Chapter 260

Chapter 260

The three big dragons were even more puzzled. Weren't the dragon cubs supposed to be in the Dragon Lair, around their clan's sacred grounds? How did they end up here, and why were they all calling out "White Papa" in unison?

Wasn't their father watching from above?

So, that earlier self-destruction was actually a signal flare?

Check out these little guys, wagging their tails and fawning over that intruder. Is this really the same group of cubs who were always baring their teeth and fighting with their clan members?

The cubs' fathers: "..."

Ungrateful brats!

They never came to see their old fathers on their own, and when the old fathers visited, they were met with a different kind of treatment.

Either biting their legs, hanging from their arms and gnawing, or even trying to tear at their throats.

A bunch of total ingrates!

Bai Xiaoyu wanted to rub his forehead. He wasn't too surprised; he had sensed the cubs approaching before they were near.

But he hadn't expected the dragon cubs to act like this.

Check them out, baring their teeth, clawing, and biting—pretty fierce.

Take it easy, don't bite the scales off.

Just as he thought this, he saw black scales falling one by one.

This...

The black Tyrannosaurus was stunned for a second, then let out a roar.

Bai Xiaoyu kept a close eye on the actions of this aggressive black dragon. He quickly realized that this didn't seem like anger—it looked more like excitement.

Of course, the black dragon was excited. He had been on the other side of the planet until the new generation of cubs was born, but he hadn't had a chance to fight them yet.

How could he, a dragon of such power, along with the three watching from the sidelines, possibly play around with the cubs like ordinary clan members?

But since the cubs were actively seeking trouble with him, he wouldn't hold back.

Let's see how strong this new generation of cubs is.

The black dragon's excitement left the other three speechless. It was clear he wanted to fight the cubs.

Shameless!

Meanwhile, the Little Prince was fuming. These guys were too slow.

The dragon cubs didn't bother with him, focusing on biting the dragon, each one spitting out black scales in disgust.

The dragon cubs were also speechless. Seriously, this big guy was shedding scales like crazy during his molting period. How were they supposed to fight?

If you're molting, shouldn't you find a place to hide instead of coming out to cause trouble for White Papa? Are you out of your mind?

The more they thought about it, the angrier they got.

Besides, who knows where this guy had been rolling around? With every bite, they got scales, dirt, and grass in their mouths.

Unbelievable.

The pained and disdainful expressions of the dragon cubs amused the adult dragons watching the scene.

You should know that the molting period of the dragon clans is quite grueling. Rolling on the ground is nothing; some even bathe in volcanoes.

This one just got a mouthful of grass and dirt, but for other dragons, it might be a mouthful of volcanic ash, the crispy, burnt kind.

After greeting Bai Xiaoyu, the dragon cubs focused on tackling this seemingly formidable giant.

So, scales rained down from the sky. After shedding, the newly grown scales were still soft.

The dragon cubs found them a bit rubbery when they bit down, but at least there was no more dirt or grass.

The dragon cubs were overjoyed. Previously, biting adult dragons was impossible to break through, but now the soft scales were perfect for biting.

So they bit even harder.

But the adult dragons watching the scene smiled without speaking. Although the newly grown scales were easy for them to break, for the dragon cubs, it was still not enough, and there were even some side effects.

The adult dragons were all enjoying the show.

Sure enough, as the adult dragons had anticipated, the Black Dragon sneezed, and in the next second, its scales exploded, then it fiercely shook, sending the dragon cubs flying.

Bai Xiaoyu watched as the dragon cubs tumbled down like dumplings, from climbing onto the adult dragon to hitting the ground, the whole process took only about ten seconds.

During this time, he wanted to tell the cubs to run quickly, but the words didn't even have time to come out.

The Big Black Dragon snorted, these ignorant cubs, biting down on the newly grown scales with their tiny teeth, driving him crazy with the itch.

Cubs, still on milk, trying to bite him?

You must be dreaming!

The Little Prince and Little Bai were not as disheveled; they landed steadily beside Bai Xiaoyu.

The dragon cubs quickly got up, standing in front of Bai Xiaoyu.

The leading little purple dragon looked at the Big Black Dragon. After the previous encounter, he understood the strength of this giant in front of him. Even if it couldn't match his father, it wasn't far off.

And there were those three adult dragons watching the show, with the same imposing presence, all comparable to the dragon clan's generals.

The little purple dragon turned back, "White Papa, Little Yellow can't wait any longer. We'll hold them off, Little Gold will lead the way, you follow him."

Bai Xiaoyu was stunned, then nodded.

He hadn't forgotten the purpose of coming here. The dragon cubs might get a beating, but the dragon clans always love their cubs and would never resort to underhanded tactics.

The casual conversation on this side infuriated the Black Dragon, who bared his teeth, all this big talk, holding them off?

He couldn't even hold off one cub, let alone the three lying flat behind.

At this moment, the golden-winged dragon cub flew over to lead the way, "White Papa, this way."

As Bai Xiaoyu turned around, a huge black Tyrant Dragon blocked his path.

Silently, catching him off guard.

So strong!

The dragon cubs roared and were about to charge again.

The Little Prince and Little Bai were also itching to join in.

Bai Xiaoyu sighed and stopped the dragon cubs, "Wait a moment."

The dragon cubs quickly returned to Bai Xiaoyu's side, forming a protective circle around him. Their obedient and protective demeanor left the adult dragons above and below completely dumbfounded.

Bai Xiaoyu directly addressed the Black Dragon blocking their path, "Shall we talk?"

The Black Dragon, haughty and cold, replied, "Royal family brat, we have nothing to discuss. Entering here, you'll be driven out just like your father and grandfather were."

Bai Xiaoyu: "..."

So you've fought my father and grandfather too?

He flicked his hand, and boxes of potions shimmered in a kaleidoscope of colors under the sun.

The specially crafted transparent boxes and potions instantly captivated the Black Dragon and other adult dragons with their gem-like beauty.

Watching their fellow dragon clans' eyes glued to the potions, the generals watching were speechless.

Here we go again.

Yet, this trick always works.

Bai Xiaoyu agreed; old tricks are fine if they work.

The Black Dragon couldn't tear his eyes away from the glittering potions and reluctantly asked, "What is this? Bribing me? You think you can turn these dragon cubs against me, and then me too? You're dreaming. You should know, not all dragons are like that..."

Bai Xiaoyu: "Five boxes of 2S potions, various types, and one box of 3S potions, including ones suitable for your current molting period. Specially developed for your dragon clans. One bottle, and you'll molt painlessly."

The Black Dragon's eyes widened.

Bai Xiaoyu: "I'm an alchemist and a healer. I came here mainly to treat the Little Yellow Dragon. I'm not refusing to fight you, but let me see the Little Yellow Dragon first."

The Black Dragon suddenly grinned, "Alright, alright."

With that, he waved his hand and collected all the potions, "Which one is for molting?"

Bai Xiaoyu: "In the last box, the bottles have translucent labels."

Watching the Black Dragon carefully handle the potions with his claws, Bai Xiaoyu sighed in relief and was about to leave with the cubs when, in the next second, three massive bodies appeared before them.

Bai Xiaoyu glanced up and, without waiting for them to speak, waved his hand, and an equal number of potions appeared before the three dragons.

The three dragons accepted them with smiles and stepped aside, clearing the path.

The lounging dragon was kicked by the two dragons beside him, "Damn, you're playing dead now?"

The generals watching: "..."

We knew it would come to this!

These guys have no integrity at all!!

How come we never knew these guys were so unreliable? Bai Xiaoyu might just use this trick to plow through the entire dragon lair!

At this thought, the generals began to feel uneasy.

"Should I go back and supervise them?"

"You're just eyeing those potions, aren't you? With your lack of restraint, it's better if I go back. I guarantee I'll complete the mission assigned by the royal family."

"Bullshit, let me go."

Despite their bickering, the generals ultimately didn't return.

After verifying the items, the few large dragons faced the numerous clan members encircling them, clenching their claws and flicking their tails.

"Since we've accepted the goods, we'll help you out."

"It's been a long time since we've sparred with our clan members. I wonder if they've been slacking off lately. It's time to check."

The four large dragons easily blocked the dragons from all directions.

Bai Xiaoyu glanced back, "Thanks."

With that, he dashed off with the dragon cubs.

The generals were dumbfounded. Wasn't this faction supposed to be the most difficult to deal with?

Why did they have an ominous feeling of being swayed?

The help from the four general-level dragons was remarkably effective. Bai Xiaoyu had clear passage all the way to the outskirts of the dragon clan's forbidden territory.

The dragons didn't pursue anymore, as it was the forbidden territory, and they dared not trespass.

Moreover, with the elders inside, they didn't bother.

Standing outside the forbidden territory, the four large dragons sensed something and promptly fled.

After all, those elders were troublesome.

Some were even their teachers; encountering them meant either a beating or a scolding.

Better to flee.

But why did the elders come out too?

Doesn't that mean the forbidden territory is unguarded?

Are they really that trusting of the royal youth?

In the past tens of thousands of years, the dragon clan has never allowed royals into the forbidden territory.

The last outsider to enter was Marshal Bai Chen, wasn't it?

Now, led by the dragon cubs, Bai Xiaoyu quickly saw the Little Yellow Dragon.

The Little Yellow Dragon was wrapped in layers of metal chains, lying on the ground, thrashing and roaring wildly, its scales shattered and its body covered in bloodstains.

After a quick examination, Bai Xiaoyu soon dismissed his earlier concerns.

The situation was much better than he had imagined.

Despite its external injuries, an internal force was steadily repairing the cub's damaged meridians and body.

Even when the Little Yellow Dragon was just an egg, it had a powerful self-healing ability.

Now, this ability is even stronger than before. If the destructive force caused by the hindered transformation had affected any other dragon cub, it would likely have been in an unrecognizable state, possibly not even surviving until his arrival.

But Little Yellow Dragon managed it.

Little Yellow Dragon now shifts between the forms of a dragon and a Bug clan member, often appearing as a hybrid of both. Whenever this hybrid form appears, his skin bleeds.

Bai Xiaoyu quickly assessed the situation, immediately pulling out medicine to adjust the dosage.

The medicine had been developed based on Little Yellow Dragon's condition well before their arrival. Bai Xiaoyu had been tirelessly working on it during the journey, and it was now halfway to completion. He just needed to confirm Little Yellow Dragon's condition upon arrival to make the necessary tweaks.

When the preparation was almost done, Bai Xiaoyu unlocked the chains binding Little Yellow Dragon.

By this time, Little Yellow Dragon was on the verge of death. Bai Xiaoyu gently touched his head and said, "Little Yellow Dragon, hang in there. It will be over soon."

Little Yellow Dragon weakly nuzzled his palm, then looked at Bai Xiaoyu with complete trust as he used his mental energy to send him into a five-meter-high alchemy furnace.

Inside, Bai Xiaoyu had prepared a medicinal bath with various herbs for the little guy. He also made sure to give him the prepared medicine to drink.

The medicinal bath would alleviate the little guy's pain, while the medicine would regulate Little Yellow Dragon's body, easing the warring bloodlines that were in a state of struggle within him and restoring balance.

Maintaining this balance of bloodlines was the foundation for ensuring the successful completion of Little Yellow Dragon's critical third metamorphosis.

Bai Xiaoyu stood watch, tirelessly changing the medicine and using his mental energy to repair Little Yellow Dragon's body, working without rest.

The Little Prince and Little Bao stayed nearby, while the dragon cubs obediently surrounded them, holding back from their usual brawls.

Bai Xiaoyu assured them that Little Yellow Dragon would be fine and encouraged them to go out and play freely.

The dragon cubs would excitedly go out to play for a while, but they no longer sought out fights day and night as they had before.

The dragon cubs were deeply concerned about Little Yellow Dragon. This was understandable when he was in his dragon form, but even in his Bug clan form, they showed the same care.

Even the Little Prince and Little Bao glanced at Little Yellow Dragon more often, especially the Little Prince, who usually only paid attention to Little Bao and himself, rarely sparing a glance for anyone else.

Bai Xiaoyu was comforted by the cubs' concern for Little Yellow Dragon, and he noticed a rare hint of humanity in the Little Prince.

Meanwhile, the dragon clan elders kept their distance, silently observing with mixed expressions.

The cubs were adorable, but their Bug clan characteristics were deeply unsettling to the elders, who had spent most of their lives fighting against the Bug clan.

The dragon cubs rarely displayed their Bug clan traits in front of the elders, as both sides were uncomfortable with each other's presence. In their Bug clan forms, they were natural enemies, making the situation even more unbearable.

When Little Yellow Dragon lost control, even the elders, who were close to their grandchildren, had to suppress their instinctive urge to attack the Bug clan.

They were happy that the dragon clan had finally welcomed a new cub after so many years, but they were also worried about the future of a cub with mixed heritage. For ordinary dragons, it might not be a big deal, but this cub, born from the strongest bloodlines of the twelve supreme dragon clans and combined with the bloodlines of one of the twelve supreme leaders of the Bug clan, would be a force of chaos if released into the world. Thus, locking them in the dragon cave was the decision of their direct relatives and the entire dragon clan.

The elders sighed. They had long known Bai Xiaoyu, as the dragon cubs called him "White Papa" every day.

Based on the intelligence they had gathered, they knew he was a member of the current royal family.

But given his small stature, they had not been optimistic when they first learned he intended to break into the dragon cave.

Before him, any royal family member who had attempted to enter the dragon cave had been stronger than him.

Yet, against all odds, he had made it through to the dragon clan's forbidden land, becoming the second royal family member to enter.

The first had been the founding emperor of the star system.

And now, this young man had also entered.

He was actually brought in by the successors of the twelve legions of their generation of dragon clans.

Oh, and those four brats, part of the royalist faction, used to go crazy, lie low, or be clueless when there was no emperor to protect.

Now, they’ve escorted this royal kid all the way here. And they ran away quickly, afraid of being caught by them.

The elders stroked their beards, feeling that something was not quite right.

"Just let that kid stay inside like this?"

"Otherwise, can you save the little guy?"

"It's the cubs he raised, and his planet is now the only one in the entire star system that accepts the recently sensationalized cubs."

Bai Xiaoyu provided a place for those desperate parents and cubs. Now, there’s a lot of controversy across the star system about these newly born cubs. The higher-ups haven’t spoken yet, but if anyone can protect those cubs, could it be him?

At this moment, Bai Xiaoyu didn't know that the elders of the dragon clans were hiding outside, pondering life. After three days and nights of sleeplessness, the condition of the Little Yellow Dragon finally stabilized.

Just now, the Little Yellow Dragon woke up and called out pitifully, "White Papa, hungry."

Bai Xiaoyu patted his head and gave him a bottle of nutrient solution, saying, "Okay, wait a moment."

He turned to look at the dragon cubs gathered around, "Cubs, go find some food."

The dragon cubs obeyed and rushed out.

After sending the dragon cubs off, Bai Xiaoyu pulled out the prepared insects from the space buckle, which were the nutrients prepared by the cubs on the F73 planet for their leader.

The space buckle was packed to the brim, with excellent preservation capabilities. The plump insects taken out were exactly the same as when they were put in.

As soon as they were taken out, the Little Yellow Dragon caught the scent and looked over. After a lot of trouble, his listless eyes instantly turned green, and he opened his mouth wide and swallowed them in one gulp, then turned to look at Bai Xiaoyu pitifully.

Well, he knew the little guy loved them.

They should have been prepared at birth, but it wasn't until the third transformation that he got to eat them.

Didn't you see how crazy those cubs were over there?

He was afraid of stimulating the other dragon cubs, so he sent them away. Now he quickly fed the Little Yellow Dragon, lest those dragon cubs come back and be stimulated to start their third transformation on the spot, which would be troublesome.

He had a premonition that except for the Little Yellow Dragon with self-healing ability, the other dragon cubs would definitely fail if they underwent the third transformation here.

So he had to take the dragon cubs away before that.

With his mental energy, he sensed the dragon cubs returning with a full load from afar, and Bai Xiaoyu quickly cleared away all traces of the insect scent.

Even so, when the dragon cubs returned, they sensed something and all sniffed in unison.

Seeing that they didn't find anything, Bai Xiaoyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Cubs, show me what you've hunted."

The dragon cubs are top-notch hunters, and the prey they brought back were all high-level, exactly the high-energy prey the dragon clans use to raise their cubs.

Watching the dragon cubs eagerly feeding the Little Yellow Dragon, he raised an eyebrow.

After this, the dragon cubs' attitude of pleasing the Little Yellow Dragon became even more obvious.

After waiting for the Little Yellow Dragon to finish eating, the dragon cubs collectively retreated, not daring to disturb the yawning Little Yellow Dragon's rest.

After Little Yellow Dragon was full, energy burst out from his body, gradually forming a giant cocoon three meters high.

Two more days passed, and Bai Xiaoyu, who was guarding the cocoon, finally saw a tender yellow sprout break through the cocoon, and a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy walked out.

The boy was unclothed, but there were two tender yellow leaves fluttering on his back, and a small sapling with two leaves on his head.

Bai Xiaoyu: "Little Yellow Dragon?"

The boy nodded and hugged him tightly.

Immediately, the Little Prince, who was a head shorter than him, pulled him away, "You looking for trouble?"

The boy smiled and didn’t hug again.

Bai Xiaoyu handed him a set of clothes, "Put them on."

These were his clothes, new ones, prepared by Lou Hao earlier.

The boy belonged to the dragon clans, and his height was impressive. Although he looked sixteen or seventeen, he was almost as tall as Bai Xiaoyu.

After putting on the clothes, the boy walked out. The dragon cubs waiting outside all gasped in unison when they saw him.

The Blood Fury Tyrant Dragon, being straightforward, laughed out loud, "Little Yellow Dragon, why do you look so scrawny after your third metamorphosis?"

The boy smiled gently and turned to Bai Xiaoyu, "White Papa, they are about to undergo their third metamorphosis too. Did you bring the syringes you mentioned last time?"

Bai Xiaoyu took them out and handed them over. The boy, Huang Yu, took them, and the next second, the two tender leaves on his back stretched out, growing over a dozen branches, each with a bud underneath, gradually growing larger.

The little tyrant dragon tried to bolt but was instantly caught by Little Yellow Dragon.

The third metamorphosis didn’t just increase his height; his strength also skyrocketed. If the dragon cubs couldn’t break through the newly replaced scales of the black dragon before, now the sub-adult Little Yellow Dragon could tear through those not-yet-hardened scales with a single bite.

His strength increased exponentially, and in his sub-adult state, he could barely hold his own against the black dragon, though he still couldn’t win.

The little tyrant dragon, who had only undergone two metamorphoses, was no match for him and was caught in an instant.

The 1.8-meter-tall boy pressed down the 3-meter-tall dragon cub, and soon a branch with a bud stretched over from behind. Under the terrified gaze of the little tyrant dragon, the bud grew larger and larger, eventually reaching the size of a human head, and slowly opened. Inside the flower's center was a syringe, with a light red liquid inside.

The syringe was as thick as an adult's calf, and even more terrifying was the needle, slightly thicker than a thumb.

Amid the little tyrant dragon's frantic struggles, the needle plunged in hard...

The whole forbidden area echoed with the Blood Fury Tyrant Dragon's screams...

The nearby dragon cubs were horrified, instantly appearing ten meters away.

After being injected, the little tyrant dragon became completely subdued, looking utterly deflated.

After giving the injection, the boy smiled at Bai Xiaoyu, "This shot will ensure he doesn’t enter the metamorphosis period for half a month."

Bai Xiaoyu watched the dragon cubs' reactions, and even the Little Prince twitched his lips, which made him laugh.

He touched the branches on the boy's back, and the familiar feeling made his eyes light up.

With innate healing abilities, he was a natural-born healer.

If Bai Xiaoyu relied on medicine to treat the injured, Little Yellow Dragon possessed such abilities naturally.

Having experienced the apocalypse, this ability was similar to the healing powers of that time, but even stronger.

He still didn't know all the specific effects, but the injection's ability to delay metamorphosis blew his mind; it wasn't just about healing.

He didn't have the right medicine on hand. After all, the cubs were from the Bug race, which he wasn't very familiar with.

The first among the dragon cubs to complete the third metamorphosis was actually the medic. No wonder they all acted so weird around the Little Yellow Dragon before.

So that's what was going on.

So you should never mess with the team's doctor; otherwise, you'll get one shot after another.

It was a real trip.