【Beginning】
At this time, the man was compelled to pray within the confines of the temple when a long slithering shadow appeared in the mist. Then, a baby dragon, with a jewel in its claw fell from the clouds and landed on his head. Although Qinglong has lost its pneuma, it was still able to draw in heavenly clouds to mask the temple. With some effort from the man, the mountainous region was transformed into a scene worthy of the angels. With the Gods’ spies unable to penetrate the cloud’s cover, the man terraced the land and farmed.
In his spare time, the man studied the texts left in the temple by their forebears. He learnt that Qinglong was created by the Gods from the blood of the Primordial Dragon. Their original intention was to have it control the weather to foil the Demons. But Qinglong proved uninterested in conflict and rather, was interested in helping mankind escape the ravages of war. Because of this, the Gods took back the dragon’s pneuma, leaving it only to wind in the skies, unable to answer the prayers of mankind. The temple had become a ruin primarily because people stopped worshipping there.
Husband: The reason Qinglong has descended from above...
Husband: ...must be that it is touched by our shared fate.
Wife: Unfortunately, while this would help us survive in this chaotic world...
Wife: ...we remain trapped here — helpless to the plight of all life.
Husband: Perhaps the power of Qinglong can be restored.
Husband: His pneuma can be re-cultivated by channeling moisture in the human realm.
Wife: In the ancient texts at the temple, I have read...
Wife: The only way to revitalize the dragon jewel in its claw to its previous purity...
Wife: ...is with the power of the Dragon King.
Husband: Since we cannot leave the mountains, why don’t we wait out winter here?
Husband: After all, with spring, comes the cascade of life.
Husband: At the time, we can follow instructions laid out in the ancient texts...
Husband: ...help Qinglong re-cultivate its pneuma. We can decide what to do later.
When spring arrived, the man trained in the temple. In the past year, he had andragogically learnt basic taoist spells from ancient books. His child was playing in the pool with Qinglong, who did not resist despite seemingly less than willing. As the man watched his son playing with the mythological beast in the lake, he could not help remembering a phrase from the books:
Husband: This is what’s called “A dragon stranded in shallow water...
Husband: “...becomes an object of ridicule for shrimps.”
Wife: Don’t get in your father’s way.
His wife approached and carried the child away. Although there was no way to communicate with Qinglong, he thought he saw it sigh in relief. As they stared into each other’s eyes, Qinglong seemed to be telling him: ‘we can start now.’
【Before Battles】
Prime Aqua Ascetic: Collecting water elements can help Qinglong restore his pneuma.
Prime Aqua Ascetic: Defeat them, and receive the blessing of the elements.
【Enemy Dialog】
Prime Aqua Ascetic: Try to control more water elements all at once.
Prime Aqua Ascetic: Allow the pneuma to flow through your body.
【End】
The man endeavored his whole life to help Qinglong restore its pneuma. After several years, Qinglong had regained its ability to fly, dominion over water, and strength over fire. However, the dragon jewel remained tainted and unable to sustain pneuma. Unfortunately, the man was already over sixty in age, and simply did not possess the strength to descend from the mountains in search of the Dragon Palace. Meanwhile the child who grew up with Qinglong has grown into a valiant young man.