Traveling to the future, the story with the orc king

Upon hearing this, the Dragon Queen's eyes flickered with relief, but soon gave way to a trace of worry. She sighed softly and said to Long Yan calmly, "That child appears to be very kind. Yan'er, since you've decided to be with him, you must cherish him and not let him down." The Dragon Queen recalled her own past as a member of the Lin family, where her master had disapproved of her joining the Orcs. Now, considering Yan'er's relationship with the Lin family, she couldn't help but worry. Would her master approve of this?

"Mom and Dad, I will protect him." Long Yan said.

"Yan'er, mother and father are going to the alchemist competition first. You stay here and take good care of your father." The Dragon Queen stood up, patted Long Yan's shoulder gently, then turned and walked out the door.

"Yes, mother and father." Long Yan followed the Dragon Queen and sent him to the door. He watched the Dragon Queen's back gradually disappearing, and secretly made up his mind to protect this hard-earned relationship.

Two hours later, the Dragon Emperor finally slowly opened his eyes. His eyes were full of dominance, as if his previous weakness was just an illusion.

"Yan'er, thanks to you this time." The Dragon Emperor looked at Long Yan gratefully, his eyes full of relief and love.

Long Yan shook his head slightly and said quickly, "This is what a son should do." Then, he asked with concern, "Father, how are you feeling now? Are you feeling any worse?"

The Dragon Emperor smiled and replied, "I'm much better now, and my spiritual energy has recovered 50%." His tone was relaxed, as if he had completely regained his former strength.

The Dragon Emperor looked around but didn't see the Dragon Queen. He asked in confusion, "Yan'er, did your mother and father go to the Alchemist Competition?"

Long Yan nodded and replied, "Yes, Father."

The Dragon Emperor thought for a moment, then told Long Yan what he had discussed with the Dragon Queen. He said, "Yan'er, after discussing with your mother and father, we've decided to announce that you will inherit the throne of Dragon Emperor after the Alchemist Competition, while I will retreat to recuperate. This will give you more opportunities to demonstrate your abilities while giving you time to adapt to your new role. It will also serve as a legacy and a step forward for our dragon clan. I hope you understand our good intentions and accept this responsibility."

Seeing that Long Yan was about to refuse, the Dragon Emperor continued, "Yan'er, you can't refuse. Father's health needs to recuperate."

Long Yan was silent for a moment, and finally nodded, "I understand, Father." He knew that this was his responsibility and the fate he had to face.

"Well, but before that, there's one more thing that needs to be resolved." The Dragon Emperor looked at Long Yan solemnly. "Yan'er, the matter of 'Dragon Spirit Disappearance' needs to be resolved as soon as possible."

"Father, I have arranged for someone to handle this matter." Long Yan replied respectfully.

At this moment, Long An walked in, bowed and said, "Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, Your Highness the Crown Prince. Prime Minister Bai is outside seeking an audience."

Upon hearing this news, the Dragon Emperor frowned slightly, but quickly regained his composure and said, "Please invite him in!"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Long An took the order and turned to invite Prime Minister Bai.

Prime Minister Bai entered the palace with a steady gait and a solemn expression. He approached the Dragon Emperor and Long Yan, bowing respectfully, demonstrating his respect for the royal family. The Dragon Emperor nodded slightly and asked, "Prime Minister Bai, what brings you here?"

Prime Minister Bai replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I heard from Patriarch Kong that you were injured. Is that true?" His tone was full of concern, and his eyes revealed his worry about the Dragon Emperor's health.

The Dragon Emperor's face was calm, his eyes were sharp as torches, and he asked, "Oh? How did Chief Kong know that I was injured?" His voice was low and powerful, with a hint of majesty.

After hearing this, Long Yan's eyes changed slightly, and he thought to himself: Who leaked the news of my father's poisoning? This palace needs to be thoroughly investigated.

Prime Minister Bai sensed the changes in the Dragon Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I heard from Clan Leader Kong that there are rumors that the Dragon Emperor is injured and unconscious. The Dragon Queen hurriedly left the Alchemist Competition, and it is said that the results of yesterday's Alchemist Competition have not yet come out." He told the rumors truthfully, not daring to hide anything.

Upon hearing this, the Dragon Emperor frowned, a flicker of displeasure crossing his face. He pondered the source and purpose of these rumors. After a moment, he addressed Prime Minister Bai, "Prime Minister Bai, I have a matter for you to investigate."

Prime Minister Bai immediately stood up and responded respectfully, "Your Majesty, please give your orders!" He knew that he was shouldering an important mission and must go all out to complete the task assigned by the Dragon Emperor.

The Dragon Emperor's expression was solemn, his eyes gleaming with determination. He addressed Prime Minister Bai, "Who is spreading the news of my injury? Prime Minister Bai, I'll leave this matter to you to investigate." He paused, then continued, "Crown Prince, assist the Prime Minister in investigating this matter."

Long Yan and Bai Chengtong replied at the same time: "Yes, Father (Your Majesty)."

The Dragon Emperor waved his hand and said, "Go down."

Long Yan and Prime Minister Bai bowed and walked out of the Dragon Emperor's bedroom together.

Prime Minister Bai frowned and asked with a worried look on his face, "Your Highness, could you please tell me how His Majesty is doing?"

Long Yan stopped, his expression solemn, and said seriously: "Prime Minister, my father was poisoned by a very strange pollen. However, the poison has been detoxified now. My father is weak and needs rest." His voice was low and powerful.

Prime Minister Bai's eyes widened in shock, his lips trembling slightly as he anxiously asked, "Your Highness, how dare someone poison His Majesty? What kind of pollen is this?"

Long Yan took a deep breath, looked at Prime Minister Bai with a firm gaze, and continued, "Prime Minister, have you ever heard of the Dragon Spirit Flower?"

Prime Minister Bai lowered his head in thought for a moment, shook his head, and replied respectfully, "Your Highness, I have never heard of this flower."

After a moment's silence, Long Yan slowly spoke, "The Dragon Spirit Flower is an extremely rare flower that grows at the bottom of the abyss. Its petals are golden yellow, its stamens are purple, and it exudes a faint fragrance. Its pollen is colorless and odorless. Once inhaled, it quickly spreads throughout the body. Most importantly, a person who has been poisoned doesn't notice until their spiritual energy is completely depleted. Because their spiritual energy can't be restored, their body becomes weak and powerless, and they fall into a coma, as if they were asleep."

Long Yan paused and continued, "Prime Minister, the most important thing is that once this poison is cured, the spiritual energy will disappear and the body will become weak."

Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Bai was shocked and exclaimed, "What? Your Majesty, then..." He didn't finish the rest of the sentence, but the answer was clear in his mind. If the emperor lost his spiritual power, he would become extremely weak, which would be a huge blow to the entire orc race.

Long Yan understood the meaning behind the Prime Minister's words, but didn't explain. He knew that this matter was beyond their control, and they couldn't let anyone know that his father had regained his spiritual powers.