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They noticed the approaching beast tide and wanted to ask the great crystal dragon to protect the city.
Sensing all this, the crystal dragon's tail practically reached for the sky. Although it wasn't the kind of metal dragon that was benevolent all the time, it was still very gratifying to be respected by humans from the bottom of their hearts.
"I understand. You've come here to ask me to protect Cold Winter City. Besides, you cultivate Dragon Origin Battle Qi, so you need those beast dragons to enhance yourselves, right?"
The Crystal Dragon didn't think these tiny, adorable humans would dare to set their sights on it, after all, the two heroes in front of it were only at the peak of level one.
Dragon Origin Battle Qi is a high-level battle qi passed down among the dragon race's elite and taught to their followers. It's a mystery how it ended up in the hands of these two first-tier novice adventurers.
However, the battle aura held little allure for the dragon. The crystal dragon was only slightly curious before refusing to inquire further about the origin of the Dragon Source Battle Aura.
"If you need to cultivate Dragon Origin Battle Qi, it's better to draw power from the True Dragon Clan. Even the lowest-level White Dragon can greatly enhance your Dragon Origin Battle Qi."
For the Crystal Dragon, giving the adventurers a friendly reminder was one thing. On the other hand, she also wanted to ensure that the two clumsy white dragons could create the greatest value after dealing with them near her territory.
For example, sell their corpse materials to the two young heroes in front of you.
Those who can cultivate Dragon Origin Battle Qi are definitely not ordinary adventurers. Furthermore, besides sleeping bags, their backpacks don't contain any real weapons.
Crystal Dragon reasonably deduced that they must have storage items. That way, they might be able to make a small profit from these two inexperienced adventurers.
Of course, if they have some formidable dragon backing them, then forget it. It's not worth offending dragons who like to cultivate their own retinues for a little bit of profit.
The Crystal Dragon didn't recognize this kind of giant dragon that could casually throw out Dragon Source Battle Qi for its followers to cultivate. Besides, a dragon that could make humans its followers might be a metal dragon.
Silver dragons are fine, but if they were gold dragons... wouldn't I be punished for negotiating with their families and raising prices arbitrarily?
"Thank you for your advice, great Crystal Dragon. But we are still just novice adventurers. We have come to visit you today to ask for your help... to save Winterfell from this crisis."
Upon hearing that there was no business to be done, the tiny soft spikes on the back of the crystal dragon's neck immediately drooped down.
"Well, you need to understand. Those beast tides are not easy to deal with, especially since the leading beast dragon is at the seventh rank. If surrounded by multiple peak seventh-rank beast dragons, even someone as powerful as me would have a hard time."
The Crystal Dragon isn't really afraid of dealing with beast tides. After all, its Mind Shock and Blinding Breath can halt and block the beast tide to some extent.
With its psionic-enhanced beam breath, it actually has quite a bit of room to maneuver against the beast horde. While it might not wipe them all out, it's certainly confident it can crush the strongest of the beast dragons.
As for the humans in the city behind, whether they live or die is actually not that important to the Crystal Dragon. She felt that the two adventurers probably just wanted the beast dragon to refine and improve themselves, and if she really wanted to... well, maybe she could just give them one?
I remember there's a white dragon being kept in captivity in that Frost Giant tribe right now, but... the Frost Giants' territory isn't so easy to trespass on.
It's decided. I'll take them both to see the lair in a bit. I'll show off my collection~ After that, I'll refuse their request to stop the beast tide.
To put it bluntly, whether it's saving the city or venturing into the frost giants' territory, for these two adventurers, it's just a way to gain fame and fortune.
Since that's the case, just tell them the frost giant's territory and where the enslaved white dragon is being held. The crystal dragon is also planning to launch a sneak attack on the frost giant soon, so we can use this as cover for these two adventurers while the battle begins.
Crystal Dragon had long wanted to eliminate all the Frost Giants near its home. While there was no rush, it was always good to reduce their fighting strength as much as possible.
Many people in that city were also abducted by the frost giants. If given the chance to take revenge on the frost giants, these humans would surely not refuse.
After eliminating a certain number of frost giants, the crystal dragons immediately retreat to their lair. Either the frost giants migrate, or the crystal dragons wipe them out completely.
After all, my own little crystal dragon and little white dragon still need a comfortable environment to grow up in.
Once those two wicked, foolish white dragons are taken care of, the Crystal Dragon can rest easy.
Without further ado, Crystal Dragon first led the two to carefully admire its exquisite nest.
While it was ostensibly an invitation to view, it also reflected Crystal Dragon's vanity in showcasing his collection.
Displayed on both sides of the corridor, protected by crystal glass walls, the precious treasures exhibited to visitors are the most prized possessions of Crystal Dragon.
"Look, this is the Celestial Sword, and the one in the center is the Planetarium. Together with this observable universe, it is supported on the great World Tree, Celesti."
"Its celestial sphere can perform various divination and prophecy spells, and can also provide clear geographical information about its location. The ceremonial sword is not just a decorative item for ceremonial purposes—it can easily pierce dragon scales and is very sharp."
The celestial ceremonial sword, surrounded by gold and silver stars, was displayed as if it were a museum piece. Its origin was also explained in the crystal display case below.
It was acquired from a certain nobleman in a certain month of a certain year. It was a family heirloom...
"And then this one—this one is a pseudo-dragon. It's a seventh-tier peak pseudo-dragon—the Mechanical Amethyst Dragon—made by a Crystal Dragon based on the Amethyst Dragon, and possesses the same powerful combat strength as a normal Amethyst Dragon."
Inside the glass display case, the mechanical amethyst dragon, which was significantly larger and even comparable in size to an eighth-tier lower-level crystal dragon, lay quietly.
Aside from some body parts that are clearly made of magical metal encased in amethyst and dragon scales, the rest of the body is basically lifelike.
It's no different from a real amethyst dragon, and it's quite a valuable collectible. If the crystal dragon is willing, it can activate this mechanical amethyst dragon to fight alongside it.
With the two dragons working together, they could easily defeat the white dragon. Even the frost giant tribe wouldn't be a threat, given the amethyst dragon's formidable strength among the gem dragons.
Even the current beast tide that is affecting the entire city can be resolved by the combined efforts of an eighth-tier low-level crystal dragon and a seventh-tier peak mechanical amethyst dragon.
Although this mechanical amethyst dragon is only at the peak of the seventh rank, it is still considered one of the pseudo-dragons recognized by the dragon race and truly qualified to be called a giant dragon.
"See that? Even though it's only at the peak of the seventh rank, it could easily handle the white dragon I mentioned. But I don't need it anymore~"
Crystal Dragon, looking relaxed, freely described the wonders of the Mechanical Amethyst Dragon to Qin Xinru and Zhong Xiling. This was also because, after repeated confirmation, he was certain they didn't have a powerful dragon protecting them.
The reason is simple. First, neither of them possessed any dragon aura. Second, aside from fledgling dragons and young dragons, no powerful being would take such a novice at the peak of the first tier as a familiar.
Perhaps they really obtained the Dragon Source Battle Qi by chance from somewhere.
On the other side, Qin He, who was sensing the information here through his magic phone, almost burst out laughing.
Qin He had originally hoped that the White Dragon and Crystal Dragon would be attacked by the Frost Giants during the battle, allowing his two mothers to use all their offensive methods to pick off any remaining enemies.
Surprisingly, there was a brand new, unopened mechanical amethyst dragon here. Even its key was displayed in a small crystal box next to it.
Then, once the Frost Giants have taken care of it, or the mothers have helped the Frost Giants take care of the Crystal Dragon, they can obtain the key and have the Mechanical Amethyst Dragon recognize it as its master. Wouldn't that give them a powerful new ally?
Those magical firearms and alchemical bracelets can simply be given to the girls of the elven village to fire upon the beast horde. Then the mechanical amethyst dragon can flank and take out the few seventh-tier beast dragons.
This is so awesome!
If we can land this deal, it will be one Crystal Dragon plus at least two White Dragons. The Dragon Source Battle Aura will immediately gain the attributes and resistances of two major dragon species.
At that time, Qin Xinru and Zhong Xiling will be able to use magic naturally.
Chapter 180 Go and take care of them both.
With this mechanical amethyst dragon, they would be more confident in resolving the beast tide crisis.
In reality, among the five gem dragon species, the Amethyst Dragon is the strongest, while the Crystal Dragon is actually the weakest. This low-ranking eighth-tier Crystal Dragon might not even be able to defeat its collectible.
"And these too, these diamonds all come from—"
Crystal Dragon continued to enthusiastically introduce his collection, but in reality, very few of these items were of practical use.
Those gemstones like diamonds and crystals could perhaps be sold for a certain amount of gold coins.
Next, at the main peak of the snow-capped mountain, lies the core of the Crystal Dragon's lair. In the distance, two young dragons can be seen playfully fighting.
They were all around ten years old, almost the same age as Yan Liu. The crystal dragon was noticeably more robust than the white dragon, and although it was still a young dragon, its advantage as a superior predator was already evident.
Surprisingly, the seemingly delicate white dragon was actually a beautiful little girl with a human form. She looked quite docile, but her eyes weren't very friendly.
Upon seeing the Crystal Dragon bring adventurers, the two young dragons were not surprised, but they also seemed somewhat wary.
"Dengrui, Dengliu, these are my guests. Don't be afraid, come and play with them~"
The stronger crystal dragon was named Dengrui, and the beautiful white dragon that was taken in and raised was named Dengliu.
Of course, the two young dragons preferred playing with toys—the frost giant helmets and armor they had obtained from the snow-capped mountains—to humans.
Just then, the roars of two white dragons echoed through the sky! The two peak seventh-tier white dragons were howling outside the snow mountain, trying to lure the crystal dragon out of its cave.
The frost giants who had been lying in ambush went all out in the dragon-slaying plan. Besides bringing along the tribe's two peak-level fifth-tier young white dragons to handle the spoils of the battle, they also unleashed their deadly weapons—
—A spear made with special techniques by Longgang Steel.
Besides throwing boulders and axes, spears are also a major ranged weapon of the frost giants. The metal known as dragonsteel is a special alloy smelted through treatment with dragon's blood.
Soaked in dragon blood and using secret methods, the original steel, under the influence of ancient spells and technology, became a material that possessed dragon characteristics in the shortest possible time.
Next, a dragon with the corresponding dragon blood attribute needs to continuously breathe dragon breath at the steel near the forge. Now, this white dragon steel, imbued with the aura of a white dragon and forged from white dragon blood, is crafted into dragon steel javelins.
With a length of six meters, and combined with the continuous enhancement spells cast by the mage among the servants on the spear throwers, the Dragon Steel Spear's destructive power should not be underestimated.
If they hit, even a low-tier eighth-order crystal dragon will be pierced through their body. However, the accuracy of these dragon steel javelins is extremely worrying. Even with a dozen or so javelins thrown in a round, it is difficult to hit a crystal dragon or a white dragon.
The last time the Frost Giants tried to deal with the Crystal Dragon using Dragonsteel Spears, the number of spears was only enough to support two rounds of throwing, and the Crystal Dragon easily dodged them all.
Instead, a beam of light from the Crystal Dragon quickly blinded the frost giants. Many frost giants died at the hands of the Crystal Dragon in that battle.
The same applies to the two white dragons; the moment they spot the dragon steel spears, they create distance. Even when fully focused on dodging, the white dragons can dodge the spears.
Only when the two white dragons barely restrained the crystal dragon did the Dragonsteel Spear have a chance to unleash its power.
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Two distinct yet equally menacing dragon roars echoed from beyond the snow-capped peaks. The two white dragons interspersed their roars with unpleasant greetings.
"You little thief who stole dragon eggs to raise, I really hope your family tree is as numerous as the white dragon eggs in your nest!"
"Are you too scared to come out? Huddled in your nest, are you teaching the baby dragons how to eat dirt?"
In recent years, teaching young dragons to eat dirt has become a frequent subject of criticism. Some dragons believe that this old tradition is akin to young dragons only eating dirt when they are starving, which is almost abnormal behavior.
While consuming soil and inorganic matter does indeed help the scales of baby dragons and young dragons, saying this to a giant dragon raising its young is undoubtedly mocking its inability to afford to raise them.
Upon hearing the endless curses from the pair of white dragons outside, Crystal Dragon's face immediately darkened.
The crystalline thorns on her back stood erect, clearly indicating her burning anger at the white dragon's slander.
"Two idiotic dragons! They're even worse than dragon beasts, their brains are full of frozen mush!"
"You disgrace to the true dragon race! You're not leaving now that you've come... I'm going to extract your fat, refine it into white dragon oil, and sell it to humans to cure pork!"
Just as he was about to leave, Crystal Dragon became wary of whether the two guests might "play dirty" during the battle.
So the Crystal Dragon gave orders to its daughter, Little Crystal Dragon Lantern.
"Dengrui, you'll kill these two adventurers in a bit. If you do well, Mom will reward you with that dragon crystal you've always wanted!"
Its own cub has grown into a young dragon, and even if it faced two peak Tier 1 adventurers, it could easily crush them.
They were just two adventurers who had never absorbed the power of dragons; their dragon-source aura was nothing to fear. Rather than letting them go, it was better to let our own young dragons familiarize themselves with how to kill humans beforehand.
It wouldn't take her long to drive away the two white dragons. Even if the young dragons couldn't kill the two adventurers, they would still be easily dealt with by her claws when she returned.
Little did Crystal Dragon know that the strength she was seeing was far beyond the limits of Qin Xinru and Zhong Xiling.
Let alone a crystal dragon hatchling like this, even if a red dragon hatchling with exceptional talent like Yan Liu were to come out, they would still be killed by the two of them.
The crystal dragon channeled its wind-elemental magical energy, instantly unleashing its maximum speed as it swiftly crawled out of its lair. Arriving at Snow Peak Mountain, it looked around, searching for enemies.
The frost giants were very well concealed, thanks to precious one-time-use magical items, they remained hidden from the crystal dragon's mental perception.
As soon as it emerged from the snow-capped mountains, it saw the two white dragons circling outside the magical shield of the snow-capped peaks. Both white dragons were about ten meters long and were adult dragons!
Gazing at the white dragon in mid-air, baring its fangs and roaring at him from time to time, he stared intently into its two pairs of white dragon eyes, filled with primal desire for domination.
The Crystal Dragon knew that these two foolish creatures were only trying to steal her lair and treasure. She certainly deserved to deal with such covetousness.
If they escape again this time, the Crystal Dragon will return to its lair and activate the Mechanical Amethyst Dragon to launch a counterattack on the White Dragon's lair.
With his own efforts and those of the mechanical amethyst dragon, these two foolish and greedy white dragons would be easily slaughtered like livestock.
A white dragon with ice magic has taken a liking to the layout of this snow-capped mountain and wants to seize it as its lair.
After all, the protective shield of the snow-capped mountains here is intricately linked, and unless one takes the passage from the back of the mountain, ordinary alien creatures simply cannot get in. Living in such a wonderful place is like having nothing to worry about.
The previous Red Dragon Calamity lost its treasure found in Sunset Forest because its hastily dug nest was raided by snow wolves.
Some dragons also set up traps in their lairs. But a lair protected by a magic array like this obviously requires a price to be paid, and other dragons must be invited to set it up.
How could the two white dragons not be envious of such conditions? Especially since this foolish crystal dragon was a loner with no companions.
Clearly, these two adult white dragons were not yet of average intelligence. Even though they had been repeatedly taught a lesson by the crystal dragon, it still couldn't extinguish the greed in their hearts.
Although both the White Dragon and the Crystal Dragon are considered to be at the bottom of their respective dragon species, these two White Dragons... are truly not very capable.
After lingering near the snow-capped peaks and studying them for several months, the two ice-type white dragons made considerable preparations and devised a way to break through the defenses.
This time, we will definitely be able to completely eliminate this crystal dragon and take over this snow mountain.
The two white dragons exchanged a glance, a cunning glint appearing in their greedy eyes. Then, they joined forces to provoke the crystal dragon, continuing to hurl insults at it.
They knew that the crystal dragon would surely fly out of the protective shield in a fit of rage to meet them.
Soon, the plan that has been prepared for months will be successfully implemented. Even a low-level eighth-tier crystal dragon cannot stop the white dragon's greed.
As expected, the crystal dragon was thoroughly enraged by the provocative roars of the two white dragons.
The crystal-clear dragon eyes were filled with rage. These two overconfident white dragons, even if tied together, would be no match for this crystal dragon.
Even if they've eaten some rare and precious treasures, at worst the Crystal Dragon will retreat to its lair and bring out the Mechanical Amethyst Dragon to fight alongside it.