I, disguised as a white dragon, was supported by the state.

They don't care about people with connections, since they've had plenty of contact with them anyway.

They all had only one thought in their minds.

I don't know where this girl got such courage from.

Suddenly remembering Staff Officer Wang's earlier actions, the two subconsciously looked at each other and fell silent.

Guan Mi noticed their gazes and gave them an innocent look in return.

She listened attentively the whole time.

When she learned that the white dragon had opened its eyes, scaring the staff officer Wang out of her wits, she was actually quite frightened.

Beyond that, she was mostly curious.

Dragons really do exist in the world!

The thought that she had touched the dragon's whiskers filled her with an indescribable joy.

My aunt used to love telling her all sorts of supernatural stories and would often take her to Taoist temples and Buddhist monasteries to burn incense. If she knew she had seen a dragon, she would be so happy!

The others were still discussing the white dragon.

Those who joined the scientific team witnessed it falling from the sky and naturally had no doubts.

Although Staff Officer Wang found it unbelievable, that one glance left a deep impression on him, and he now understood that it was indeed a mythical creature.

After observing from a distance and repeatedly confirming with the others, Liu Chongyu basically accepted this fact.

"I need to report to the Municipal Bureau, no, to the Provincial Department, and also to the Party Secretary. This matter must be handled with utmost care," Liu Chongyu said.

He turned his head and nodded to the station chief, then smiled and said, "Send more people over to guard the nearby intersections and prevent others from getting close."

Before the director could agree, Staff Officer Wang shook his head and said, "If it's really like the legends say, it's probably quite destructive. It's safer to leave such a major emergency to the military region. I'll contact them and see if we should send the armed police or directly dispatch the garrison."

"Haha, Staff Officer Wang, you're overthinking it. We can handle this by reporting it directly to our superiors. There's no need to trouble you," Liu Chongyu said with a smile.

What major emergency? It's clearly a major achievement!

He secretly scoffed at what Staff Officer Wang had said.

"Legendary dragons can ride the clouds and mist..." Staff Officer Wang said, "These creatures are as powerful as nuclear bombs, and the military must deal with them!"

The two argued back and forth.

The legendary dragon... I wonder how much of a sensation it will cause.

If handled well, it will definitely be a great achievement!

"Ah, it's moving!" the director suddenly exclaimed.

The group turned their heads and saw that the white dragon's tail seemed to have moved to a different position.

Liu Chongyu and Staff Officer Wang exchanged a glance, both recognizing each other's resolve.

"Let's each report and work together to handle this!" Liu Chongyu decided.

He felt a pang of regret.

I should have known better than to bring the military personnel along; they just took all the credit for me.

Staff Officer Wang neither confirmed nor denied the matter.

Not long after, the convoy arrived.

A short while later, residents within a 20-kilometer radius were urgently evacuated under the pretext of military exercises.

Although it's uncertain whether such a white dragon can truly breathe clouds and mist as the legends say, its mere ten-meter-long body could cause considerable damage even to an ordinary beast.

The central leadership is already aware of the situation and is holding an emergency meeting to discuss measures to address it. The temporary instruction given to local authorities is to handle the matter prudently.

How can we be sure of a safe approach?

The scene was chaotic and noisy.

Some people felt it was safer to have someone from the veterinary station come and provide immediate treatment.

The dragon is the totem of the Great Xia Dynasty, and its significance is extraordinary. Living is always more valuable than dying.

Some people think its appearance is too strange, and since they have never dealt with dragons before, and its temperament is unpredictable, the surrounding area should be sealed off and observed first.

“The dragon has always been a symbol of good fortune; it is the totem of the Great Xia Dynasty,” said a high-ranking official from the provincial government. “We call ourselves descendants of the dragon. Now that it has appeared before us, are we just going to sit idly by and watch such a mythical creature die in front of us instead of taking immediate action to save it?”

“I don’t know if it’s an auspicious omen, but it’s definitely a significant threat,” said another officer surnamed Wang, who was also Wang’s superior. “No one is allowed to approach until clear instructions come down from above!”

He said seriously, "Taking good care of it is a matter of responsibility to the people!"

"The instructions from above are to handle this prudently. Shouldn't we prioritize saving them?" the official asked in an unfriendly tone.

If we keep this dragon and build a White Dragon Park around it, it will surely attract tourists from all over the world, and its potential economic value is immeasurable!

Not to mention its cultural influence!

It might even spark a global craze for the Great Xia culture!

This is not a dragon, but a dazzling political achievement!

The white dragon has fallen from the sky and hasn't moved for so long. What if it dies if it continues like this?

Officer Wang glanced into the distance and said, "Do you think those veterinarians who treat cats and dogs can save a dragon?"

The official frowned: "Are you sure you can do it?"

The officer said, "We'll handle it!"

He then emphasized, "Protecting the safety of the people is the top priority!"

The official looked at the soldiers who were guarding the area so tightly and said, "If it dies, will you take responsibility?"

"If it hurts someone, will you take responsibility?" the officer retorted.

The two remained locked in a stalemate.

The official turned pale with anger.

He tried everything to persuade him, explaining the value of the dragon clearly, but this guy remained stubborn!

He not only had the experts he invited stopped, but he also prevented himself from getting close to them.

What do you mean by being afraid of threats? You probably just want to take credit for yourself!

He suddenly noticed a military vehicle moving forward, and a thought struck him!

Could it be that this guy is preventing me from seeing Bai Long, and is planning to secretly load Bai Long onto a truck and transport him away under the guise of medical treatment before any clear orders come down from above?

The current orders all come from the provinces and military regions, and no clear instructions have been issued after they have been reported to the central government.

His superiors tasked him with keeping a close watch on Bailong and preventing any accidents from happening to him.

Could the military consider going a step further and transporting it away for treatment or research?

Those above care about the dragon, not necessarily where it is!

Besides, it seems more appropriate to transport them to a professional institution for treatment than to expose them to the sun here!

Thinking of this, he immediately became anxious and strode forward, shouting, "Let's see who dares to stop me!"

Officer Wang also became anxious: "Don't be reckless, wait for the orders from above!"

"Damn it, you guys actually stole!" The official, who had inadvertently caught sight of the scene in the distance, was instantly enraged.

Just as the two were arguing, a voice suddenly came from behind.

Chapter 4 Bai Lin: You should ask for my opinion.

Bai Lin had already woken up, but he didn't understand the situation, so he kept pretending to be unconscious.

Through secret observation and listening, he realized something that was both happy and sad.

He actually came back to Earth!

A century has passed, and he thought his memories of Earth were already very vague, but the scenery and sounds around him still brought back his long-buried memories like a tidal wave.

He remembered that Shenzhou VI was preparing to launch that year, and he and his girlfriend had just resolved a minor conflict.

Both of them were nearing graduation from university. The girlfriend wanted to get married right after graduation, but he felt that their material conditions were too poor and wanted to work hard for two years first.

After arguing, the two compromised and decided to secretly get their marriage certificate after graduation and hold a wedding ceremony two years later.

Knowing that his girlfriend was accommodating, Bai Lin readily agreed when she suggested going on a trip before graduation.

Unexpectedly, an accident occurred during that trip.

He saw a patch of fog in the mountains and, out of curiosity, went in alone.

The fog covered an unexpectedly large area. When he stepped out, he found himself shrunk to the size of a child of about ten years old, in an unfamiliar place.

He met the renowned Daoist Wenxin, who was also one of the five Supreme Elders of the Hualong Sect and the Master of Bailongtan.

The old Taoist priest was amazed by his talent and, seeing an opportunity, took him in as his successor.

Since then, he has unknowingly embarked on the path of cultivation, realizing that he has completely left Earth.

A century has passed, and he never imagined that he would be able to return.

He was delighted, but even more so, he was apprehensive.

So much time has passed, the Earth has probably changed drastically by now.

What's the point of coming back if the old friend is no longer here?

What he found even harder to accept was that the strange experience he had just gone through had almost drained all the spiritual energy from his body, and now he was no different from a sitting or lying mountain of flesh.

Earlier, in an effort to scare off that presumptuous fellow, he had become mentally exhausted.

So much so that when those people grabbed his tail, he didn't know how to resist.

Seeing that the other side was arguing amongst themselves, he understood the reason and couldn't help but speak up.

“You should ask for my opinion.” He opened his eyes.

The sudden sound startled everyone.

Even with their exceptional mental fortitude, some soldiers who were dragging the white dragon's tail were so frightened that they retreated repeatedly.

The officials and officers, who were arguing heatedly, all trembled and looked on in disbelief.

Neither of them were deaf; they could easily tell the source of the sound.

As the dragon's head slowly rose, the official swallowed hard, trying to muster his courage to stop trembling.

The officer was also parched, pale, and sweating profusely.

Who would have thought it could understand human speech!

Is this guy going to swallow all of them whole?

Bai Lin is not an evil cultivator, so naturally he would not eat people.

He silently observed his surroundings.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that the soldiers had released him and were retreating.

Looking around, he estimated his chances of breaking out of the encirclement with his current body devoid of spiritual power, and sighed inwardly.

He wasn't sure how advanced technology was now, or whether he could actually escape.

The bigger problem is, even if we escape, what's the point?

The spiritual energy in this world is thinner than a bull's milk; it's practically a purgatory for cultivators!

In his current terrible state, it would be impossible for him to blend into the crowd even if he wanted to pretend to be an ordinary person!

He immediately lost interest again, letting his limp neck droop down.

Before closing his eyes, he said lazily, "Don't touch me again."

"And sprinkle some water on me, it's too hot in here!"

The White Dragon belongs to the water element and naturally dislikes heat.

The officials and officers looked at each other in bewilderment.

This white dragon seems quite friendly!

The official stepped forward, forcing a smile and trying to keep his tone calm and friendly, and said, "Mr. Bailong, I am... May I ask your name?"