Chapter 52: Would anyone really get turned on by fish?
Jié Jié returned to the ground. After leaving the water, the Water Dragon’s body didn’t feel lighter; instead, it became even heavier.
The weight pressed down on his legs with a bit of inertia from landing, making him tremble slightly.
His abdomen touched the air, and it seemed that some slippery mucus was secreted from his scales.
With a powerful stamp of his legs, the Water Dragon collapsed onto the lakeshore, sliding forward as the mixture of mucus and sand moved with his body.
The last ray of sunlight had faded behind the clouds. The various glowing insects that had been hiding in the grass during the day had yet to emerge, awakening the nocturnal life of this land.
In the pitch-black darkness, Jie Jie couldn’t see anything, but instead experienced an immersive surround-sound auditory perception.
The chaotic sounds beneath the silence were neatly organized in his mind, allowing him to naturally construct a world entirely different from what he would perceive visually.
If at this moment, there was a sharp dragon roar or a sonic boom, what would happen?
It would probably be similar to getting hit with a flashbang when using eyes as windows.
Know thyself and know thy enemy, and you will win a hundred battles without loss.
To truly understand the other party, nothing beats trying to become them.
The scent of the Water Dragon still lingered in the soul of the alien species. The instinctive aversion to eating one’s own kind paled in comparison to the allure of deliciousness.
Jie Jie even wanted to try cutting off a piece of his own flesh.
“Snort snort.”
“Gurrr…”
These were the sounds made by the baby dragons. Some were still feeding, while others were restless under their wings, emitting occasional noises.
Today was the day they grew the most since being born.
He transformed back into a Male Fire Dragon, not resting on a Giant Tree or the top of a mountain, but rather as a Male Fire Dragon resting on the small plain by the lake.
Weariness washed over him, and Jie Jie entered dreamland before the baby dragons did.
… He woke up, but it was still dark, so he went back to sleep.
He changed from a standing position to a coiled one, wrapping his tail around his head, and fell back asleep.
The baby dragons ate and slept, clustering around him like satellites.
…
By the lakeside, the baby dragons played and hunted, while Jie Jie, in the form of a Water Dragon, swam about in the lake.
Relying solely on vision in the deep lake might make you see nothing, but if you use hearing and the sense of touch for water flow to construct your world—
There are schools of fish everywhere. Rich algae and its scum form the foundation of this ecosystem, nurturing the small fish and shrimp that serve as food for larger fish.
Above the more ferocious smaller predators are aquatic beasts, Bite Fish, and a monster resembling an alligator.
Most of these Jie Jie didn’t recognize.
Compared to lurking in the mud at the bottom of the lake waiting, actively swimming around allows you to encounter more things.
For instance, another Water Dragon.
Both Water Dragons noticed each other. The other approached Jie Jie, rubbing their scales and bodies against his, emitting a sound wave with a greeting-like meaning.
Jie Jie mimicked the behavior of the Water Dragon, rubbing against each other and exchanging surface mucus, while thinking about how to trick it onto land to eat it.
However, the friendly social behavior of the Water Dragon left him somewhat at a loss.
They’re being so friendly to you, and you’re just craving their body.
The tail gently slapped, strange pheromones seeped into Jie Jie’s perception, and he seemed to understand something.
Is it the breeding season for Water Dragons?
Sss! Jie Jie accidentally swallowed a mouthful of lake water.
Wait, it seems like the other one is craving his body! This rubbing should mean finding a position!
He couldn’t continue this anymore!
Jie Jie forcefully slapped his tail, breaking away from the female Water Dragon and swimming off.
But that Water Dragon actually chased after him. In his entire life, this was the first time he had ever been pursued—
Being chased by a Female Fire Dragon as a Male Fire Dragon doesn’t count!
But that female Water Dragon seemed to have developed a feeling from Jie Jie’s unintentional actions earlier, emitting strong pheromones as she chased after him.
She also emitted sound waves inviting him, the invitation meaning quite intense.
But Jie Jie felt very traditional; this kind of thing was out of the question.
Moreover, the other party was a Fish Dragon species! A monster! A fish! And potentially food!
Although his current form was a Fish Dragon species, the other party was a cool, slippery fish!
How could a person lust after a fish? How could they lust after food?!
As for his previous thoughts about Female Fire Dragons—
Fire Dragons are different. Fire Dragons look good, they’re handsome.
Compared to the aesthetic of the species itself, human aesthetics still take precedence. Can liking dragons and lusting after fish be the same?
Anyway, Jie Jie’s current goal was to shake off this aesthetically unappealing fish.
As for luring it ashore to eat?
This was the first time he had been pursued as a male by a female. Although he didn’t like it, some strange psychology made him reluctant to harm her.
He didn’t even want to have such thoughts, but this was also part of his traditional human mindset.
Just as Jie Jie was thinking of transforming into a Lamp Fish Dragon and giving the female Water Dragon behind him a shock with some fatty uncle vibes, another Water Dragon arrived.
This time it was a male Water Dragon, attracted by the female Water Dragon’s dispersed pheromones and invitation. Upon seeing Jie Jie, it immediately identified him as a competitor and initiated a provocation.
Hmm… Hmm? Hmm!
Suddenly, Jie Jie wasn’t in a rush anymore. Miss Water Dragon, good job! Dinner for today is secured!
Facing the charging male Water Dragon, he slightly avoided the main impact along the water flow, using his fins to counterattack.
Compared to the turbulence caused by two flying creatures touching, water is much more forgiving. The two Water Dragons could freely fight in the three-dimensional space.
Tail whip, slap, charge. The two Water Dragons stirred up numerous bubbles.
And the female Water Dragon stopped纠缠 Jie Jie, quietly watching the fight between the two Water Dragons.
In nature, survival of the fittest always outweighs emotional promises during reproduction. It’s all for better continuity.
At least, this is the best option for them.
Jie Jie had an advantage in size and strength, while his opponent excelled in underwater combat compared to him, who was new to water battles.
But this advantage was quickly leveled thanks to the high learning ability of the alien soul.
He didn’t rush to eliminate his competitor; otherwise, what would he eat?
He was luring it towards the shore. During this period, several more Water Dragons were attracted by the pheromones and the battle-induced water currents, joining the fight.
Once again, he became the protagonist in a courtship competition, but it was different from the first time.
Back then, he was the most beautiful Female Fire Dragon, but now he was the strongest Male Water Dragon here, drawing the attention of the female Water Dragons.
The calm lake surface rippled with waves due to the excited stirring of the Water Dragons. Undercurrents moved with their battles, spreading to the shores.
