“Why are you here?” he asked crossly.
“The people of Earth are dying because there is no rain,” explained the Pearl Dragon.
“They need you to send rain to Earth,” said the Long Dragon.
“Only you can help the poor people,” said the Yellow Dragon.
“Please help them,” said the Black Dragon.
But the Jade Emperor wasn’t listening to the four dragons. He just pretended to listen. “All right… all right!” he said. “I’ll send rain to the Earth tomorrow! But now
get out of here. You are disturbing my musicians!” The four dragons said “Thank you, your Majesty.” They left the palace and ew back to the Eastern Ocean. “Good,” said the Pearl Dragon. “The Jade Emperor is all-powerful. It will rain tomorrow.”
rain ( noun ) water that falls in drops from clouds in the sky pretend ( verb ) to act as if something is true when it is not true
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