Free Web NovelChapter 1297: Chapter 1285: End of the Arbitration Conference
Long Jing looked at Yang Xiao, tears couldn’t help but fall, deeply gazed at him, then turned her head away.
Yang Xiao stared blankly at Long Jing, a sigh in his heart.
He naturally could understand Long Jing’s difficulties.
In the past, when Yang Xiao killed the War God and Long Kui, Long Jing hadn’t been as resolute as she was now.
Now, Yang Xiao had killed the Emperor of Great Dragon and Long Aotian in front of many top figures of the Witch Star. How could Long Jing possibly continue being married to the enemy who killed her father and brother?
If it were Yang Xiao, or anyone else, it would also be impossible.
Long Jing’s words just now did not sever the relationship between their son Long Xiao and Yang Xiao. Yang Xiao would still be able to visit his son in the future.
The Fourth Prince, the Second Prince, and dozens of royal generals of the Great Dragon Empire inexplicably heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing these words.
For them, the survival of the empire was the priority, not revenge.
And currently, the only one able and willing to protect the Great Dragon Empire was naturally Yang Xiao.
Yang Xiao might indeed be the enemy who killed their fathers, but without Yang Xiao’s protection, the Great Dragon Empire would perish overnight. Where could they speak of revenge?
The Fourth Prince and others were worried Long Jing would say that Long Xiao couldn’t recognize Yang Xiao as his father.
Now that Long Jing acknowledged in front of everyone that Long Xiao was Yang Xiao’s son and permitted their continued relationship, this familial bond meant that no matter how much Long Jing rejected Yang Xiao, he would undeniably protect the future of the Great Dragon Empire.
Yang Xiao patted his son Long Xiao’s head,
"Son, when I’m not around, you need to listen to your mother and take care of her, understand?"
Long Xiao immediately showed a little adult’s expression, obediently saying:
"Don’t worry, Father, I will definitely take good care of Mom."
Yang Xiao smiled with relief and said to the Fourth Prince:
"Fourth Prince, please take care of Long Jing and her son for me. If there’s any trouble, feel free to come to me."
The Fourth Prince looked at Yang Xiao with a complicated expression, hesitated for a moment, then lightly nodded.
He also wanted to say strongly, "No need, you needn’t worry about the affairs of our Great Dragon Empire."
However, he couldn’t say that. If Yang Xiao hadn’t intervened just now, the Flying Deer Emperor would’ve led the affiliated countries to dismember the Great Dragon Empire.
Yang Xiao naturally understood the thoughts of the Fourth Prince, hesitated for a moment, then said softly:
"If you want to avenge your father and brother, you can come find me too."
Fourth Prince: "..."
Yang Xiao then bowed to the Elders of the Genetic Store, saying:
"Thank you for giving me a chance, arranging this arbitration meeting. Thank you!"
The Second Elder chuckled and said:
"Yang Xiao, we the Elder Court simply acted according to the rules, no need to keep it in mind."
Yang Xiao glanced at Long Jing, then turned to leave.
After taking two steps, Yang Xiao stopped, turned back to Long Jing, and said:
"Jing’er, take good care of our son, take care!"
Long Jing didn’t speak, only silently nodded, holding her son’s hand.
Yang Xiao hesitated for a moment, then said loudly:
"Starting next month, the Great Dragon Empire will receive 20% of the crystal stone resources from Purple Source Star each month, the Flying Leopard Empire and Youming Empire will receive 18% each month, and the remaining resources will be evenly distributed among the other empires."
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this, looking at Yang Xiao.
Long Jing, the Fourth Prince, the Second Prince, and others slightly trembled, looking at Yang Xiao in surprise.
Though the Great Dragon Empire currently possessed a large amount of crystal stone resources, the extra crystal stones from Purple Source Star were extremely valuable.
The suspension of crystal stone resources to the Great Dragon Empire by Yang Xiao over the past two years had indeed impacted the evolution of the empire’s armies.
Long Jing hadn’t expected Yang Xiao to suddenly announce such a beneficial policy, and that the Great Dragon Empire’s allocation of crystal stones would be 2% more than that of the Youming Empire and the Flying Leopard Empire.
Don’t underestimate this 2%; the accumulated absolute amount over a year is enormous, enough to enhance hundreds of guards to an advanced Empire Level realm.
The White Elephant Emperor looked at Yang Xiao, discontented in his heart, but didn’t dare oppose.
With the current strength of Purple Source Star and Yang Xiao’s combat power, he could unilaterally decide everything.
Wanyan He immediately laughed, saying:
"Alright, our Flying Leopard Empire supports Brother Yang’s decision."
The White Elephant Emperor could only smile wryly, saying:
"Our Youming Empire also supports Yang Leader’s decision."
Yang Xiao said casually:
"Hmm, since you all agree, let’s execute the new policy starting next month."
The White Elephant Emperor thought, How useful is opposing?
Long Jing looked at Yang Xiao, biting her lip,
"Yang Xiao, thank you!"
"No thanks necessary, it’s what should be done."
After speaking, he strode away under everyone’s watchful eyes.
Long Jing watched Yang Xiao’s departing figure, feeling as if her insides had been hollowed out, her body trembled slightly, her legs nearly gave way.
The Fourth Prince hurriedly supported Long Jing,
"Jing sister, are you alright?"
"I’m fine. Let’s go, bring the bodies of Father and the Eldest Prince."
"Alright."
The Fourth Prince said to the dozens of royal generals of the Great Dragon Empire:
"Everyone, the Holy Daughter is recently injured and needs to recuperate. Additionally, we need to bury the remains of the Father and the Eldest Prince and prepare for the new Emperor’s coronation ceremony. I hope everyone will pull together and face the national crisis."
The Second Prince and those dozens of royal generals had nothing to say now, nor did they have any thoughts of seizing the throne.
Though Yang Xiao was no longer present, he loomed in everyone’s hearts like the sun, impossible to dismiss.
The Second Prince, Long Tan, nodded, face dark, and with others, lifted the bodies of the Great Dragon Emperor and Long Aotian, supporting Long Jing and Long Xiao, and left the scene.
The Elders of the Genetic Store glanced at each other, then loudly announced:
"The arbitration meeting between the Great Dragon Empire and Yang Xiao is hereby concluded, all disperse."
The Elder Court adhered to its non-interference policy in the internal affairs of other countries, making no comments on the arbitration meeting.
The crowd gradually dispersed.
After this battle, Yang Xiao left an indelible impression in everyone’s hearts, shocking each person’s soul.
Wanyan He and the White Elephant Emperor said their goodbyes, then hurriedly left with their subordinates.
Yang Xiao returned to the Flying Leopard Academy, deciding to recover for a while, and use this time to properly spend some time with Xiao Ling.
What happened in Mingluo City with Yang Xiao rapidly spread across the entire Witch Star like a whirlwind, as people in every city discussed Yang Xiao, the newly risen evolutionary genius.
Xiao Ling thus came to know about the story of Yang Xiao and Long Jing.
The tale of Yang Xiao and Long Jing naturally became a legendary part of the lore.
Xiao Ling always thought she was Yang Xiao’s legend; now, the tales that spread outside were all about Yang Xiao and Long Jing, filling her heart with jealousy. Yet, she had no outlet for her jealousy since Yang Xiao and Long Jing knew each other first.
Xiao Ling could only look at Yang Xiao with a resentful gaze, really wanting to carve a piece of meat off him.
Yang Xiao, feeling guilty, behaved like a small, submissive husband, massaging Xiao Ling’s back, giving her foot massages, and washing her feet every day.
Xiao Ling sat on the sofa, soaking her feet while reading a book.
Yang Xiao sat on a small stool, washing Xiao Ling’s feet and massaging her soles.
Xiao Ling appeared comfortable and satisfied, occasionally murmuring softly,
"Ah, comfortable, right there, a bit more force, ah!"
"Wife, I’ve been sleeping on the sofa for more than ten days; my back is sore, don’t you think I’ve been performing pretty well these past days? Can I sleep in the big bed tonight?"
Xiao Ling glanced at Yang Xiao without speaking.
Yang Xiao’s heart jumped with joy; not being refused was as good as being approved.
Sure enough, when Xiao Ling went to bed in the evening, she forgot to close the door. Yang Xiao chuckled and slipped under the covers.
"Hey, who said you could come in...,"
