"I understand you have good intentions, father...but after all, the chick needs to go through wind and rain before it can fly, and I also need to walk my own path after all."

Ariel looked in the direction of her distant home and murmured to herself in a low voice. Although her voice was small, the firmness and consciousness in it were enough to move people.

"Everyone has their own choice and path. Is this your choice?"

The white man next to him looked at the girl with a complicated expression and said with interest.

"Isn't that what you said? Only by being able to stand alone through hardships can one become a truly strong man. At least looking at it now, the path I have chosen is not wrong, is it..."

Hearing this, the girl raised her delicate and pretty face, and a confident smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. Perhaps this is Ariel's nature, rather than growing up under the protection and escort of her parents.

She longs for freedom and independence, like a bird soaring in the sky, always facing the wind and rain alone.

"Right or wrong never matters. What matters is that this is the life you want and the path you want to take."

He was as pale as a life mentor, but after all, he was not serious for too long. As soon as he said this, a strange look appeared on his face, and he reminded him pretending to be kind.

"But I have to remind you that the direction of space deep in the valley is chaotic. The direction you just looked at does not seem to be the direction of your Melos family."

Ariel: "..."

…

"...In short, that's basically it. Although spell transformation is more convenient for casting spells, it really weakens the power of magic."

The girl, who had been explaining to Heilong Xiaobai for a long time, finally exhaled and concluded.

"It's like the 'Scorching Flame Prison' after my transformation. Not only is it far less powerful than the original version, but at the same time, the original burning flame effect is gone and it simply becomes a prison."

After she finished speaking, she saw the thoughtful expression on the other person's face and thought he finally understood.

"I have said all I can about the techniques of spell transformation. If you want to learn this kind of operation, you have to practice more on your own. After all, there are differences between your dragon language magic and human magic."

Hearing this, Black Dragon Xiaobai seemed to be still immersed in his own thoughts, nodded and said nothing. Seeing this, Ariel did not disturb him, and silently walked aside to ask about Bai Bai.

"Isn't it about time we set off again?"

He was currently holding a magic book in his hand and reading, and after hearing the girl's words, he replied without raising his head.

"There's no rush yet. You've just experienced a battle. You might as well rest for a few days before rushing on. After all, no matter how much you want to become stronger, you still need to balance work and rest."

After saying this, Bai Bai felt that she was still standing motionless in front of him. He raised his eyebrows slightly and finally raised his head, looking at the girl in front of him with some doubts.

"What? You have nothing to do in your spare time? Go ahead and develop your magic? With this understanding, I believe your Fire Eyes upgrade progress can be greatly improved."

"Aren't you going to deal with your loot? Anyway, it's just a small half of a dragon corpse. It's still very good to use as magic material."

After hearing this, Ariel withdrew her gaze. Having just finished the fight, she felt lazy and weak, as if she didn't want to do anything.

"Okay, okay."

But even though she said this, the girl still didn't move even half a step. Her red eyes turned around, and she asked curiously as if she remembered something.

"By the way, is it true that what you just said about warriors and magic leads to the same goal in the end?"

After hearing this, Bai Wan put down the magic book in his hand, smiled lightly and said noncommittally.

"It depends on how you understand it. Anyway, from my understanding, the magic and martial arts in your world are just two spiral paths to become stronger."

These words echoed in Ariel's ears, but an idea couldn't help but emerge in the girl's mind.

"Then according to what you're saying, wouldn't it be true that only practicing magic and martial arts can be regarded as the correct and complete path? After all, magic and the body should go hand in hand in the end."

But who knew that regarding her idea, Wanwan shook his head and said.

"If I'm not wrong, the so-called complete path to dual cultivation of magic and martial arts should be the mainstream way to become stronger in your world in ancient times. This can be seen from the inheritance of the Dragon Clan."

"In their own inheritance, they practice dragon martial arts and dragon language magic together."

This only made Ariel even more confused.

"Then doesn't this just mean that this path is the right one? You see, the Dragon Clan is still so powerful now."

"Do you think the dragon clan is very powerful now?"

He looked at her with a pale smile, but the expression on his face was unpredictable.

"Let's not talk about how much more powerful the dragon clan was in the past than it is now. After all, it is all in the past. But don't forget that your world is now an era of true human prosperity."

The girl who heard this was stunned for a moment, and then she realized. Yes, this is obviously the age of humans, why do she still think that the Dragon Clan is powerful?

It is obvious that most of the Dragon Clan is now living in seclusion overseas, which does not exactly explain its decline.

"Oh, I'm really the result of reading too many adventure novels. It's all my fault for those adventure novels. They all talk about legendary dragons who can destroy the world and villains at every turn."

"Human beings have to go to great lengths to stop it. If you watch it too much, you will unconsciously form a habit of thinking."

Ariel knocked on her head speechlessly. She never thought that she would be so stupid. What's wrong with her recently? She always feels like her brain can't turn around.

"You're just a little tired. Take a good rest."

As if aware of her inner thoughts, he said with a pale smile.

But she didn't think so. The girl who had already had an idea just hit the snake and followed it with a stick. She smiled and squeezed to sit next to him, leaning against him and laughing.

"Okay then, just lean on me and have a rest."

"..."

Feeling the soft and delicate body within reach, his pale body froze slightly. Then he exhaled softly, glared at her and said speechlessly.

"You can't just stop."

Ariel shamelessly acted as if she hadn't heard anything. Feeling the warmth so close at hand, she couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips. Of course, she still changed the subject as if nothing had happened.

"Then since we are the strongest human beings now, doesn't it mean that our human method of practicing martial arts and magic separately is the right one?"

"How can there be so much right and wrong in this world? There is only appropriateness and inappropriateness."

Wanwan didn't pay too much attention to the girl's closeness. He picked up the topic wisely and said.

"Whether it is magic or martial arts, they are actually constantly developing with the times. The path of ancient times is not necessarily suitable for your current era."

"So you don't need to think too much, just follow your own path. When you reach a strong enough state, whether it is martial arts or magic, there will be ways to make up for the natural weaknesses."

Hearing this, Ariel once again recalled the pale teachings on Dragon Island.

"You mean...body elementalization?"

Wanwan nodded, he was also very interested in the development of this world's power system.

"Yes, this should be a trend after the peak of your world's achievements, a leap in life form. For you mages, doesn't this make up for your weak constitution?"

The girl who listened carefully had a thoughtful look on her face. No wonder she listened so seriously. After all, this was something that really related to her future path to becoming stronger.

Now that she has become a legend, although her strength has not yet reached its limit among legends. Given her talent and potential, she can still be regarded as a peak reserve.

"Is that so? What about warriors? How do warriors who have always focused on strengthening their bodies make up for their mental weaknesses?"

Unfortunately, in response to her doubts, Wanwan just smiled and shook his head.

"Perhaps elementalization... is not as simple as we thought. It doesn't matter. When we meet a top martial arts expert in the future, we will know everything."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but think of what Ice Dragon King Trixi said about the most powerful person in the human race. Judging from a certain dragon king's reluctant and vague hints, the other person seemed to be a strong person with the ultimate martial arts.

"Perhaps...it won't take too long before we meet."

The eyes behind the black thin-framed glasses seemed to have penetrated the river of destiny and saw the future. An interesting smile appeared at the corner of the pale mouth, and he said with an expectant look.

But after he finished speaking, he unexpectedly didn't hear the girl's reply. He turned his gaze strangely and looked at Ariel, who was hugging his arm tightly next to him.

"..."

A beautiful and delicate sleeping face came into view, and it could be seen that the girl beside her was sleeping soundly. Not only was she smiling while she was asleep, she even snored slightly.

"This guy..."

This act of directly taking away the use of one of his arms made Wan Wan frown involuntarily. Weird thoughts emerged in his mind, making him ready to act.

Is it better to just flash away from space and leave her alone?

Or should I just slap her awake and interrupt her sweet dream?

Otherwise, it would be nice to put something on her face while she is asleep...

All kinds of strange thoughts and ideas emerged in his mind, making his pale face look uncertain for a moment. He had the demeanor of a villain plotting bad things behind his back under the shadow of the light.

His thoughts swirled for a moment before he came back to his senses and seemed to have made a decision in his mind. A gloomy sneer gradually appeared on his pale face, and his other hand slowly raised.

This slender hand that looked as perfect as jade and white and flawless on the first day was now like a sinful claw, with a sinister smile of "Jie Jie Jie" in the background, reaching out towards the sleeping girl.

The devil's claws are getting closer and closer to the girl's beautiful sleeping face...

Um... Finally, his palm stopped above the sleeping Ariel's head, and then he turned his hand. A cloak to keep out the cold appeared instantly, and he covered the sleeping girl.
Chapter completed!