Chapter 6 (1/2)

Translator: Exodus Tales

Editor: Exodus Tales

Translated by Mianbao

Edited by RED

Luo Xiao frowned, but he wasn’t in a good position to continue talking.

Wutu was a barren, yet chaotic and savage land. Ever City was only a city of the vast Wutu. Luo Xiao had originally thought he would be the first to find the distressed Li Yunzi.

Unexpectedly, someone had gotten to her before him!

Putting aside the fact that Luo Xiao had an extreme desire to claim Valkyrie Li Yunzi for himself, sending her back to the Ancestral Dragon City State’s Li Clan during these times of distress would generate great rewards.

Luo Xiao had just become a dragon tamer, and his gilded fire dragon possessed unlimited potential. Even so, he needed the backings of a strong power to pave a way to the heavens for him. The Li Clan, which he had once served under, was the perfect choice!

Of course, this time he was no longer joining the Ancestral Dragon City State’s Li Clan as a servant, but a true master dragon tamer!

The people from Ever City might not be aware of Li Yunzi’s background, but Luo Xiao was very clear on this!

“The journey is far. Young Miss will have to make do with riding on my gilded fire dragon back to Ancestral Dragon City State. But this fire dragon of mine has a headstrong nature, and doesn’t like others stepping on its back. I’m afraid this kind brother will have to think of a way on his own to return,” Luo Xiao said.

“Zhu Minglang has just enrolled into the dragon tamers academy; his dragonling has yet to take shape, and he can only summon some Spectral Birds to send messages. He’ll need Mister Luo’s protection on his way back,” Li Yunzi explained.

“He ventured out to the wild Wutu before becoming a real dragon tamer? What commendable courage! Since that is so, let’s hurry on our way,” Luo Xiao said, seemingly not wanting to remain here any longer.

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Zhu Minglang was someone who knew how to observe others.

Although this fearsome dragon tamer Luo Xiao seemed to be extremely respectful toward the Valkyrie, he was actually afraid of the massive power that was the Ancestral Dragon City State backing her.

However, Ever City of Wutu was simply too far from the Ancestral Dragon City State, and Wutu had never had much civilization to speak of.

It was a barbaric and primitive land. Conflicts and killings were everywhere, and wars between tribes and cities were neverending. Unless there was a sufficiently powerful force that would never fall, it was impossible for there to be real order in these lands.

Remote places were beyond the reach of the emperor. Although the Valkyrie hailed from a large clan from a more glorious city state, she was all alone, even after suffering difficulties, with no one to ask for help from. Even if Luo Xiao did anything out of line here, the large clan behind the Valkyrie would probably not learn about it.

The Valkyrie was still feeling weak, probably the aftereffects of the poison… and well, perhaps Zhu Minglang had a part in what was tormenting her right now.

She hadn’t recovered even ten percent of her abilities from before. The purpose of having Zhu Minglang pretend to be one of her clansmen was to warn the powerful dragon tamer, Luo Xiao, and prevent him from taking advantage of her during difficult times.

When Luo Xiao was looking at the Valkyrie, his flames of desire were truly too obvious. Even though he tried his best to suppress them, one could sense his lust from his expression.

The Valkyrie had already experienced humiliation once. She was very clear anything could happen in times of weakness. She didn’t think Luo Xiao was truly sincere in escorting her.

Before fully recovering her strength, or returning to the Ancestral Dragon City State, no one was to be trusted!

On the other hand, this man who had done something he shouldn’t have, was actually somewhat safer to her…

——

With Luo Xiao in front, they set off towards the rear mountains, which were shining bright red, like a maple forest.

Valkyrie Li Yunzi walked slightly behind him.

After Zhu Minglang understood the Valkyrie’s intentions, that he should pretend to be one of her clansmen, he couldn’t help but sigh and whisper to her softly, “Sorry for the trouble.”

{TLN: The words he used can also be interpreted as ‘It’s been hard on you.’}

Having lost her power and her strength, she, who was once blindingly glorious, was now walking on thin ice.

Li Yunzi’s expression changed slightly after hearing that.

She slowed down by half a pace. When she was walking shoulder to shoulder with Zhu Minglang, she whispered, “Don’t let him see through us. Ever City has already been turned into a sea of flames by him. There are barely any survivors…”

Zhu Minglang was astonished.

-Ruining a city and slaughtering its people!

-Is this Luo Xiao a psychopath? Even if it’s to avenge the Valkyrie, there’s no need to…-

Suddenly, Zhu Minglang realized something, and recalled the unconcealed fascination Luo Xiao had shown towards her.

This psychopath’s target might very well be him! Luo Xiao didn’t know who that rumored little beggar was, and had simply decided to destroy the entire city instead!

Zhu Minglang grew uneasy inside. He looked at the pale-faced Luo Xiao in scarlet-pattern green clothing once more, feeling fear in his heart!