Chapter 712: Heart Lotus City

Chapter 712: Heart Lotus City

As the ship soared on, Hui returned to meditation. The blue dragon on his arm crawled up to his shoulder slowly, as if he wouldnt notice as long as she moved slowly. Unable to fully meditate with the dragon sneaking upward, Hui pressed his lips together, somewhat annoyed. Whatever youre trying to do, just do it! Sneaking around on my body is far more annoying than simply attempting something, even if its irritating!

The small blue dragon lifted her nose up and nudged Zhubi.

Zhubi lifted his head out of his coils and hissed at Tian Lan, eyes narrowed.

Tian Lan flinched back. She gave him a hurt look.

Hissing once more as a warning, Zhubi turned away, turning the back half of his coils to her.Read latest chapters at novelhall.com Only

Tian Lan snorted. She shook her head at Zhubi and wiggled back down Huis arm to his wrist.

Hui lifted his dragonless hand and petted Zhubi. He does need to learn to get along with people his own age, and other dragons. Hes like an only-pet whos suddenly got pet-siblings, and hes jealous of them for taking my attention. Ah, though, I cant exactly blame him for being unfriendly toward Tian Lan. She was being incredibly rude toward him.

Still, shes just a child, and she doesnt know about the world or the proper way of things. It was a crime, but one committed innocently, as a beast does. Im not going to apologize for her aggression toward Zhubi, but as long as shes properly disciplined, she should be able to grow up well and not commit more crimes.

I wonder if she has lived as long as Zhubi, come to think of it. Zhubi spent two hundred or so years in the mortal realm as an ordinary snake before I picked him up. Tian Lan was likely born in the Immortal realm, already a dragon. She could be as old as she looks or however many years is considered true juvenile for a dragon.

Oh well. I can always ask her later.

Beside him, Xi Muchen suddenly opened his eyes and stood. He strode to the bow. Were almost there.

Hui stood. I wasnt meditating anyways. Lets go take a look!

Left alone, Zhang Ming sat for another few seconds, then reluctantly cracked an eye to peer after them. Climbing to his feet, he followed Hui to the bow.

In the distance, just cresting over the horizon, a massive lotus flower bloomed from the center of an enormous lake. Although the pond easily spread the size of a small country, the flower in its center stretched almost from one border to another. Atop the lilys pure white petals, a city like molten gold dripped down, piled up to an extravagant height, dripping into the petals in luxuriant excess.

Four giant lily pads floated around the flower, leaving the lake almost choked with vegetation. Atop each lily pad, a grand palace floated, each one in a distinct gem tone. Sapphire blue, brilliant red ruby, black jet, and snow-white jade surrounded the flower, one in each of the cardinal directions.

Hui stared. Is that Heart Lotus City?

Xi Muchen laughed. Better not to think too deeply on our Emperors magnificence.

So no one knows, then. Hui nodded to himself thoughtfully.

Scales brushed his chin. Tian Lan reared up on his shoulder, looking at Zhubi. She wavered in place, her whiskers shivering on the breeze. Why dont you assume your true form? she asked in her cute, childish form.

Hui froze. Elder Sister, consider your phrasing! Im not wearing my true form either, okay? But lets not point that out right now!

Zhubi peeked open an eye, then slithered away again, steadfastly ignoring her.

Hey! Im talking to you! Tian Lan cried indignantly.

Xi Muchen and Zhang Ming both stared at Hui.

Hui laughed lightly. Raising a hand to his shoulder, he gently shoved Tian Lan back down to his wrist. Ah, that is, Ive recently acquired a new pet. Seniors shouldnt pay her too much mind, she still hasnt learned manners yet.

Was that a dragon? Xi Muchen asked, still wearing the same blank smile.

Hui laughed awkwardly. Id rather not admit that, Senior! Oh, look, were almost to the city! I should go freshen up, haha. With that, he scurried away. As he did, he peered down at Tian Lan, who gave him a frustrated look. Tian Lan, not in front of other people, okay?

Why not? she asked, annoyed.

You you dont know the ways of the world! You should watch quietly for a time, before acting, Hui insisted.

Tian Lan huffed, then fell silent, resting her head on her coils.

Hui breathed out. Phew. It would be incredibly inconvenient if she poked her head up whenever she felt like it! Since shes still in a dragon-looking form, shes very eye-catching as anything but a bracelet. Elder Sister, please sit quietly, okay? This small cultivator isnt the kind to flash about wealth like this!

Zhang Ming stared after Hui. What on earth were you doing with my face while I wasnt looking? Kidnapping dragons? Dont get me caught up in your troubles!

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