Chapter 874 - 664 At Least Worth 2

"Are you worried about Wesley?"

"Worried about Wesley? Maybe, I really don’t know. But the thought of leaving him makes me very sad."

"Look, you’re already starting to sound like a human," Zhu Na said with a smile.

Wesley’s wedding to the Divine Envoy went ahead as scheduled, and distinguished families from the White Dragon Empire came to attend. On one hand, it was naturally because of the prestige of Wesley’s family, and on the other, it was because of the status of being a Divine Envoy.

Many people had heard of the Divine Envoy, but so far, she seemed to have done nothing particularly noteworthy. Nonetheless, many were eager to see in person how this mysterious girl differed from humans.

In reality, apart from looking somewhat dazed, she was just as beautiful and lovely in her wedding gown as any other girl.

The Divine Envoy had no parents—if anyone, the Creator God was her parent. But now that the Creator God was no longer present, naturally, he couldn’t attend the wedding.

But that wasn’t a problem. The wedding was still hugely festive and grand. The Divine Envoy made an exception and demonstrated what Divine Power was all about in front of everyone.

During the ring exchange, she took two exquisite pastries from a table nearby, which then melted, disintegrated, and reassembled in the palm of her hand into two golden rings inlaid with gemstones.

This transformation of matter was a basic application of Divine Power, and everyone present saw it clearly. Some thought it was merely a trick, while others found it incredibly impressive.

Among those who attended the wedding were Gulelie, Chairman of the Dragon Clan, and Asus.

After the war, the Dragon Clan reintegrated into the human world, with Asus continuing to lead them. Gulelie, however, had vanished without a trace, only to appear suddenly today.

When the wedding ceremony ended, it was time for the banquet. Asus and Gulelie stood together, "Where have you been? No sign of you for three years?"

"I went in search of an answer, one that I should’ve realized a long time ago, but deliberately ignored," Gulelie said.

"So, did you find it?" Asus asked.

"No, I didn’t. The more I searched, the further away the answer seemed to get," Gulelie sighed.

The two old men heaved a sigh in unison.

"Shall we go for a walk?" asked Asus.

"Let’s go. It’s been a long time since the two of us brothers had a good talk. I also want to know how the Dragon Clan has been doing recently," Gulelie responded.

They left the banquet hall. Asus told Gulelie that in the three years since the war’s end, the Dragon Clan had fully integrated into all aspects of the human world. Humans always regarded these powerful beings with strength with a certain level of respect. They did not discriminate against the Dragon Clan for having been an enemy; on the contrary, relations between humans and the Dragon Clan had become closer than the pretentious rider-mount relationship of the past, mainly due to the continued existence of the Dragon Rider.

"Moreover, there’s good news," Asus said.

"What good news?" Gulelie seemed somewhat preoccupied.

"Some of the Dragon Clan’s curses have started to loosen," Asus said with a smile.

"What!" Gulelie stared at Asus intently, trying to find a trace of jest on his face. Asus, however, nodded with a smile: "No need for doubt, it’s true. In the past period, some Dragon Clan members have begun to master the rudimentary use of Mana."

Gulelie was stunned for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.

"Long Yi, oh Long Yi, you really didn’t lie to me!" As he said this, Gulelie’s face was suddenly streaming with tears.

Watching Gulelie, tears staining his cheeks, Asus’s nose began to tingle faintly. His tough friend had always been formidable; when had he ever shown such vulnerability!

"But what do you mean by not lying to me?" Asus asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Do you remember when Long Yi won the final victory in the martial arts tournament and got the opportunity to make a wish to the Dragon Clan, and then he only told me about it?" Gulelie asked.

"Yes, I’ve been wondering what exactly Long Yi said back then that made you decide to send more Black Dragons to the Black Dragon Empire," Asus said.

"What he said to me was to send more Black Dragons to the Black Dragon Empire!" Gulelie stated each word deliberately.

Asus’s eyes bulged in an instant.

"How is that possible!" Asus couldn’t believe it.

"Yes, that’s what Long Yi said originally. And what’s even more unbelievable for you is yet to come," said Gulelie with a smile.

"What did he say?" Asus hurriedly asked.

"I wondered if Long Yi had gone mad, but then Long Yi directly told me that he could help me lift the curse on the Dragon Clan. I didn’t believe it at all, and then Long Yi told me that, in fact, he was a Giant."

Asus thought he had misheard.

"Are you saying that Long Yi admitted to you that he was a Giant back then?"

"Yes, that’s right. At that moment, under everyone’s gaze, only I heard it," sighed Gulelie, "but I still didn’t believe it. Then Long Yi said, ’Would you rather continue with your useless, chaotic plan, or would you believe a Giant who has already lifted the curse on two Giant Dragons? Even if it might be a lie, even if there’s just a slim chance?’"

"At that time..."

"At that moment, there was a split second when my mind went blank. I am from the Dragon Clan, not so clever, but not a fool either! The Dragon Clan’s sneak attack on the Giants ten thousand years ago was shameful, I understand that. And I understand why the Giants didn’t pursue it. If the curse could strip us of all our power, preventing us from reproducing, it would naturally be able to kill us too, yet they did not. Whatever the reason, I believed that the Giants did not wish to annihilate the Dragon Clan entirely. So, even if Long Yi’s words were false, for that small chance, I was willing to try!" said Gulelie emphatically.

Asus immediately recalled all the details of the war, then let out a heavy sigh, patting Gulelie on the shoulder, "Old friend, you’ve been wronged!"

"Whether I’m wronged or not is meaningless. I’ve lived for ten thousand years, seen too much, heard too much, what else could I care about? Just seeing the Dragon Clan recover, everything I’ve done is worthwhile."

"But if Long Yi had already reached an agreement with you, why did he insist on going to war? He could have asked you to destroy the Black Dragon Empire, and then slowly help the Dragon Clan lift the curse," pondered Asus once more.

"What did Long Yi gain from this war?"

"In a world virtually without Dragon Knights, the military power of the White Dragon Empire became undeniably the first. The merchants of the White Dragon Empire spread all over the world, completely controlling the global economy. Through continual warfare, Long Yi also greatly enhanced his own strength, using that power to successfully cross planes by exploiting the rules. And most importantly, he killed many Black Dragons."

"This is revenge!" Asus had a sudden realization, "Giants don’t hold a grudge against the Dragon Clan, but Long Yi is not a Giant; Long Yi is a Pioneer!"

Back then, the main force that attacked the Giants were Black Dragons, and the dragons that Long Yi and his forces killed most were Black Dragons!

"But Long Yi didn’t wipe them out completely, and all the Dragon Souls that couldn’t be reborn were left by Long Yi. Long Yi only wanted revenge, but he didn’t want to truly destroy the Dragon Clan..." Gulelie looked up and drained the wine from his glass in one gulp.

"Everything is within Long Yi’s plans," Asus laughed.

"Yes."

Both old men shook their heads at the same time, no longer saying much. After a while, they looked at each other and smiled.

"At least, it was worth it." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)