Qingyi stood beside Rouxi and Rou'er, his gaze sweeping the room disinterestedly while his adoptive mother and future bride discussed the upcoming wedding.
"Ah... I haven't even agreed to anything yet, but you two already have such grand plans..."
A dignified, noble voice echoed behind them. The three turned as one, their eyes landing on the sect leader.
To their surprise, a man of peculiar appearance stood at his side, clearly not human despite bearing many human features. Those features blended seamlessly with traits resembling a raven's.
Feathers black as pitch sprouted from parts of his face and neck, while his dark eyes gleamed with a sharp intelligence.
"Father... who is this?"
Rou'er's eyes narrowed with suspicion, and the sect leader let out a light laugh.
"He is an elder of the Myriad Beasts Sect, and he's here to discuss the marriage between Long Qingyi and the young lady of their sect."
His gaze fell upon the young dragon, who let out a resigned sigh.
