dmims Chapter 34 The Demeanor of a Vidyadhara
Chapter 34 The Demeanor of a Vidyadhara
Fanghu Immortal Boat, connecting to the port
When the starship carrying Jing Yuan, Qing Yuan, and the others slowly docked at Fanghu Airport, a rather "grand" welcoming ceremony was held at the port.
The representatives of the Vidyadhara tribe were dressed in magnificent attire, with orderly ceremonies, standard smiles, and impeccable manners. Their etiquette was thorough yet not cumbersome, and every greeting conveyed a reserved welcome.
Qingyuan and her companions were personally received by General Fubo and then escorted to a luxuriously decorated residence.
The place is a bit big, so even though they all live together, it still feels a bit empty.
In contrast, those fox-people who were clearly tasked with finding fault and who had a more assertive attitude, representing the Celestial Race, encountered something rather "special."
"The Fanghu Immortal Boat covers a vast area; surely it can't even spare a single vacant hotel room?"
A representative of the celestial beings questioned the enlightened official who was receiving them, expressing his dissatisfaction.
The enlightened official smiled amiably, but his tone remained completely calm: "Please forgive us, esteemed guest. Our Fanghu resident population is not large to begin with, and our various inns and facilities are limited."
Who would have thought that the number of guests attending this grand event would be so overwhelming, far exceeding expectations and catching us completely off guard?
He then changed the subject, pointing to a well-lit, open area outside the port: "But please rest assured!"
We, the Vidyadharas, are extremely hospitable. How could we let our friends who have come from afar have nowhere to stay?
That prime street-facing plot of land has been specially approved for you to set up temporary accommodations!
Carpets and bedding will be provided free of charge to ensure you experience the hospitality of Fanghu!
So, that night...
In the temporary camp, representatives from the two sides of the various fairy ships were wrapped in "free carpets" as thin as cicada wings and covered with "gift blankets" that were almost breathable.
In the "suitable climate" simulated by the Fanghu, which should have been like spring all year round, the Celestial Race of the Immortal Boat collectively felt a chill that penetrated to the bone.
The insulation points on that plot of land clearly had some minor issues.
Even more impressively, directly above the campsite, several incredibly powerful landscape lights illuminated the night as bright as day.
Meanwhile, the famous (newly established) "Night Market Arts Parade Team" in Fanghu was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, loud singing, and vigorous dancing.
They performed around this "VIP camp" until late at night.
Inside the warm pavilion at the port, a certain Vidyadhara, gazing out the window, listened to the faint complaints and clamor coming from afar, and a barely perceptible, pleasant smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
The reporter who said our reincarnation technique was a forbidden art has come; he clearly has ill intentions.
Unfortunately, he didn't dare let anything actually happen to the delegation; he could only make sure they weren't in good form during the debate the next day.
The night passed quickly, and even though the ground temperature had reached over two hundred degrees below zero yesterday, it only made them feel a little unwell.
In the end, all the delegations were able to settle down safely in the conference hall.
Hua did not attend in person, but instead sent Qingyuan as his representative, indicating that the final result should be reported to the Marshal's Office.
There's no other reason than that this debate will absolutely be a complete mess, turning into a disaster.
"One person, two people, three Miss Qingyuan, four Miss Qingyuan..."
Qingyuan transformed into the form of a dragon lord and mingled among the two forces.
Bai Lu counted the people present and felt like she was about to be coaxed to sleep.
"I am Qingque!"
Qingque was speechless. She had just been dragged to play cards all night by enthusiastic Vidyadharas yesterday, and was also shocked by what level of big shots they were.
Then the other party also hoped that she could speak up for the Vidyad clan while looking at the friendship at the card table.
Me? Don't even mention that I haven't actually become a general yet; even if I did, it wouldn't be under my jurisdiction!
So, "Never mind, I'm going to sleep." Balancing the various factions is too troublesome, and anyway, this meeting won't yield any results.
As for the cameras? The conference hall is several kilometers long, how could they possibly be filming her in the corner?
At the beginning, everyone was just going along with it, knowing that the debate would not yield any results, but no one wanted to be the bad guy.
Until that reporter asked the same question again, we didn't know his name, but we knew he was brave.
"This Dragon Transformation Technique is clearly also a 'method for longevity,' and it is not a technique for reproduction, but a method of transformation."
Granting immortality is a serious crime on the Immortal Ship. Does this act violate the Alliance's laws and regulations?
The scene fell silent instantly. Upon seeing this, Qingyuan quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"Leaving aside the fact that most of the ancient dragon descendants are likely transformed, if the reason why the Ming Dynasty cannot reproduce is truly because reproduction was split from the immortals."
"Forcing them to reproduce would be asking too much of us."
"But aren't these all just speculations? They can't be verified."
He was brave, really. It's a pity no one will remember the name of a cannon fodder; all we know is that his limbs were torn off and scattered all over the conference room.
If Qingyuan hadn't treated him and thrown him out for fear of causing a death, he probably would have perished here.
With the other party raising this question, the two sides completely broke off relations. Qingyuan's attempt to smooth things over was more like adding fuel to the fire, fueling the anger of the Chiming people.
"We were all born of parents. What you're doing is nothing short of thievery, stealing our parents' children!"
"Your mother!" Bai Heng, controlling Bai Lu, lashed out with her tail, sending the opponent flying. "Your parents clearly didn't raise you well. Why don't you recognize me as your biological mother and I'll teach you a lesson!"
Of course, Bai Heng had used some tricks of Yi Ling beforehand to send Bai Lu's consciousness into her memories, so there was no need to worry about corrupting the child.
The scene was filled with shouts and curses... except for Qingque, who was sleeping soundly.
As for the accidental attacks, they were countered by the power Qingyuan left inside her body before they even reached her skin.
"A thief?! What a thief!" A Vidyadhara, his beard and hair bristling, suddenly stood up, slamming his jade staff heavily on the ground with a resounding boom.
Our Vidyadhara clan has passed down the principle of transformation from generation to generation. Dragon transformation is the righteous path of the world and the right path established by the Star God!
This wondrous method of transforming into a dragon is essentially about returning something to its rightful owner and restoring our race to life!
"Bullshit!" A burly fox-man slammed his fist on the table, his fox tail bristling, and his voice was rough. "You think you can justify yourselves by citing a few myths?"
"If you're so capable, then summon the Immortal Star God..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was struck in the face by an iron teapot and collapsed to the ground.
The next second, someone shouted angrily: "The Alliance Code clearly states that causing immortality to be lost is an unforgivable crime!"
"What kind of ingenious method is this? It's clearly a blatant disregard for the law and an attempt to wreak havoc on the Immortal Ship!"
"What a joke!" A prophetic scholar sneered, adjusting his glasses, and spoke rapidly.
The entire process of the Dragon Transformation Method will be made public and jointly supervised by the Ten Kings' Office, the Earth Balance Office, and the generals' mansions of each Immortal Ship!
However, some people are experiencing poverty among their own clans, leading to a continuous decline in the birth rate.
"They're jealous that our people have the potential to forge a new path, so they resort to labeling and slandering us—their intentions are despicable!"
"Bah! Who's jealous of your neither-human-nor-dragon grotesque appearance!" An old celestial being trembled with anger, for the wise scholar was telling the truth.
"My immortal vessel has no shortage of people to reproduce. The sooner we wake up, the higher the success rate. You are clearly trying to make us childless!"
At that moment, "Bai Lu," controlled by Bai Heng, suddenly stood up and climbed onto the table, knocking back the teapot that was thrown at her.
Her voice was clear but full of gunpowder, "A bunch of old coffins, what else is left in your brains besides that old ashes of carrying on the family line?"
The transformation into a dragon signifies rebirth and metamorphosis! It gives those with ambition and ability more options!
What, are you afraid that if your child chooses a better path, your narrow-minded sense of ancestral glory won't be apparent?!
"What transformation? Bah!" A burly man from the Immortal Ship pulled at a man holding the Light, spitting out a mouthful of saliva.
"I can clearly see that you are using the bodies of others as nourishment, creating life from their blood. This method is utterly vile!"
Upon hearing this, someone from the Ming faction immediately retorted, "This is blatant discrimination and slander!"
We, the Ming Dynasty, have shed blood and made great contributions for the Immortal Ship!
We're simply trying to continue on a path of continuity; what's wrong with that? They're trying to drive us to our deaths!
"Stop playing the victim!" the fox-people retorted. "Although your population is small, how many privileges have you established for this in your oath?"
The alliance belongs to everyone!
"If you all continue this reckless behavior, I think in the end you'll all just become like these corrupt and old-fashioned men, your minds ultimately leading to the creation of abundant but wicked things!"
"Special privileges? Without our generations of enlightened dragons suppressing the plague and calamities, could you have a peaceful life?"
Now you're complaining that we're taking up space? Even discarding a used tool wouldn't be this quick!
"Suppressing Jianmu was a merit, but merit is merit and fault is fault!"
Before the laws of the Alliance, how can merits and demerits offset each other? You are now exploiting loopholes in the law!
"A loophole? This is the perfectly legitimate path!"
This is an issue that even the Marshal's Mansion acknowledges needs to be discussed! You are hindering the progress of the Immortal Ship!
"Progress? I think it's regression! It's the root cause of the alliance's division!"
Ultimately, the situation devolved into a contest of who could shout the loudest and who could use the most ruthless methods.
Although the Vidyad clan was outnumbered by the other two forces, their superior physical abilities gave them the upper hand.
Although Bai Heng was empowered by his memory, Bai Lu's physical strength was ultimately limited.
Ling Sha, on the other hand, not only caused great pain to several of the floating Yuan Peak people, but he also managed to take them down with a single punch.
A self-disciplined doctor is terrifying.
Qingyuan, on the other hand, watched the show from the sidelines and even ate watermelon.
Just then, a text message arrived on her phone; she had set it to vibrate on special, so it was particularly noticeable...