Chapter 106: “Waaah, They Bullied Me”

Zhu Qiu looked back at her Father’s little wooden cabin.

This aged hut made her feel a bit hesitant.

The Green-skinned Tyrannosaurus was very powerful.

She had almost been scared to tears by it, and the Sword Spirit was left half-dead from exhaustion because of it.

‘Maybe I should just stay home tonight and see if it’s dangerous first. If there’s no danger, I’ll go and accompany Zhu Xiaxia tomorrow. It is only a difference of one day anyway; Zhu Xiaxia shouldn’t say anything, right?’

To avoid making Zhu Xiaxia wait too long, Zhu Qiu decided to notify her.

She began to communicate with Zhu Xiaxia using a special method.

“Zhu Xiaxia, I might not be able to accompany you tonight.”

“Why? My precious daughter, you promised me!”

Zhu Xiaxia’s tone was urgent.

“Because I’m afraid strange creatures might attack this place at night. My Father still lives here.”

“Just because of that?”

“Yes.”

“Then you can rest easy, Daughter. I have already laid down a Barrier Magic Circle around the house. Any creature that approaches with malicious intent will feel fear and won’t dare to come near.”

“Are you sure? I didn’t see any magic circle when I went out.”

“Then why don’t you just bring your Father over to live with us?”

“Forget it. I don’t want my Father to know about these things. It’s too embarrassing.”

“Then come back quickly. By the way, is it convenient to ask for your Father’s name?”

“Sodelan Bernas. Why do you ask?”

“No reason, I was just curious. I swear as the Dragon King.”

“Since you’ve put it that way, I have nothing left to worry about.”

Zhu Qiu ended the call.

“Time to head out!”

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On the other side, Zhu Xiaxia was already anxiously waiting at the main gate outside the Dragon Race Imperial Palace for Zhu Qiu to return home.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Qiu appeared on the wide road in front of the gate, running over in a hurry.

Zhu Xiaxia smiled, wanting to show her best side to Zhu Qiu.

Zhu Qiu sprinted the entire way without saying a single word.

When she finally reached Zhu Xiaxia, she could no longer hold back.

She leaped forward and hugged her, burying herself deep within Zhu Xiaxia’s warm embrace.

“Uuu… Uuu…”

Zhu Qiu sobbed uncontrollably in Zhu Xiaxia’s arms, wanting to release all the grievances she had suffered while among the Human Race.

Zhu Xiaxia didn’t react for a moment.

Wasn’t returning to the Human Race what Zhu Qiu had always dreamed of?

“Why was she crying?”

“Daughter, what’s wrong? Why are you crying?”

Zhu Xiaxia asked, puzzled.

“Uuu… Mother, they bullied me! Uuu…”

“Bullied you?”

That shouldn’t be possible.

Zhu Qiu was a Sword Saint, after all.

She should have been treated with respect upon her return.

Even if she wasn’t, she shouldn’t have fallen to the point of being bullied.

“Don’t cry, my precious daughter. This is the Dragon Race Imperial Palace, no longer that Human City where you were bullied. No one will bully you here.”

“Uuu… Mother, but I just want to cry. I’m so sad… Uuu…”

“Then can you tell me specifically how they bullied you?”

“Uuu… It’s just… they not only wanted to tear down my house, but they also revoked my Human Status and wouldn’t let me stay anymore. Uuu…”

“So that’s how it is. It’s fine now. The house has been saved, and if the Human Status is gone, it’s gone. Regardless, Zhu Qiu will always be Mother’s little treasure. You don’t need those hollow things.”

“Uuu… and that is not all. They also stole my milk powder and baby bottle and wouldn’t give them back. I still don’t know where they are! Waaaa — —”

At this point, Zhu Qiu cried even louder.

Zhu Xiaxia finally understood.

“Well, that’s easy to fix. We’ll just prepare a new set for you.”

“Re—really? Uuu…”

“When has Mother ever lied to you? Come on, let’s go inside and talk.”

“Uuu… Th—thank you, Mother. I’m very hungry now. Can you prepare some food for me?”

Zhu Qiu used her tail to wipe away her tears.

“Didn’t you eat tonight’s dinner, my precious daughter? That was high-quality Crocodile Tail. It’s delicious!”

“No, I don’t like eating Crocodile Tail.”

“I see… Then… would you like some lizard tail?”

Zhu Xiaxia asked tentatively.

“No! I don’t want to eat tails! I hate tails!”

Zhu Qiu shook her head like a rattle.

It was clear she truly despised them.

“Alright, alright, we won’t eat tails. Mother will take you to eat something delicious today.”

“Something delicious? What is it?”

At the mention of delicious food, Zhu Qiu’s interest was instantly piqued, and she no longer looked like she had just been crying.

“Hehe… We’re going to the night market, of course.”

“What’s a night market?”

“It’s a place where everyone comes out at night to sell all sorts of things and have fun together.”

“Is that so?”

Zhu Qiu was still a bit confused.

After all, in the Human Race, everyone kept their doors tightly shut as soon as night fell for fear of thieves.

She had never heard of people coming out to sell things at night.

“Okay then,” Zhu Qiu agreed.

Zhu Qiu flew toward the center of the Dragon City ahead.

Zhu Xiaxia set down the little dragon in her arms, transformed into her Dragon Form, and carried her toward their destination.

Before long, they arrived at the Night Market Street in the First Grand District of the Dragon Race.

Zhu Qiu stood on the ground with her eyes wide.

As far as the eye could see, the area was filled with members of the Dragon Race setting up stalls to sell their wares.

“Hiss…”

Zhu Qiu timidly grabbed the corner of Zhu Xiaxia’s clothes, tugged twice, and whispered, “Ma—maybe we should go back. I’m not hungry anymore. Why are there so many dragons here!”

“How could that be?”

“Really, and there are too many dragons here… I… I’m a little scared.”

“What’s there to be afraid of? Come on, Mother will take you to get some snacks.”

“Ugh!”

Zhu Xiaxia took Zhu Qiu’s hand and pulled her forward, leaving her with no choice but to follow.

Soon, the two entered a snack street.

Both sides were lined with nothing but food stalls.

As Zhu Xiaxia walked by, the members of the Dragon Race took the initiative to greet her.

“Good evening, Your Majesty the Queen!”

“Good evening, Your Majesty! Did you bring the Princess here to play today?”

“The Princess is as cute and moving as ever! I love it!”

Facing these greetings, Zhu Xiaxia responded as if she were used to it.

“Good evening, everyone!”

The dragons all greeted them warmly.

From this perspective, Zhu Xiaxia didn’t seem like a high-and-mighty ruler at all, but rather like a friend who had lived among them for many years.

However, Zhu Qiu was still very afraid and kept hiding behind Zhu Xiaxia.

Slowly, Zhu Xiaxia came to a stop in front of a snack stall.