I, the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, am being kept by the state.

Wang Jianguo was taken aback, and his voice changed.

"National Security Bureau?"

Li Changgeng stood up, walked to the window, and looked at Longcheng outside.

"Yes, the National Security Bureau."

As the sun sets, the entire city is bathed in golden light, with towering buildings and bustling traffic, presenting a scene of prosperity.

"This is not something I, as the mayor, can decide."

He paused, his voice becoming low.

"Moreover... if this is true, then the existence of this dragon is not just a matter for our Dragon City, nor just a matter for the archaeological community."

"This is a matter for the entire country."

"even……"

He turned around, his eyes sharp.

"This concerns the entire Chinese nation!"

Wang Jianguo fell silent.

He knew Li Changgeng was right.

A dragon that has protected China for two thousand years—this event has had such a huge impact that it could change the fate of the entire country!

"But……"

Wang Jianguo was still somewhat worried, "What if the National Security Bureau doesn't believe me?"

Don't believe me?

Li Changgeng turned his head, a smile curving his lips, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

"Then let them believe it."

He picked up the necklace again, feeling that faint, almost imperceptible consciousness.

"You mean... a dragon?"

The necklace did not respond.

He didn't care and turned to pick up the phone on his desk.

"Xiao Zhang, connect me to the Longcheng branch of the National Security Bureau."

"Yes, I'll answer right away."

The call was answered quickly.

"Hello, is this the National Security Bureau? This is Li Changgeng, the mayor of Longcheng City."

"Yes, Li Changgeng."

"There's something that requires your intervention; it's very urgent."

"What's the matter? Well... it's hard to explain over the phone. You should send someone over, preferably Director Zhang himself."

"Yes, the sooner the better, preferably now."

"What? Classified security level?"

Li Changgeng glanced at the necklace in his hand and said in a deep voice.

"Highest level."

After hanging up the phone, Li Changgeng looked at Wang Jianguo.

"Old Wang, what happens next is beyond our control."

Wang Jianguo nodded, but felt a little uneasy.

He didn't know how the National Security Bureau would handle this matter.

It remains to be seen whether this dragon, which has been dormant for a hundred years, will ever see the light of day again.

……

Two hours later.

The door to the mayor's office was pushed open.

A middle-aged man in a black suit walked in. He had a square face, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a burly build, exuding a sharp and imposing aura.

It was Zhang Weiguo, the director of the Longcheng National Security Bureau.

Behind him was a young woman, also dressed in a black suit, with short, neat hair and sharp eyes.

"Mayor Li, what's the matter that's so urgent?"

Zhang Weiguo cut to the chase, "What exactly do you mean by 'top level of secrecy' that you mentioned on the phone?"

Li Changgeng didn't speak, but simply pointed to the necklace on the table.

"Is this it?"

Zhang Weiguo glanced at it and frowned slightly.

What could be wrong with a worn-out bronze necklace?

"Director Zhang, you can give it a try."

Li Changgeng's tone was calm, but his eyes were unusually serious.

Zhang Weiguo was stunned for a moment.

He had been dealing with Li Changgeng for over a decade and had never seen the other man look at him like that before.

"Kobayashi, come here."

Zhang Weiguo didn't move, but looked at the young woman behind him.

The woman nodded, stepped forward, and picked up the necklace.

She examined it carefully for a few seconds, then shook her head.

"Director Zhang, it's just an ordinary bronze artifact. Although the design is exquisite, there's nothing special about it..."

Before she could finish speaking, her expression suddenly changed.

He froze on the spot, his eyes wide open, his pupils contracting violently!

"Xiaolin?"

Zhang Weiguo frowned.

The woman didn't respond; her hands were shaking, and her whole body was trembling!

Zhang Weiguo's expression changed, and he quickly stepped forward and snatched the necklace.

The next second—

He froze.

An eerie silence fell over the office.

Li Changgeng and Wang Jianguo exchanged a glance but neither spoke.

They knew that Zhang Weiguo was going through what they had gone through.

The oppressive aura emanating from two thousand years ago, the consciousness of a true dragon, is shaking the values ​​of this National Security Bureau director!

a long time.

Zhang Weiguo released his grip, and the necklace fell onto the table with a "thud".

His face looked terrible, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, soaking the back of his shirt.

"This...this is impossible..."

His voice trembled slightly, "This is not scientifically sound..."

"But it's true."

Li Changgeng said calmly.

Zhang Weiguo took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He worked in the National Security Bureau for twenty years; what storms hadn't he seen?

He's arrested all sorts of people, including terrorists, spies, and traitors.

But this one in front of me...

That's a fucking dragon!

A living, breathing dragon!

The true dragon that has protected China for two thousand years!

Zhang Weiguo spoke quickly, "This matter is too big for me to decide; it must be reported directly to the capital!"

"I see."

Li Changgeng nodded, "That's why I came to you."

Zhang Weiguo took out his phone, walked to the window, and paused his finger on the screen for a few seconds.

He hesitated.

Should we discuss this over the phone, or go directly to Beijing to report it in person?

What if the other person doesn't believe me when I make a phone call?

You can't exactly say on the phone, "Boss, we've discovered a dragon!" That would just invite a scolding, wouldn't it?

Zhang Weiguo turned around and looked at Li Changgeng.

"Mayor Li, we're going directly to Beijing to report to the leaders in person!"

Li Changgeng was taken aback. "Now?"

"Yes, now!"

Zhang Weiguo's tone was resolute: "These things can't be explained over the phone. Besides..."

He glanced at the necklace on the table and lowered his voice.

"What if the phone call is being tapped?"

Li Changgeng gasped.

Yup!

This is a real dragon! If foreign powers find out, the consequences will be unimaginable!

"Then I'll arrange a private jet right now."

Li Changgeng immediately picked up the phone.

"Need not."

Zhang Weiguo waved his hand, "Using our National Security Bureau's planes provides even greater security."

Half an hour later.

A black private jet landed on the dedicated tarmac at Longcheng Airport.

Zhang Weiguo, along with Li Changgeng, Wang Jianguo, and the necklace, boarded the plane directly.

The plane took off and headed straight for Beijing.

The cabin was very quiet.

Li Changgeng sat in his seat, holding the necklace in his hand, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

He wondered what the top leaders would think when he arrived in Beijing.

Would you believe it?

Or will they still be seen as crazy?

"Mayor Li."

Zhang Weiguo suddenly spoke up, "You mean... can this dragon really be restored?"

Li Changgeng remained silent for a few seconds.

"I have no idea."

"But I know..."

He raised his head, a resolute glint in his eyes, "If we can truly recover, then China will once again stand at the pinnacle of the world!"