Mount

With Qing Lan's reluctance to join Ye Ming in the pool due to the rules, Ye Ming became annoyed with the so-called rules.

"Hey, Old Bone, who made the rule that stated a person can only cleanse once in your pool?" Ye Ming raised the question. 

"Uhh…" The Elder Dragon was still pouring his essence and wanted to feign deaf. But the death stare from Ye Ming made it extremely difficult to ignore. 

Without a choice, the Elder Dragon could only admit. 

"It was me, Young Master." He said. "But the Madam also agreed with the rule. If it wasn't for Madam's approval, then I wouldn't have dared to implement it." 

The Elder Dragon was extremely terrified of the repercussions and ultimately brought out Ye Qing Lei's name. 

"Hmm, but isn't this a cleansing pool. If I recall correctly, it's not harmful to a person to constantly bathe in it." Ye Ming rubbed his chin.

'Bath?' Frustrated, the Elder Dragon nearly wanted to demolish some buildings to vent. 

How could his luxurious and glamorous cleansing pool be reduced to a bath?

His cleansing pool was extremely beneficial to cultivators and it should be considered their blessing to even enjoy it once in their lifetime. 

While the Elder Dragon held such a mindset, Ye Ming continued. "If my memory serves me right, that bastard father of mine and my beloved mother also come here to bathe occasionally. So are you telling me they can bathe in it constantly, but me and my maid cannot?" 

"…"

At this moment, the Elder Dragon finally gave in.

"If the Young Master wished for Qing Lan to join you, then so be it." He said in an exhausted tone. The reason why it was restricted to one person was because the cleansing pool was sourced from his essence.

Although essence wasn't as precious as Blood Essence and easily replenishable naturally, it still took quite a bit of energy and time. 

There was no way it would constantly supply his essence to the other people aside from Ye Xuan and Ye Qing Lei. 

Not to mention, Ye Qing Lei wasn't cold-hearted or ruthless to dry him out. So with that being said, it eventually became a rule and everyone thought it was just natural you can only cleanse once per lifetime. 

"Seems like Old Bone is finally being honest." Ye Ming clasped his hands and beckoned for Qing Lan to join. "Alright, come right in and get yourself cleansed further to improve." 

Since the situation had developed into this, Qing Lan also didn't hesitate further and walked toward the pool. 

"Do you want me to undress or keep it on?" She then asked.

"It's your choice, but do make an extra layer of barrier. Who knows if Old Bone would be able to resist you and peek like some perverted old man?" He shrugged.

"I'm not into humans!" The Elder Dragon roared. He could no longer restrain his emotion. "I am still a dragon with dignity and has his own taste!" 

"Alright, Elder Dragon. Keep quiet and maybe I might consider making you my mount. Or you can continue yapping and remain trapped in the pool." Ye Ming waved his hand dismissively.

He had browsed through parts of his vast memory, and according to what he found. It seemed like the Elder Dragon didn't willingly remain beneath the pool and provide his essence. 

Despite having a cultivation of a Beyond Creation Realm, the Elder Dragon was actually trapped in the Dragon Cleansing Pool. There wasn't any formation that actually trapped him, but the power of two Beyond Origin Realm cultivators was enough to suppress him. 

With that kind of power locking him down, the Elder Dragon could only remain in the formation underneath the pool. It had already been so long that he lost count. 

Therefore, when the Elder Dragon heard Ye Ming was considering making him a mount, he was exhilarated.

Being the mount meant freedom to finally see the daylight and sky. Not to mention, Ye Ming's decision was equivalent to the decision of Ye Qing Lei. 

What kind of mother would dissuade their son's decision if it doesn't cause any harm? 

"Young Master, please let me be your mount." Elder Dragon exclaimed in a fiery tone. 

"Huh?" Startled, Ye Ming raised an eyebrow and picked his right ear with his pinky. "Didn't a certain mighty dragon just say they have dignity? What kind of dignified dragon would become a mount for someone else?" 

Almost immediately, the Elder Dragon transformed back to his human force and bowed with the utmost respect. 

"This Old Bone of yours is ready to service the Young Master. I don't know what dignified dragons there are, but allow me to pummel them if I see one. I am just the mount for the Young Master." Elder Dragon quickly said, going as far as accepting the nickname, Old Bone, from Ye Ming. 

Although he usually called himself Old Bone silently, he never expected a day when he would be addressed as such. 

With the Elder Dragon quickly resigning to his fate, Ye Ming simply yawned and moved his fingers around. 

Soon, illuminating words came out and the Elder Dragon understood what the scene was about. 

A contract!

One that was a lifetime soul contract and could not be destroyed unless the owner of the soul contract permitted it. 

"I don't need to say further, right?" Ye Ming asked. He wasn't dumb enough to just let a dragon in his level out without any precaution. 

Meanwhile, the Elder Dragon remained silent for a bit before ultimately signing the contract. Compared to being a prisoner in this small space, he might as well be a prisoner in a larger space. 

Once the contract was established, there was a mini dragon mark within his palm. At first, it shone brightly before fading away. It was now invisible, but those with high perception could detect it. 

"This Old Bone greets the Master." The Elder Dragon said politely. Yes, Master, and no longer Young Master. 

From now on, the Elder Dragon was effectively a mount of Ye Ming. Of course, it was more accurate to say he was a servant. 

"You sure read the situation quick. Alright, now leave the pool and enjoy the daylight. Don't stray too far though because I'm going to be done soon." Ye Ming dismissed him, but actually allowed the Elder Dragon to realize his greatest desire.