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--- Chapter 371 ---
Nearly a month later.
Training Na'er was not as difficult as Han Yuan had anticipated. The girl was well-behaved, and her learning ability, combined with the effect of the Grandmaster [Teaching] Skill, allowed her to grasp the essence of spear technique in just three weeks.
Of course, this was only the beginning.
It was more obvious that Na'er was becoming increasingly dependent on Han Yuan, not just because he was her teacher, but because he was the only reliable and comforting older figure in her life.
Han Yuan, though strict, was not distant, and he genuinely wanted Na'er to grow into a respectable woman in the future.
Moreover, the Silver Dragon King's hidden influence on Na'er helped to strengthen her affection for Han Yuan.
Although Na'er did not say it outright, she had come to see him as an older brother she could trust. Unknowingly, the Silver Dragon King was assisting her enemy.
To ensure that the shrewd Silver Dragon King dug herself a much deeper hole, Han Yuan had prepared a special guide titled [How to Rebel Against the Love-Brained Dragon King 101] for Na'er.
Unfortunately, Han Yuan couldn't deliver this teaching material in a normal way, so he changed it into a series of bedtime stories.
Each story told valuable lessons and condemned negative love-brained behaviors.
Telling Na'er bedtime stories also served as a smokescreen, leveraging his Authority of Dream to help her experience those stories.
Nevertheless, those "dreams" wouldn't alter her judgment. Considering the risks involved, Han Yuan also altered many of the characters' names and characters in the dreams while retaining their core personalities.
After all, Han Yuan wanted Na'er to think for herself and become truly independent from the Silver Dragon King.
Na'er is Na'er. The Silver Dragon King is the Silver Dragon King.
Han Yuan also taught Na'er how to identify schemers like Asura God, Sea God, and Tang San by depicting them as villains in her dream stories.
Yes, it is really necessary to instill a sense of condemnation for negative influences and to hate from a young age.
Sometimes, you really need to be a hater. This way, Han Yuan gained another Asura Hater companion.
"Ah, this Red Guy, Blue Guy, and Tang Buddha are infuriating! Big Brother, wouldn't it be better to eliminate such scourges? They do more harm than good alive, after all?" Na'er asked, covering chin with a blanket.
Han Yuan smiled indifferently. "No, Na'er. Granting them a quick death would be too merciful. You must also consider the amount of suffering others have experienced because of them."
"Even though we can't calculate all the suffering in the world, we can gradually make them experience it, one by one."
"In a way, this is also a form of cleansing."
"Cleansing the world from filth... Cleansing, filth..." Na'er mumbled, remembering these words in her heart.
Han Yuan rubbed her head and said, "Well, enough of that. Na'er should also remember to do good for others. Even if you can't do good, at least don't do bad things, okay?"
"Mm, Na'er understands," she replied with a smile.
"Good." Han Yuan knew this kind of education was flawed. However, this rule only applied to normal children, and Na'er was far from normal.
After telling another story about the foolish Love-Brained Dragon Queen, who sacrificed her own country and subordinates for her little lover—a foolish decision—Na'er finally fell asleep.
Han Yuan adjusted the blanket to make her more comfortable. "Have a nice sleep, Na'er," he said before leaving the room.
Na'er furrowed her brow as the source of comfort left, but the faint scents lingering in the air still allowed her to sleep well.
"Hehe, Big Brother Han Yuan is the best..." she murmured, choking a silver dragon plushie tightly in her sleep.
With the Authority of Dream, the Silver Dragon King could not access the dream worlds Na'er experienced, so those memories were like soap bubbles to her.
Frustrated, the Silver Dragon King merely harrumphed, realizing that a handful of dreams wouldn't change her clone much.
Even so, the bedtime stories Han Yuan spoke somewhat entertained the wise Silver Dragon King, though she dismissed them as mere white noise and didn't think much of them.
'Hmm, nearly a month has passed since Han Yuan helped Bi Ji evolve into an Azure Phoenix,' the Silver Dragon King pondered. 'Even though it was shocking, I could do the same if I had the same means as he did. That strange flame—it could strip away the annoying divine force of Asura God.'
'Too bad that strange flame is still too young.'
'Well, Han Yuan has been very close to Na'er, and emotional creatures like humans will undoubtedly develop affection...'
Then, Silver Dragon King remembered something, 'Oh, right, I forgot that Han Yuan also promised to give Na'er a divine artifact, and the deadline is approaching.'
Honestly, the Silver Dragon King was a little jealous of her feeble, human clone getting such a deal from her older brother. Yes, even she only has one Divine Tool, and it is her innate Divine Tool, Silver Dragon Spear.
'Hmm, I wonder what kind of divine artifact he could get.'
'Hehehe, but getting a divine artifact for free. As expected of me, Silver Dragon King, the inheritor of Dragon God's wisdom!'
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Silver Dragon King's intuition was quite right. Since Han Yuan promised to give Na'er a divine artifact as a welcome gift in a month, he has already prepared to make one.
Unfortunately, making a divine artifact is no easy feat. Unlike Beta in the Dou Qi Plane, refining the material needed alone would invite Lightning Tribulation, which would also catch the attention of the Gods above.
Han Yuan couldn't be transparent, not because he was afraid of these Gods, but because he didn't want to reveal the fact that he could make divine artifacts.
While walking on a gravel path, Han Yuan called Thirteen, "I need your help."
"Oh, someone finally remembers his friend!" Thirteen said while sneering at Han Yuan. "You only called me when you needed something, huh?"
"Why so salty? You sounded like a wronged girlfriend or something." Han Yuan snorted back. "I am busy helping the Star Dou Forest, like I am literally promoting peace among two races, what do you expect?"
"You!" Thirteen was speechless. There is nothing wrong with what Han Yuan said, but the way he said it is infuriating.
"Damn it, just say what you want..."
"Gosh, you're so annoying."
Han Yuan smiled, "Thirteen, you're the best bro."
"H-Hmph, who wanted to be your bro..." Thirteen mumbled slowly.
"Okay, then..." Han Yuan started by telling Thirteen that he needed a place where he could refine some metals into divine metals and then assemble a divine artifact without being discovered.
As for why Han Yuan asked Thirteen for this, there is no need to explain more.
Thirteen fell into momentary silence as he browsed through many secret realms in the Douluo Star before giving Han Yuan three suitable places, each with its own merits.
"These are the only suitable places in the Douluo Star."
"Two of them are naturally occurring secret realms, having most of the laws intact, and shouldn't affect your forging of a divine artifact."
"The last secret realm is rather problematic, but if you want to, I can take you there."
"What is it?" Han Yuan was curious.
Thirteen looked left and right, making sure there was no one spying on them, and then said, "The last place is a bizarre secret realm left by an ancient divinity."
"It's related to the late Phoenix God."
Han Yuan's eyes widened slightly, "Are you sure it's related to Phoenix God? Thirteen, this is no joking matter..."
After all, Phoenix God is an existence that rivals the Dragon God.
Thirteen retorted, "Do you think I'd lie about this kind of thing? Even the Plane's Consciousness has its reputation, you know!"
Han Yuan rubbed his chin, "Fine, let's use this place then."
"But before that, I have to bring a few people with me."
"Suit yourself..." Thirteen grumbled because Han Yuan most likely brought girls with him.
This harem protagonist is so easy to read.