Chapter 392: The Radical Faction of the Sea Domain Dragon Clan

Chapter 392: The Radical Faction of the Sea Domain Dragon Clan

The higher-ups of the Sea Domain Dragon Clan are implementing a policy of alliance and peace with the land-dwelling humans. They have already made contact with several powers, including the Xuanyun Sect, Immortals, and the Refining Demon Sect, all of which have received the clan’s messengers.

However, nearly all these factions feel that the Sea Domain Dragon Clan does not genuinely seek peace and must have ulterior motives. After all, they invaded the land hundreds of years ago, resulting in countless deaths. It’s indeed suspicious for them to suddenly come seeking peace.

As for the Sea Domain Dragon Clan itself, it isn’t a centralized power; the highest authority is the royal family of the Dragon Palace, below which various factions exist.

One of these, known as the Long Faction, is a radical group that is extremely baffled by the royal family’s approach.

Because the Sea Domain Dragon Clan has not been unaware of the land; they had previously sent their clansmen to the surface to gather information, gaining a significant understanding of the power dynamics on land.

In fact, the Sea Domain Dragon Clan is stronger than the land-dwelling beings, and according to practices from hundreds of years ago, they could simply declare war and attack.

Yet, the upper echelon of the clan has chosen to negotiate peace with the humans. Given their strength and lack of threats from land beings, how could the proud and noble Sea Domain Dragon Clan lower themselves to seek peace with humans? How can the radicals endure this?

Thus, these radical members of the Sea Domain Dragon Clan began discussing this matter.

One of them said, “I heard from someone in the Dragon Palace that the Dragon King is wary of human power, believing that humans might have reached the point of surpassing our Sea Domain Dragon Clan, so they plan to negotiate with humans and find a way to deal with them.”

“What a joke! Humans have surpassed our powers? It seems the folks at the Dragon Palace are timid and timid, making it hard for them to achieve anything.”

The speaker was Wu Qiong, the leader of this faction.

As a radical faction, they firmly believed that the Sea Domain Dragon Clan was a noble and supreme race that should not cower in fear.

However, the incident involving the Second Prince Hao Yi’s defeat was kept secret, and not many of the Sea Domain Dragon Clan knew about it. The Dragon King had instructed his subordinates not to engage in conflict with the humans rashly, which is why it’s circulating that human power might surpass theirs.

Now, the representatives of the radical faction looked at a map, convinced that they must prove to the Dragon Palace that their suspicions were overly paranoid and that, in reality, humans are not that formidable.

They thus set their sights on Ru Yu Village.

Previously, they hadn’t noticed, but looking back now, it was indeed strange that this village still existed.

It should have been submerged by tsunamis triggered by several grand ceremonies of the Sea Domain Dragon Clan; logically, this village and the cities behind it would have been washed away.

Yet it wasn’t.

Moreover, in recent years, the Sea Domain Dragon Clan had experienced some conflicts with other sea creatures, which inevitably caused disasters like subsidence and tsunamis threatening cities.

Under normal circumstances, this village would have vanished from the map, yet in reality, it not only survived but thrived, untouched by any devastating waves.

Previously, the Sea Domain Dragon Clan had not cared much about that small coastline, but now they had grown cautious.

There must be some mystery behind this.

“The Dragon Palace folks are overly cautious and fear humans. We need to launch a swift attack on humans. We don’t even need to do anything; a tsunami can obliterate them. Defeating them will boost our morale, and then the folks in the Dragon Palace will dare to take action. But we need to investigate the situation of that little village by the shore to initiate a tsunami from there.”

Wu Qiong stated, intending to take a few clan members with him.

…

Lin Nuo encountered a girl under the tree in front of his house; her name was Yu Fang.

She was two years younger than Lin Nuo, around the same age as Su Kexin. Having grown up in Ru Yu Village, she was used to hard work and wore a plain light blue garment, carrying a basket filled with vegetables as she seemed to be returning from the fields.

Lin Nuo didn’t have much interaction with her. He had only seen her when Xia Hanmo returned to pay respects, as they were neighbors. Lin Nuo, who was previously known for his playful nature, had spent time with Yu Fang like an older brother playing with a little sister.

Yu Fang did not know how to dress up and did not apply any cosmetics; she always went out with a bare face. But she looked quite pretty—her beauty was simple and natural.

Like Li Ruo’er, who also didn’t use makeup. With her Immortal Fox bloodline, she was inherently beautiful, and her pure natural beauty suited her best—makeup would only go against her essence.

While both had no makeup, it was undeniable that Li Ruo’er was more attractive than Yu Fang.

Yu Fang was polite, and since Lin Nuo was from a noble family and older than her, she respected him and referred to him as “Nuo Ge.”

Yu Fang set her basket down and smiled, “Nuo Ge, are you back to pay respects?”

“Yes.” Lin Nuo replied flatly.

“Mm, since you’re back, how about you come to our house for dinner? I just harvested some fresh vegetables and will kill a chicken; dinner will definitely be lavish.”

Yu Fang chuckled lightly. Although her family usually ate simple meals, they would prepare something better when Lin Nuo and his party came.

“This matter, you need to ask my mother’s opinion. Oh well, she will agree, so we can go over tonight.”

“Mm, I’ll wait for you to come over, Nuo Ge.”

Yu Fang noticed Lin Nuo’s flat tone and felt something was off; there was a sense of distance. Lin Nuo was cold and not as enthusiastic as before; previously when he saw her, he would talk about things happening in the city, and he’d mention he had joined the famous Xuanyun Sect and had become a legendary hero, gaining the admiration of thousands.

But now, he didn’t say anything, as if he was in a bad mood and didn’t want to talk to her.

“Nuo Ge, you are now a legendary hero. If you have time, can you tell me about the outside world?”

“I can tell, but don’t call me a hero.”

“Nuo Ge, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing, just please don’t call me a hero anymore, that’s all.”

“Alright then.”

Yu Fang couldn’t understand why, but since Lin Nuo asked her not to call him that, she would respect his wish.

She looked at their differences and felt a vast gap between them. Just in terms of attire, he was dressed elegantly while she was merely in rough clothes—a significant difference.

Moreover, he was a disciple of the Xuanyun Sect, while she was a village girl, so it was natural for Lin Nuo to look down on conversing with her.

“My personality and tone are like this. It’s the same with everyone; you don’t need to overthink it.”

“It’s nothing, Nuo Ge.”

“Later, I’ll have my maid Li Ruo’er help you. When dinner is ready, call me. I’ll rest for now.”

“Mm, I won’t disturb Nuo Ge’s rest. Please say hello to my mother from me.”

Yu Fang respectfully bowed and then took her basket and returned to her home.

Lin Nuo watched her leave without saying much.

“Young master, did someone just come?”

Li Ruo’er came out upon hearing the commotion.

“Li Ruo’er.”

“Ruo’er is here, young master.”

“Tonight, we’ll go next door for dinner. You help out with the cooking. Bring out the beef and lamb you brought from the city. I’ll rest for a bit and call me when it’s time to eat.”