Chapter 268: Failing to Merge by Fire, Seeking Refuge with an Old Friend_1

Moonlight shone on the vast stone mantel, reflecting off the water's surface in glimmers of silver.

Wulong hopped non-stop behind Liang Qu, swinging its head forward and wagging its small coiled tail behind.

After half a month of separation, the sight of Liang Qu filled it with excitement.

By the pond.

A quaint little cottage with a completed roof sat partly on the bank and extended partly into the water.

Next to the cottage, there was a simple hay pile, rather untidy.

A stark contrast formed between the two.

Yet, what caught Liang Qu's attention the most was the "dragon bone" next to the cottage—smooth, symmetrical, pure white and fine, made of excellent oak.

The ribs of the boat, like layers of wings, surrounded the "dragon bone," with several planks inside serving as curved supports.

The Beaver Family had not been idle during his absence, and their progress was impressively rapid.