Hearing Yun Xiang's explanation, Liu Buli immediately understood. He had been wondering why a being as powerful as the Dragon God would be so weak. If it was injured, then it made sense.
Patting Lu Wuming's shoulder, Liu Buli gestured for him to find a place to put the dragon down.
Since the dragon was still confined within a cage made of water, Lu Wuming wasn't worried about it harming Liu Buli. Thus, he obediently followed Liu Buli's command. With a wave of his hand, the water cage carrying the giant dragon landed on a nearby open space.
The dragon seemed wary of Liu Buli. Whenever Liu Buli approached, it would become extremely agitated. After trying for a while and realizing there was no trust between them, Liu Buli could only give up. He patted Lu Wuming's shoulder again and said, "Wuming, you..."
"I'm not going."
Lu Wuming had already guessed what Liu Buli wanted him to do, but this time he had no intention of obeying. Without hesitation, he interrupted Liu Buli's arrangement and said, "You can ask me to kill people, but asking me to save them is useless. I haven't learned any saving techniques. Besides, if you save him, you'll have to take him back and raise him. Even if I were truly foolish, I wouldn't bring trouble upon myself."
Liu Buli frowned.
In that instant, he didn't know whether to marvel at his disciple's self-awareness or scold him for his stubborn rebellion.
Fortunately, Liu Buli didn't have to ponder for long. Yun Xiang stepped forward. "Master, I'll go take a look. I don't feel much hostility from him, and I quite like his aura. So, I think it should be fine if I go check."
Lu Wuming raised an eyebrow, clearly not entirely trusting Yun Xiang's words.
However, in his opinion, both the dragon and his junior disciple Yun Xiang were distractions from his and his master's world. So, whatever they wanted to do was fine with him. If this person and dragon could get along, that would be even better.
Liu Buli listened to Yun Xiang's offer, stroked his chin, and thought for a moment before saying, "That's true. Your race has the advantage of communicating with all spirits. Especially with beasts like this, you have a natural affinity, so you can try. But this dragon's condition is clearly not right; it seems to be in a frenzy. So, be careful. If it attacks you, then killing it is acceptable."
Liu Buli's protective nature was ingrained in his bones.
Although he was indeed very interested in this dragon, his disciples' safety was naturally more important to him.
Yun Xiang, having followed him for so long, understood this perfectly. She smiled and nodded at Liu Buli, took a few deep breaths, and walked alone towards the giant dragon.
As Liu Buli had said, the dragon was indeed in a frenzy.
Especially when it saw someone approaching, it thrashed violently against its cage, attempting to break free and tear apart anything that came near it.
Unfortunately, Lu Wuming's cage was exceptionally sturdy. The dragon hit its head until it bled, but it still couldn't break free.
At the same time, Yun Xiang finally reached its side.
She didn't know if the dragon could understand her words, but as she approached, she spoke to the dragon earnestly, "I mean you no harm. I just want to help you check your wounds. We don't want to hurt you; we just think it's not suitable for you to stay here and want to take you to a more appropriate place."
She paused for a moment and continued, "My master is a good person. Before, like you, I lived alone in a place that couldn't be called a home. Master took me away from there and gave me the life I have now. If you're willing, you can be like me. Why not give yourself a chance and try?"
Perhaps due to excessive blood loss, or perhaps because of Yun Xiang's pure and clear spiritual energy, the dragon felt incredibly comfortable. It stopped thrashing for a moment. Its icy, beastly eyes turned towards Yun Xiang. After a moment of silence, it actually spoke in human language, "I have no home."
"I didn't have one before either," Yun Xiang smiled and said, "But now I do. Do you want to come with me and see my home?"
The dragon gave her no response.
However, as Yun Xiang continued to approach, the dragon no longer resisted.
Seeing this, even though she didn't know how it felt about her question, she could at least confirm that it was willing to let Yun Xiang help treat its injuries.
Curving her lips into a gentle smile, Yun Xiang thought for a moment and then turned to Lu Wuming, "Senior Brother, can you release the cage he's in?"
Lu Wuming shook his head decisively.
If the cage were opened, the dragon might escape, so that was absolutely out of the question.
Yun Xiang naturally understood his meaning, so she stopped struggling and changed her question, "Then... can I go in?"
Lu Wuming immediately granted her this request.
Before Liu Buli could even stop him, Lu Wuming raised his hand and reshaped the cage, creating a space for Yun Xiang to enter. He said, "If it eats you, it's not my responsibility. But don't worry, every year on your death anniversary, Master... Ouch!"
He didn't finish speaking before his head was sharply struck.
Liu Buli glared, "What are you talking about!?"
After scolding him, he quickly looked at Yun Xiang and said, "Yun Xiang, you..."
"He won't hurt me anymore," Yun Xiang replied crisply. After saying that, she felt it might not be convincing, so she added, "I'm guessing, but I think my guess is correct."
Liu Buli: ...
Although he knew his little disciple wasn't very smart, her willingness to gamble with her own life so readily was a bit much.
However, before he could stop her, Yun Xiang had already entered the cage.
Fortunately, things turned out as she had said. The giant dragon had no intention of attacking her. Instead, it lay there obediently, waiting for Yun Xiang to examine its wounds.
Seeing this harmonious scene, Lu Wuming nudged Liu Buli's arm. He said, "Master, I think Junior Sister and this dragon are quite a match, don't you think?"
"I think you're mistaken about one thing," Liu Buli replied seriously. "This dragon also has nowhere to live, so even if your junior sister ends up with him, the result will only be that I bring both of them home, and nothing will change. Do you understand?"