X-Dragon Era

""What! At the city gate! Weren't you by my side? How could this..." Halfway through his words, Xin Yun abruptly stopped, hesitantly looking at Yi Luo Xiang, uncertainly speaking, "Do you mean to say, the Death Sand Dragon you were controlling encountered that guy?"

Yi Luo Xiang nodded slightly, speaking weakly, "That's right, that guy is really too formidable. First, he shattered the sandstorm with one strike, and then he crushed the Death Sand Dragon with another blow, and incidentally, my soul also suffered an impact. If it hadn't been from a sufficient distance, I think my trouble would have been much greater."

"Hiss…" Hearing Yi Luo Xiang's words, Xin Yun couldn't help but take a sharp intake of breath. Only now did he suddenly realize that when the dragon she was controlling was defeated, her own soul could also be impacted! In his previous life, he had not known this secret.

However, with a bit of thought, he understood that such a secret matter would only be known to someone who Yi Luo Xiang completely trusted; it would not be broadcasted everywhere. Yi Luo Xiang was no fool.

Here, the so-called defeat was a complete defeat, not just dispersal. Although Xin Yun had also blown up the Death Sand Dragon countless times before, he had never truly crushed it. Although the Death Sand Dragon could not be completely killed, to crush it was essentially equivalent to killing it, as it would take a long time to re-coalesce.

As Xin Yun was quietly shocked, Yi Luo Xiang smiled bitterly, "This time, the loss is big. Not only have I been injured, but the Death Sand Dragon has also completely lost control. You understand, a Death Sand Dragon that re-coalesces is actually not the same one as before."

"Damn it…" Hearing this, Xin Yun finally couldn't help but curse. This time, the loss was massive. It seems… that he would have to spend some time helping Yi Luo Xiang to control another dragon,

Although he was also very regretful—the Death Sand Dragon had cost them no small effort—he did not want to infect Yi Luo Xiang with this sentiment. Contemplating, Xin Yun boldly said, "It's just a Death Sand Dragon, isn't it? There's nothing to regret. Don't worry; I'll find you an even more powerful one!"

"What! An even more powerful one? Is there a dragon stronger than the Death Sand Dragon?" Yi Luo Xiang exclaimed upon hearing Xin Yun's words.

"Hehe…" Smiling smugly, Xin Yun gently stroked his chin. Of course, there existed dragons more formidable than the Death Sand Dragon. Yes… It was the Emperor Sword Dragon that the number one ranked person from his previous life had mastered!

Upon reaching Mountain Sea City smoothly, Xin Yun arranged for Ming Xuan and his mother in a shop. The shop had three layers: the first layer was for selling first to third Grade Dragon Crystals, the second layer for selling fourth to sixth Grade Dragon Crystals, and the third layer belonged to the VIP class, selling those Ninth Grade Dragon Crystals.

Behind the shop, there was a spacious courtyard, and at the depth of the courtyard was a row of stone-structured houses that were very spacious and comfortable. The furniture inside was well-equipped. Although it couldn't compare to a luxury inn, it still had an added touch of familial warmth.

After returning to the shop in Mountain Sea City, everyone didn't say a word and fell asleep immediately, sleeping for two days and one night before they gradually revitalized themselves. The tiredness and the shocks of the past few days had finally relaxed.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

After several days of rest, Yi Luo Xiang's condition, although still not very good, was slowly recovering. According to this state, although a complete recovery would need a very long time, she was not wasted; she was just in very bad condition.

In the dining room in the backyard, Xin Yun and others sat around a table which was set with food called in from outside. While it couldn't be said to be delicacies, everyone still ate to their hearts' content, their mouths greasy.

After they had eaten, Ming Xuan supported his mother back to their room to rest. Although Ming Xuan's mother was actually very healthy and not so weak, it might be due to her appearance that she always seemed very frail and like someone who needed to be taken care of.

Suddenly, only Yi Luo Xiang, Yan Qingying, and Xin Yun were left beside the dining table. After a moment of silence, Xin Yun looked toward Yan Qingying. If he remembered correctly, it should be around this time that Yan Qingying inexplicably summoned her dragon. As for the specifics, Xin Yun did not understand.

After pondering for a while, Xin Yun said, "Qingying, there's less than half a year left until the yearly enrollment of the Combat Dragon Academy. Yi Luo and Ming Xuan, along with myself, are going to participate in the entrance examination. What are your plans?"

"Me?" With a puzzled look at Xin Yun, Yan Qingying shook her head, "I don't have any particular plans. Whatever you arrange, I'll do just fine."

Sighing, Xin Yun closed his eyes and leaned back against the chair, thinking for a long time, until finally… Xin Yun abruptly opened his eyes and firmly said, "Listen to me, although you were bought, I don't regard you as a slave. Just like Ming Xuan, you are our partner. The only difference is that we met in a different way, that's all."

Hearing Xin Yun's words, even though Yan Qingying's face still showed no emotion, her body visibly shuddered slightly, she quietly lowered her head, remaining silent.

Seeing Yan Qingying's restrained manner, Xin Yun knew that she still enveloped her heart in a hard shell, reluctant to open up to anyone, which probably related to her experiences up to now.

As Xin Yun contemplated, Yi Luo Xiang quietly stood up and softly said, "You two talk, I'm going to sleep a little longer."