Mushroom Man

Chapter 307 A true friend and confidant, a good person

Prejudice in people's hearts is like a mountain...

Upon hearing this, Ao Miaoyin murmured to herself, remaining lost in thought for a long time.

She and her father had always hoped that humans and dragons could live in harmony.

However, both humans and dragons harbored prejudices against each other.

My father spent most of his life trying to overcome this obstacle, leaving him exhausted, but he still couldn't get past it by even a fraction.

He can't influence the human race, nor can he influence the dragon people.

Humans still discriminate against non-humans, and dragonkin also hate humans.

The only person the king influenced was his daughter.

But she was so useless that she couldn't even control the prejudice in Huang'er's heart, who was her personal maid.

Can she truly inherit her father's will and achieve universal love and harmony among all people?
Wu Liang's words resonated deeply with Ao Miaoyin.

At that moment, she even regarded Wu Liang as someone like herself.

After all, how could someone who could say things that resonated so deeply with her be a villain with ulterior motives?

'Wu Shuai' must have also been troubled by prejudice in people's hearts, just like her.

"A dog catching a rat is meddling in other people's business."

Huang'er was unmoved by any gentle persuasion or coercion, and wouldn't listen to anything Wu Liang was saying.

All she saw was that after Wu Liang said those words, the princess seemed to have been completely fooled and lost her bearings.

Unable to hold back any longer, he uttered a curse.

Wu Liang, however, was not annoyed at all. Instead, he said apologetically, "Miss Miaoyin, Sister Huang'er, I'm sorry for causing you trouble this time."

"You have already helped me a lot. I will always remember your kindness in saving my life."

"Just as Sister Huang'er said, I really shouldn't have stayed in your Dragon Palace."

“I am currently being hunted by a demon. That guy is a fourth-level mushroom master. If he finds this place, it might implicate you.”

“You are my benefactors, and I will never allow you to be targeted by that devil because of me.”

"I am already very satisfied to have made the acquaintance of Miss Miaoyin as a friend."

Wu Liang chuckled softly as he finished speaking.

He appeared carefree, showing no covetousness whatsoever for the so-called Dragon Palace.

Compared to the Dragon Palace, she cherishes even more the opportunity to befriend and benefactor Miss Miaoyin.

"Young Master Wu..."

Ao Miaoyin had never seen such a scene before, and she couldn't help but be moved.

As everyone knows, people with supernatural abilities are always simple and don't engage in much scheming or backstabbing.

In this situation, Wu Liang's "genuine feelings" and his reluctance to implicate his benefactor were nothing short of a deadly poison to Ao Miaoyin.

Even Huang'er couldn't help but be moved.

However, Huang'er's desire to drive Wu Liang away wasn't for any particular reason, whether it was for good or bad, or whether she harbored ill intentions.

She simply didn't want the princess to favor a human mushroom master and thus neglect her.

Therefore, Huang'er only felt guilty for a short while, and did not reduce her hostility towards Wu Liang much.

Wu Liang didn't even glance at Huang'er.

After saying these words, he got up and left without hesitation.

"The green hills remain unchanged, and the clear waters flow on forever. I shall take my leave now."

"If I am fortunate enough to survive, I will repay this kindness a thousandfold in the future."

Wu Liang waved his hand, his back resolute, his steps firm, without the slightest trace of lingering affection.

Clearly, he wasn't just saying it.

"Young Master Wu, please wait!"

Seeing this, Ao Miaoyin quickly reached out and grabbed Wu Liang in a moment of panic.

Wu Liang stopped in his tracks, turned around, and looked astonished.

Ao Miaoyin realized something was wrong, and her face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple.

She quickly released her fair, slender hand, and the white dragon tail behind her swayed back and forth.

Ao Miaoyin feigned composure and spoke softly, "Young Master Wu, Huang'er is still young and doesn't understand things yet. Please don't take her words to heart."

"Now that Young Master Wu's soul is injured and he is being hunted by enemies, leaving the Dragon Palace at this time would only be a pointless loss of his life."

"Since Miaoyin has saved Young Master Wu, she should naturally continue to save him."

"If Young Master Wu leaves at this time, wouldn't he be letting down Miaoyin's good intentions?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Liang frowned slightly and hesitated before speaking, "This..."

"But if that demon comes looking for you, it will implicate you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ao Miaoyin interrupted him with a smile.

Ao Miaoyin raised her eyebrows slightly and said confidently, "Young Master Wu underestimates our Dragon Palace."

"That demon is only at the fourth level of cultivation. Even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to run wild in the Dragon Palace."

“Miaoyin’s father and Uncle Aoli are both Dragonman Mushroom Masters at the peak of the fifth level.”

“If that demon dares to run wild in the Dragon Palace, Father can kill him with ease.”

"Even Miaoyin can protect Young Master Wu."

At this point, Ao Miaoyin changed her gentle and composed demeanor and instead winked playfully.

She never lies.

She is indeed capable of protecting Young Master Wu.

Inside the Dragon Palace, she only needs to call out once, and she can summon several powerful mushroom beasts in no time.

Even a fourth-tier mushroom beast like Ah Hu is no match for them.

At the same time, seeing Ao Miaoyin's appearance, Huang'er became extremely jealous and couldn't help but speak up.

"Princess!"

"How could you leave this person in the Dragon Palace?"

"Lord Silver Dragon King will hold this against us..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ao Miaoyin spoke up without hesitation, her tone even carrying a hint of unquestionable authority.

"Huang'er, I am the princess."

"From now on, don't talk too much, and don't bring up Father."

"Moreover, Father King already said that we should wait until Young Master Wu has recovered from his injuries before sending him out of the Dragon Palace." "Now that Young Master Wu's soul is injured, he needs to rest and recuperate, so naturally he cannot leave."

Ao Miaoyin seemed to have made up her mind to change Huang'er's personality.

Her speech was no longer gentle, and she finally displayed some of the majesty befitting a dragon maiden.

This was the first time Huang'er had ever seen a princess like this.

She opened her mouth, but dared not say anything more, so she lowered her head.

Only then did Ao Miaoyin's expression soften.

She turned to look at Wu Liang and said, "Young Master Wu, you can stay here for the next few days."

"Before your soul has recovered, do not wander around recklessly, and do not secretly leave the Dragon Palace out of concern for implicating us."

"The Dragon Palace is full of dragon-human mushroom masters, who still have prejudices against humans and are not friendly."

"If Young Master Wu sneaks out and runs into those dragon people, he might cause trouble."

"I hope that Young Master Wu will stay here and recuperate properly for Miaoyin's sake, and not disappoint Miaoyin and her father's good intentions."

Since Ao Miaoyin has already said all that, it would be a different story if Wu Liang refused again.

Wu Liang could only give a wry smile and cup his hands in greeting.

"Very well, then I shall shamelessly trouble Miss Miaoyin for a while."

"I will not make things difficult for Miss Miaoyin. Once my soul has recovered, I will leave the Dragon Palace immediately."

Ao Miaoyin nodded slightly and said softly, "Alright, I believe Young Master Wu."

"Young Master Wu, please rest well. Huang'er and I will head back now."

"I'll bring some more food over later."

Upon hearing this, Wu Liang had no objection and immediately rose to see him off.

Ao Miaoyin smiled faintly, gave a polite bow, and then left the palace with Huang'er.

After she left the palace, she couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

"call……"

"How strange, why do I feel so nervous chatting with Young Master Wu?"

Ao Miaoyin was secretly puzzled and couldn't figure it out.

She touched her face and found it was frighteningly hot.

When did she start to become so strange?
Well……

It seems that things started to become so strange when 'Wu Shuai' uttered the line that prejudice in people's hearts is like a mountain.

From that time on, Ao Miaoyin regarded Wu Liang as her confidant and soulmate.

Throughout the entire Dragon Palace, no dragon person or dragon son had ever given her this feeling.

Those dragon people didn't understand her at all; they were all full of prejudice and bias.

The only thing she had in common with the dragon people in the Dragon Palace was their identity as dragons.

Although Wu Liang is not a dragonman, he is better than a dragonman. As a human, he understands himself better than a dragonman.

And he treated her with utmost politeness, without the slightest discrimination or prejudice.

What is a soulmate?

This is a soulmate!
It's a pity he's human, not a dragon.

Once she recovers from her injuries, her father will eventually erase her memory, send her out of the Dragon Palace, and forget her...

Ao Miaoyin's thoughts were in disarray; she didn't know why she had thought of this place.

And just as she was lost in her own thoughts...

"Lord Silver Dragon King!"

Huang'er, who was standing nearby, suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

Ao Miaoyin was startled and quickly looked up.

Then they saw the Silver Dragon King Ao Ren standing outside the palace.

He seemed to have been there for quite some time, but he just hadn't gone inside yet.

"Father, what brings you here?"

Ao Miaoyin looked nervous and couldn't help but blush as she asked.

Of course, what she really wanted to ask was not how her father got here, but how long he had been here.

After all, she had just been inside and had talked to a human man for quite a while, and even engaged in some rather indecent physical contact.

Normally, she had never been so intimate with the male dragon people of the Dragon Palace, and they had never even exchanged more than three sentences with each other.

If Father sees all of this, and if he misunderstands something, wouldn't that be incredibly embarrassing?
Ao Miaoyin's face grew redder and redder as she thought about it.

Even she herself didn't know why she cared so much about these trivial things.

"Ha ha……"

"My dear girl, what if you saved an ungrateful bastard and got hurt because of me if I hadn't come?"

“I had already prepared myself to kill that brat the moment he made any move.”

"Unexpectedly, it was the father's daughter who made the first move on him..."

The Silver Dragon King laughed heartily, his eyes full of mockery, clearly having seen through his daughter's little scheme.

Judging from the information revealed in his words...

It seems the Silver Dragon King has been guarding this place since the very beginning.

As he said…

If Wu Liang had made any unusual move just now, he would probably already be dead.

"Father, how could you do this..."

Ao Miaoyin was both embarrassed and annoyed by her father's teasing.

However, when she heard that her father had originally intended to kill 'General Wu', she immediately disregarded her shame and anger and subconsciously offered an explanation for him.

“Father, Young Master Wu is a good man, you mustn’t kill him.”

Upon hearing this, the Silver Dragon King found it amusing.

We've only known each other for a day, but it already feels like my little darling is leaking!
The Silver Dragon King shook his head and turned to look at Wu Liang's bedroom.

He narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself in an inexplicable tone.

"Yeah, this kid really is... a good person?"

(End of this chapter)