Chapter 284: 283 ‘You Lin Chapter 284: 283 ‘You Lin Although Shane did something terribly wrong, thankfully Ai Yi didn’t hold it against him in the end.

Instead of messing around with Shane, Ai Yi wanted to earnestly persuade the Black Dragon to follow her.

She couldn’t help it; it was the first time Ai Yi had ever seen a dragon with such potential.

“Already Level 99 before even undergoing Human Transformation, once it transforms and sheds its Demon form to become part of the Demon Clan, it’ll likely be the strongest among all dragons, myself aside.”

Such high praise from Ai Yi demonstrated just how much she saw in the Black Dragon.

But the Black Dragon was stubborn, and even knowing how formidable Ai Yi was, it didn’t compromise and insisted on staying by Shane’s side, refusing to go to the Demon Realm.

This indeed surprised Shane and even moved him.

“I didn’t expect you to be so loyal. My efforts in saving you weren’t in vain.”

Shane, filled with emotions, patted the dragon’s body, almost as if he were ready to swear brotherhood with it.

On the other hand, Ai Yi just rolled her eyes at Shane’s behavior, saying helplessly,
“Dragons are not known for their loyalty, but each has a strong sense of pride. It doesn’t want to follow me simply because it has already bowed to you, acknowledging you as its master, and it doesn’t want to go back on its word.”

That was the truth.

The Black Dragon’s refusal to leave with Ai Yi wasn’t because it wasn’t tempted, but because it had already accepted Shane as its master before Ai Yi offered the olive branch.

Moreover, its life had been saved by Shane, and it had been able to fully absorb the Refined Demon’s Magic Power and flesh, achieving such a high level–this was all thanks to Shane. The dragon’s pride wouldn’t allow it to simply walk away.

Therefore, even when Ai Yi dangled various enticing baits before it, the Black Dragon ultimately decided to follow Shane.

Not for any other reason, but to repay the kindness and to be responsible for its own action of accepting a master.

“I never thought a Demon would have such awareness.”

When he learned of this, Shane genuinely began to see the Black Dragon in a new light.

For the sake of gratitude and the fact of acceptance, it was willing to abandon so many advantages – something most people probably couldn’t manage.

“People are indeed inferior to Demons.”

The way Shane looked at the dragon changed.

Affected by the Demon Refining Ceremony, other Demons had gone mad, but only this one persisted, struggling to keep its consciousness.

Despite absorbing the Refined Demon’s Magic Power and flesh, where other Demons had become monsters, it alone desperately resisted it all, not allowing itself to fall.

In the end, facing an invitation from Ai Yi, who could be considered the Dragon King, it was able to withstand the temptation. Having accepted Shane as its master, it wouldn’t go back on its word and decisively refused everything.

This dragon was truly too distinctive, too charismatic.

Shane had to admit, he was starting to like this dragon.

Originally, Shane hadn’t really intended to keep the dragon by his side.

After all, with such a large dragon, he had to return to the Royal Capital, and taking it with him was bound to cause a whole lot of trouble.

Hadn’t Shane, for similar reasons, released the Griffin that had carried him away from the Monster Forest?

So, while he talked about becoming a Dragon Knight, in reality, Shane planned to have the Black Dragon go back to its own turf after leaving Artlu Canyon.

Shane didn’t interfere when Ai Yi made her offer precisely because he didn’t really care.

Therefore, even if the Black Dragon had agreed, he wouldn’t have been disappointed; at most, he would have used it to blackmail Ai Yi.

But now, Shane changed his mind.

“I’ve decided.”

Shane patted the dragon’s wing, then after a moment of contemplation, he said,
“From now on, your name will be You Lin.”

“You” is derived from the character “Dragon” from a past life’s writing.

“Lin” comes from the near-homophone of “Spirit” from a past life’s language.

“You Lin” — This name Shane bestowed is a testament to his recognition of the Black Dragon, deciding to regard it as his true partner.

As for why this name was chosen, it’s because Ai Yi mentioned that this dragon was, surprisingly, female.

“I hope you can someday rise to the top among the dragons and become the true Dragon Queen.”

Shane said cheerfully, causing Ai Yi to roll her eyes at the side.

“Roar—-!!!”

The Black Dragon — You Lin released an earth-shattering roar, as if responding with ambition equal to Shane’s, its presence immense and sky-reaching.

In this way, the Black Dragon You Lin became both the Hero’s mount and companion.

Ai Yi watched the scene unfold without saying much.

“Being recognized by a powerful dragon also proves his capabilities.”

Ai Yi glanced at Shane petting You Lin’s head and after a moment, couldn’t help but laugh.

“Let’s see how far this dragon can go by your side.”

Saying this, Ai Yi looked at You Lin with a hint of regret.

“Putting everything else aside, the dragon’s natural talent and growth potential are truly remarkable. Once it transforms into a member of the Demon Clan, it will certainly outshine those four dunces.”

If someday it awakens a Unique Skill, and that skill is strong, securing the position of the foremost under the Demons wouldn’t be a fanciful dream.

Level 99, just one step away from Level 10, such a dragon was truly a first for Ai Yi to witness.

In the Demon Realm, once dragons reach maturity and achieve Level 80, they are immediately nurtured by the Demon Clan, earnestly trying to undergo Human Transformation.

Of course, not all dragons succeed in transforming into Demons.

But dragons that reach beyond Level 90 usually do succeed.

And once such dragons undergo transformation, the likelihood of them awakening their Unique Skill is very high.

Two of Ai Yi’s top subordinates were such cases, brought to her only at Level 90, who eventually succeeded in transforming and awakened their Unique Skills, becoming powerful generals for Ai Yi.

Dragons were exceedingly rare, and due to their bodies being treasures, they were often hunted and targeted for subjugation. Growing in the wild to beyond Level 90 was no easy feat.

At least, having only encountered such a thing twice in her life, Ai Yi could attest to this.

However, the slow growth rate of dragons played a part as well.

Even if adulthood meant reaching Level 80, dragons belonged to a long-lived race, where maturity without several hundred to a thousand years was simply impossible.

Within such a long time frame, dragons would usually be hunted down or slain before reaching maturity.

Therefore, dragons were scarce, adult dragons even rarer, and those that grew beyond Level 90 were extraordinarily rare.

For You Lin to reach Level 99 was truly a delightful surprise for Ai Yi and also gave rise to a great appreciation for talent.

After all, she was the true Dragon Queen.

Thus, Ai Yi decided as well.

“Since there’s not much to do while following him around anyway.”

If so, she might as well take this dragon under her wing and nurture it properly.

“Consider this a favor you owe me.”

Ai Yi cast a glance at Shane and murmured to herself.

Shane remained completely unaware.

And because of this, he would later receive an enormous surprise.