In the conference room, Zhao Guang sat at the head of the table with Zhao Yanzi beside him. The others took their seats on both sides of the long table. Some of them didn't understand the situation and looked confused, but some of them already knew the whole story and looked serious.
"I called you all here today because Zi lost her internal core, and it was picked up by an ordinary person," Zhao Guang broke the silence and said.
Many people looked at each other in surprise when they heard the news.
"Last Saturday was Zi's first time practicing the rain. Elder Lu was supposed to be assisting her, but Zi didn't like to be restrained, so she left Elder Lu's supervision and practiced on her own. That was why she made some mistakes."
"This subordinate did not do a good job, please punish me, Long … Boss!" The white-haired old man was terrified and almost wanted to leave his seat and kneel on one knee.
"Zi is too stubborn; it's not your fault. I've spoiled her too much over the years. " Zhao Guang turned to look at Zhao Yanzi and the others. "The problem now is that Zi's internal core fell into someone else's hands."
"If it was an ordinary person, we could just take it back," a man with big eyes and bushy eyebrows said.
"If it were that simple, I wouldn't have called you all here. What's more surprising is that this ordinary person swallowed Zi's internal core, "Zhao Guang said after a pause.
Not only the people in the room, but even Zhao Yanzi was stunned.
"How is it possible? The internal core of our clan …" someone asked immediately.
"Zi's inner core was immature and small to begin with. It fell from the sky and fell into the mouth of that ordinary person by chance, "Zhao Guang said calmly.
The elders looked at each other again and whispered to each other again.
"An ordinary person swallowed an internal core. This has never happened in thousands of years …"
"Could it be that a cultivator in the mortal world didn't explode after swallowing a dragon core …"
"There are no cultivators left. Only two or three of the last batch of cultivators who ascended 300 years ago are still in the mortal world …"
"The fact that she didn't explode means that Ms. Zi's cultivation strength is weak, and the internal core's energy isn't that powerful …"
They whispered to each other for two minutes before they gradually quieted down.
"Elders, how do you think this matter should be resolved?" Zhao Guang asked when he saw that they had all calmed down.
"It's a big deal. Although Miss Zi's Inner Core won't be in danger in the short term, she won't be able to cultivate and transform into a dragon in the future. Besides … according to the ancient records, if we lose our Inner Core before it matures, we won't be able to live more than five years even if our bodies aren't injured," the white-haired Elder Lu said after thinking for a while.
"In other words, if Little Zi doesn't retrieve her inner core, she won't live past 20 years old?" Zhao Guang asked.
"She might have a chance to prolong her life and even regenerate her Inner Elixir with the help of rare herbs. But it's not worth taking such a risk for Miss Zi's precious body," Elder Lu answered.
"In the stomach of that ordinary person outside?" The man with thick eyebrows and big eyes suddenly stood up. "That's easy! Bring him in, cut open his stomach, and retrieve his inner core! "
Zhao Guang kept a straight face and did not speak.
"Elder Zhao, it's been 200 years. Why are you still so hot-tempered?" a woman beside the man with thick eyebrows and big eyes said discontentedly as she looked at him.
"Zi's life is more important than an ordinary person! He's just an ant!" Elder Zhao yelled.
When he said this, the other elders even nodded slightly.
"Just kill him and throw him into the sea. No one will know!" Elder Zhao continued.
Hearing this, the other elders who were about to nod couldn't help but frown.
Zhao Guang ignored Elder Zhao and looked at the other elders. "Elders, do you have any other suggestions?"
Elder Zhao sat down sulkily and turned to the woman beside him. "Did I say something wrong?"
"Big Brother told you to learn to be a modern person. Why can't you change your Jianghu habits after hundreds of years? You're so easy to kill. Let's see how you're going to pass the Heavenly Tribulation this year! "The woman glanced at him.
Elder Zhao couldn't help but awkwardly smile apologetically, "I only say that I'm powerful, but I never kill."
"Shut up. Let's see what the other elders have to say." The woman was still staring at him in dissatisfaction.
Just then, another white-haired elder stood up. "If we don't kill that ordinary person and help Miss get through this crisis safely, it's not impossible."
Zhao Guang waved his hand. "Speak!"
However, the elder hesitated for a few seconds. "But … I don't know if I should say it."
"If there's anything you shouldn't say, just say it. I won't punish you," Zhao Guang said.
"Um, okay." The elder nodded. "In fact, if that ordinary person can absorb the Dragon Core and cultivate to a certain level, he can transfer some Dragon Essence to Miss Zi so that her Essence Qi won't be damaged."
"Let's not talk about whether an ordinary person like him is qualified to cultivate our clan's techniques. Even if your method works, what will happen after five years when Zi is 20? "Zhao Guang asked.
"Um … when the Dragon Core grows stronger, we can give half of it to Miss Zi. After all, the Dragon Core originates from Miss Zi's body, so it won't be dangerous. The method is as long as two people …" The elder suddenly dragged out his words.
"As long as two people what?" Zhao Guang asked eagerly.
"As long as two people …" The elder made a thumbs-up gesture. Then, he spat out two words with difficulty, "Consummation."
"What!" Zhao Yanzi froze for half a second before jumping up and screaming, "Old Man Sun, you shameless old b * stard!"
"How dare you!" Zhao Guang glared at his daughter, and a strong pressure pressed Zhao Yanzi back to her seat.
"Elder Sun's method might really be a solution." The white-haired Elder Lu suddenly said, "In fact, according to Elder Zhao's method, we can cut open the mortal's stomach and take out the Core. The Core will be contaminated with the mortal essence, and it might not be safe to send it back to Miss Zi's body. As for the method that Elder Sun mentioned, I have also seen it in the ancient records. It is a kind of shortcut to form a core. It is a method to help others cultivate. However, this method takes a long time and requires the assistance of a cultivator who originally did not have an inner core. In the end, that cultivator receives very little benefits and there are too many restrictions. Gradually, this method was lost. However, in Miss Zi's case, we can give it a try. "
"No!" Zhao Yanzi yelled immediately, "I don't want it even if I have to die!"
Zhao Guang ignored his daughter's yelling and waved his hand. Instantly, Zi seemed to be locked in an invisible prison, and she couldn't move or shout.
Zhao Guang turned to Elder Lu and frowned. "But if that's the case … won't Zi and that mortal …"
"We can't do anything about it …" Elder Lu said modestly.
After a moment of consideration, Zhao Guang asked, "What's that kid's character like?"
"I've looked into him. That kid is kind and filial to his grandma. He doesn't work hard in the university, but his grades are passable. He's not stupid, nor is he a playboy in the mortal world. The most important thing is that he's single and doesn't even have a girlfriend," Elder Lu answered.
"Although marriages between dragons and humans are rare, there are still some precedents. As long as he has an identity, it's natural for him to cultivate our techniques. " Zhao Guang thought for a moment and said, "Let's go test that kid. If he has no problem with it, let's settle it."
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