Ao Bing fell silent for a moment, his gaze drifting toward the window. Moonlight streamed through the glass, casting a worried outline on his face.
"Do you remember I told you I can control water?" Ao Bing finally spoke, his voice low. "This is not a coincidence. I come from a... special family, deeply connected to dragons."
Nezha nodded thoughtfully. "So those Dragon Legends... they're not just legends?"
"Indeed," Ao Bing admitted. "The Dragon Tribe exists; it simply hides beyond the Human World. My father... he is a member of the Dragon Tribe and the leader of our family."
Nezha's eyes widened, as if he were struck speechless by this revelation. He opened his mouth to respond but closed it again, unsure of what to say.
"I know this sounds unbelievable," Ao Bing continued, "but my abilities are the best proof. The Dragon Tribe has a natural talent for controlling water, and I, as a half-dragon, half-human being, have inherited this power."
"So... you are a descendant of dragons?" Nezha tried to comprehend this information. "Then why is Shen Gongbao collecting those Dragon Pattern Items?"
Ao Bing's expression grew more serious. "Every ancient artifact with dragon patterns contains the power of the Dragon Tribe. If used correctly, these items can form a formation that opens a passage to the Dragon Palace."
"The Dragon Palace?" Nezha asked in surprise. "Like the legendary underwater palace?"
"More complex than that," Ao Bing explained. "The Dragon Palace is not just a physical space; it is also the source of the Dragon Tribe's power. If Shen Gongbao truly manages to open the passage and obtain the treasures of the Dragon Palace..."
"What would happen then?" Nezha asked nervously.
"He would gain control over the Dragon Tribe and even over the entire Water System," Ao Bing said heavily. "Imagine, he could unleash floods, droughts, or even tsunamis... Such power, if misused, would lead to unimaginable consequences."
Nezha took a deep breath, "We must stop him!"
Ao Bing nodded, "But first, we need more information. We have to know what items he has already collected, what he still needs, and how he plans to use them."
"Li Ming will help us gather intelligence," Nezha said, "but we can't rely on him completely. Shen Gongbao is a professor after all, and he has many ways to cover his tracks."
"Right," Ao Bing agreed. "So we need to conduct our own investigation as well. Starting tomorrow, I will go to the library to look up more information about the Dragon Clan Relics. Nezha, can you monitor Shen Gongbao's actions? You attend his class, so it will be more natural for you to get close."
Nezha patted his chest confidently, "Leave it to me! I'll keep a close watch on him and see if he makes any suspicious moves."
The two briefly discussed their plans for the next day before preparing to rest. It was already late, and they needed to conserve their energy for the challenges ahead.
"By the way, Ao Bing," Nezha suddenly asked before lying down, "does that wooden box of yours really contain a Dragon Scale?"
Ao Bing fell silent for a moment before nodding, "Yes, it's a token from my father and proof of my identity."
"Is it very important?" Nezha pressed.
"Extremely important," Ao Bing replied seriously. "It not only serves as a link between me and the Dragon Tribe but also contains powerful energy. If it falls into Shen Gongbao's hands, he will find it much easier to discover how to unlock the Dragon Palace."
Nezha nodded, his expression turning resolute. "Then we must protect it well. Don't worry; with me around, Shen Gongbao won't be able to take anything!"
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