Chapter 164 It is not your fault

Within the Land of Heritage, the little dwarf dragon had successfully received the inheritance of the Silver Dragon clan, its scales shimmering with a dazzling brilliance under the sunlight.

A mighty dragon roar echoed through the clouds, seemingly piercing the tranquility of the firmament and causing the very sky to tremble.

Kneeling on the ground, Long Kui’s eyes were filled with awe.

"Hehehe, I truly am mighty and domineering!"

The little dwarf dragon circled triumphantly in the sky, its claws waving as it released successive waves of freezing chill that instantly locked the air in frost.

Immediately following this, a surge of flames welled up within its throat, and fireballs spewed forth like shooting stars streaking across the night sky.

Upon seeing the dazzling light erupt from the array on the ground, the clan elders knew this was the sign of a successful inheritance.

To think that a fire dragon had actually succeeded in receiving the Silver Dragon clan's inheritance—this was nothing short of a miracle!

"That little dragon might just lead our dragon race to unprecedented glory!"

The First Elder stroked his long beard, hope gleaming in his eyes.

Under the blessing of this inheritance, Long Kui also felt his own power surge, astonished to discover that his cultivation had leaped forward by an entire realm.

For a half-dragon, such progress was simply unimaginable.

Once the little dwarf dragon returned to the ground, an aged voice echoed in the air:

"The inheritance is complete. Depart immediately."

The moment the words faded, a flash of light swept by, and the little dwarf dragon, Long Kui, Yunyun, and the Muxie Sword were all teleported out of the Land of Heritage.

As soon as the little dwarf dragon regained its footing, it laid eyes upon a rocky terrain shrouded in shadows.

Looking utterly perplexed, it asked, "Huh? Where is this?"

"This should be the bottom of the cliff," Long Kui replied.

"Ah! It’s you, fellow!"

Catching sight of Long Kui, a trace of surprise flashed in the little dwarf dragon's eyes. It also spotted Yunyun and the Muxie Sword, but Jiang Yan was conspicuously absent.

What was going on here?

The little dwarf dragon hurriedly pressed for answers, finally unravelling the whole story.

It slapped its own forehead in deep remorse, guilt flooding its heart.

Father, please bless Jiang Yan so that he remains safe...

Far away, the little dwarf dragon's father—who was currently being "worried about" by his fine son—let out a massive sneeze.

"Yunyun, I will definitely find Jiang Yan."

Puffing out its chest with a resolute expression, the little dwarf dragon looked around, preparing to set off in search of Jiang Yan.

What it failed to notice was the Muxie Sword excitedly vibrating its blade.

Jiang Yan had already established a connection with the Muxie Sword and, through it, had seen their exact location.

By now, Jiang Yan was drawing closer and closer to them.

Before long, Jiang Yan materialized directly behind the little dwarf dragon and tapped it on the shoulder.

"Little Dragon."

Hearing the familiar voice, the little dwarf dragon spun around in disbelief, then pulled Jiang Yan into a fierce embrace.

"Jiang Yan, I thought you were already..."

"Wuwu, it's all my fault..."

Weeping tears and snot alike, the little dwarf dragon's voice was filled with intense penitence.

Jiang Yan patted the little dwarf dragon's "dog head" and said, "It's not your fault."

"Jiang Yan, I received the inheritance! Now I can condense ice Qi. Also, can you tell if there's any change in me?"

Jiang Yan looked the little dwarf dragon over and chuckled, "You've grown taller by just a tiny bit."

The little dwarf dragon let out a sigh. "Sigh, why is it still unable to take human form?"

"Becoming stronger is the ultimate truth. Since you obtained the inheritance this time, isn't that much better than taking human form? You're still young; perhaps you'll be able to transform once you reach adulthood."

Jiang Yan’s words sat very well with the little dwarf dragon, which nodded vigorously and wagged its tail happily.

When Jiang Yan shifted his gaze toward Yunyun, he saw that the young girl's eyes were red-rimmed, and giant teardrops hovered precariously in her eyes, threatening to spill over at any moment.

Jiang Yan beckoned to her. " Lass, come here!"

Hearing Jiang Yan's voice and that familiar endearment, Yunyun could no longer hold back her emotions and flew toward him at a run.

The little dwarf dragon had tactfully stepped aside.

With a leap, Yunyun vaulted up and straddled Jiang Yan’s waist. "Wuwu, Brother Yan, it's so good that you're fine. *Hic*—"

After letting out a hiccup from crying, the little girl bashfully buried her face in Jiang Yan's shoulder.

"Silly lass, your brother is so formidable, how could anything happen to me?"

Heihua suddenly chimed in, "Exactly, he merely took a trip to the netherworld..."

"Heimou?"

Yunyun lifted her head and looked around, but failed to find Heihua anywhere.

"It's on the back of my hand..."

With a helpless sigh, Jiang Yan recounted his experience in the netherworld to everyone, naturally omitting certain unnecessary details.

Thus concluded this perilous adventure, and the group once again embarked on the journey back to the Kirin Sect.

Long Kui had been instructed by the First Elder to accompany the little dwarf dragon back.

After all, the little dwarf dragon had now inherited a precious legacy, and its status was comparable to that of their sect master.

...

Three days prior to the grand sect tournament.

"Waiter, what kind of spirit teas do you have here?"

Dressed in a light green long dress with a green silk ribbon gently binding her hair, Xie Lingzhou waved her hand toward the server.

"Third Senior Brother, aren't you going to change back into men's clothing?" Jiang Yan asked in a low voice.

Xie Lingzhou smiled faintly. "Junior Six, I feel much safer dressed like this. After all, when traveling outside, a man must know how to protect himself."

"..."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan was momentarily struck speechless, feeling deep down that something wasn't quite right, yet unable to put his finger on it.

Just then, a server approached with a beaming smile and said enthusiastically:

"Esteemed guests, to welcome the various cultivators participating in the grand sect tournament, our Ruyi Tower has specially prepared a variety of top-grade spirit teas for everyone to taste..."

As he spoke, he handed over a menu listing all sorts of spirit teas, spirit fruits, and even rare spirit beast meat.

This establishment was the largest restaurant at the foot of the Xuanling Mountain, bearing the name Ruyi Tower.

Since it was a rare visit, the great tycoon Xie Lingzhou had offered to treat everyone to delicious food and drinks here.

As the sect master of the Kirin Sect, Lin Qi had been invited to attend a meeting of the various sect masters.

Jiang Yan and his companions sat around a table, and within a short while, dishes boasting a feast of colors, aromas, and flavors were served one after another.

"If only Qianqian could be here too."

Looking at the lavish spread of food across the table, Qin Feifei couldn't help but think of Wu Qianqian, whose current whereabouts were unknown, a trace of melancholy flashing through her eyes.

Ji Chuxue considerately picked up a piece of tender spirit rabbit meat for Qin Feifei and asked with concern,

"Second Junior Sister, didn't Master say that Fifth Junior Sister is safe and sound? As for you, is your body truly fit to participate in the matches?"

Qin Feifei nodded gently, determination shining in her eyes. "Eldest Senior Sister, I am fully prepared."

"Second Junior Sister, we must bring glory to the sect so that when Fifth Junior Sister returns, she can be proud of us too!"

"Mhm!"

"Meow meow meow..." Absolutely, absolutely!

Everyone raised their cups in unison, clinking them together with unwavering confidence.

"Pfft, where did these disciples from some nameless little sect come from, daring to spout such arrogant nonsense about rankings here?"