Watching Dongfang Jingjing's shy demeanor, Wang Qiran was momentarily at a loss.
"Sister Jingjing's face is so red," Xiao Yan added, at the worst possible moment.
"You..."
Wang Qiran turned to look at Xiao Yan, thinking, this guy is too good at assisting, isn't he?
"Scoundrel!"
Dongfang Jingjing, after holding back for so long, could only utter these two words. Her embarrassed expression made Wang Qiran find it a little funny and a little awkward.
"Shi Niang... no, Eldest Miss, perhaps we should leave first? This is not the place to talk," Wang Qiran quickly said.
Dongfang Jingjing glared at him. Though her face was still flushed, she put on her big-sister airs. "This is Modu. Ar Lan is not here for a few days. Remember, in Modu, you two will eat my food, live at my place, listen to me, and I'll cover for you!"
He wondered where she learned that line from, perhaps a movie...
It was somewhat endearing.
"Alright, Eldest Miss," Wang Qiran quickly chimed in.
"Oh, and don't call me Eldest Miss."
Dongfang Jingjing suddenly said.
"Then..."
Wang Qiran's mind raced, trying to figure out what he should call her.
"Call me Shi Niang."
"..."
Wang Qiran cast a pleading look at the Dongfang family bodyguards disguised as travelers at the airport not far away. He felt very innocent and hoped they wouldn't trouble him later.
...
"Someone who shouldn't have appeared, has appeared."
The Dragon Lord and Elder Zhou were sitting together, enjoying tea, a rare occasion. Previously, Elder Zhou would drink tea while the Dragon Lord played chess.
But today, there was no chess game.
The Dragon Lord, holding his teacup, narrowed his eyes. "According to the rules, they shouldn't have appeared, nor should they have made a move against Lin Xiao. This is a challenge to me."
"They aren't truly considered people of Long Country in the first place," Elder Zhou reminded him.
"Then this is a challenge to Long Country's destiny and the will of heaven and earth," the Dragon Lord grumbled with dissatisfaction.
Unlike other countries, all Dragon Lords of Long Country were destined to be born, and if they were not recognized by the will of heaven and earth, not possessed by true dragon qi, and lacked national destiny, they could absolutely not become the Dragon Lord.
Therefore, generally speaking, Long Country would not be influenced by those people.
Yet, someone had made a move against the next Dragon Lord.
"I heard they didn't make a move, they were just watching. Then, by coincidence, a small accident happened... and Lin Xiao took the initiative to drag them out," Elder Zhou said, comparatively calmer.
The two had always been concerned about everything Lin Xiao did. All the recent events, without exception, were known to both of them.
They were aware of Zhang Wuwei and True Person Tianhe.
It was precisely because they knew that the Dragon Lord was extremely furious.
"So what? This is challenging the dignity of my Long Country! Don't think you can make small moves just because you have a hundred years of cultivation. If you push me too far..." the Dragon Lord said, beginning to puff up with indignation.
"If you're pushed too far, what can you do? Are you going to charge up there now? Ascend to the Southern Heavens and tread upon the Lingxiao?" Elder Zhou raised his teacup and took a sip with enjoyment. "You must say, Lin Xiao really dares. He actually wants to negotiate terms with True Person Tianhe."
"He's also, acting recklessly."
Hearing Elder Zhou's words, the Dragon Lord calmed down considerably, and then a hint of a smile appeared on his face. "This kid, he's a bit like my younger self. He's worthy of being the person I've taken a liking to, worthy of being the next Dragon Lord."
"Oh, come on!"