Chapter 21 (2/2)

“I knew Brother Zhu was a dragon among men at first glance. The results were as I had expected after a small test. What Nan Ye, what Green Dragon? Comparing them to my Brother Zhu is nothing but a disgrace to our Cool Breeze Residence Courtyard!” Hong Hao praised him excessively.

Zhu Minglang adopted a gentle, but distant smile, and quickly gave chase in the direction Teacher Duan Lan left in.

“Brother Zhu, from now on, I, Hong Hao will take care of the cleaning of the front and back of your house! Also, just say the word for any other matter that you need help with. It’s fate that brings us together in the same residence courtyard!” Hong Hao shouted passionately toward Zhu Minglang’s departing back.

After he was done shouting, Hong Hao slapped his palm on Li Shaoying’s shoulder and squeezed heavily, smiling, “Li Shaoying, oh, Li Shaoying, you want to work for Nan Ye, huh? Thinking of damaging our residence’s unity? You’ll have to clean the floors of everyone’s houses; that’s your punishment.”

Li Shaoying wanted to cry, but no tears would come out.

-If Zhu Minglang has such an amazing dragon, why did he look so down and out on our enrollment day, like he is in an even worse state than me!?

-And he acted like he had never seen the world back at the Dragon Storage Hall. It seemed so real!…-

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Teacher Duan Lan didn’t ride the Pseudodragon Bird provided by the Academy. Instead, she was hugging the book for today’s lecture, slowly walking through the yellowing fall woods along an ink-black path.

Zhu Minglang was jogging in pursuit of her. Coincidentally, another man had gotten to her first, and was conversing with Teacher Duan Lan.

Zhu Minglang wasn’t sure whether he should interrupt her and ask for her guidance. Teacher Duan Lan noticed him, however, and turned her head around, asking, “Is there something you don’t understand from today’s class, Zhu Minglang?”

Zhu Minglang brightened up and quickly walked up to her.

He took a quick glance at the man dressed in a silk long robe. Judging by his attire, he seemed to be another teacher.

“I have some questions regarding feeding…” Zhu Minglang began.

Duan Lan listened to his question seriously. The silk robed man also exhibited the attitude of an educator, waiting quietly and not interrupting them.

“During this season, there’s a type of frosty snow tree whose nectar is more suitable for your dragon’s growth, although the difficulty of harvesting it is a little high. These kinds of trees are usually surrounded by a large swarm of Winter Bee Demons. You can consider spending some money to commission others to harvest them for you,” Duan Lan suggested.

Zhu Minglang smiled bitterly.

What he lacked the most right now was money!

“I’m poor, teacher. Are there any alternatives?” Zhu Minglang asked.

“I have some of the nectar, but I can’t give it to you for free, even if I’m your teacher. How about this? I’ll be bringing some Academy students to Glory Valley City in the near future to call upon the rain. Come help me with some miscellaneous tasks and that can of frosty snow nectar will be yours as commission,” Duan Lan offered.

Calling upon the rain and clouds to nourish nature. That was the Mystic Arts of Azure Dragons!

Teacher Duan Lan wasn’t a nobody!

“Sure, sure,” Zhu Minglang hurriedly nodded. This was the best he could ask for!

The nectar of frosty snow trees was definitely more expensive than ordinary nectar. Zhu Minglang was fretting about earning money.

“Come with me. If you’re in urgent need, I can get it for you first,” Duan Lan said. After saying that, Duan Lan let out a faint smile and said to the male teacher politely, “Teacher Ke Bei, I’ll think about what you said properly. I’ll bring my student to get some things first.”

“Mm, alright,” Teacher Ke Bei replied in a refined manner.

Zhu Minglang acted as a student should and sent him off politely. After Teacher Ke Bei turned to leave, he looked at Teacher Duan Lan with his head tilted…

-Is he her admirer?

-Duan Lan must be purposely keeping me at her side to reject Ke Bei.

-Seems like Ke Bei was waiting here deliberately for her class to end.

-I got to profit from this, though, to receive the frosty snow tree nectar in advance!-

“Where’s your crocodile spirit?” Duan Lan asked.

“It’s resting behind my residence,” Zhu Minglang answered.

“Help me with another trivial matter, will you?” Duan Lan asked.

“No problem!” Zhu Minglang nodded.