Chapter 1 Lord Ye's Love of Dragons, Obtaining the Skill
Chapter 1 Lord Ye's Love of Dragons, Obtaining the Skill
The city of Hangzhou is shrouded in continuous rain.
Under the slightly dim sky, fine raindrops pattered on the ground, as if a hazy mist was rising.
Therefore, it is also known as "misty rain".
The Ye residence amidst the misty rain.
The large red lanterns emitted a soft glow.
The gongs, suonas, drums, and erhu played together, creating a lively and festive atmosphere, as if something big was about to happen.
However, the residents of Hangzhou were not surprised by this.
Because they knew that Ye Zhuliang, the master of the Ye family, was addicted to dragons!
The decorations at this time clearly indicate that Lord Ye's "dragon-loving obsession" has resurfaced, and he is trying to attract a dragon.
Everyone knows the story of Lord Ye who loved dragons but was terrified of them.
On the stone pillars outside the Ye residence, on the gate, on the beams, on the roof ridge...
Wherever carving is possible, dragons of all kinds are carved.
Even his daily life is inseparable from dragons.
The bowls and plates they use are painted with dragons, the spoons and chopsticks are carved with dragons, and their daily paintings and calligraphy are all related to dragons.
On the first and fifteenth of each lunar month, the Ye family mansion would be decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and musicians would play festive music, hoping to attract a dragon to descend to earth.
At this time, the Ye family would also hold a grand banquet and invite residents of Hangzhou to their home to pray together for the arrival of the true dragon.
At first, some people joined in the fun or tried to get a good meal, but they were all kept by Lord Ye as he told them stories about dragons.
Over time.
Let alone people who just want to join in the fun, even old friends and acquaintances would rarely visit on the first and fifteenth of the lunar month.
They were annoyed.
But today is a little different.
The gatekeeper stood there listlessly, hoping the commotion around him would end soon.
"No one came again today; the master is probably unhappy again."
"Who would come to listen to those old, worn-out stories? Or come to admire the master's dragon paintings?"
"Our feast is quite good; it would be a waste if no one came. If we could share it with some poor people..."
"Our master is kind-hearted and can't bear to see poor people suffer, so he drove them all away..."
The two servants were chatting quietly when they suddenly saw a young gentleman slowly walking towards them, holding an oil-paper umbrella.
Judging from his gait, he seemed to be heading to the Ye residence.
The servants dared not chatter any longer, immediately stood up straight, and began to greet the guests.
After recognizing the person who had arrived, the two servants' expressions became respectful: "Doctor Xu, you've arrived."
The visitor was none other than Xu Xian, an apprentice at a pharmacy in Hangzhou.
Although he was an apprentice, his skills were quite exquisite, and he was also a very kind person.
It enjoys a stellar reputation throughout Hangzhou.
Therefore, anyone in Hangzhou who saw Xu Xian would respectfully call him Doctor Xu.
The two servants didn't understand why Xu Xian had come here, but they still respectfully invited him into the mansion.
Xu Xian looked at the furnishings of the Ye residence and smiled slightly, while marveling at the haphazard mix planned by the official "Myth" team.
They actually changed Shen Zhuliang's surname to Ye and stuffed him into the city of Hangzhou.
But this is good, it saves him the trouble of running around the map.
After all, Xu Xian has completely transmigrated into the game, and running around the map is really tiring.
"The game has become a real world, which feels pretty good."
"Today is the day that silly dragon descends. As long as you raise the dragon's favorability, you can activate the hidden storyline."
"Obtaining a skill that's practically god-tier in the early game."
Xu Xian muttered something to himself and stepped into the Ye residence.
Ye Gongzheng sat in the main hall, looking at the brightly decorated mansion and listening to the festive music playing in the wind and strings, feeling quite excited and expectant.
Surely my sincerity will move the heavens?
Perhaps today, the true dragon will manifest itself before my very eyes!
It's really exciting to think about.
While Ye Gongzheng was chuckling to himself, he suddenly saw Xu Xian enter the main hall.
He immediately stood up, grasped Xu Xian's hands, and said enthusiastically, "Young Doctor Xu has arrived! Please listen to my story about the true dragon!"
Looking at Lord Ye's expression, Xu Xian cupped his hands and smiled, "Lord Ye's sincerity is truly admirable."
Xu Xian was telling the truth; he truly admired him.
The Ye family has held a dragon-welcoming celebration on the first and fifteenth of every lunar month for decades.
Lord Ye always puts on an excited and expectant expression, which is impossible to fake.
Upon hearing Xu Xian's words, Lord Ye clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "Doctor Xu must stay at my residence! We won't leave until we're drunk!"
As they were talking, he arranged for his servants to prepare a banquet so that he could talk and chat with Xu Xian.
Xu Xian did not refuse.
As someone who had completed the closed beta test, he knew that a silly dragon would descend tonight, bestowing upon him an immense opportunity.
Therefore, Xu Xian needs to find a way to stay in the mansion.
The Ye family had already prepared a fine banquet, and the maids and servants were quick and efficient.
Before long, a sumptuous feast was laid out on the table.
Lord Ye pulled Xu Xian aside to drink and chat, recounting amusing tales of the true dragon.
Xu Xian agreed while drinking, and after a while his face became flushed and his eyes became glazed.
He struggled to his feet, said goodbye, and swayed unsteadily.
How could Lord Ye let Xu Xian leave like this?
"Doctor Xu will stay at the manor today. I have already sent someone to inform your sister."
"Since that's the case, I'll accept it without further ado..."
Before Xu Xian could finish speaking, he collapsed onto the table and fell fast asleep.
Seeing this, Lord Ye smiled and shook his head: "Although Doctor Xu's medical skills are superb, he cannot hold his liquor. Someone, help Doctor Xu to the guest room."
"yes!"
The banquet was over, and the sounds of music and singing gradually faded away.
The dragon welcoming ceremony came to a complete end, without any unusual events.
Lord Ye was not disappointed.
He slept on the dragon-carved bed as usual, with a dragon-embroidered pillow and a dragon-patterned quilt, about to fall into a deep sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, a sudden gust of wind arose outside the window, accompanied by flashes of lightning and the sound of thunder.
Lord Ye immediately woke up!
He looked out the window in confusion, and suddenly saw a huge eye!
The door to the house was blown open by the wind, and a biting cold wind rushed into the house. A dragon's tail as thick as a water vat also peered in!
"A true, true dragon—"
Lord Ye looked horrified.
He let out a loud cry, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
"..."
Zhenlong looked at Ye Gong with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
It had observed Lord Ye for a long time and knew that Lord Ye truly loved dragons, so it decided to descend in its true form.
Unexpectedly, it scared the mortal so much that he fainted.
He seems to be another person who doesn't mean what he says.
How boring.
Thinking of this, Zhenlong wanted to soar into the clouds, but suddenly felt someone watching him.
He looked over in confusion and saw a rather young mortal staring intently at him, his eyes filled with an indescribable excitement.
The dragon asked curiously, "Aren't you afraid of me?"
Xu Xian exclaimed in shock, "No, I am the true lover of dragons! I love you!"
"..."
One sentence was enough to make the dragon blush with embarrassment.
The two dragon whiskers twisted and turned, and the huge tail swayed back and forth, as if it were somewhat flustered.
"What are you saying, you mortal? Do you even know I am a true dragon!"
"Oh dear, even if you say that, I still have to return to heaven!"
"What do you mean by that? Do you want to go to heaven with me?"
"But you're just a mortal; you simply can't handle it."
"In that case, why don't you try cultivating?"
"I'll give you a True Dragon Cultivation Technique. Once you've successfully cultivated it, go to heaven and find me!"
"Seriously, don't keep me waiting!"
Xu Xian quietly observed the simple-minded dragon before him and began to devise his own strategy.
After a while, it seemed that the true dragon had completed its conquest.
It exhaled a breath of dragon energy towards Xu Xian and then soared away on the clouds.
The dragon energy entered Xu Xian's body through his mouth and nose, eventually forming a cultivation method in his mind.
—The Method of Yin-Yang Harmony!
[The feigned love of dragons has been fulfilled]
[Congratulations to player Xu Xian for acquiring the True Dragon Technique "Yin Yang Intercourse Method" (Blue)]
"Excellent, we've obtained a hidden cultivation technique!"
"The next Bai Suzhen instance will be easy."
"With my help, Bai Suzhen defeated Fahai, and Jinshan Temple was destroyed!"
"I, in turn, gained an innate, immaculate body, becoming a being of perfect origin!"
"My wife, I need your help in my cultivation."
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