There was a huge difference.

Lang Yuan remembered the last time he entered the town; it was through the gate with a toll fee. Right now, not only is the gate open, he was even welcomed with dance numbers and music. The people crowded the way while waving some kind of fabrics, throwing flowers to the guests while maintaining a path for the parade to pass.

Before they entered the town, gods already prepared the Royal Cart that would be ridden by the couple. It would be a square-like vehicle with only a wall on the back and blinds on the remaining three sides. This is to keep the people from seeing what is inside but also knowing that there are figures riding the cart. Lang Yuan can clearly see what is on the outside, but never the otherwise.

Since Lang Yuan and Yu XueQin is already a couple, there's nothing wrong with the two of them riding the cart. But the people are somewhat confused. They know that inside the cart should be the heavenly couple, right? Then, why can they see a shadow of another individual between them?

That is, of course, none other than JiDan. Due to sudden change of his body, being inside of a cart that should only be occupied by two people is already crowded. Well, it was already expected that JiDan would be joining the couple inside the cart. After all, JiDan pretty much know how his father's mind works.

What could have happened inside a cart where there are two people who are actually married? Aside from that, we are talking about Yu XueQin here. If there's a chance that he could be alone with his wife, and the kid is away, do you think he would resist touching the youth? He has been abstaining for ten thousand years. Don't expect him to ignore the delicious food that was served up front.

Well, Lang Yuan isn't really complaining. He was still upset with JiDan suddenly shooting up. He thought that now his little bun is already a grown up (only on the human realm) he would avoid his parent's touches and would always say, "No, I'm already a big boy! I can already take good care of myself!"

So when JiDan actually volunteered to stay side by side, how could the delicate mother refuse? He let JiDan sit in between them. And by JiDan's successful schemes, that's how he made his father have an indescribable mood all throughout the parade. Well, what did you expect? The competition between these two are really very high class.

The parade ended at the front of the YanLing Sect Main Entrance.

The couple was welcomed by a group of people. Lang Yuan noticed that some of these people are the senior disciples that he meets a long time ago. However, their faces aren't as young and naive on the past. Right now, these people look very dignified and recollected, as if the previous actions are just due to their young age.

Not only are these people that changed. The whole sect also has the different image from what Lang Yuan can remember. Long time ago, he can still recall that the front gate of the sect has two carved statues that are facing on the luckiest directions. Right now, there are eight statues on the door representing each a certain blessing.

There are also more plants around the place giving it off a rather calm atmosphere than before. Lang Yuan also saw a few new faces from young disciples that just entered the sect.

Yu XueQin came out first. As per usual, the moment the emperor is out, all the humans would bow down in respect to their leader. They would greet his honor with the usual greeting three times while kneeling in a kowtow. Lang Yuan also received his version of greetings since he is already crowned as the Empress.

Minister Jiang XeXun received the immortal guests with great extravagance. A ceremony was already prepared for the human version of the wedding. Well, this wedding is due to Lang Yuan being a human, and so, blessing his bloodline to continue. This wedding is supposed to happen before entering the Higher Realms to stabilize his body condition. But right now, all they needed to do is to exchange vows to the ceremony and that's it.

The ceremony did not last long. The people watched as the emperor and his empress bowed before the great god ancestors and so to the people around them. After the celebration, a huge feast was held as the penultimate.

Lang Yuan and Yu XueQin were seated in a platform as they watch over the people to give them red envelopes. Each envelope carries an ample amount of money, in which for the case of the dragons are not necessary. Lang Yuan already know this tradition to be normal because red envelopes that are given are like blessings for the couple. He just did not expect that this custom would also follow in this world.

"What would be the use of the red envelopes?" Lang Yuan asked. He now knows the currency of this world. Thinking back on that time when he was spending money reminded him that he is very rich to the point that he can buy the whole town with that one bag of gold coins.

"These are paper monies. They serve as their offerings to the gods," JiDan replied. He opened one red envelope and showed the contents. Lang Yuan found out that it was indeed paper money, the one that can't be exchanged because it has no value.

"Why are they giving these? What does it serve?" Lang Yuan asked again.

"Dragon Gods are born through the belief of people. The greater the belief, the stronger they can be," Yu XueQin answered him this time. "The minority gods also have their own faithful followers, meaning that all the residence on the Higher Realms is considered as worshipped lords. Once their faith started to diminish, and so as their power to hold on the upper realms."

"What will happen to the gods then?" Lang Yuan asked.

"Like how humans can become gods, the dragon gods will become mortals and they will descend to the land. They can still return to the Higher Realms due to their dragon blood, however, their power will no longer have any effect. Well, if they can return their faith then they can become gods again," Yu XueQin replied.

Lang Yuan just nodded to the new information. The feast continues. The people keep on coming to show their offerings to the one god and one human. Lang Yuan is wearing a veil so nobody can directly see his face. Some of the sneaky bastards wanted to see who is this strong human that was able to bond with a dragon egg. Well, it has been eighteen years since back then. The appearance of such strong individual left a trace that made the people want to become his disciple.

Though, the adorable human did not know their thoughts and only thanked them every time they handed him a red envelope. After a few hours of sitting, Lang Yuan is already tired so he wished to take some rest. The YanLing Sect already prepared the room for the Empress, the chambers shared with the Emperor. Of course, JiDan is his tail following his trail leaving YU XueQin to attend the remaining of the day's celebration.

On their way to the room, Lang Yuan incidentally met with Minister Jiang XeXun. The older man remained to his appearance eighteen years ago, that made Lang Yuan amazed. The only one that remained on their appearances is those people that already mastered their high cultivation enabling them to retain a younger appearance. How old is Jiang XeXun right now? Has he not already reached more than one and a half century?

Together with Jiang XeXun is woman that Lang Yuan also recognized. Who could forget the beauty of the Mistress of the YanLing Sect. Lang Yuan greeted these people with pleasantries. Mistress Mei also gave off a nice and sweet smile. After all, Lang Yuan is still a disciple under her sect. Treating this kid with a kind heart will owe them a favor in the future.

"Empress, Rest well," Mistress Mei said after she heard why Lang Yuan is already heading to their room. "Just call the servants if the Empress needed something. We all have the things prepared at your disposal."

"Thank You," Lang Yuan replied kindly. "I will use them then."

"Then Your Highness," Mistress Mei made a low bow letting Lang Yuan walk pass. Though, JiDan remained standing before them, his eyes focused to a certain hundred and a half year old man standing beside Mistress Mei.

This man... this man ah! JiDan has been looking at him since earlier and he could not still grasp the meaning why he liked watching this old man. He walked closer to Jiang XeXun who showed an expression of indifference. Minister Jiang XeXun has a good memory but he did not recognized this kid.

Who... is he?

"Aiyo, it seems that you no longer remember me," JiDan said. Well, aside from his red irises that remained, JiDan did grow up to a young man. His childlike features are nowhere in sight.

"Ah..." Minister Jiang Xexun is only guessing. Seeing those irises.... "Prince JiDan?"

"That's right; it's me it's me!" JiDan just lightly smacked the older man's shoulder as if they are close friends with a laugh. The people around them watched the scene with amazement. Some of them know the history of Minister Jiang XeXun and this egg. To think that the egg would come chasing him after it hatched...

"How dare you forget me ah? For the object that you took time and effort to seize, you sure don't value the relationship," JiDan his head in disbelief. "As compensation, you should invite me to a meal!"

Black lines appeared on Jiang XeXun's face. Somehow, he was a bit relieved that he did not make a bond with this egg. He just thought the clinginess of this dragon since it was brought to this world... to think that he tried chasing after it... but chased him after it hatched instead...

Somehow, Jiang XeXun had a changed respect towards Lang Yuan knowing that he managed to survive with this brat without breaking!

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