Ding!

The video call connected, and a couple who appeared to be in their thirties appeared on the screen. Their skin had a slight bronze glow from occasionally basking in the sun.

Father Wang looked quite robust, although not as tall as Wang Xuan, he radiated an air of grandeur, being one of the toughest in the village. Mother Wang’s body was slightly plump, but it was still evident that she had been quite a beauty in her younger years.

“You brat, you’ve been out of contact with the family for so long! We thought you were lost, almost forgot we had a son,” came the mild rebuke from his father as soon as the video connected; his son was as unpredictable as a kite with a broken string, always so wild.

Over the last few months, apart from occasionally sending photos home and the considerable amount of money he sent them, he never mentioned what he was up to, same as before.

Of course, he had gotten used to letting Wang Xuan make his own decisions, providing support without much interference.

Mother Wang nudged Father Wang, signaling him to notice Lin Cheng beside Wang Xuan, and said, “Son, who’s the girl beside you?”

“My girlfriend, your future daughter-in-law. Isn’t she beautiful?” Wang Xuan replied with a proud smile.

Father Wang was rather skeptical since Lin Cheng was stunningly beautiful, with delicate features, smooth skin, a graceful figure, and extraordinary aura, seemingly not from a common family.

“You brat, is this some sort of software trick? I know some lads in the village fool their parents using virtual software; everything but the person is simulated.

You’re so careless! Look behind you; how could you afford such a big and exquisite villa?

Could such a pretty girl fancy you? When making models, don’t make them too beautiful; it’s easy to expose! Why is my son so naive!”

“Wang Xuan, honestly tell me, are you fooling your mom and me?”

Lin Cheng stifled a smile; Wang Xuan was obviously not trusted by his parents, while she was also embarrassed by this unconventional praise.

With a blush, Lin Cheng greeted, “Hello Uncle, Auntie, my name is Lin Cheng. I’m Wang Xuan’s girlfriend.”

“Looks just like a real person,” Mother Wang remarked.

“Truly ignorant, not to mention simulated ones looking like real people; wasn’t there news about a man taking a humanoid robot home for New Year, even pretending to marry, without his parents realizing.

They waited over a decade without a grandchild, only to uncover the truth under intense questioning, nearly driving them mad!

Wang Xuan, are you planning the same thing?”

The intelligence of this era is exceptionally advanced, and if not for some programs intentionally highlighting robotic traits, it’s impossible to tell.

Of course, this is only for ordinary people. Those with certain cultivation levels have enhanced senses and would discover robots if around them for long.

Wang Xuan was speechless; do his parents really perceive him as worthless? Could he not afford a villa or find such a pretty and elegant girlfriend?

Fine, in the past, he hadn’t clarified his situation to avoid startling his parents.

Arm around Lin Cheng’s shoulder, he planted a kiss on her tender cheek, indicating to his parents, “See, she’s a real girlfriend.”

Lin Cheng sat upright, nervously clutching the hem of her clothes.

“Could it be real?” Father Wang wondered, curious if his son had truly become capable.

Wang Xuan said, “I told you before, my talent has returned, and my cultivation level has risen significantly, resting assured, exceeding yours.

Lin Cheng and I started a company together, essentially a boss now, doing well outside.

The details, I’ll tell you when I return tomorrow or the day after.”

Knowing Wang Xuan’s words were true, Father Wang was genuinely happy; seeing his child thriving relieved a weight from his heart.

Mother Wang continually eyed Lin Cheng, pleased with the girl, far better than any blind date she could arrange.

“Are you coming back? Bring the girl home or don’t come back at all,” Father Wang huffed.

“I’ll try my best,” Wang Xuan said.

“Not try, but definitely,” Father Wang raised his voice.

Wang Xuan whispered to Lin Cheng, and she nodded agreement.

Wang Xuan slapped the sofa, decisively saying, “Rest assured, we’ll come home together for the New Year. Just wait for us.”

The couple grinned widely, visibly joyous.

Thinking, Wang Xuan asked, “Is everything at home okay? Anything happening in the village these months?”

He recalled last year when visiting home, a senior had been ill, hospitalized for a long time, almost critically.

“Nothing much at home, just the usual hustle and bustle; your sister’s working outside, which I worry about a bit; I’ll ask her when you’re back.

As for the village, there have indeed been some happenings recently.

A couple of days ago, a view resembling the Aurora appeared behind Dragon Mountain, attracting many outsiders to watch.

Someone captured a photo, claiming to have seen a Dominator, although blurry, it sparked a search by many.

Nobody knows if this Dominator is real, but Dragon Mountain being mysterious has been spoken of for hundreds of years.”

Dragon Mountain has a vast expanse, Wang Xuan’s village being one of the few bordering it, as fierce beasts roam frequently, deep within lies ferocious beasts.

Dragon Mountain named from a myth, claims a ferociously powerful True Dragon resides in the winding forest, later subdued by Immortals, its presence confined there.

As for the Dominator, it’s depicted with dragon horns, a Profound Turtle image, a Dragon Species; a real emergence could be significant.

Yet such legends are often dismissed, as any Dragon Species possesses unimaginable power, how could someone photograph it and escape?

Listening, Wang Xuan became intrigued, “Are many people exploring?”

“Several hundred for sure, and quite a few have gone missing, likely perishing in the mountains,” Father Wang said.

Wang Xuan nodded, but lightly furrowed his brow.

The tranquil Dragon Mountain was already disrupted.

In the village, only he knew the Dragon Mountain’s legend wasn’t a lie; there truly was a dragon.

Because he had seen it himself.

A dozen years ago, he encountered many wondrous things, still beyond comprehension to this day; he knew Dragon Mountain harbors secrets, and major ones.

He cared little for the Dragon Species, even the exceptionally mysterious dragon; instead, what concerned him lay beneath Dragon Mountain’s core, where he obtained the accelerator.

Such secrets are exclusively his.

“I’ll be back soon.”

Wang Xuan wished for Dragon Mountain to avoid attention, resuming its original peace promptly.

Even if someone discovered the Dominator, it wouldn’t matter, as discovering the dragon itself is akin to reaching paradise. Finding the True Dragon of Dragon Mountain isn’t concerning, because beneath its space lies the secret known solely to the dragon and himself.

Minor disruptions aren’t consequential; Wang Xuan knows Dragon Mountain’s genuine peril is terrifying, if Human Immortals or Earth Immortals recklessly intrude, the only outcome is demise.

What worried him was that Dragon Mountain’s upheaval might attract genuine experts.

That secret, long ago he merely glimpsed by chance, far too many opportunities went untouched due to insufficient power.

He originally planned to explore with enhanced cultivation, unforeseen changes interrupted instead.

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