The Azure Dragon Codex ⁽⁴²⁾

Dawn broke soft over the Spirit Spring, the mist curling above the water like smoke. Lin Yue knelt by the edge, his palms upturned, focusing on the dragon qi that hummed in his dantian. After last night’s scare with the poisoned disciple, he’d woken before…

The inner disciples’ meeting was held in the main training ground as the sun set, torches lining the stone walls to chase away the dusk. Lin Yue stood near the front, beside Elder Mu, while Xiao Yu lingered at the edge of the crowd—her scout’s…

The third morning of Lin Yue’s training at the Spirit Spring brought a light breeze, carrying the sweet scent of cherry blossoms. He knelt by the water’s edge, his legs crossed in a steady meditative pose, eyes closed. For two days, he’d sat here, letting…

Elder Mu’s hall was lit by torches when Lin Yue and Xiao Yu arrived. The sect leader listened silently as Lin Yue read the decoded message, his face growing darker with each word. When Lin Yue finished, Elder Mu slammed his fist on the desk,…

The Spirit Spring was hidden in a small valley in the back mountain, surrounded by cherry blossom trees. The water was crystal clear, and when Lin Yue dipped his hand into it, he felt a surge of warm, pure qi flow up his arm. Long…