Xiao Ling and The Dragon's Scale

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The dragon heard the voice of the little girl and looked down. How peculiar, the dragon had thought, for usually no one dared entering his territory. And with that curiosity in mind, he swooped down like an eagle and halted just above the terrified Xiao Ling. "Why are you here, Little Girl?" he asked telepathically. "Do you not fear that I might bring you harm?"

Xiao Ling shook her head and said with shaky voice, "N-No, Mr.Dragon, I-I need to see you... For you're able to help me..."

Then the little girl started telling the whole story to the dragon. After she finished, the dragon was silent. Then he unexpectadly plucked a scale and brought it down to the girl. "I see that you are a thoughtful and filial girl... I will help you. Ask your father to eat this. He will then be cured from his ailment."