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"Does being a Dragon Warrior mean you're no longer the Dragon Warrior after just one day?"

Vanken countered with a question.

Abao immediately tensed up, unsure of where to put his two paws.

This formal form of address immediately created a distance, making him a little uneasy.

Will my newly acquainted friend suddenly become unrecognizable after achieving success?

Seeing A Bao's helpless look, Van Ken laughed and walked over to put his arm around his shoulder.

"Stop joking, come in quickly."

I was just wondering where you went.

"Didn't we agree to try the noodles at your Heike Noodle Shop? I heard they're famous for their delicious noodles in Heike Valley."

"Really? You remember!"

Ah Bao breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile returned to his chubby face, his earlier restraint vanishing instantly.

He patted his chest, looking as if he was still shaken.

"You scared me!"

I thought you were the kind of person... you know, the kind who doesn't recognize old friends once they become successful.

"The Dragon Warrior wants to eat my family's noodles! My dad will be ecstatic if he finds out!"

Van Can looked at Po the panda, who had cheered up again because of a bowl of noodles, and felt a little emotional.

This good-natured panda had no idea that if it hadn't appeared, it would be him standing in this grand hall, being cheered by the crowd.

"Hey, seriously."

Abao's curiosity quickly overwhelmed his other emotions. He leaned closer, lowered his voice, and his eyes sparkled.

"You were really bold back in the square, jumping onto the field like that."

I was terrified when I was standing outside the door!

I can't believe Master Oogway actually chose you!

I'm not saying this is bad, it's just... so unexpected!

By the way, have you seen the Furious Five? Have you spoken to them?

And Master Raccoon, when I came up just now, I think I saw him storm off, and he didn't look too good... Did you guys... have a falling out?

He must be unhappy that someone took his disciple's place, right?

Ah Bao was so excited that he asked a series of questions in one breath.

"There was a little hiccup."

Van Ken replied with a smile.

He didn't reply with more than two sentences.

"Oh, is that Master Flying Rhinoceros's armor!?"

When Po, who is naturally hyperactive and loves kung fu, entered the main hall, he was like a mouse falling into a rice jar, unable to take it all in.

He ran up to the Flying Rhinoceros's heavy and imposing armor, carefully touched it with his finger, and exclaimed in amazement.

A moment later, it approached the hero's greatsword, wanting to touch it but not daring to, and circled around it.

When they discovered the Invisible Trident of Destiny, they were so excited they almost jumped for joy.

"Oh My God!

it is true,

They're all genuine!

Abao turned around, his face filled with pure, almost pious excitement.

"You know, Van Kent..."

here!

This place is paradise for any kung fu fan!

I am so happy!

If I could stay here for just one night, I'd gladly give up ten years of my life!

If word gets out that this happened, other kung fu fans will be so envious of me!

"So jealous my eyes are red!"

Seeing Ah Bao's expression, as if he wanted nothing more than to live next to these weapons, Van Ken chuckled, "Ah Bao, would you like to move in?"

"what?"

Po was drooling over the Master Rhino armor when he heard this and suddenly turned around. His immense surprise made him stutter.

"Can I...?"

Can I really move in and stay for one night?

Just for one night!

I promise I won't break anything!

I'm a very quiet sleeper, I don't snore... I guess so.

Vancan shook his head and laughed, "No, not for one night."

He paused, looked into Abao's eyes, and said clearly.

"I mean, moving into the Jade Emperor Palace and becoming a part of it."

To settle down permanently.

"Me? Becoming a member of the Jade Emperor's Palace?"

Abao was excited at first, then shook his head vigorously and waved his hands repeatedly.

"Does the Jade Emperor Palace lack chefs?"

Besides making noodles, I can also... uh, I can also eat noodles.

Can I really do it?

What can I do? Sweep the floor? Wipe the weapons?

"I... I probably can't even climb up those bookshelves to wipe them..."

The more he spoke, the less confident he became, feeling out of place in this solemn palace, this holy land of kung fu.

Fan Ken was amused by his reaction and reached out to pat A Bao's thick belly. What a big stomach! It felt quite soft.

"Don't underestimate yourself, Abao."

"Your chubby body actually contains enormous potential."

You just haven't realized it yet.

"Potential?"

Ah Bao touched his round belly, looking completely bewildered.

"What potential do I have? How come I don't know?"

Besides being able to eat fifty steamed buns in one go and carry a flour cart up a thousand steps... oh, does that count too?

Van Can didn't answer, but instead dropped an even more surprising statement: "I plan to move you into the Jade Emperor's Palace and have Master Raccoon train you to be the next Dragon Warrior."

"..."

"ah?

Me?

"Are you training me to be the next Dragon Warrior?"

Abao was completely stunned, pointing his paw at his own nose.

"yes."

Van Can nodded, looking like he didn't think it was a big deal.

The hall was silent for a few seconds.

The bewilderment on Abao's face slowly turned into shock, then doubt, and finally terror.

He unconsciously took two steps back, nervously swallowed, and looked at Van Can cautiously.

"Fan...Fanken, am I...am I too overly familiar and annoying? Did I say or do something wrong before?"

Did I upset you?

This joke is... not funny at all...

Because this is just too outrageous!

It was so exaggerated that Ah Bao thought either there was something wrong with his ears, or that his new friend was making fun of him.

Train him to be the next Dragon Warrior? Does he even deserve it?

"Believe in yourself, Abao."

Just like me, a stranger who came from afar and was visiting the Valley of Peace for the first time, I was able to become the Dragon Warrior.

Van Can walked over, put his arm around A Bao's furry shoulder again, and patted him hard.

"You're a native, born and raised here, and you love the Valley of Peace and kung fu. Why can't you be groomed to be the next Dragon Warrior?"

"I'll talk to Master Oogway."

Van Cane knew perfectly well that the position of Dragon Warrior originally belonged to Po, and he had taken away the position that rightfully belonged to Po.

Because of his arrival, the playful and gluttonous Abao has to wait another generation.

Oh, you greedy, fat panda, please wait another lifetime.

He himself did not value the title itself very much. What he valued was the fame, resources, and opportunities to access the Jade Emperor Palace's secret treasures and exchange skills with other kung fu masters that came with the title.

Moreover, Van Can can't stay in this world forever to fulfill the role of the Dragon Warrior; sooner or later, someone will need to take his place.

Who could be more suitable than A Bao, the chosen one with extraordinary talent and a pure heart?

"But...but..."

Abao was completely dumbfounded, his mind a complete mess.

Putting aside whether he deserves the title of "Dragon Warrior," just look at Van Can's behavior.

This Dragon Hero has only been in office for less than a day, right?

They haven't even had a chance to sit down properly, and they're already designating the next one?

Isn't this a bit too... too confident, too casual?