Chapter 357: Chapter 279: Dragon Vein and the Throne_3
Though it was still Silver Middle Stage for Shang Baiyu and others, going to the Black Wind Domain not only cost time and energy but also carried high risks.
In the case of Xia Yue, if it weren’t for Xia Xuan accompanying her, training in the west would have been tough.
Therefore, a better option was to steadily cultivate at the academy, reach Silver High Stage sooner, and then seek the opportunity to breakthrough to Gold Level.
“Knock, knock, knock…”
The sound of knocking came through. Su Yuan, who was cleaning the room, and Ruan Ruan, holding a rag to help, both stopped.
“Is someone else coming today?”
Yesterday, knowing that Su Yuan was about to depart, Shang Baiyu and others had already come by to disturb. They didn’t expect someone else to visit today.
Su Yuan raised a hand, and Ruan Ruan leapt up and automatically transformed into a bracelet wrapping around his wrist. Then Su Yuan walked to the door and opened it.
A cool minty scent wafted through. Standing at the door was a quiet girl with silver hair and blue eyes, wearing a dark blue skirt.
Black leather shoes and white short socks, a white belt cinched her slim waist, and her left wrist bore a beautiful bracelet with ice crystal facets.
Seeing the young man who opened the door, the girl’s eyes brightened.
“Bing Tong, you returned to the academy?” Su Yuan was quite surprised; he hadn’t expected Luo Bingtong to return at that moment.
“Just… returned.”
Su Yuan thought for a moment and said, “Come in first.”
Luo Bingtong nodded her head slightly and followed Su Yuan into the room.
Both sat down opposite each other, but Su Yuan found that he could hardly discern Luo Bingtong’s realm.
This wasn’t because Luo Bingtong’s Concealing Breath technique had reached Master Level; it was probably some other method. Of course, the main reason…
Silver light flashed in Su Yuan’s eyes as he activated his X-ray vision.
Luo Bingtong noticed Su Yuan’s probing. Not only did she not resist, but she also lowered her Star Power defenses.
“Did you reach Gold Level?” Detecting the powerful Star Power inside Luo Bingtong, Su Yuan felt a slight stir.
Luo Bingtong responded with a hum.
Su Yuan nodded silently. It was unexpected but understandable.
Luo Bingtong had early on subdued Mystic Ice, breaking through to Silver High Stage. Being the descendant of the Demon Queen, her recent departure from the academy was likely to breakthrough to Gold Level, probably involving a journey to the Ancient Forbidden Zone.
Su Yuan asked, “So why did you return now?”
“To attend… the Fish Jumping Dragon Gate Conference.”
Su Yuan was startled but quickly understood.
Luo Bingtong was exceptionally powerful. Su Yuan had never seen her go all out.
Now, after subduing Mystic Ice and advancing to Gold Level, her strength was even more unfathomable. Attending the Fish Jumping Dragon Gate Conference seemed well within her capability.
“Are you attending the Fish Jumping Dragon Gate Conference for something in particular?”
“Dragon Ball.”
“Dragon Ball?”
Su Yuan had no knowledge of this item, but anything associated with “Dragon” wouldn’t be simple.
Su Yuan asked, “Are you going with Lord Bai Ze?”
Luo Bingtong shook her head.
“Going… alone…”
Su Yuan was quite surprised. Would they really let the Demon Queen’s descendant roam freely?
After chatting a bit more, Su Yuan understood.
Unlike humans, the more powerful a Demon Beast clan or force, the less likely they were to pamper their offspring.
They would prepare all sorts of good things for their offspring but wouldn’t give them directly. The offspring had to earn them, serving as trials.
For example, the Ten Thousand Transformation Xuan Ice. Although Bai Ze took Luo Bingtong to the Snow Burial Plain Secret Realm, he didn’t send any other Silver Star Beasts to assist.
Even the South Sea Demon King’s subordinates had Star Beasts capable of human form manifestation. The Ancient Forbidden Zone’s overlords surely did too.
This time, it seemed that the one at Ice Pearl Mysterious Cliff believed that, having reached the Gold Level, Luo Bingtong had the strength to compete for the Dragon Ball on her own.
“Is that so…” Su Yuan looked at Luo Bingtong, who was quietly staring at him. After a brief contemplation, he said, “Since that’s the case, how about you go with me? I also plan to attend the Fish Jumping Dragon Gate Conference.”
Firstly, Luo Bingtong could act as a good fighter.
Secondly, Su Yuan truly wasn’t comfortable letting her go alone…
Although Su Yuan didn’t think she would be entirely alone in such an endeavor, powerful Demon clan members would surely secretly escort her.
But they wouldn’t reveal themselves unless absolutely necessary.
In that case, relying only on herself, the journey from the Demon Capital to Black Wind Domain Dragon Gate would still be challenging…
And since he was just a Gold Level, taking her along wouldn’t interfere with her trial, right?
A subtle light appeared in Luo Bingtong’s eyes, showing her joy, as she nodded repeatedly.
“Okay!”
Su Yuan smiled and asked, “Do you need to rest? If not, we can depart directly.”
“I’m… fine.” Luo Bingtong waved her fists, indicating she was in good spirits.
“Alright, let’s go then.”
Su Yuan had almost finished packing, ready to depart. Luo Bingtong had just been brought out from the Ancient Forbidden Zone, so there wasn’t anything for her to pack.
Su Yuan booked an additional ticket for Luo Bingtong, then they both left the Southern First Garden, departing the academy for the airport…
Demon Capital, Ming King Mansion.
Kong Zheng, dressed in a jade belt and white robe, was processing documents at the main seat in the hall. Bai Ze, in a Shuiyun robe, walked in from outside.
“My lord, the young lady has departed. She went with that young man named Su Yuan,” Bai Ze reported.
Kong Zheng smiled, “Su Yuan? The youngster from Demon Capital Academy making waves recently. You mentioned he helped Bing Tong subdue the Ten Thousand Transformation Xuan Ice last time?”
“Indeed, I took the liberty of giving him one of your Feather…”
Kong Zheng gently shook his multicolored fan. “No matter. He has potential. In all my years in Demon Capital, I haven’t seen such an outstanding talent. Good, with this youngster accompanying her, Bing Tong should find things easier.”
After a brief pause, Kong Zheng asked, “Did Ming Snake follow them?”
Bai Ze nodded. “Already following covertly.”
Kong Zheng nodded, then rose and walked to the inner hall. “You came just in time. Qiongqi brought some news from home. Come with me.”
Home…
Bai Ze felt a stir and immediately followed Kong Zheng inside.