Chapter Thirteen: Clouded Perception
Blue energy rippled through the dark clouds hanging above me, accompanied by an unending stream of rumbling thunder. At first, I thought the dragons might…
Chapter Twelve: The Pearl’s Mandate
Something that sounded like an explosion rocked the carriage, sending my slumbering self out of the seat and onto the floor. Or at least, it…
Chapter Eleven: Coiled to Strike
I scanned the trees, looking for anything unusual. Birds chirped in the canopy, while various animal calls echoed through the forest. They appeared to be…
Chapter Ten: Connections to the Past
The sounds of running water, birds, and distant animals filled the air around me. A canopy of blue leaves swayed far above, sending rays of…
Chapter Nine: The Pearl Hanging in the Darkness
I laid on my back, staring up at the canopy of trees above me. Soft breathing and a few snores filled the air, but that…
Chapter Eight: Circling Beasts
“Everyone, the patriarch is here!” A young male voice called from high in the trees above us. I glanced upward and narrowed my eyes, finding…
Chapter Seven: Misdirection
I plopped down in the grass with a small sigh and glanced toward where Yahui was tending his qilin. After several hours on the qilin…
Chapter Six: Provenance
Shui placed a steaming cup of tea in front of me while I stared blankly at the table. It felt too early to be awake,…
Chapter Five: Life and Death
I snuck through the palace grounds, a hood over my bright hair, and a mask over the bottom half of my face. The palace was…
Chapter Four: Rats Within the Dragon’s Lair
How foolish I was. I sighed, staring at the ceiling of my rooms. Whatever that lock was, clearly I couldn’t destroy it yet. Whether it…
