Kapitel 120: Chapter 119: The Confident Bailu
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"Silly child, what nonsense are you talking about..."
Bochang couldn't resist gently ruffling Bailu's hair. She didn't protest, allowing him to tousle her beautiful light purple locks.
The surrounding Cloud Knights and ordinary citizens witnessed this scene with their eyes nearly popping out in disbelief.
Bailu was destined to become the next High Elder of Luofu Immortal Continent, holding a remarkable status. Very few individuals across all of Luofu Immortal Continent could casually touch her head like that.
More importantly... why did Bailu not show any resistance?
After briefly stroking her hair, Bochang withdrew his hand. Bailu looked up at him and insisted, "I'm completely serious; it's no nonsense."
"Alright, alright, I understand. Then please guide me well from now on, Bailu."
Bochang maintained his nonchalant demeanor.
Unaware of Bailu's esteemed position, the black-haired youth simply saw her as an adorable young Vidyadhara girl. This obliviousness slightly irked Bailu, causing her eyes to dart around as she quickly sought a topic to address.
However, Bochang still perceived her as a cute little Vidyadhara.
This made Bailu slightly unhappy. Her eyes darted around before quickly finding a topic to change the conversation.
"Bochang, what brings you outside the Palace of Astrum? Do you have some urgent matter to attend to?"
"We just arrived from outside Xianzhou, so Miss Tingyun instructed us to first meet with Lady Yukong. Only after obtaining her permission can we move freely." Bochang didn't mind sharing this information.
"I see," Bailu nodded with understanding. "Your timing is indeed unfortunate. Xianzhou has become quite chaotic right now..."
As they continued their conversation,
March 7th suddenly appeared beside them and exclaimed, "Wow! Who's this adorable child? Dragon horns and tail - may I touch them?" The pink-haired girl's eyes sparkled, fixated on Bailu.
Startled, the young dragoness jumped in surprise, her tail stiffening instantly.
"No way! My tail and dragon horns are off-limits!" Bailu glared at March 7th as if facing a formidable foe, her small hand resting on her gourd. It seemed she was ready to fiercely resist any move from the newcomer.
Interrupted mid-conversation, Bochang spread his hands defensively. "March, don't frighten the child."
"Alright, alright, just joking around. So what were you discussing? Can I join in?" March 7th grinned, eagerly approaching them.
"We were talking about meeting Lord Yukong," Bochang explained.
"Hmph, if you want to see Director Yukong, I can help. Bailu has some connection with him." Bailu placed her hands on her hips confidently.
Hearing this, Bochang felt slightly surprised, while March 7th's face lit up with excitement.
"Really?"
"Of course," Bailu nodded. "With my assistance, I guarantee your freedom will be restored."
"Then we're counting on you, little Bailu."
March 7th clasped her hands together eagerly.
Confidently, Bailu turned and said, "I'll go find Steering Officer Yukong right away. Just wait for my good news."
The little dragon girl's long hair was styled in twin ponytails at the back, swaying gently with each step, much like Tail's movement.
It looked quite charming.
As they watched Bailu effortlessly enter the Palace of Astrum without any hindrance...
At that moment, it dawned on March 7th.
"Wait... Why would Bailu want to help us?"
"I'm not sure," Bochang stroked his smooth chin thoughtfully. "Perhaps because I carry the scent of dragons, making her feel more comfortable around me."
Slowly typing out a question mark, March 7th glanced up and down at Bochang, her expression filled with disbelief.
"The scent of dragons?"
"Don't look at me like that." Bochang shook his head. "I don't fully understand either; it's all based on what Bailu told me. If you don't believe me... you can ask Stelle." He deftly passed the responsibility to the gray-haired girl nearby.
Noticing March 7th's skeptical gaze, Stelle nodded earnestly.
"But... isn't that quite unusual? How could Bochang have the aura of a dragon?" March 7th remained unconvinced. "Could it be that whatever on Little Bailu... is just for decoration?"
March 7th directly suspected Bailu might not be a genuine dragon.
At this point, Serval and Welt Yang also approached curiously.
"What's going on with that little girl?"
"Well, you see..." Bochang recounted the recent events in detail to them.
Welt Yang observed, "I briefly examined her earlier, and it seems she has a rather exceptional status. Establishing a connection with her would undoubtedly be advantageous."
The Xianzhou Alliance and Astral Express had minimal interactions; they didn't really know anyone influential within those circles.
They didn't have any significant connections within the higher ranks.
Of course...
Dan Heng, who had been expelled from Luofu Immortal Continent, didn't count.
In any case, establishing ties through Bochang could only benefit Astral Express, with no potential drawbacks.
"Uncle Yang, do you really believe Bochang is a dragon?" March 7th continued to dwell on this matter.
Welt Yang adjusted his black-framed glasses and replied, "Whether Bochang is a dragon or not isn't important."
"You know, I can understand why Bailu mistook me for a dragon," Bochang couldn't resist explaining further. "After all... March, you're aware that I have a move called Dragon Blast, right?"
March 7th responded, "Sure, but it just has 'dragon' in its name... We could easily come up with a dozen similar names in no time..."
Bochang was momentarily speechless. After pondering for a moment, he sighed and said, "Never mind... It's hard to explain clearly anyway. Suffice it to say, if Bailu perceives me as a dragon, then that's how it is."
At the entrance to the Palace of Astrum, just moments after Bailu entered, Tingyun emerged with her usual radiant smile.
"My esteemed benefactors, thank you for waiting. Lord Yukong has been eagerly anticipating your arrival at the Palace of Astrum, along with... Lady Bailu." Tingyun glanced at Bochang, a hint of surprise in her eyes, "I had no idea this benefactor had connections to dragons. My apologies for my oversight."
"Even I wasn't aware of any connection to dragons," Bochang shook his head.
Tingyun didn't intend to linger in small talk.
After some brief conversation, Tingyun led Bochang and his group into the Palace of Astrum, leaving Pascal and Sophia outside.
However...
Tingyun did not accompany them deep inside; she departed right after entering through the palace doors.
Under the escort of Cloud Knights, Bochang's party met with Yukong-sama, who oversaw the Sky-Faring Commission.
Yukong was also from the fox race, with azure hair, purple eyes, a graceful figure, and a large white tail behind her.
At Yukong's side stood Bailu.
Contrasting their initial confident demeanor upon arrival, now Bailu looked like a wilted eggplant after frost.
"It seems the situation isn't favorable... Did Bailu fail? Does Xianzhou suspect us as accomplices of the Stellaron Hunters?"
Bochang's mind raced at high speed.
Upon noticing the Trailblaze squad entering, Yukong said, "Greetings to our guests from Astral Express. Tingyun and Bailu have already briefed me on the situation..."
"It's merely a Stellaron issue; the Alliance will handle it, no need for you to worry."
Yukong first declined the assistance of Astral Express, then turned her gaze towards Bochang.
"As for you... Bochang, Bailu mentioned detecting a dragon's aura around you. I concur that this matter should be addressed by the Alchemy Commission. However, there is one thing I'd like to know—have you considered staying in Xianzhou in the future?"
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