âTeacher, did that White Ice Morning Dragon execute the Azure Dragonâs Mystic Art? Are Mystic Arts more powerful?â one of the students asked in a hurry.
Teacher Duan Lan shook her head, however. Her gaze landed on Zhu Minglang. Of course, she was mainly looking at the petite white dragon in his embrace as she said, âI already said earlier, that is a White Ice Morning Dragon. Its main bloodline is that of an Azure Dragon, and its secondary bloodline is that of a Great Dragon. During the battle earlier, what the White Ice Morning Dragon used was wind magic and ice magic; it didnât use any Azure Dragon Mystic Arts.â
-It didnât use any mystic arts?
-The White Ice Morning Dragonâs main bloodline is an Azure Dragon. Then its Mystic Art should be even more powerful!
-In other words, the White Ice Morning Dragon is still hiding its main bloodline ability!
-Even so, the growth phase Green Forest Dragon wasnât a match for it?
-Isnât this too much of an exaggeration?!-
While applying medicine to his Green Forest Dragon, Nan Yeâs hand slipped heavily when he heard that.
The Green Forest Dragon immediately cried out in pain. No one knew whether its fragile esteem took a hit, or Nan Yeâs hand slipping caused pain in its wound.
Zhu Minglang noticed everyoneâs gazes quickly fell onto himâŚ
He scratched his head awkwardly.
In truth, Zhu Minglang didnât notice that detail, either.
It probably wasnât that Baiqi didnât want to use his Mystic Art, but that he had just broken out of his cocoon, and his Azure Dragon Mystic Art hadnât been Awakened!
âBaiqi didnât know any Great Dragon Magic in the pastâŚâ Zhu Minglang mumbled to himself.
Baiqiâs regression⌠seemed not to be purely a reverse of his life cycle, but some sort of metamorphic rebirth!
The White Ice Morning Dragonâs bloodline was higher than a White Azure Dragon. After reaching the adult stage, Baiqiâs strength would far surpass what it had in the past!
Azure Dragon Mystic ArtâŚ
At present, Baiqi still hadnât Awakened his Azure Dragon Mystic Art. It meant that he would only gain it during his growth phase.
In that case, the nurturing from his infant phase to his growth phase would be very important. If handled well, there was a possibility of Awakening an extremely powerful Azure Dragon Mystic Art!
If it wasnât fed well and nurtured properly, then his Azure Dragon Mystic Art might be directly buried, never to be Awakened!
The main bloodlineâs abilities would usually be a few notches stronger than the secondary bloodlineâs abilities. The ice and wind magic Baiqi had already shown was already rather outstanding. Then⌠what would his Azure Dragon Mystic Arts be like? Zhu Minglang couldnât help looking forward to it!
âShoot, thereâs not much nectar left. I need about a monthâs worth of nectar!â Zhu Minglang suddenly realized.
He had spent half the grain of gold sand he and Heiya had earned with great trouble purchasing nectar, but that was only enough to feed little Baiqi for a week. Now that he had learned of Baiqiâs bloodline and lineage, Zhu Minglang felt like it was best to feed Baiqi more spiritual food. It would be helpful in Awakening his Mystic Arts!
-Teacher Duan Lan seems to be rather insightful of White Ice Morning Dragons. I should ask her for guidance later,- Zhu Minglang thought.
Originally, Zhu Minglang felt like he didnât really need to go for classes, given his existing knowledge. From the looks of things now, there was no end to learning, and he should come to classes more often if given the opportunity!
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Teacher Duan Lanâs attitude toward teaching was very serious. She never joked around and would answer every question raised to her. Zhu Minglang also listened to her analysis on dragon bloodlines and lineages.
It was a pity, however, that she didnât explain in depth about feeding and nurturing. It probably wasnât part of the teaching material for todayâs class.
The class ended at around noon.
Once the class was dismissed, Hong Hao and several other fellow residence mates came up together.
Hong Hao, who had always been tyrannical, was all smiles and carrying a rare humble attitude, but he still gave off a feeling that he needed to be given a good beating.
âI 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!â 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.
âBrother 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. Itâs fate that brings us together in the same residence courtyard!â Hong Hao shouted passionately toward Zhu Minglangâs departing back.
After he was done shouting, Hong Hao slapped his palm on Li Shaoyingâs shoulder and squeezed heavily, smiling, âLi Shaoying, oh, Li Shaoying, you want to work for Nan Ye, huh? Thinking of damaging our residenceâs unity? Youâll have to clean the floors of everyoneâs houses; thatâs your punishment.â
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!âŚ-
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Teacher Duan Lan didnât ride the Pseudodragon Bird provided by the Academy. Instead, she was hugging the book for todayâs 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 wasnât sure whether he should interrupt her and ask for her guidance. Teacher Duan Lan noticed him, however, and turned her head around, asking, âIs there something you donât understand from todayâs class, Zhu Minglang?â
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.
âI have some questions regarding feedingâŚâ 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.
âDuring this season, thereâs a type of frosty snow tree whose nectar is more suitable for your dragonâs 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,â Duan Lan suggested.
Zhu Minglang smiled bitterly.
What he lacked the most right now was money!
âIâm poor, teacher. Are there any alternatives?â Zhu Minglang asked.
âI have some of the nectar, but I canât give it to you for free, even if Iâm your teacher. How about this? Iâll 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,â Duan Lan offered.
Calling upon the rain and clouds to nourish nature. That was the Mystic Arts of Azure Dragons!
Teacher Duan Lan wasnât a nobody!
âSure, sure,â 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.
âCome with me. If youâre in urgent need, I can get it for you first,â Duan Lan said. After saying that, Duan Lan let out a faint smile and said to the male teacher politely, âTeacher Ke Bei, Iâll think about what you said properly. Iâll bring my student to get some things first.â
âMm, alright,â 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 tiltedâŚ
-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!-
âWhereâs your crocodile spirit?â Duan Lan asked.
âItâs resting behind my residence,â Zhu Minglang answered.
âHelp me with another trivial matter, will you?â Duan Lan asked.
âNo problem!â Zhu Minglang nodded.