I can't rouse them by myself. The white lion is also severely injured. I really have no other choice but to come to you."
She lowered her head, tears falling to the ground and creating puddles. "I just want... peace and tranquility for the Sen tribe."
Seeing her like this, Langruo felt a pang of pity and agreed, "Alright, I'll go with you to the Canggu Temple."
"Thank you, Sister Langruo." Lu Yixin's eyes were red as she curtsied to Langruo.
Judging by the time, the raccoon tribe should be arriving soon.
With Bai Xueguan right in front of her, she took a deep breath, tensed her whole body, and was ready to stand in front of Lang Ruo at any moment.
Everything was prepared for this moment.
Baixue Pass is the only way from Kongsang Mountain Range to Canggu Temple. She specially asked Li An to change the battlefield to Baixue Pass, so as to lead the people of the Mo Clan to her and Langruo's side.
The raccoon tribe is one of the main forces of the pro-war party, and they will definitely be unable to resist taking action when they see her. In the battle with Yue Fuge, Langruo unintentionally stood on the opposite side of the pro-war party, which is equivalent to being an enemy of the raccoon tribe.
In this way, the raccoon tribe had no reason not to take action.
The grass in the distance swayed without wind, and Lu Yixin's eyes lit up. She thought to herself, "We've finally arrived."
"Sister Langruo, get out of the way!"
As the black figure suddenly attacked, Lu Yixin feigned panic and shouted, while her body rammed straight into the black figure's gleaming claws!
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