Chapter 25 – The Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Stars (2/2)

Ingot didn’t move a muscle.

At first, everyone found it strange that Ingot, a scoundrel who wouldn’t even blink upon the falling of the heavens, would suddenly look so scared. But then they understood.

Naughty little brothers are always afraid of their older sisters. Beatings from them are even more painful than beatings from fathers.

Tie Changchun sighed, as if an incredibly enormous weight had been lifted from his shoulders. “Thank the heavens and the earth, everything can now be resolved. With Miss Dragon Third here, what issue is there that couldn’t be resolved?”

***

Perhaps there are some people in Jianghu who would not defer to Miss Dragon Third.

But everyone knows that there is something all children of the Dragon Family carry.

It is not a treasured sword which can split hairs. It is not a concealed weapon coated in deadly barkcloth tree poison. It is a small flag, embroidered with a dragon, and seven stars.

A flag with seven stars.

Even though Old Master Tian of the Flowered Flag sect had been famous for quite some time, and held power over a great area, he respected Miss Dragon Third as much as anyone.

The Dragon flag hadn’t even appeared, and yet already exerted its power.

“Great Hero Guo, your injuries are not light,” said Miss Dragon Third. “I’ve already prepared a cart to take you to somewhere you can receive treatment. Chamber Lord Xiao can accompany you.” She laughed, then continued, “The bruises on your wife’s face will heal, but the scars in her heart, well, only you can treat those. You may see her there, and I hope that you can cure her heartbreak.”

Her smile was warm, but when she spoke, people could not refuse to comply.

A person like her did not need to raise her voice.

“Great Hero Tie, you should stay here. You can work with Old Master Tian to continue to fulfill General Li’s dream.” She continued softly. “This is a way to build good karma. I’m sure you will receive increased blessings and longevity.”

Everyone took their leave. Afterwards, Ingot couldn’t hold back any more, and blurted, “What about me?”

Miss Dragon Third turned her head to look at him, and after a long time, let out a soft sigh. “You. I really don’t know what to do with you.” She grasped Tang Lanfang’s hand. “I think the only thing I can do is hand him over to you to handle.”

Tang Lanfang’s face flushed. “I… How can I handle him?”

“There are ways to handle anyone,” Miss Dragon Third said sweetly. “In fact, maybe you are the only one who can handle him.” She laughed cordially. “You handle him for a year, and if it goes well, then I will start to call you sister-in-law.” She deliberately let her face grow stiff, and coolly said, “But if you don’t want him, then I’ll just take him home with me right now.”

Though Tang Lanfang’s head was lowered, she couldn’t help but secretly glance at Ingot.

Ingot was secretly looking at her, a meaningful look in his eye. He furtively kowtowed to her.

Of course, it wasn’t a true kowtow. Instead, he used his thumb.

But that was enough.

Part 3

Stars filled the sky, thousands upon thousands of glittering stars. Two people sat beneath them, talking, and it seemed they would never stop. Some of the things they said to each other should not be repeated. As for others, there is no harm.

“I know that your family’s Seven Star Dragon Flag can control anything in the world. And I know your father cares about you most, and that’s why he gave you the seven stars.”

“Yep.”

“A star of blessing from heaven, with one tap, it can turn iron into gold. I saw that star.”

“Oh?”

“A small star, glittering. That was the star that as a child, General Li gave to Great Hero Guo. When he got married, he returned it to her, yet again hurting her. Later, your older sister saved her, and so she gave the star to her as a token, telling her that anyone who carried that star could be considered to be her benefactor. No matter the situation, she would help that person if need be.”

“Oh?”

“Your older sister definitely knows that you like to stir up trouble, and was worried that people would bully you. So she gave the star to you.”

“Oh!”

“What about the other stars? Can you let me see them?”

“Nope.”

“Why not?”

“The heavens are filled with stars. Why don’t you look at some of them? Why do you have to look at my stars?”

“Just because.”

“I’m not gonna show you. I’m not even going to let you look at the stars overhead.”

“…… Are you going to show me or not?”

“One day I’ll show them to you. When that time comes, even if you don’t want to look at them, you will have to.”

—The End of Dragon King with Seven Stars—