Chapter 1017 - Seeking Asylum (3)

Chapter 1017: Seeking Asylum (3)

We must begin the story from the point when the materialistic dragon parted ways with Ji Fengyan.
The materialistic dragon was a loner by nature. It had never seen another of its own kind since it was born. After living alone for so many years, it finally met the generous and wealthy Ji Fengyan and hung out with her for a period. However, they had no choice but to part ways thereafter. Having enjoyed the company of Ji Fengyan, the materialistic dragon was not used to being alone again. It searched for its own kind, not wishing to wander the world on its own anymore.
For two months, that materialistic dragon flew across the earth and finally found a sanctuary for ancient dragons hidden deep inside a dense jungle among the mountains.
It could detect the aura of its own kind as it approached. Although the aura was very weak, the dragon was very excited by it.
However, the materialistic dragon discovered a hard truth when it hurried over to the source of that aura.
Quite a few ancient dragons were hidden at the place it found. However, those dragons had just endured a major battle. The number of ancient dragons in this world was already tiny—there were only a few dozen hidden in the deep mountains, and they were the last of their kind. After that major battle, the dozens of dragons were further reduced to only a few young fledglings left hiding in a cave.
When the materialistic dragon arrived at the sanctuary, it was about half a month since the battle ended. The whole place was still littered with bloodstained dragon scales, while the ground was charred black as if someone had subjected it to an intense blaze.
Surveying the wreckage, the materialistic dragon detected a faint dragon aura hidden under the smell of blood and death. It hurried over to a collapsed cave and dug out three half-grown dragon fledglings.
Those fledglings were too young and had been sequestered into that cave right from the start. They were not aware of what happened on the outside and did not understand what attacked their kin.
Seeing that the young dragons were in a terrible state, the materialistic dragon immediately led them away from the habitat in case the enemy returned.
However…
In this world, there were only so few places that an ancient dragon could seek refuge. The kingdoms occupied most of the territories, leaving no place to turn to for the more exotic creatures. Those dragon fledglings were already in very poor condition and could never survive in a dangerous environment.
With no other choice, the materialistic dragon suddenly remembered Ji Fengyan. That young human girl who never followed the rules.
Moreover, it could feel that Ji Fengyan had already left the Kingdom of the Sacred Dragon and was someplace that the dragon itself was very unfamiliar with. Desperate, the materialistic dragon headed towards the aura of that jewel it had given to Ji Fengyan, with those fledglings in tow.
“I can see that your environment here is good. There is even a vast forest behind. If you don’t mind, please let these three fellows stay here to recuperate.” The materialistic dragon felt rather helpless. Independent and healthy, it had gotten used to being able to travel freely around. However, those three fledglings were unable to withstand any more hardship.
Ji Fengyan’s face held a complex expression after listening to the materialistic dragon’s story.
Thinking Ji Fengyan must be unwilling, the dragon started to regurgitate.
A stream of gold and jewels piled upon Ji Fengyan’s feet.
“These are for you in return for keeping them.” The materialistic dragon offered even as its heart ached.
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[Mini theatre]
Little crazy brat: The rains have turned red. The materialistic dragon is actually willing to part with his riches!
Materialistic dragon: Humph, I am a benevolent and noble creature.
Little crazy brat: Oh, then I will accept it.
Materialistic dragon: Wait! Let me take another look at my precious treasures.
Little crazy brat: …
Mou Bei: Come here, I will give you even more treasures if you help me beg for votes.
Materialistic dragon: Howl!