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"That being said, aside from the Dragon Head, how can you tell who is trustworthy and who might be colluding with the Li Family? I mean... if the Li Family had treasonous intentions, they wouldn't have failed to secretly recruit other forces, right? No matter how arrogant they are, they can't possibly believe that their family's power alone can contend with the Dragon Head and the other three families." Jiang Xue raised her concerns as she accompanied Wang Long back to Dragon City.
Wang Long nodded and replied, "You're right. At this point, I'm not sure who to trust either. But at the very least, I need to inform the Dragon Head himself so he can be prepared."
Jiang Xue nodded and fell silent.
When the two arrived at the gates of Dragon City again, the sky was still dim and gray, the darkest moment before dawn. There was no time to waste; Wang Long immediately took Jiang Xue and headed straight for the Ten Thousand Dragon Hall where the Dragon Head was located.
At this moment, Dragon City had just experienced a great battle and seemed quite weary. All the residents appeared to be in deep sleep, with only the Dragon Tooth Guardians patrolling, remaining vigilant and watching over their surroundings.
However, Wang Long felt a chill in his heart. He knew that the Li Family had always been the Grand Elder of Dragon Tooth, controlling the city's standing military forces. If these people truly only pledged allegiance to the Li Family...
Jiang Xue seemed to see through his thoughts and shook her head. "Don't think too much. Given the current situation, it seems that the Li Family Head hasn't initiated a rebellion yet. We still have time to warn the Dragon Head and prepare early."
Wang Long nodded as he spotted the entrance of Ten Thousand Dragon Hall ahead.
"We have urgent business to see the Dragon Head..."
"Sorry, entry to Ten Thousand Dragon Hall is restricted; you cannot enter without a summons from the Dragon Head." Two guards immediately brandished their spears, blocking Wang Long and Jiang Xue's path.
Jiang Xue frowned and glanced at Wang Long.
Wang Long smiled instead and took out a token from his pocket, waving it in front of the two guards.
Upon seeing it, the guards immediately bowed deeply and said, "Since you are a special envoy of the Dragon Head, please proceed!"
Jiang Xue smiled as she followed Wang Long confidently into the hall.
In the Ten Thousand Dragon Hall, it was currently pitch black, with no one in sight. However, Wang Long knew that the leader was resting in a secluded room behind the Ten Thousand Dragon Hall.
Arriving at the door of the small house, just as he was about to knock, a voice came from inside.
"Come in!"
Wang Long exchanged a glance with Jiang Xue and opened the door to enter.
The leader seemed to have anticipated their arrival, dressed in white garments. With a casual wave of his hand, he lit a candle and glanced at Wang Long before his gaze lingered on Jiang Xue's face for a moment. He then asked softly, "Is there something urgent that brings you two here at this time?"
Wang Long bowed and said, "Leader, Jiang Xue and I, as disciples of Dragon Hidden, were ordered to infiltrate the defeated forces of the Serpent Clan to assassinate their commander. However, we inadvertently overheard some news."
He recounted everything that had happened, naturally omitting any ambiguous details about Jiang Xue's background.
However, after he finished speaking, the leader's expression did not show the surprise or anger that Wang Long had anticipated.
He merely nodded lightly.
Wang Long was taken aback. "Does the leader doubt the authenticity of the information we obtained?"
The leader shook his head and smiled. "No, your information is timely. It's just that... I cannot be sure if this was intentionally leaked by the Serpent Clan Leader to sow discord among us."
Wang Long paused. "That shouldn't be the case. At that time, she was conversing with Jiang Xue and had no intention of letting her go; she wouldn't lie."
The leader nodded. "Hmm, alright, I understand... You handled this matter well. I will keep a close watch on it. You two may leave for now."
"…Dragon Head, this matter is of great importance, you must be very careful!"
The Dragon Head smiled and said, "I know my limits, so don't worry about me. By the way, you actually killed Elder Qu Chi of the Serpent Clan? Although he is heavily injured now, he is still the Left Envoy of the Serpent Clan and possesses considerable strength. For you to slay him is quite impressive and can be considered a significant achievement! I will inform the Grand Elder of Dragon Hidden to commend you."
Wang Long, however, was not in such a good mood to think about these things. He merely nodded in acknowledgment and left with Jiang Xue.
"It seems the Dragon Head does not take this news seriously…" Jiang Xue said softly.
Wang Long sighed, "Yes, does he really trust the Li Family that much?"
Jiang Xue replied softly, "Regardless, as the Dragon Head, he must have his own plans. Perhaps he can see things we cannot."
Wang Long forced a smile and said, "I hope so. I am also very worried about his health… He already has underlying issues and just fought against that Azure Robed Stranger. Now he's clashing with the Serpent Clan Leader on the battlefield; at this moment, I fear…"
Three days later.
The first meeting of the major clan leaders and elders after the battle in Dragon City was held to discuss important matters and to commend those who contributed during the conflict.
Wang Long was awarded the title of Earth Dragon due to his achievements on the battlefield and for slaying Elder Qu Chi afterward. This title is second only to the Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons in terms of honor within Dragon City.
At the same time, the Grand Elder of Dragon Hidden announced that Wang Long would be officially promoted to an elder position, despite being only nineteen years old.
Becoming an Elder of Dragon City at such a young age was indeed an extreme honor.
Zhang Mingyi couldn't help but chuckle, "I just took you on a mission, and now you're on equal footing with me. How should I address you from now on?"
Wang Long smiled and said, "Call me whatever you like, don't hold back, Elder Mingyi."
The Dragon Head stepped to the center and spoke loudly, "Everyone, this time during the Dragon City crisis, thanks to your desperate defense, we have avoided the disaster of Dragon City falling. On behalf of all the citizens of Dragon City, I thank you all!"
"However, although the Serpent Legion has retreated, we must not let our guard down. They may have suffered some losses, but their foundation remains intact. It is likely that they will strike again in due time. Even in these days, we cannot avoid being disturbed by them, so everyone must remain vigilant and not let their guard down."
As the Dragon Head said this, he sighed lightly and continued, "After this series of fierce battles, I am feeling unwell and need to retreat to the Back Mountain Dragon Tomb for rest and recovery. For now, I will leave matters here to the Elders of the Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons to discuss and decide together..."
Wang Long felt a stir in his heart; it seemed that the Dragon Head's health had truly reached its limit, making him feel a pang of sadness.
"But don't worry, as long as everyone works together with one heart, even when I am not here, I believe that those evil forces will not dare to easily spy on Dragon City!"
The Elder Patriarchs quickly stood up and said in unison, "We are willing to share the burden with the Dragon Head and vow to defend Dragon City to the death!"
However, Wang Long sensed that the Dragon Head seemed to show a hint of a mocking smile but did not say anything further.
"Did you feel that..." Jiang Xue said softly to Wang Long on their way back, "When the Dragon Head was speaking just now, it seemed like he was hinting at something. It looks like there will be changes within Dragon City..."
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