Novel Full Chapter 1063: First Encounter with Huang Daoqi
Chapter 1063: Chapter 1063: First Encounter with Huang Daoqi
The Lord of Fenglong City, undoubtedly considered a God Rank strong being on Sky Dragon Planet, although Lan Xuanyu dared not probe the other’s Cultivation with his Spiritual Power, it was without question that this person was undeniably God level strong. Yet, he remained courteous, always with a smile on his face, bestowing upon others the feeling of a refreshing spring breeze.
If it had not been for Huang Yuanlang testing Bai Xiuxiu with Dragon Blood Tree Juice at noon, they might have truly believed him to be a kind and elderly figure. That Dragon Blood Tree Juice was indeed a fine thing, Xiuxiu had felt its effects during her afternoon Cultivation session. However, equally true was the fact that had she not possessed dragon bloodline, that one cup of Dragon Blood Tree Juice could have perhaps claimed her life.
Bai Xiuxiu, trailing half a step behind, walked shoulder to shoulder with Huang Yuanlang towards the interior. Lan Xuanyu and the other two followed behind Ilay Shellon at a distance.
As they walked, Huang Daoqi smiled and asked, “Xiuxiu, have you been adapting well to Fenglong City?”
Bai Xiuxiu nodded, replying, “Quite well.”
“Yes, from now on Fenglong City will be your home. Do you have parents?” inquired Huang Daoqi.
Bai Xiuxiu looked somewhat perplexed as she shook her head. “My memories of them are blurry. It seems that they passed away when I was very young.” Sadness pervaded the air, an emotion that didn’t require feigning since it was genuinely how she felt.
“My apologies,” Huang Daoqi turned his head to glance at Bai Xiuxiu, “Never mind, from now on this is your home. Every member of the Imperial family is your kin.”
Entering the City Lord Mansion Hall, the hall’s gold and glittering splendor, filled with various luxurious decorations, dazzled the eyes.
Bai Xiuxiu was directly led to the main dining hall. Everyone took their places as host and guests, and it was only then that Huang Yuanlang began introducing the several individuals who had come to welcome her—his two younger brothers and three younger sisters. It could be heard from Huang Yuanlang’s speech that Huang Daoqi had a total of six children. Among the upper Dragon Clans, Huang Daoqi was unparalleled in the number of descendants he had sired.
Moreover, all the descendants were upper Dragon Clans capable of taking human form.
Huang Yuanlang said with a smile, “The Moke Dragon Knight has always hoped that one of us would emerge as his successor. With Xiuxiu’s addition, the chances are even greater.”
Lan Xuanyu and the other two were not directed elsewhere but rather entered the main dining hall along with everyone else. Inside the dining hall, numerous servants bustled about with their tasks. Ilay Shellon had them stand quite far away, yet they were closest to Bai Xiuxiu to serve her nearby as needed.
With his Purple Demon Eyes, Lan Xuanyu was not affected by the distance. He noticed that, when Huang Yuanlang spoke of a potential Dragon Knight successor, all the Imperial offspring looked towards Huang Daoqi.
Huang Daoqi said with a smile, “Our Imperial family is listed among the top ten families of Sky Dragon. Yet, in reality, we have become the laughingstock of those ten families. Everyone says we are renowned for our fertility and that all our abilities are spent on reproducing.”
With this remark, his numerous children couldn’t help but laugh, lightening the atmosphere considerably.
Huang Yuanlang said with a laugh, “Father, although they mock us, aren’t they also envious of us? Only you could have so many offspring; otherwise, we wouldn’t exist. You are our pride.”
Huang Daoqi laughed heartily, “Among the top ten families, we are the only ones without a Dragon Knight. If you really feel proud, then put in more effort. The day our family produces a Dragon Knight is the day we can truly shut those people up. Also, you have yet to inherit even my most potent ability of procreation; I don’t even have a grandchild yet. You lot need to work harder.”
Everyone laughed once more. Huang Yuanlang subconsciously glanced towards Bai Xiuxiu.
Xiuxiu merely smiled, not looking his way but keeping her eyes fixed on Huang Daoqi.
“That’s enough, let’s not talk about this. First, on behalf of the Imperial family, I would like to welcome our new member.” As he spoke, Huang Daoqi raised his cup, standing up first. The others stood up in succession as well. Sitting at the first position to the right of Huang Daoqi was Bai Xiuxiu, with Huang Yuanlang directly across.
Within the cups was none other than Dragon Blood Tree Juice, which apparently was not so rare for the Imperial family.
He raised his glass, drank, and sat back down.
Dinner began.
While eating, Huang Daoqi asked Bai Xiuxiu, “Xiuxiu, do you have any plans for your future?”
Bai Xiuxiu shook her head, “Nope. I originally just wanted to make some money to buy things I like. Then I met Huang Yuanlang.”
Huang Daoqi said, “Dragon Horse Coins are but external possessions. With our status within the Dragon Clan, such things are easily obtained. To attain higher status and wealth, personal strength is most important. I’ve heard from Yuan Lang that you’re a rare dual attribute upper-class dragon. Would you be able to show us your abilities later?”
“Of course, I can,” Bai Xiuxiu agreed without hesitation.
The brothers and sisters of Huang Yuanlang looked at Bai Xiuxiu with eyes full of expectation and curiosity. The young man introduced by Huang Yuanlang as his third brother immediately said with excitement, “Then let me do it. I’ll give it a try.”
His name was Huang Yuanchao. Compared to Huang Yuanlang, his aura was more outward, lacking the control that Yuan Lang possessed.
Bai Xiuxiu glanced at him and said, “I won’t fight you. My hands are a little too heavy, and I’m afraid I might hurt you.”
Huang Yuanchao pursed his lips, “You’re quite confident. Hurting me would reflect on your abilities.”
“Alright, let’s eat first,” Huang Daoqi tapped his fingers on the table.
Despite his jovial demeanor, it was clear that his children held some fear of him, and Huang Yuanchao immediately fell silent and lowered his head to eat.
During the dinner, Huang Daoqi did not question Bai Xiuxiu further, but Lan Xuanyu, standing at a distance, could feel that Huang Daoqi was silently observing Bai Xiuxiu—seemingly sensing the fluctuations of her aura.
Bai Xiuxiu’s aura was restrained, adjusted by the Demon Queen, elusive and subtle, making it not an easy task to discern any specific clues.
The dinner ended in a relatively light-hearted atmosphere. Bai Xiuxiu was mostly quiet throughout, radiating a cool temperament. Huang Daoqi, on the other hand, was witty and charming, ensuring the mood remained harmonious.
After the banquet, Huang Daoqi said, “Let’s rest for a bit, then look at Xiuxiu’s abilities to plan her future engagements.”
Everyone followed him into the parlor, where fruits and drinks were arranged.
Through casual conversation, Bai Xiuxiu and Lan Xuanyu gained further insight into the Imperial family.
Sky Dragon Planet had a total of sixteen major cities, with Fenglong City being one of them. The overall system of Sky Dragon Planet was a City Lord governance model. Each City Lord wielded absolute authority over their own city and the surrounding area, with no easy interference from other cities.
Sky Dragon City, in comparison, was akin to the overarching leader of the sixteen great cities. To establish a new city, it would require the consent of all the City Lords, represented by the City Lord of Sky Dragon City, and the selection of a new City Lord.
The so-called ten great families were composed of strong families from the Sky Dragon Clan. Given the scarcity of the Sky Dragon Clan’s population, only ten of the sixteen cities had City Lords from the Sky Dragon Clan. This included the City Lord of Sky Dragon City, which is the First Seat of Sky Dragon Planet, Sky Dragon!
In Sky Dragon Planet, Sky Dragon held absolute authority. He was the City Lord of Sky Dragon City, the First Seat of Sky Dragon Planet, and also the First Dragon Knight of the eighteen Dragon Knights—possessing absolute formidable power and rule.
The bloodline of the Sky Dragon Clan also placed the ten great families at the pinnacle of the political pyramid. Amongst the ten great families, Huang Daoqi’s self-deprecating comment wasn’t wrong. They were ranked last. It was only by supporting the Seventh Dragon Knight that they maintained their influence. Moreover, due to their Sky Dragon bloodline, they still occupied a position within the ten great families.