I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

Which father doesn't wish for his child to play carefree and happy? But such a wish is just that—a wish that can never be fulfilled.

The son of a true dragon is also the future true dragon. His words, actions, learning, and knowledge are different from those of ordinary children.

The imperial affairs that require countless repetitions, and the millions of people struggling to survive on this land all need his help and assistance.

"Moreover... Ah Xi has no way out."

The true dragon then said:

"When my son was born, the whole earth rejoiced at his arrival."

The immortals knew about that.

Under the dark clouds, the Great Flame, the thunderous roar of the sky, the gentle breeze and dew from all directions, and after the wind and clouds disperse... the flawless purple aura that travels thirty thousand miles to the east.

Everything about this child speaks to his extraordinary nature.

But the immortals knew the true nature of the bloodshed and hardship behind these strange celestial phenomena.

"My wife and I were already prepared."

That extremely rich bloodline ability, which allows one to command wind and thunder from birth, is made from ancestral blood relatives.

"For my son, for the future of the Great Yan..."

This true dragon dedicated his entire life to creating momentum and changing the fate of his descendants.

He ventured deep into the northern frontier in order to seize the extraordinary abilities of the alien race, so that the world would know the name of his son and forge his great magical power.

Eliminating the deeply entrenched aristocratic families is like removing the stubborn thorns from their scepters, ensuring that the remaining officials are completely loyal to the new young emperor. Only then can the emperor and his ministers be of one mind and elevate the Great Yan Dynasty to a new beginning.

Finally, he would abandon his own life without hesitation or regret, turning everything he had gained in this life into firewood and throwing it into the furnace built by this land.

"To entrust the prosperity of a nation for the next thousand years to a child who is not even a year old... Such a heavy burden, such a reckless act, even he never thought of such a path."

The immortal shook his head slightly, then nodded slightly.

“If I teach them, their growth will be like bamboo, and they will never be crooked.”

"In that case, I can rest assured."

The real dragon reached out its arms and gently embraced the young dragon.

"Our ancestors and I...though our actions differed, our desires were the same."

"It is a pity that although I know about my son's grand plan, I will not be able to witness it."

"When the Great Way prevails, the world belongs to all..."

The dragon, carrying his son, sighed softly and departed.

……

"The world...a world of great harmony..."

Sui Qing scoffed, showing no sign of agreement.

"You have ruled this kingdom for hundreds of years, has your wishful thinking even begun to take shape?"

“Even today, in places you cannot see, there are still those who are bullied, those who are destitute, and those who enjoy privileges.”

Even if you are willing to sacrifice yourself for the country, so that the country is free from disasters and the people can be fed, how many corrupt officials will take advantage of this to line their own pockets and cause countless people to suffer?

"Even if you selflessly share this profound power, enabling technological advancement and curing terminal illnesses, how many filthy individuals, clinging to their privileged status, persecute others?"

"Even if you promote the virtuous, punish the wicked, and have the venerable oversee all directions, fulfilling the people's wishes and assisting their needs, will the thieves, bandits, and tyrants ever be eradicated?"

"But as long as they harbor desires, greed, and nurture that endless stream of evil thoughts, your hope for a great unity is nothing but a castle in the air, a false illusion that will crumble at the slightest touch."

His words were sharp and sarcastic, each sentence a hidden barb.

Even Ling couldn't help but want to shut him up, let alone his sister with an even more explosive temper.

"What do you know, you beast!"

"Your narrow-minded perspective can only see the dark and persistent dross. You will never see the good and the virtuous."

"You only see the greed of the big rats, but you can't see those honest and just people who give away their own wealth to help the people."

"You only know that some people do evil, but you can't see how many infected people these technologies have protected, and how many people have been spared from suffering and disease because of them."

"You only know that bandits are endless, but you can't see how many times more degenerate trash there are those who are willing to move towards a better life."

"You only mock the evil that is less than one ten-thousandth, but you don't praise the countless good."

"You can't even perceive that the goodness that exists in the world today can make beasts condense reason and transform into humans."

"What right do you, an unrepentant and ignorant fellow, have to ridicule and mock those who are willing to join us and contribute to that great cause?"

"You arrogant and incompetent dog, who even needs to be subservient to others to survive, dares to bark and howl here? I am truly ashamed to have ever been one with you."

Hearing such a strong and forceful rebuke, she didn't react at all, even as the wine jug fell to the table.

A few moments later, she looked at her younger sister, who was tightly protecting Bai Zhou behind her, and revealed a smug smile.

"I...I've been alive and eating your rice!"

The man, looking at the broken piece of medicine that had somehow gone wrong, was so angry that his teeth itched.

"Hmph, are you eating someone else's rice instead of mine?"

Xi still felt she hadn't had enough of a good scolding and was about to continue rebuking the ungrateful beast when she heard a soft call from behind her.

"Sir... thank you."

He smiled and pulled her tightly into his arms during the day.

“…Ah Xi, you should be angry.”

Being held like that, and with the other person being so gentle, Xi didn't know whether she should be angry or resentful.

"I am already satisfied that you stood up for me."

He chuckled softly and hugged her even tighter during the day.

“What Sui said is right, and what the gentleman said is also very good.”

The two disliked each other, but since Bai Zhou had already spoken up to persuade them, they did not argue again.

Bai Zhou also said:

"The path to Great Harmony has shown some progress, but there is still no end in sight. However, this is precisely what I should do."

"I believe that as long as we persevere, sooner or later we will be able to make this land full of vitality."

"When the Great Way prevails, the world is a commonwealth. The virtuous and capable are chosen, and trustworthiness and harmony are valued..."

"I will persevere. And I hope that you, sir, can stay with me..."

"nature."

"If I don't keep an eye on you, you idiot, who knows what terrible things you might do next."

Xi gave a soft hum and grasped the other person's hand that was resting on her waist.

"You are not allowed to let go no matter what, until I say I'm letting go."

"Ah."

He responded and spoke during the day.

“I will not let go, sir.”

To be honest, I also want to eat ice cream fondue.

What's wrong with all of you?

Looking at the two women, one an older sister who kept drinking and the other a younger sister who was grinning foolishly.

Nian approached with a puzzled look.

"Why do I feel like I've missed something important?"

"Cough...it's nothing."

Upon seeing her approach, Xi immediately composed herself and replied as if nothing was amiss.

"……strangeness."

Nian scratched his head in confusion, then pouted and asked, "What's wrong with the old man now? Why are you suddenly eating hot pot?"

Xi, having regained her composure, raised an eyebrow and looked in the direction Nian was pointing. Ling, who was standing to the side, also put down his wine gourd and looked over curiously as well.

On the table where they usually eat, there is a hot pot bubbling and steaming.

On the table was a large plate of tender white fresh tofu and a bowl of scallion soy sauce.

In addition, there was a big fat cat placed there.

"Hmm~?"

Sui was humming a tune he'd heard somewhere, his beast claws holding a pair of chopsticks in a strange way.

It seemed the water in the hot pot had boiled. Sui stopped humming, picked up a thinly sliced ​​piece of tofu, and dipped it into the boiling water. Three seconds later, fresh soy sauce and chopped scallions soaked into the tofu.

When the time was right, He sucked it into His mouth in one gulp. After a delightful tasting, He sighed contentedly:

"Phew! After eating pickled vegetables and tofu, even a mere dragon cub can't compare to me!"

The smug Sui was oblivious to the three pairs of eyes watching him from behind, each with a different expression. Perhaps he noticed, but simply didn't bother to pay them any attention.

"..."

"Has the old man become so pitiful? A dish of soy sauce with tofu has captivated him like this?"

With a heavy sigh, he patted his chest, his face full of resentment at their lack of ambition.

"I thought a half-and-half hot pot was my bottom line, but I never expected that old man would cross it! A clear broth hot pot! And he only used to cook tofu in it!"

"Soy sauce tofu? Little New Year, you're mistaken."

"Do you know that if you finely slice fresh tofu, blanch it three times in boiling water, and then serve it with scallions and soy sauce... the first bite is pure bliss!"

Ling smacked his lips, seemingly a little hungry.

"In my opinion, the old man's taste is indeed better than yours."