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"Master, you've finally awakened!" The first person I saw when I opened my eyes was my apprentice, Xi Luo. His face was filled with surprise as he exclaimed loudly. Then, from the side of the bed where I lay, a small head popped up. Jin Luosha's golden hair was tousled, and she still had traces of sleep on her face. Seeing me awake, she pouted and threw herself at me, wrapping her arms around my neck and bursting into tears. The pain from my wounds intensified due to her movements, making me gasp, but I didn't dare cry out.

Since the little girl was here, Li Jia must be nearby too. Seeing my expression, she quickly came over and gently pulled the little girl away while instructing Xi Luo to notify the others.

From Li Jia, I learned that on that day, Icewind had detonated his crystal core, forcefully elevating his power to the level of a super magical beast. Using his own energy, he managed to defeat the dragon soul's power, finally eradicating it. Not long after I fell unconscious, the "Supreme Dragon Saint" completed his prayers, unsealed the "Dragon Slaying Sword," opened the "Dragon Soul Space," and released me. As for the person who set the trap to harm us, the Sacred Dragon Mountain found remnants of a magic array a hundred miles away but could not locate the one who set it up.

"Also, although Icewind's energy defeated the dragon soul's power, a part of the dragon soul's force entered your body through the 'companion contract.' Additionally, even though the companion contract prevented your death, the death of the companion magical beast still damaged your body. You have been unconscious for ten days," Li Jia continued. "Now, the residual dragon power in your body is repelling the aura, preventing its recovery. However, the true qi within you has kept the dragon power from destroying your body. The Sacred Dragon Mountain has assured us they have a method to treat you and ensure you do not lose your aura cultivation."

"If that's the case, Icewind... my friend... I will avenge you!" I felt a deep sense of injustice, knowing well that I couldn't seek revenge now. I silently vowed that someday, I would eradicate the entire family responsible, including the Sacred Dragon Mountain, the "Sealing Dragon Platform," and the "Dominant Sword Dragon Slayer." Only then would I honor Icewind's sacrifice.

"By the way, how have the negotiations between the Temple and the Sacred Dragon Mountain progressed during my ten-day coma?"

"Although I couldn't enter the negotiation room, it seems both sides have made smooth progress. It appears that because of you, the Sacred Dragon Mountain did not make any harsh demands and instead showed goodwill repeatedly. The High Priest Silver Stripe stated that if you had died in the 'Dragon Soul Space,' there would have been no cooperation between the Temple and the Sacred Dragon Mountain, regardless of who was behind the operation. But since you survived, the Temple won't conflict with the Sacred Dragon Mountain over this matter."

"Hmph, so Icewind's sacrifice was for nothing?" I said angrily.

"On this point, the Sacred Dragon Mountain also intends to compensate. They propose making you the first dragon knight outside the five great dragon families in hundreds of years," Li Jia cautiously replied.

"A dragon knight? Do they think Icewind was just a mount to me?" I sneered.

"I believe you should accept this compensation," Li Jia paused before continuing, "to deceive the enemy is better for revenge. And when you eventually confront the Sacred Dragon Mountain, that giant dragon will merely be a source of magical materials for you."

"You're right; we are still weak," I sighed softly. My gaze swept over Jin Luosha, who was holding my hand with red eyes by the bedside, listening to our conversation with a puzzled look. I hesitated, wondering if I should reveal my identity to this little girl, given that my time in the human world was growing shorter. After some thought, I decided to wait a bit longer.

Soon, the High Priest Silver Stripe Ruins and Saint Helen arrived upon hearing the news. After offering their condolences and assurances that the Temple would not let me suffer, they left. Then, two elders from the Sacred Dragon Mountain came to visit, repeating similar words. The only useful information was about the dragon knight proposal and instructions to see the "Supreme Dragon Saint" once I could walk to resolve the dragon power issue in my body.

After they left, the Holy Grail Knight Lansino appeared, unusually dressed up, and handed me a bottle mysteriously. "Be careful with this; it's a healing treasure, 'Dragon Heart Blood Wine.' I went through great lengths to get it from the Sacred Dragon Mountain. For this, I even had to flirt with that martial fanatic Zhu Liya. You owe me for my sacrifice!"

I didn't believe his flirting story, guessing he had probably gotten close to Zhu Liya, which allowed him to obtain such a precious item. "Dragon Heart Blood Wine" was incredibly rare, almost as valuable as the "Eternal Holy Blood" used to cultivate Holy Grail Knights. Not only was it a healing elixir, but it contained the essence of dragon magic, capable of altering someone without magical talent to learn magic and helping those with magical abilities break through bottlenecks without side effects. It was a prized possession of the Sacred Dragon Mountain, rarely shown to anyone.

As we were talking, another Holy Grail Knight, Apu, suddenly walked in. This wasn't unusual, but when he saw the "Dragon Heart Blood Wine" bottle in my hand, his face turned red under his beard. After stuttering for a moment, he extended his hand from behind his back, revealing another bottle of "Dragon Heart Blood Wine," shocking us all. Since Lansino had obtained his bottle through Zhu Liya, how had the honest Knight Apu managed to get his?

"Well... actually... I was going to say that the people from the Sacred Dragon Mountain gave it to me... uh... yeah... I just asked their elders for it... maybe a bit forcefully... but they definitely gave it willingly..." Listening to Apu's explanation, Lansino burst into laughter, while I felt deeply grateful. Both Apu and Lansino had risked their lives to save me from the dragon, and now they had gone out of their way to gather these treasures from the Sacred Dragon Mountain to heal me. Their loyalty and dedication were truly commendable.