"Dragon race members rarely dream. Moreover, you had this dream during your baptismal ceremony," Ao Bai told the slightly calmer seven-colored egg in the golden cabin.
The seven-colored egg frowned. "What do you mean?"
Ao Bai: "I mentioned it before, didn't I? Baptism is an 'enlightenment' process. It not only helps young dragon treasures awaken their potential but also strengthens their power. The more they gain during the ceremony, the better their potential and talent. The Dragon Palace can then determine the dragon treasure's future development direction and formulate a corresponding growth plan."
The seven-colored egg nodded. "I know that. You mean..."
"Yes, the key is 'awakening potential'!" Ao Bai said seriously. "What you saw, heard, or the changes in your strength during the ceremony are all closely related to your future power development direction!"
"Therefore, what you experienced is very likely a precognitive dream!"
"Of course, there's another possibility..." At this point, she paused and thought for a moment. Many of the memory scenes transmitted by the seven-colored egg were fleeting, fast but not detailed enough.
"In this dream, you also gained a lot of knowledge and experienced a significant increase in strength. So, this dream might have been to stimulate your sense of crisis and the dragon race's innate sense of belonging."
"..."
Afterward, the two dragons continued to discuss for a while. Ao Bai pulled the seven-colored egg out of the golden cabin. "Come on, I'll take you to see Teacher first. If the answer leans towards your dream, I'll go with you to ask Grandpa Dragon King for help."
"Okay."
The seven-colored egg looked at Ao Bai's retreating back and fell into silence. It had to admit that part of the reason it showed Ao Bai those memory scenes was to seek her help. After all, in the eyes of the entire Dragon Palace, it was just a dragon treasure who had recently returned and completed its baptism. It had no power and no influence. If Ao Bai helped speak for it, its goals would be much easier to achieve.
Ao Bai was very fast. In a short while, they saw the dark green, tortoise-shell-like building from their memories again.
"Thank you."
"What?" Ao Bai didn't react immediately and asked, "What did you say? The wind was too strong, I couldn't hear clearly."
The seven-colored egg repeated seriously, "Thank you." Thank you for coming to the Underworld to find me, thank you for bringing me back to the Dragon Palace. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help Master...
"Why are you suddenly saying thank you..." Ao Bai felt a little embarrassed. "We've been friends for over a hundred years. Wait!" She suddenly realized something and struck a pose with her front paws on her hips. "You should call me sister!"
The seven-colored egg: "Sister."
Ao Bai: "..."
Huh?! That's it?! So straightforward?! Is this the same小白眼龙 (little white-eyed dragon) she knew?!
...
When they met the elderly Teacher with the thick tortoise shell again, the seven-colored egg greeted him as "Teacher," just as it had in the dream. It expected to receive a word of 'greeting' in return. However, to its surprise, Old Turtle stared at the seven-colored egg for a moment, then simply nodded with a smile and remained silent. His cloudy eyes seemed to have seen through everything.
Seeing this, Ao Bai and the seven-colored egg exchanged glances. Ao Bai leaned forward and said coquettishly, "Teacher, can you do us a favor?"
Old Turtle: "I've already said what needs to be said. The choice is yours." He looked at the seven-colored egg when he said the latter half. "Whether you believe it or not is up to you."
At that moment, the seven-colored egg felt its entire body prickle. Even after leaving with Ao Bai, that chilling sensation had not completely disappeared.
"Your teacher is too terrifying," Ao Bai said proudly. "Of course, otherwise, why would he be invited to be my teacher?"
Afterward, the atmosphere returned to solemnity. Because they both knew what they would face next.
...
Half an hour later—
With permission granted, Ao Bai and the seven-colored egg left the Dragon Palace together. Looking at the Underworld passage before them, they exchanged glances and nodded. They walked in together.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the Underworld. The atmosphere in the Underworld had already begun to tense up. There were more guards at the gate, and their expressions had become serious.
"Please show your pass."
The seven-colored egg calmed its emotions and presented its pass. This one was prepared by its Master. The gatekeeper ghost took the pass and began to inspect it. The waiting time felt as long as a century. Only when the word 'clearance' was heard did the seven-colored egg and Ao Bai breathe a sigh of relief together.
After retrieving the pass, they flew directly towards the direction of the Eighteenth Hall. Everything was the same as in the dream, yet not entirely the same. Even though it knew it wasn't yet the time Master left in the dream, as they got closer to the Eighteenth Hall, the seven-colored egg couldn't help but feel nervous.
Finally, they reached the entrance of the Eighteenth Hall. Many treasures and Niu Xiaoguo were still guarding there. They were somewhat surprised to see the seven-colored egg. When they saw Captain Jiang return alone earlier, they had wondered if something had happened...
"Go ahead," Ao Bai gently nudged the seven-colored egg.
"Mm."
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