"What do you mean by that?" Su Que asked.
Li Xuanji replied, "It is said that in ancient times, there were various rare exotic beasts between heaven and earth."
"Among them, dragons, phoenixes, qilins, and black tortoises were the most rare."
"The blood and flesh of these rare exotic beasts have miraculous effects such as extending lifespan, regenerating flesh, and increasing power."
"Later, as humans rose, practicing martial arts, forging exotic soldiers, and hunting these rare exotic beasts, they gradually went extinct."
"Currently, the only surviving rare exotic beasts are kept by some noble and imperial families."
"Thus, these noble and imperial families are able to extract the essence of their blood and flesh for generations."
"The Dragon Spirit Tree is a type of tree that grows where dragons reside."
"The presence of Dragon Spirit Trees on Hongyuan Mountain indicates that dragons once dwelled there."
