293: Chapter 293 Dragon Fetus

Another arranged marriage?

Tang Long was speechless.

It felt like his luck with women had skyrocketed these past two days.

Could it be because his charm had surged?

If he agreed and married Princess Lai Anniya, then the Howling Queen Lyria would become his sister-in-law, and Ye Baiqiao would become his brother-in-law.

That would be a huge joke.

What kind of god is the Holy Dragon God? Why had he never heard of it?

However, since it could produce an Ancient God daughter, its status shouldn't be too low; perhaps there was some advantage to be gained.

But, he had just set up shop in Dongyu; was he supposed to just throw it all away?

Being a prince consort is fine, but staying in this godforsaken icy wasteland while facing attacks from the Alien God would mean he'd lost his mind.

So, the problem arose.

I don't want this marriage, but I want the benefits. What to do?

Tang Long thought for a moment, then walked out of the ice hut towards a youth who was carrying water.

The youth looked to be about fourteen or fifteen, carrying a large bucket of water in each hand, but because his leg was injured, he limped as he walked, appearing quite strained.

"Little brother, please wait a moment!"

At Tang Long's call, the youth stopped and turned around.

"Are you calling me?"

Tang Long nodded and asked, "I see you're injured. Do you need help?"

The youth was a bit surprised but still shook his head, "I'm fine, I can do it. The Blue Blood Clan does not have a custom of letting guests do work."

Tang Long smiled and waved his hand, "I know you can do it. And I'm not asking to help you carry water; I'm saying, I have a way to help you recover faster."

This time the youth smiled, "Are you a doctor?"

Tang Long nodded, "Although I can't cure every illness, but... you could say that."

As he spoke, he raised his hand, and green light immediately shimmered on the youth's body. He felt a stinging itch at the wound on his leg. But after just a few seconds, this feeling disappeared, along with the pain of the wound.

The youth quickly put down the buckets, untied the cloth bandages wrapped around his leg, and was even more astonished to find that the wound had actually healed, leaving only a faint scar.

The youth stood stunned for two or three seconds, then plopped down on his knees before Tang Long.

"Doctor, please, save my father! He was severely injured and might not make it through today!"

Tang Long quickly helped him up, "Get up quickly! Where is your father? Take me to him."

The youth didn't even care about the buckets anymore and quickly led Tang Long home.

His father was indeed severely injured, having been stabbed in the neck and abdomen; both were fatal wounds.

But under Tang Long's treatment, in less than two minutes, he went from being on the verge of death to completely healed.

The youth's family couldn't help but hug each other and weep, then cheered wildly.

The news that Tang Long could perform 'Divine Power' spread like wildfire, and quickly, more and more members of the Blue Blood Clan gathered around.

Tang Long turned no one away, treating them one by one.

Every time a Blue Blood Clan member was healed, the crowd erupted in cheers and admiration.

The previously bleak atmosphere in the tribe was rapidly changing, with more laughter and joy.

But just then, three strong Blue Blood Clan youths were approaching the crowd.

"Moriya, are you really willing to withdraw?"

"Griya! What do you take me for! A Blue Blood man's word is final!"

"Heh! Don't be angry. After all, you are the Princess's personal guard chosen by the King. You spend the most time with her, so among us, your chances are the highest."

"But I am no match for that Tang Long. If I want the King to retract his order, I must defeat that guy and make him lose face!"

"But if we do this, won't we be punished by the King later? After all, he was chosen by the Clan Council, and even the Princess agreed."

"Her Highness the Princess is willing to sacrifice herself for the clan, but we cannot just watch!"

"Zasalia, if you're too scared, just go back early!"

"Who says I'm scared! I'll be the first to fight him!"

The three of them marched forward aggressively, pushing through the crowd to reach Tang Long.

The Blue Blood youth named Zasalia shouted loudly, "Tang Long! I challenge you!"

Tang Long narrowed his eyes and looked up, "Who are you? Why do you want to challenge me?"

"I am Zasalia, a first-class warrior of the Blue Blood Clan! The clan has already decided to let our Princess marry you, and I oppose this marriage!"

Zasalia's words immediately caused an uproar in the crowd.

After all, they were just ordinary tribespeople and didn't know about such news.

In the Blue Blood Clan, if young men all set their sights on the same girl, challenging each other to win priority in courtship is a common occurrence.

However...

"Lord Tang Long is busy treating our wounded right now, and you choose this time to challenge him?"

The youth Tang Long had helped earlier was the first to stand up and speak for him, and many followed suit.

But Zasalia pushed him aside directly, "Little thing, get lost. Adults are talking, it's not your place to interrupt!"

The youth was so angry he clenched his fists, but Tang Long waved his hand.

"I will not marry your Princess, nor will I accept your challenge."

"I am very busy right now; there are so many wounded waiting for me to treat them. Please move aside."

"Those at the back, come forward. Those with minor injuries wait on the left, those with severe injuries come to my right side, priority for treatment!"

Griya stepped forward, "Tang Long, are you afraid of losing?"

"Let me tell you, the Blue Blood Clan is a tribe that values honor above all else! If you don't even have the courage to accept a challenge, you are unworthy of our tribe's noble Princess!"

"So don't be a coward. Stand up now and fight us fair and square!"

Tang Long chuckled, "Are you deaf? I just said I won't marry any Princess, nor will I accept a challenge."

"Fine! Then say out loud that you don't dare to accept the challenge, so everyone can hear!"

Tang Long shook his head again, "It seems your IQ is also a problem. Not accepting and not daring are two different things."

Moriya immediately egged them on, "Everyone look! This coward is clearly afraid! And he still refuses to admit it!"

Most people remained silent; after all, many of them had received favors from Tang Long, and others were waiting for treatment, though some fools followed along and jeered.

Just then, a loud shout came from outside the crowd.

"You bastards! Everyone shut up!"

Everyone turned around to see the Blue Blood King Laita, Princess Lai Anniya, and several clan elders had arrived.

Laita's face was livid. He strode into the circle and started cursing, pointing at the noses of the three, Moriya and the others.

"Are you three bastards very brave? Do you think he is afraid of you?"

"When Tang Long was charging alone against the Alien God's army, what were you doing?"

"When Tang Long was healing our tribespeople, what were you doing?"

"Are you questioning my decision, or do you want the tribe to perish?"

"Idiots!"

Moriya and the other two were scolded until their faces turned red, speechless.

At this moment, Princess Lai Anniya also walked up and scanned the three of them, "How much longer do you want to embarrass yourselves?"

The three of them then slunk away in shame.

But Princess Lai Anniya said to Laita, "Father, it seems Your Excellency Tang Long does not like me. Let's not mention the marriage again."

After saying this, she turned and left with a cold face.

But Laita didn't leave. He stayed to watch Tang Long treat the wounded, and his resolve only grew stronger.

He had seen the Alien God's warriors use this kind of healing ability, which was why the Blue Blood Clan had suffered repeated heavy losses.

And the healing power Tang Long was displaying now was even stronger. If he could keep this person, it would undoubtedly greatly boost their confidence in future battles.

But why was Tang Long unwilling to marry Princess Lai Anniya?

It wasn't until more than two hours later, after Tang Long had treated all the wounded, that Laita found a chance to chat with Tang Long and asked this question directly.

"Your Excellency Tang Long, thank you for everything you have done for the Blue Blood Clan."

"You should know by now, I originally wanted my daughter to marry you and make you a member of the Blue Blood Clan, but you seem uninterested in this."

"May I know why?"

"My daughter... if you have truly seen Lyria, you should know her beauty. Princess Lai Anniya is not inferior to her sister in this regard."

Tang Long smiled, "Your Majesty, both Princesses are undoubtedly as beautiful as the moon, but I really cannot stay."

"As for the reason, you should be able to tell that I am not from this realm. I am..."

Laita interrupted, "You are from the Yuan Realm; I knew that the moment I saw you."

"Back then, Lyria fell in love with a Yuan Realm hero. From you, I can vaguely find his shadow."

"It's unbelievable; you are even more valiant and handsome than he was."

"His name was Ye Baiqiao. Do you know him?"

Tang Long shook his head, "I've heard of him, but I've never met him."

Laita asked with a smile again, "Then have you heard that he also received a baptism in our tribe's Holy Lake? That's why he became exceptionally powerful?"

Tang Long was truly surprised now.

Ye Baiqiao had also wandered here? And gained benefits?

Thinking about it, it made sense. If he hadn't come here, how could he have snatched away the Howling Queen?

After a moment of thought, Tang Long asked, "What exactly are the baptism and benefits you speak of?"

Laita smiled even more mysteriously, "You are still young, after all."

"Moreover, this kind of secret is only passed down among the oldest clans in the world."

"However, the Blue Blood Clan is never stingy with true friends."

"I originally intended to use this baptism opportunity as my daughter's dowry, but unfortunately, you refused."

Speaking of this, Laita looked at him with a smile, the meaning self-evident.

Tang Long cursed inwardly, 'Old fox,' and then had to change his tune.

"If it's truly a very great benefit, this marriage is not non-negotiable."

Laita was satisfied now, "You probably haven't heard that there exist divine items in the world that can allow a person to be reborn?"

"The most sacred and precious among them are known as the Dragon Embryo, Phoenix Egg, Tiger Soul, and Turtle Spirit."

"I have only heard of the latter three."

"But the Dragon Embryo, which ranks first, refers to the Holy Dragon God beneath this Blue Lake. It is an ancient god born at the beginning of the world alongside the Sun God King."

"As long as you dive to the bottom of the lake and endure the baptism of the Holy Dragon God's gaze before Its eyes, you have a chance to obtain the Dragon Embryo."

"In our tribe's legends, it is also known as the Power of the Holy Dragon."

"To be honest with you, obtaining the Power of the Holy Dragon is extremely difficult."

"The Dragon God's divine body is at the bottom of the lake, nearly a thousand meters deep. The warrior receiving the baptism must dive down using their own strength. And they must use their own blood to condense into a special rune in order to make the Dragon God open its eyes."

"The divine light of the Dragon's eyes possesses incredible Divine Power, which can cause a person's body to undergo a transformation."

"It's hard to say exactly what kind of transformation it is. Every warrior of our tribe has a different Awakening talent."

"But one rule is certain: the longer one endures the baptism, the more powerful the awakened talent will be."

"The last king of our tribe who truly awakened the Power of the Holy Dragon had almost no opponents at his Peak; even those guys in the White God's divine domain were beaten into hiding by him."

"According to ancient legends, before the Yuanwu god ascended to the divine throne, he also once obtained the Power of the Holy Dragon."

"How about it? Interested?"

Tang Long sighed inwardly, only a fool wouldn't be interested.

But, could he really do this "selling himself" deal?

If he pulled up his pants and ran away later, not to mention others, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law would hunt him down together in the future.