Tang Zhong transformed into a giant dragon and quickly soared upwards.

In no time, he was gone.

Jing Hong watched Tang Zhong leave, a look of joy on his face. This action was practically helping him.

Because he and Tang Zhong were rivals, but Tang Zhong left, and it was right after the elder’s death, placing the blame for killing the elder on himself.

Because he knew, it was he who killed the elder.

Jing Hong found the elder looking for Tang Zhong and went to see what the two were discussing, but by the time he arrived, Tang Zhong had already finished speaking with the elder.

Jing Hong wanted to get some information from the elder, but the elder wouldn’t say anything, which infuriated Jing Hong, so he killed the elder and framed Tang Zhong.

It was a plan, and now it seemed that it was perfect. Now all the Dragon-men considered Tang Zhong the murderer.

However, there was one thing that made Jing Hong not entirely happy.

That was Ling Xing’s attitude towards Tang Zhong. He could tell from earlier that Ling Xing let Tang Zhong take her hostage, indicating that Ling Xing and Tang Zhong had a good relationship.

And that was not good for him at all.

He wanted to become the leader. If he got Ling Xing’s acknowledgment, his leadership would bear more weight, but now it seemed somewhat difficult.

However, he had to try.

He didn’t care what Ling Xing thought of him; he just needed to control her.

Just control her.

He had no regard for a woman’s mind, as long as he could have her body.

Once he became the leader, then in the future...

Jing Hong grinned and walked over to Ling Xing, pretending to be very concerned, and said: "Ling Xing, are you alright?"

Ling Xing knew Jing Hong too well, knowing he was a bad person, but could not say it out loud and had to pretend, saying: "I’m fine, thank you for your concern, Jing Hong."

"As long as you’re alright. I know you’ve been through some things with Tang Zhong before, so it might be hard to accept seeing him turn out to be such a person. It’s okay, just be at ease. In this world, you only see faces but never hearts. You never truly know what kind of person you’re dealing with," Jing Hong said.

Ling Xing did not reply.

Jing Hong continued, "Alright, after what just happened, you must have been frightened. Let’s go back first and talk later."

As he said this, he reached out to pull Ling Xing.

Ling Xing did not resist because she knew it was futile. She could not leave now.

Because this was the only Dragon Realm faction she encountered, and she knew Jing Hong was currently controlling this faction. If she left now, the power here would be absorbed by Jing Hong, and who knows what might happen then.

So Ling Xing had to stay for now.

She believed the elder wouldn’t have given Tang Zhong that thing for no reason.

There must be a reason behind it.

"Hmm." Ling Xing nodded.

Following Jing Hong back.

And Jing Hong looked at the other Dragon-men and shouted, "Today’s events, I think everyone understands now—the killer of the elder is Tang Zhong. We must avenge the elder."

As the words spread.

Several Dragon-men instantly responded, raising their hands high: "Avenge the elder!"

"Avenge the elder!"

"Avenge the elder!"

Jing Hong watched as the others spoke, his expression growing even brighter.

Originally, he had racked his brains trying to become the leader of this group of Dragon-men, but this person appeared and helped him immensely.

This was simply wonderful.

Meanwhile.

Tang Zhong transformed into a giant dragon and fled from the scene.

After reaching a safe place.

Tang Zhong’s expression was extremely grim.

Right now, he was still pondering what Ling Xing’s words meant. Could it be that Ling Xing was really pregnant?

There had been a time when they had physical contact. If there were any suspicions, it should be from that time.

Tang Zhong’s whole body felt like it was struck by lightning, uncertain of what to do next.

Now, with Ling Xing here, he had to help the Dragon-men.

But if he were to help the Dragon-men, what should he do?

Look for the real Lost Dragon?

But where exactly was that dragon?

Tang Zhong was vexed. Ling Xing’s matter had completely muddled his mind, leaving him at a loss.

Then, a voice reached Tang Zhong’s ears.

It was the sound of people talking.

"Did you really see a big bug fly through here just now?" said a middle-aged man, his voice sounding very calm.

"Yes, I saw it. It was very large, just like the one in the wanted notice from the Holy Temple," said a child.

Tang Zhong overheard the conversation. He could guess that these people were probably ordinary humans.

There was no need to bother with them.

He was about to turn and leave.

Suddenly, a fork flew straight towards Tang Zhong.

Seeing the fork fly towards him, Tang Zhong immediately reached out his hand and caught the flying fork in one swift motion, furrowing his brows instantly.

There had been talking, and now a fork had flown out. It was apparent it came from those people.

Suddenly.

The killing intent within Tang Zhong surged wildly.

But at that moment, a middle-aged man and a child ran out from the side.

The middle-aged man wore burlap clothing, looking very anxious, and shouted to Tang Zhong: "I’m sorry, really sorry. I saw a shadow earlier and thought it was some wild beast, so I acted without hesitation, not realizing it was a person."

Tang Zhong scrutinized the man. The man’s words were spoken with sincerity, appearing to be genuine: "But you almost hurt me."

Sometimes, a death sentence can be spared, but a living punishment must be endured.

He couldn’t just let someone who tried to stab him leave unscathed.

"I’m sorry, I’m sorry," the middle-aged man knelt on the ground: "For someone able to traverse the Yan Luo Forest, you must be an important figure. I’m just a farmer around the Yan Luo Forest, please treat me like a fart and let me go."

Tang Zhong was taken aback, realizing this was the Yan Luo Forest?

He looked around; it was indeed a forest and there were valleys.

Earlier, he had been too absorbed in thoughts about Ling Xing, ignoring everything else, not knowing where he had arrived.

Since he was already here, he needed to get some information from this middle-aged man.

"When I was walking earlier, I heard you mention something about a big bug flying over. What does that mean?" Tang Zhong asked the man.

"Could it be that the gentleman isn’t aware of the big bug’s matter?" the middle-aged man asked Tang Zhong in surprise.

"I don’t know, just tell me directly," Tang Zhong replied.