ebookland Chapter 170 Back to the World 1: Legend
Chapter 170 Back to the World 1: Legend
Chao Zhuyi tried to remain calm, not breathing a sigh of relief until she had passed all 2327 security checks and left the institute. She was even more surprised by the little golden dragon's ability: not only could it become invisible, but it could also escape detection by the most advanced technology available.
After returning to the residence, Chao Zhuyi held a daily meeting. He returned to his room and blocked all surroundings to allow the little golden dragon to appear.
I saw the small and exquisite golden dragon flapping its wings, which were as thin as cicada wings and sparkling with dazzling light, happily, and its round eyes were staring at Chao Zhuyi in front of it.
The little golden dragon's eyes revealed an uncontrollable excitement: "Great, great! Ao Jin just came out and he suddenly discovered the beautiful Luoshen!"
Chao Zhuyi looked at the excited little golden dragon in front of him with a puzzled look on his face. His heart was filled with curiosity and confusion. He asked softly, "Who is Ao Jin?"
Hearing Chao Zhuyi's question, the little golden dragon danced with joy, shouting, "It's me! It's me! I'm Ao Jin!"
Chao Zhuyi frowned slightly and continued to ask, "What about Luoshen?"
The little golden dragon tilted its cute little head and thought for a moment, then blinked its big eyes and replied, "Isn't it you? You look exactly like the goddess of Luo River in my grandfather's painting!"
As it spoke, it gestured in the air a few times with its short claws, as if it wanted to describe the image in the painting to Chao Zhuyi.
Chao Zhuyi shook her head in bewilderment, indicating that she still didn't fully understand, but that wasn't the point at the moment. Blinking her eyes, she eagerly asked, "Then why are you in this research institute?"
Ao Jin scratched his head sheepishly, a trace of grievance on his face, and he said softly, "Well, this is what happened. My brother and sister and I had an argument over a small matter that day. I was not good at talking and couldn't win the argument, so I decided to run away from home in anger."
"But, I was so unlucky. I somehow fell into the hands of the bad guys. They knocked me unconscious when I was off guard and then imprisoned me deep underground."
At this point, Ao Jin seemed to recall something interesting, grinning and continuing, "But these guys really underestimated me! My invisibility technique is not to be trifled with. As soon as I use it, they'll be completely lost!"
"It's a pity that this place is so huge, and the passages are so complicated and intricate, like a maze. I wandered around for a long time, but still couldn't find the exit. Fortunately, God helps those who work hard, and I was lucky enough to meet you just now, the beautiful Sister Luoshen."
Chao Zhuyi nodded slightly and asked thoughtfully, "Did you see any special sights or things underground?"
The little golden dragon tilted its head, trying to recall. After a moment, it excitedly exclaimed, "Hmmmm—I saw a lot of strange things! Oh, and one more thing. I once met a very strange human. He was chained up by those nasty villains, unable to move. They beat and scolded him every day, and even tortured him with electric currents."
As he spoke, the little golden dragon couldn't help but frown, revealing a look of sympathy. He continued, "And, that human was subjected to such inhumane treatment, his body already covered in wounds and blood, looking horrible, yet he could still smile, and his smile was incredibly bright. The scene was truly horrifying, and I almost screamed out in fright. Those bad guys are simply so cruel!"
"I often see a beautifully dressed human talking to him. It seems like they're scolding the chained human and forcing him to work."
"Oh my, that human is really strange! His eyes stared straight at me, as if he could see through my body and see into my soul."
"Just before I could react, a huge black hole suddenly appeared out of nowhere. The hole was pitch black and bottomless, and it emitted a mysterious and powerful suction."
"I just felt my body being pulled involuntarily by that force, completely unable to break free. I could only watch myself getting closer and closer to the black hole."
"Then, after a dizzying moment, there was a loud 'pop' and I inexplicably appeared right in front of you! This all happened so suddenly and so strangely that even now I'm still a little disoriented and can't figure out what's going on!"
The little golden dragon said, shaking his head.
Chao Zhuyi blinked his eyes curiously and pressed the issue again, "Then why do you always call me Luoshen? Was Luoshen particularly famous among the ancient mermaid community? What was her relationship to your great-grandfather?"
The little golden dragon's eyes flickered with mystery as he slowly spoke, "Lotus Goddess is the goddess of the ancient mermaid tribe! You know, ancient mermaids aren't just mermaids with human bodies and fish tails; they encompass all marine creatures with these characteristics. And Lady Luoshen originates from the mysterious Eastern mermaid tribe."
"It's said that she possessed immense power, making her the most powerful of her clan at the time! Rumors also circulate that the Luoshen would continually reincarnate. Around her 117th reincarnation, she met my great-grandfather and they formed a deep friendship, becoming inseparable."
Having said this, the little golden dragon stared at Chao Zhuyi with a burning gaze and continued, "You possess an extremely powerful force. Not only that, but your appearance is exactly the same as the legendary Luoshen. In my opinion, you are most likely the 156th reincarnation of Luoshen. It just seems that you haven't awakened yet."
Chao Zhuyi opened her eyes wide, her mouth slightly open, and her whole body seemed to be frozen in place. She could never have imagined that she would have such a mysterious and special identity!
After a long while, she finally came back to her senses, as if waking from a dream, and asked anxiously, "Since you can see my identity, you must know how to awaken my power, right? Can you tell me?"
The little golden dragon shook its head gently. Its small and exquisite dragon head looked very cute when shaking, but at this moment Chao Zhuyi's heart instantly sank.
The little golden dragon said in a childish voice, "These are all the internal secrets of the ancient mermaid clan. Although I know some things, I really don't know how to awaken your power."
Hearing this, Chao Zhuyi's eyes dimmed, her heart filled with loss and frustration. But she quickly pulled herself together and asked again, "So... how are the ancient bloodlines doing now? Are they safe?"
The little golden dragon hesitated for a moment, then puffed out his chest and replied, "We dragons have always lived high in the sky, where clouds and mists linger and the air is filled with immortal spirits. Although human space technology has developed rapidly and is very powerful, it is not easy to track us down!"
"So generally speaking, our dragon clan is currently living a pretty good life."
After saying that, Xiao Jinlong raised his head and looked at Chao Zhuyi somewhat nervously, as if he was worried that his answer would not satisfy the other party.
The little golden dragon said softly, "However, the grandfathers said that you are not having a good time with the divine deer and you mermaids."
"The Divine Deer Clan lives on land, making them easy prey for humans. They have almost nowhere to escape. The Dragon Clan has lost contact with them for over a hundred years."
He paused, then continued, "As for mermaids, although they live in the ocean, it's still difficult for humans to reach the deep sea. So, by comparison, you're slightly better off than the Divine Deer Clan."
"It's just that water pollution is too serious these days, posing a huge threat to your habitat. Fortunately, there are water purification beads and protective shields that can create an area of clear, clean water, allowing mermaids to barely survive in the deep sea."
"Those damned humans have caused such a terrible mess by their own actions that they dare not even venture into the ocean. This way, the mermaids can finally get a chance to breathe."
At this point, a look of relief appeared on his face, and he continued, "I heard that the 117th generation Luoshen has a very close relationship with our dragon clan. All the mermaids who can still be contacted have been taken to the Dragon Palace by our grandfathers."
Hearing this news, Chao Zhuyi's tense heartstrings finally relaxed a little. She breathed a long sigh of relief and murmured to herself, "That's good..."
As long as there are survivors of the mermaid tribe, there is still hope, and it is not too late.