Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife-Chapter 2051 - 531: Inheritance (First Update)

The once crystal-clear waters of the Dragon Pool had now become exceptionally murky, the gray-black color seemingly nauseating. It had been more than half a day, and the water level of the pool had already fallen by more than half.

"I remember when I underwent the Dragon Pool baptism, after eighty-one days the water’s color reached this level. It seems Zixuan’s talent far exceeds mine." The Old Clan Chief sat in his chair, looking at the gray-black water with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

Others showed various expressions—some jealous, some excited, some envious. However, even those with different thoughts dared not act rashly. Not only was Long Zixuan a once-in-a-millennium Purple Dragon, but the emergence of the Evil Dragon also quelled any thoughts of internal conflict.

An Yiqing gently caressed the teacup in her hand, taking in the expressions of the crowd. She lowered her gaze, a faint smile playing at the corners of her mouth. At this moment, Xuan Mo, who had been meditating with closed eyes, suddenly opened them, casting a thoughtful glance at An Yiqing, his eyes full of subtle meanings.

The dazzling sun slowly moved toward the western sky, gradually hiding among the Dashan. A round and bright moon slowly hung high in the sky, casting its silvery light onto the earth.

As night deepened, candles were lit around the Dragon Pool, illuminating the area like it was daytime. The cool night breeze gently blew, causing the fragile candlelight to sway softly in the night, casting the shadows of those present onto the ground, occasionally flickering.

An Yiqing stared at the shadows on the ground, somewhat lost in thought. She remembered that in Xuandu City, on countless such nights, Gu Yelin was always by her side, their fingers intertwined, inseparable.

With a wry smile, she pressed her brow, silently mocking herself, realizing that the long absence had made her start missing him.

Just then, the person in charge of watching over the Dragon Pool suddenly shouted loudly, "The water has turned black!"

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this, promptly standing up from their chairs and striding towards the Dragon Pool.

The Old Clan Chief, whose body had not yet recovered, swiftly moved to the pool with Elder Jin’s support. Upon seeing inside, he was visibly excited, repeatedly praising.

The darker the color of the Dragon Pool’s water, the greater the talent of the one receiving the baptism.

Everyone now saw the change in the pool’s water color, expressions of disbelief appearing on their faces. Immediately after, they turned to congratulate the Old Clan Chief with excitement.

Regardless of whether their congratulations were sincere or insincere, the Old Clan Chief accepted them all one by one. The fact that his grandson was a once-in-a-millennium prodigy brought joy to this weathered old man.

An Yiqing led Yin Xilin to the edge of the Dragon Pool, glanced inside, and revealed a faint smile. A tall figure walked up to her side and, likewise, looked in, a complex expression emerging in his eyes.

An Yiqing turned her head to look at Xuan Mo standing beside her, raising her brows slightly.

"It’s a joyous occasion that Zixuan has an extraordinary gift, but seeing Pavilion Master Xuanmo, you seem a bit troubled."

Xuan Mo let out a chuckle, his sharp eagle-like eyes aiming at An Yiqing. The woman’s faint smile and joy on her face seemed glaring to him. Xuan Mo squinted, stared at An Yiqing for a long time, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"The Young Master is exceptional, a rarity in a millennium! Fortunate indeed for the Dragon Clan!" He stood with his arms folded, laughing for a long time before looking at the Old Clan Chief, who was being congratulated, with a meaningful tone, "Dragon Chief, you have a good grandson."

The Old Clan Chief’s smile froze momentarily but quickly returned to normal. He bowed to Xuan Mo, smiling warmly, "My grandson is indeed remarkable, Pavilion Master Xuanmo is considerate."

Xuan Mo did not expect the Old Clan Chief to be so unabashed, his face momentarily stiff, whereas An Yiqing let out a soft laugh.

Upon hearing the laughter, Xuan Mo glanced back at An Yiqing, raising a brow, "It seems Miss An harbors some animosity towards me."

Surprised, An Yiqing looked at Xuan Mo with a soft laugh and shook her head, "Pavilion Master Xuanmo is overly suspicious."

Xuan Mo was about to say more when an earth-shaking dragon roar resounded from the Dragon Pool, and a purple giant dragon burst out of the water.

The giant dragon soared from the water to the sky, the deafening dragon roar and powerful Dragon Force caused everyone to tremble, their knees weakening, causing them all to kneel on the ground. Only An Yiqing, Xuan Mo, the Old Clan Chief, and a few others remained unaffected, all looking toward the sky with varied expressions.

The giant dragon circled the sky once, then dove towards the earth. Suddenly, everyone witnessed a flash before their eyes, the Purple Giant Dragon vanished without a trace, and Long Zixuan, dressed in a purple shirt and black trousers, appeared by the Dragon Pool.

By this time, the water of the Dragon Pool was pitch black, like an ink-filled swamp, devoid of any light.

Long Zixuan stood poised, his first glance directed at An Yiqing and Yin Xilin beside Xuan Mo. His handsome face bore a charming smile, with deep black eyes filled with warmth, and slightly raised eye-tails displaying enchanting wickedness.

With long and powerful strides, Long Zixuan approached them. His slender hand gently lifted, affectionately ruffling Yin Xilin’s hair. With his attractive black eyes, he looked at An Yiqing, his smile carrying childlike innocence, "Sister An, I did not disgrace the mission."

An Yiqing smiled gently and nodded, glancing down at the mischievous hand atop Yin Xilin’s head, saying nothing.

At this moment, the Old Clan Chief and the others approached, congratulating Long Zixuan. But now, he was no longer the immature Young Master of the Dragon Clan but the new Head Chief of the Dragon Clan, holding the power of life and death over it.

Suddenly, Xuan Mo, who had remained silent, stepped forward, slowly walking to Long Zixuan’s side, raising a hand to pat his shoulder.

This gesture quieted the congratulating crowd. The thought of the relationship between the Sky Punishment Pavilion and the Dragon Clan suddenly made the atmosphere feel somewhat eerie.

With a smile on his face, Long Zixuan nonchalantly turned to look at Xuan Mo behind him, "Pavilion Master Xuanmo, I apologize for my previous neglect, please forgive me."

Xuan Mo smiled, waving a hand to show he didn’t mind.

"Chief, your talent is a rarity in a thousand years, the hope of the Dragon Clan’s future. Tomorrow’s legacy acceptance gives us a greater chance of success. Do well; the Evil Dragon is still waiting for you."

Long Zixuan raised his brows slightly, smiling in response, "Certainly."

Xuan Mo gave Long Zixuan a deep look, then suddenly burst into laughter, waving his sleeve as he turned to leave with the Sky Punishment Pavilion crowd.

Once everyone had departed, only An Yiqing and the few family members remained by the Dragon Pool. The Old Clan Chief was supported by Elder Jin as he slowly walked to Long Zixuan’s side.

"Zixuan, do your best tomorrow. But no matter what, remember to stay alive. The survival of the Dragon Clan is destined by the heavens, and as long as you try, your grandfather will be content."

Long Zixuan nodded with pursed lips, "Rest assured, Grandpa."

"Good, get some rest early, you have a tough battle to fight tomorrow." With that, Elder Jin supported the Old Clan Chief as they turned to leave.

The area around the Dragon Pool became silent. Long Zixuan watched the hunched, elderly figure of the Old Clan Chief with dark eyes. The sound of footsteps approached from behind, pulling Long Zixuan from his thoughts, turning to An Yiqing and Yin Xilin.

"Don’t overthink it, just do your best. Tomorrow I’ll go in with you; having one more person is more help." An Yiqing said softly.

Long Zixuan did not object; in his heart, An Yiqing had always been an invincible presence.

That night, people’s minds were filled with varied thoughts. Some slept soundly till dawn, while others remained awake all night.

The next morning, as the sky just started to lighten, the Dragon Clan members all got up from their beds. The Dragon Clan had been passed down for tens of thousands of years, with dozens of Clan Leaders, yet to this day, no one had successfully received the legacy of the ancestor’s Dragon Force.

And today, with the emergence of the Evil Dragon and the Dragon Clan on the brink of extinction, a once-in-a-millennium Purple Dragon had appeared. This brought a glimmer of hope to the Dragon Clan members amidst their despair.

So, on this long-awaited day, no one could help but be excited and nervous.

Early in the morning, An Yiqing, Long Zixuan, and Yin Xilin shared a sumptuous breakfast with the Old Clan Chief, then with Elder Jin, Hongye, and others, talked and laughed as they headed towards the back mountain.

The Dragon Clan’s legacy site is located deep in the mountains east of the Clan Leader’s Residence. Among these mountains, surrounded by odd rocks, there is a cave that stands out. Around it, Dragon Qi subtly lingers, and even from a great distance, the dragon might emanating from the cave can be felt.