Chapter 118: I Am Dragon

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The Palace of Astrum.

It stood as the tallest structure within the Central Starskiff Haven and served as the headquarters for the Sky-Faring Commission.

Its architecture was grand and imposing, reminiscent of ancient Yanhuan styles.

Or rather...

The entire Xianzhou seemed to echo these ancient Yanhuan aesthetics, from clothing to soldiers, even down to the script used...

While waiting outside, Bochang didn't idle away his time; instead, he wandered around the Palace of Astrum's perimeter.

Cloud Knights on duty kept a close watch on them.

Apparently, they were following Tingyun's instructions.

If any dared to flee, it would undoubtedly result in immediate warrants for their arrest - just like what happened to Blade and Kafka.

Pausing before a notice board, Bochang spotted a wanted poster featuring the Stellaron Hunters. It displayed their portraits along with their names.

The script appeared to be seal writing, with a red coloration that seemed quite festive.

It was unclear what Xianzhou's intentions were behind this design.

"Kafka..."

Stelle approached Bochang, joining him to examine the wanted poster.

Bochang glanced back briefly.

Meanwhile, March 7th continued capturing picturesque moments incessantly.

With nothing else to do, Serval couldn't resist pulling out his guitar for an impromptu street performance. Pascal served as the makeshift speaker, providing background music.

The most composed among them, Welt Yang, sat alone on a stone bench, deep in thought.

As Bochang and Stelle stood together, taking in the scenery, a small figure suddenly approached.

"Hey, what's your name?" A crisp child's voice chimed like delightful musical notes.

Bochang, who had been captivated by the rolling white clouds and star ferries weaving through them, paused and looked down to the side.

Before him stood a charming little girl with long lilac hair and blue eyes.

Actually, calling her a "little girl" might not be entirely accurate; she was more akin to a young loli. Her age seemed similar to Hook's.

She had horns atop her head and a tail behind her.

Her name was Bailu, from Xianzhou Vidyadhara, a subspecies of dragon lineage.

This race could not reproduce through traditional childbirth. Instead, upon death, they transformed into eggs to continue their existence, akin to a samsara rebirth.

However...this unique form of rebirth caused individuals of Vidyadhara to forget their loved ones, embarking on entirely new lives.

Due to this peculiar trait, once an immortal Aeon - specifically a dragon - died, the population of Vidyadhara ceased to increase. They only dwindled continuously due to various unforeseen incidents, with no means to replenish their numbers.

"Are you...talking to me?" Bochang pointed at himself, unsure.

Bailu placed her hands on her hips, causing the gourd hanging at her waist to rattle audibly, suggesting it contained a significant amount of liquid.

"Of course, who else would I be talking to?"

«How peculiar! What is Bailu doing here? Is there such a scene in the storyline?»

Confused, Bochang responded, "My name is Bochang. And yours?"

"I'm Bailu, a healer from the Alchemy Commission," the adorable dragon girl said, her tail wagging incessantly behind her, tempting one to playfully twirl it around.

The Alchemy Commission was one of the six divisions within Luofu Immortal Continent, akin to the Sky-Faring Commission.

The other four divisions were the Cloud Knights, Divination Commission, Artisanship Commission, Realm-Keeping Commission, and the hidden Ten-Lords Commission overseeing life and death matters.

Bochang had reviewed the information provided by Dan Heng, making him familiar with these details.

The Alchemy Commission essentially served as Luofu Immortal Continent's hospital.

"Do you have acquaintances on Luofu Immortal Continent...?" Stelle glanced at Bochang, who shook his head and quipped, "How did you guess I know someone there?"

"Otherwise, why would this little one seek you out?"

Stelle blinked, her gaze shifting between Bochang and Bailu.

The two figures, one tall and one small, observed each other intently.

After a moment of silence, Bochang simply stated, "I don't know."

Bailu had no immediate response; it seemed as if scrutinizing them from the front wasn't enough. She began circling around them, observing closely with her delicate hand resting on her chin and brows furrowed, occasionally shaking her head. Her adorable face displayed a puzzled expression, leaving others unsure what she was contemplating.

This scene caught the attention of the nearby Cloud Knights.

"Isn't that Lady Bailu?"

"Yes... What brings Lady Bailu here?"

"Did she sneak out again?"

"Should we notify the Alchemy Commission?" The Cloud Knights whispered among themselves, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Usually, "Lady Bailu" preferred strolling through secluded areas. What brought her to the outskirts of the Palace of Astrum today? Was she concerned the Cloud Knights might not be able to keep up with her?

"Um... Bailu, what are you doing here? Do I have some mysterious ailment?" Bochang couldn't help but inquire.

Being scrutinized by this Medicine-Bearing Dragon Girl, renowned for curing ailments, made Bochang feel the gazes of nearby Cloud Knights and Xianzhou citizens shifting subtly.

What kind of look was that...

Initially filled with surprise, it swiftly turned into pity, ultimately morphing into expressions akin to, "Hang in there, buddy, stay strong."

This made Bochang's skin crawl as if ants were crawling all over him.

To be honest, Bochang felt quite healthy; why would he have any mysterious ailments?

Bailu paused and said, "No, no, I was just wondering... why do you carry the scent of a dragon?"

"Huh?" Bochang was taken aback, not expecting such a response. "The scent of a dragon?"

"Indeed." Bailu nodded.

«The scent of a dragon? Wait... Could Bailu be referring to the magic power from the Dragon Talisman? If so, does that mean I also have the scents of sheep and rat on me now?» Bochang muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, Welt Yang glanced briefly at the scene but paid little attention to it.

Serval continued her impromptu performance...

Some passing citizens even dropped small tips for her.

The Cloud Knights turned a blind eye, allowing it to continue without interference. In fact, some knights themselves contributed tips.

After all...

Music truly is a universal language among all humanity.

As for March 7th?

The pink-haired girl had wandered off somewhere to take photos, her whereabouts unknown.

With nearby Cloud Knights keeping watch, she couldn't stray far, so no one bothered with her.

Bailu spread her arms wide, emphasizing, "And I could sense it from afar, which prompted me to rush here. The dragon aura on you... is much stronger than that of ordinary Vidyadhara people; almost comparable to mine..."

Even in Xianzhou, a civilization capable of interstellar travel, sightings of dragons were exceedingly rare.

Encountering an unfamiliar dragon was indeed uncommon.

Bailu asked, "Where did your dragon heritage come from? What race are you?"

This young dragon maiden seemed convinced that Bochang was a dragon, leaving him no chance to explain otherwise.

Stelle stepped in to answer, "Actually, Bochang has lost his memories, so..."

"I see... How unfortunate. But don't worry, from now on, just stick with me." Bailu patted her chest confidently, "I'll protect you."