Otherworld Bone Dragon Operation Guide

Chapter 345 Lan Mo's Counterattack

Her gaze fell on the desk, where a letter lay. On the envelope was a lifelike image of a ghostly butterfly, emitting a faint glow.

A deep purple light flashed across the Dark Butterfly Mark! Immediately afterward, the entire letter spontaneously combusted, instantly turning into shimmering magical dust that vanished without a trace.

"Anyway, this person has already paid a sufficient price to get us to step forward and take responsibility for this 'trumped-up' crime," she said softly.

The secretary took a deep breath, looking hesitant, and said, "Your Highness, the situation... is probably not as simple as it seems."

"Oh?" Daphne looked at him, puzzled. "How complicated can a picture book be?"

"Although the rank of that Bone King is unknown, he is definitely a transcendent being. As for Scholar Chestnut Owl, he is a scholar by title and also a genuine Saint-rank mage!" the secretary said. "There has always been a saying that 'Scholar Chestnut Owl is the most capable mage among scholars and the most research-savvy scholar among mages.'"

Daphne understood what the secretary meant. If things continued this way, the scholar would eventually turn that statement into: "Among scholars and mages, the most research-savvy and combat-capable," becoming a double champion!

"Moreover, news of the earth-shattering battle at Holy Mountain and the great victory at the Battle of Giant Horn Island has not yet spread! Once this news spreads, I really can't imagine what kind of unimaginable collecting frenzy and market demand this picture book related to the two legendary figures will arouse!"

The secretary didn't finish her sentence, but Daphne already understood—this was a secret chronicle of top-tier experts, a private illustrated book!
Since the legendary painter Crystal Orchid disappeared from the public eye a century ago, the world's art, collecting, and mystery enthusiasts have not experienced a spectacle of this magnitude for far too long!

Daphne then realized that she had seriously underestimated the picture book.

“Then… what if we ban its sale and seize it?” She had just brought up the idea when she immediately shook her head and rejected it. “No, that would flood the world with cheap, even harder-to-control pirated copies!”

Ironically, keeping the original art books for sale would actually have helped reduce the spread of the virus.

“In that case, this picture book will truly become a ‘cultural and tourism billboard’ promoting the charm of the North,” the secretary said. “I just don’t know what methods the Chestnut Owl scholars will use to retaliate.”

Daphne's hand holding the teacup trembled involuntarily, almost spilling the tea onto her gorgeous dress.

Compared to "Chestnut Owl," "Bellamya" is the most widely known nickname for the scholar!

The secretary didn't say anything more. She neatly stacked the ten brand-new picture books that were spread out on the desk and placed next to it, then held them in her arms, bowed slightly to the princess, and took her leave.

Daphne looked at her actions, somewhat puzzled, "Why are you taking these?"

“Your Highness,” the secretary explained immediately, “these were not purchased on official business; they were bought with my personal savings.” She tightened her grip on the album in her arms slightly. “These are precious first-edition, first-print editions; they will become collector’s items and their prices will skyrocket!”

Daphne took off the gemstone necklace from her wrist, tossed it gently into the secretary's arms.

“Leave nine copies for me.”

****
Three small black dots appeared on the horizon, moving rapidly toward the Pansy.

The personnel on duty had already locked onto them on the radar screen. As they drew closer, the lookout team raised their high-powered binoculars and quickly confirmed the identities of the newcomers—three Winged Clan pilots. One of the sharp-eyed trainees recognized two of them as Stanton and Yuya!
Upon receiving the news, Su Ming and Zi Jin came to the deck to welcome the three of them as they landed.

"How are your injuries?" Su Ming asked, looking at Stanton's somewhat disheveled appearance. "Let's go to the medical center to get them treated."

“Okay!” Stanton didn’t refuse. He turned to the side and pointed to the third unfamiliar winged creature who had landed right after them. “This is the messenger of the ‘Winged Lord,’ with an urgent message!”

'Lord of the Feathers' is the title the Feather Clan uses for their king.

The messenger stumbled as soon as he stepped onto the cold flight deck, nearly losing his balance. He had clearly endured an extremely long flight and was utterly exhausted. Without even catching his breath, he hurried to Violet, pulled a shimmering blue feather from his robes, and respectfully presented it with both hands.

His beak was rough and cracked from thirst, and his voice was hoarse. "Lord Chestnut Owl! By order of the Lord of Feathers, I have important matters to report!"

"What happened?" Zi Jin took the feather, stroking it with her fingertips, feeling the unique energy fluctuations contained within it, confirming that it was a token of the Feather Clan's king.

"It's from the Blue Dragon Clan, Elder Lan Mo—" The messenger's voice was hoarse and he could barely speak. He had no choice but to take the warm water offered by the student next to him and drink the entire cup. Then he immediately continued, "Elder Lan Mo, he—"

The messenger's body stiffened abruptly! He clutched his abdomen in pain and collapsed onto the cold flight deck!

****
Lanmo Cave, North Iceland.

Inside the cave, loose rocks flew everywhere, and dust filled the air!
With a fierce lunge, Yin Fei sent Lan Mo flying! Another section of the cave wall collapsed under the impact!
In terms of pure physical strength, the Blue Dragon is far inferior to the Silver Dragon. Moreover, Lan Mo is severely injured and is at a complete disadvantage against Yin Fei's attacks!
With a ferocious smile, Yin Fei stepped forward and stomped on a complex magic array device with his dragon claw!

Snap! Boom!

The entire device shattered instantly, accompanied by a chain reaction of magical turbulence!

"Tsk tsk tsk..." Silver Frost's laughter was grating. "These tiny winged reptiles actually built their communication hub here!"

She looked triumphantly at the crushed core, "Now all communication between the entire North Iceland and the outside world is cut off! I'll have even more time to stage the crime scene and fabricate evidence! Poor little violet..."

Yin Fei's voice was filled with malicious mockery, "Soon, she will become the target of condemnation and hatred from the entire dragon race! She will be burdened with the indelible crime of murdering the Great Elder of her own race!"

As she spoke, she spread her wings.

Click!
A very crisp sound, like ice crystals breaking, followed!

Suddenly, Yin Fei felt a sharp pain that went deep into her bones from her wings! She looked down in horror and was shocked to find that, at some point, a thick, dense layer of azure ice, exuding a chilling aura, had condensed on the surface of her huge dragon wings, which were covered with beautiful silver scales!

(End of this chapter)