Seeing the Dragon Clan envoy arrive.
The Elders of the Star Dragon Clan, as well as Dragon Prince Ling Shang, kept their expressions calm, but a trace of joy flashed through their eyes.
"Dragon Clan envoy..."
They bowed slightly.
The Dragon Clan envoy nodded, his gaze falling directly on Hai Ruo without any avoidance, looking her up and down.
Being stared at with such a gaze, as if she were an object, Dragon Girl Hai Ruo only felt a wave of nausea and disgust, and goosebumps appeared on her snowy skin.
"Dragon Girl Hai Ruo, you should be aware of the matter regarding my lord wanting to take you as a concubine."
"If there are no other matters, once this birthday banquet ends, you will accompany me back to meet my lord."
"He just finished his seclusion this time, having left the Ancestral Dragon Clan to Cultivate in a secret location not far from the Primordial Star Sea."
"I can take you back to the Ancestral Dragon Clan while I'm at it."
The Dragon Clan envoy's words made the Faces of the Star Dragon Clan members fill with joy.
To be able to latch onto the Ancestral Dragon Clan.
Even if that lord was not born into one of the most powerful Dragon Clan lineages, he would definitely not be weaker than the Star Dragon Clan.
Nearby, a group of members from the Sea Dragon Imperial Clan were also present.
When Princess Yuhan heard this, her gaze toward Hai Ruo could not help but carry a hint of jealousy.
In terms of appearance and temperament, she considered herself no worse than Dragon Girl Hai Ruo.
However, contrary to the Dragon Clan envoy's expectations.
Upon hearing this, Dragon Girl Hai Ruo's jade-white Face did not show the slightest hint of joy.
Instead, it turned faintly pale, she bit her lip slightly, and her jade hands were secretly clenched tight.
"Hmm?"
The Dragon Clan envoy showed a look of confusion.
Seeing this, the Star Dragon Clan Elder hurriedly sent a voice transmission to Hai Ruo's ear.
"Hai Ruo, this is an Opportunity that belongs to our Star Dragon Clan."
"And for you, it is no less than a great Opportunity; that lord will surely Cultivate you with all his might."
To this, Dragon Girl Hai Ruo remained silent.
For her, she had already encountered the greatest Opportunity of her life.
That was Jun Xiaoyao.
Moreover, to her, Jun Xiaoyao was not just some so-called Opportunity.
He was her admiration, her yearning, and her aspiration.
Once one has seen Xiaoyao, all other men in the world become dim, lackluster background scenery.
Some lord of the Ancestral Dragon Clan.
Even if it were a Young Emperor of the Dragon Clan, in Hai Ruo's eyes, it could not compare to Jun Xiaoyao at all.
Not to mention, Hai Ruo knew that while that lord of the Ancestral Dragon Clan claimed to have taken a liking to her.
Was it really just that?
In terms of beauty, although Hai Ruo was indeed top-tier.
She also understood that there were countless beauties in the world.
With the status of that Ancestral Dragon Clan lord, he should have no trouble finding beauties willing to throw themselves into his arms.
For example, Princess Yuhan.
Although Hai Ruo was also a stunning beauty, it was not enough for that Ancestral Dragon Clan lord to be constantly thinking of her.
And the only thing Hai Ruo could think of was the Heavenly Dragon Destiny she possessed.
That Dragon Clan lord, besides wanting her, likely also had ideas about her Heavenly Dragon Destiny.
The Dragon Clan envoy looked at Hai Ruo and said, "What is this, Miss Hai Ruo? Judging by your expression, you don't seem very willing?"
"Haha, Dragon Clan envoy, how could that be? Hai Ruo is overjoyed..."
Beside them, Dragon Prince Ling Shang also smiled, trying to gloss over it.
"Is it your place to interrupt?"
The Dragon Clan envoy glanced at Ling Shang indifferently.
He might give some Face to the Emperor Realm Elders of the Star Dragon Clan, after all, their cultivation Realm was there.
But this Ling Shang, who was at the same Realm as him, even if he was some Dragon Prince, was not worth his attention.
Ling Shang's expression stiffened; he looked like a complete clown.
Yet he dared not show anger, and could only force a stiff smile, retreating to the side sheepishly.
His hands inside his sleeves, however, were secretly clenched tight.
Hai Ruo said expressionlessly, "Is it me that that lord has taken a fancy to, or the Heavenly Dragon Destiny I possess?"
One sentence out.
The Star Dragon Clan Elder's expression changed abruptly.
Hai Ruo's words could be considered tearing off the mask of civility.
But unexpectedly, there was no obvious sign of anger on the Dragon Clan envoy's Face.
Instead, he said with a hint of amusement, "Miss Hai Ruo, you are indeed clever."
"However, rest assured, with my lord's status, he would not do something as crude as stripping you of your Heavenly Dragon Destiny."
"There are other ways to obtain the power of the Heavenly Dragon Destiny."
"And Miss Hai Ruo will also benefit from it."
The Dragon Clan envoy revealed a smile with an inexplicable meaning.
Hai Ruo's Face suddenly turned pale, and she felt a sense of nausea.
Rather than using such methods, it would be better to just strip her of her Heavenly Dragon Destiny directly.
"Oh right, I almost forgot..."
The Dragon Clan envoy, seemingly remembering something, said,
"The Ancestral Dragon Clan's Ten Thousand Dragon Gathering will be held in the future."
"At that time, perhaps if my lord is happy, he will have the lineage behind him suggest incorporating the Star Dragon Clan into the Ancestral Dragon Clan."
"Of course, it is only a possible suggestion, and there is no guarantee of success."
The Dragon Clan envoy's words made the Star Dragon Clan Elder's breathing heavy.
This... was exactly what the Star Dragon Clan wanted.
That was to join the Ancestral Dragon Clan!
The so-called Ten Thousand Dragon Gathering was a grand event held by the Ancestral Dragon Clan every so often.
As the name suggests, it was a gathering of various Dragon Clan forces from across the Boundless Starry Sky.
It was one of the five major grand events of the Boundless Starry Sky.
In the past, if the Ancestral Dragon Clan wanted to absorb new Dragon Clan forces, they would make the decision at the Ten Thousand Dragon Gathering.
Therefore, when the Dragon Clan envoy said this, the members of the Star Dragon Clan found it hard to remain calm.
Although there was only a possibility of joining the Ancestral Dragon Clan, they could not miss this Opportunity.
The Star Dragon Clan Elder even sent a voice transmission to Hai Ruo.
"Hai Ruo, this is a once-in-ten-thousand-years Opportunity for our Star Dragon Clan; you must seize it."
"Even if not for yourself, do it for our entire Star Dragon Clan."
The Star Dragon Clan Elder used the righteousness of the entire Star Dragon Clan as a pretext, hoping Hai Ruo would agree.
Hai Ruo's delicate body was trembling slightly.
The Dragon Clan envoy said indifferently, "If you agree, after the birthday banquet ends, you will accompany me back to meet my lord."
"If you don't agree, hehe..."
The Dragon Clan envoy just curled the corners of his mouth in a smile.
His lord, while not one of the peerless Prodigies or Young Dragon Emperors from the strongest lineages of the Ancestral Dragon Clan, was still not someone whose Face could be disregarded by just anyone.
Hai Ruo did not look stupid; she should know what choice was the correct one.
The pressure from the Dragon Clan envoy, the expectations of the Star Dragon Clan members.
All of this made Hai Ruo clench her jade fists, her delicate body trembling slightly.
She felt as if a ten-thousand-jun mountain was pressing on her back, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
In her mind, the peerless figure in white could not help but emerge.
If he were here, what would happen?
No, Hai Ruo thought.
She could not cause trouble for Jun Xiaoyao.
"Young Master..."
Hai Ruo only murmured in her heart.
And just at this moment.
An indifferent voice entered Hai Ruo's ears.
"Hai Ruo..."
Was... was she hallucinating?
Hai Ruo felt somewhat incredulous; she suddenly turned her head and looked toward the source of the voice.
A group of figures descended upon this place.
The Young Master in white leading them was none other than the person she thought of day and night.
"Young Master!"