As she spoke, Zhu Xiaxia transformed on the spot into a massive white dragon.
She scooped the little girl up in her mouth, leaving only her head and hands poking out.
“Let’s go~ Time to head home!”
Zhu Xiaxia spread her massive wings and began to flap them.
With a powerful kick of her legs, she soared into the sky.
In no time, they reached an altitude of ten thousand meters.
From there, they only needed to head straight.
At Zhu Xiaxia’s speed, they would reach the Dragon Race Imperial Palace in less than half an hour.
However, Zhu Xiaxia didn’t maintain a steady, linear pace.
Instead, she alternated between bursts of speed and sudden slowing.
If this were a car ride, anyone prone to motion sickness would find it a fate worse than death.
They would likely endure until the end only to give the driver a fierce slap.
The wind at high altitudes was incredibly strong.
Zhu Xiaxia, in her dragon form, was protected by her Dragon Scales, but it was a different story for Soran, who was being carried in her mouth.
The high-speed wind whipped incessantly against Soran’s little face.
Because of Zhu Xiaxia’s peculiar way of flying, the wind wasn’t a constant stream; it battered Soran’s face in rhythmic gusts, like a series of slaps.
“Ugh~”
“Ugh~”
“Ugh~”
Soran, who was already somewhat delirious from the previous tickling punishment, emitted weak groans of distress as the wind buffeted her.
By the time Soran regained her senses and opened her eyes, Zhu Xiaxia was halfway through the journey and nearing the Dragon Race Imperial Palace.
At that moment, her body was lying flat inside Zhu Xiaxia’s mouth. Looking straight up, she saw clouds racing past at high speeds.
The little girl scratched her head.
“Where is this?”
She lifted her head and locked eyes with Zhu Xiaxia.!
“E… Evil Dragon!”
What a huge Evil Dragon.
Because she was lying flat, even when she lifted her head, Soran could only see Zhu Xiaxia’s head—it was massive, incredibly massive.
Hiss… what kind of perspective was this?
“Oh~ my dear daughter, you’re awake. No need to worry, we’ll be home soon.”
What did she mean by ‘home soon’?
The little girl looked around, only then realizing that she… was being held inside the Evil Dragon’s mouth.
“Wah wah wah wah wah! Don’t eat me!”
She pushed against Zhu Xiaxia’s teeth with all her might, wanting nothing more than to pull herself out of the Evil Dragon’s mouth, regardless of the consequences.
“I really don’t know what to do with you~ but since you’re my daughter, I’ll have to spoil you myself.”
In the next second, Zhu Xiaxia opened her mouth.!
“Here you go!”
Then, Soran was swept out by the wind and began a free-fall motion.!
Wait, this isn’t right!
Why am I in the sky? I don’t want to fall to my death!
“Wah wah wah wah wah! Catch me! Catch me quickly!”
In mid-air, Soran flailed her arms, legs, and tail wildly.
She was truly scared to death.
Fortunately, Zhu Xiaxia was only teasing her.
She quickly dived beneath Soran and caught her.
“Daughter, how was that? Was it fun?”
“That wasn’t fun at all!”
Soran, having survived the ordeal, lay on Zhu Xiaxia’s back, panting heavily.
She needed a moment to recover.
“Fast, take me home quickly. I’m not playing anymore.”
“Alright, my darling daughter~ We’ll be home very soon.”
Ahead of Zhu Xiaxia, the silhouette of the Dragon Race Town was gradually appearing in the sky.
“Eh?”
The Evil Dragon agreed just like that? She’s actually taking me home?
Could it be…
The wind was strong at such heights. Soran crawled along Zhu Xiaxia’s back, inch by inch, until she reached the dragon’s head.
However, what appeared ahead was not the familiar town of the Human Race, but a series of luxurious aerial buildings.
“Wait! I said I want to go home! Where are you taking me!”
“I’m taking you home~ my dear daughter~”
“But this isn’t my home!”
“This is your home, your new home. I hope you like it~”
“Ah?!”
Only then did Soran realize that Zhu Xiaxia was serious about taking her to the Dragon Race Imperial Palace; she wasn’t joking.
“Aaaaah! You stupid Evil Dragon, I want to go home!”
But as soon as she said it, Soran’s brain seemed to click, and she froze for a moment.
Her goal in finding the Evil Dragon hadn’t been to go home, had it?
It was supposed to be making the dragon change her back.
Because even if the Evil Dragon did take her home, with her current appearance, she would definitely be captured.
Fortunately, she realized in time and wasn’t completely misled by the Evil Dragon.
“Stupid Evil Dragon! Hurry up and change me back! I want to be human again, I don’t want to be part of the Dragon Race!”
“Is that how it is?”
Zhu Xiaxia’s tone sounded a bit disappointed.
Soran had looked so happy when they were interacting just now.
“Of course! I am the Sword Saint of the Human Race!”
Zhu Xiaxia remained silent for a while before speaking.
“That’s true. Even if my daughter’s outward appearance has become a dragon, her heart and soul are indeed those of a Human Sword Saint.”
“Of course they are, hmph!”
“Alright then. In that case, once we get home, I’ll change you back.”
“Really!”
Soran excitedly grabbed onto the dragon’s head and looked down into Zhu Xiaxia’s eyes.
“Of course, my darling daughter.”
Having received a satisfactory answer, Soran returned to the dragon’s back with a heart full of joy, secretly plotting.
As long as I can change back.
The breaking of the Holy Sword earlier was just an accident.
This body of the Dragon Race couldn’t bring out the full power of the Holy Sword.
Once I change back, I’ll definitely fight this Evil Dragon for three hundred rounds!
Zhu Xiaxia flew swiftly and soon arrived above the main entrance of the Dragon Race Imperial Palace.
She deactivated her dragon form and returned to human shape, holding Soran as she landed successfully.
“Daughter, we’re home.”
Soran looked left and right.
The surfaces of the surrounding buildings were all inlaid with glittering gemstones.
They were magnificent, towering, and crystal clear.
Furthermore, this area was very spacious and devoid of people.
“Wow! This is the Dragon Race Imperial Palace?”
“Of course it is. Is it pretty? Do you like it?”
“It’s pretty, I like it…”
“Then I’ll hold you and take you inside for a tour.”
“Okay.”
…Wait!
She had been played by this Evil Dragon again.
“Put me down, I don’t want you to hold me!”
Soran struggled out of her arms and stood to the side, puffing out her cheeks in anger.
“Alright.”
Zhu Xiaxia didn’t argue. Instead, she grabbed Soran’s small hand.?
“What are you doing grabbing my hand?”
“I forgot to tell you, daughter, the Dragon Race Imperial Palace is very large. Your mother has to hold your hand. I’m very worried you might get lost.”
Soran looked at the posturing, self-sentimental, self-performing Zhu Xiaxia and felt her whole body go numb.
This Evil Dragon was truly crazy for a daughter. She was forcing the role on a Human Sword Saint.
Yikes.
How embarrassing.
“Let’s go.”
Zhu Xiaxia led Soran inside. Soran didn’t resist; she figured she would just take a look for now.
It wouldn’t be too late to run after she changed back into a human.
The first floor of the palace was very empty and vast. All the various work areas were located there.
However, Zhu Xiaxia bypassed them entirely and headed up the stairs.
The second floor contained Zhu Xiaxia’s bedroom, an empty guest room, her balcony, her workshop, her storage room, her laboratory, and so on.
In short, it was filled with Zhu Xiaxia’s things, including her exclusive maids.
No other members of the Dragon Race had the authority to come to the second floor.
Soran was brought to Zhu Xiaxia’s room.
The layout inside was very simple. Aside from a bed, a table, a bookshelf, and a wardrobe, there was almost nothing else.
So this is the Evil Dragon’s room.
It looks pretty ordinary.
“Come here, daughter. Didn’t you want to change back? Step inside this.”
Zhu Xiaxia pointed to a corner of the room, where there sat an open White Dragon Egg shell.