Chapter 69

Thank you, Great Wushuang, for the VIP ticket! Thank you!

Compared to Wushuang's leisurely demeanor, Doctor was a bit at a loss, as four Holy Knights and a White-robed Priest had died. Even so, Doctor had many means to make these five people disappear naturally. The most challenging part for Doctor was this ascetic monk. At the same level, ascetic monks were almost invincible, and this Vandre was already at level eight. This was because Vandre had just broken through not long ago, so the Church would certainly investigate Vandre's death thoroughly.

After much thought, Doctor finally decided to use the teleportation array to bring six people here, and then stage a scene. First, Vandre would 'rush' into Roland City, 'covered in blood.' Then, in full view of everyone, he would fall at the 'entrance' of the cathedral. The White-robed Priest would 'happen' to pass by, and after a brief conversation with Vandre, Vandre would die. The White-robed Priest would then roar in anger and rush out of Roland City with the four Holy Knights. This way, Doctor handled the situation. If the Church investigated, the trail would lead deep into the Great Desert.

"Is it done?" Wushuang asked without even raising his eyelids as he looked at Doctor.

"It's done, President!" Doctor bowed and replied.

"Hmm, do you find it strange why I granted Cook that SSS guild emblem treatment?" Wushuang asked again, still not looking at Doctor.

Doctor, seeing Wushuang's demeanor, felt increasingly nervous. The more Wushuang acted this way, the more significant the matter. Doctor replied, "President, perhaps you have your own considerations?"

"Of course. As the honorary president, I need to give you an explanation, or the Elder Council would lose its function." Wushuang's usual sly expression disappeared, replaced by a serious one.

"President!" Doctor was deeply moved. In fact, the Elder Council of the Mage Guild was the highest decision-making body, while the president only had the right to propose and veto, not to decide. This was the fundamental reason for the Mage Guild's standing for countless years, a matter of system.

Wushuang pointed to the sofa beside him and said, "Sit down. Tell me, among the people you met today, who has the best chance of becoming the next Guardian of the Mage Guild?"

"Thank you, President. The most likely candidates are Loli and Little Reylong." Doctor sat down and thought for a moment before answering.

"Wrong! The most likely is Cook, followed by Little Reylong, then Mitch, and finally Loli." Wushuang shook his head and said.

"Impossible! President, Cook's talent isn't that good, is it?" Doctor was taken aback and asked in confusion.

"Ha ha, Cook has already understood certain aspects better than you. As for what, I can't say. The cultivation method Cook practices is one that an old friend of mine, who could be called a senior, used. Within a hundred years, no, fifty years, Cook will surpass me, because that senior has already reached a higher plane of existence. So I have high hopes for Cook." Wushuang touched his forehead and said vaguely.

"President?" Doctor was speechless at such a vague explanation.

"Sigh, the cultivation method Cook practices is the same one my predecessor, the previous Guardian, used." Wushuang sighed and said.

Doctor immediately understood and quickly said, "Is it the one who left the 'junk cultivation method'... Cook is practicing that 'junk cultivation method'?"

"What junk cultivation method? Let me tell you, Doctor, it's not the method that's junk, but those who haven't grasped its essence. To put it simply, that 'junk cultivation method' contains the most basic laws of the universe. Of course, if you can't understand it, it will definitely be a junk method." Wushuang said irritably.

Doctor almost fainted and stammered, "President, do you mean Cook has already grasped some of the laws of the universe?"

"Ha ha, I didn't say that. Little Reylong has divine blood, but having divine blood isn't always a good thing. The energy required for divine blood to grow is enormous, so Little Reylong needs several times more time to grow than other young dragons. However, it's certain that Little Reylong will reach my level, it's just a matter of time." Wushuang chuckled and said.

Doctor understood and took a deep breath. Seeing that Wushuang was unwilling to mention Cook, he suppressed his doubts and said, "So, Little Reylong needs more time to grow and more precious resources."

Wushuang nodded and continued, "Right! Next is Mitch. If Mitch has perseverance and determination, she might reach my level. Compared to Loli, Mitch has a single-element talent, so her growth is very fast. Loli has lightning and fire attributes. While everyone says dual talents are powerful, do you know how difficult it is to understand the essence of two elements?" Wushuang smiled bitterly.

"President, I understand your intentions." Doctor, after Wushuang's explanation, also understood.

"However, don't spoil them too much. The best way to cultivate is through battle, but their safety must be guaranteed. You can discuss this in the Elder Council. Also, keep everything about them confidential. I suggest creating two sets of records for them." Wushuang said.

"Should we assign four shadows to follow them?" Doctor clenched his teeth and said after a long pause.

"Ha ha, the Elder Council can decide. They are about to go to the academy, so you don't need to worry about that. By the way, I give you a warning: this matter should only be known by the Elder Council. Even your closest people should not be told, or I won't be lenient." Wushuang chuckled, but his last words made Doctor shudder.

Wushuang, seeing Doctor's silence, waved his hand and said, "Go back and inform the Elder Council of this matter, then see what they decide. I'll stay here with these kids for a few days, as I haven't been out for a long time."

"President, I'll go immediately!" Doctor bowed and left.

As soon as Doctor left, Melief and his wife, along with Munchi, brought Loli to meet Wushuang. Wushuang sat solemnly on the sofa, and Loli began the apprenticeship ceremony. The ceremony for an apprentice is different from that of a student, as the apprentice must swear not to betray their mentor.

"Good, good, Loli, come, this is a little trinket for you!" Wushuang took out a golden ring and handed it to Loli.

"Thank you, Master!" Loli obediently put the ring away.

"Ha ha, this is a spatial ring. Although it only has two cubic meters of space, it's still a decent piece of equipment." Wushuang chuckled and explained the ring's usage to Loli.

Loli, as soon as she put on the spatial ring, couldn't resist putting her staff in and then taking it out, exclaiming, "Father, it's a spatial magic item, a spatial magic item!"

"Thank you, President!" Melief bowed respectfully.

"Are you willing to go to the Magic City? To be honest, the Roland Empire is too remote." Wushuang accepted Melief's bow and then asked with a smile.

Melief shook his head and said, "Thank you, President, but our family is too weak to compete in such a fierce place like the Magic City."

"Understandable! Here is a pass for the magic teleportation array. If you want to visit Loli in the future, just come. However, one pass can only transport three people, not because of the pass itself, but because the teleportation array in Roland City has limited power." Wushuang handed Melief a purple metal card and explained.

"Thank you, President!" Yaris was also excited and said.

"However, at your level, it's best to use the teleportation array sparingly, as it's not beneficial for your cultivation. The protection of the single-person teleportation array is also not very good." Wushuang advised, smacking his lips.

"Munchi, you can go to the Mage Guild to study the insights of past fire mages, but you need to join the guild first." Wushuang then looked at Munchi and said with a smile.

Munchi was hesitant. Munchi had always been a court mage and the guardian of the Roland Empire. Joining the Mage Guild would mean abandoning the family's great influence in the Roland Empire. Munchi was hesitant.

"Munchi, I finally understand why you haven't advanced despite your talent. Think about it, if you became a Saint Mage, how would the empire view you?" Wushuang, who didn't want to say it, couldn't help but point it out, considering Munchi was Loli's grandfather.

"Thank you, President! I will join the Mage Guild!" Munchi was moved and bowed in gratitude.

"Don't mention it. If you weren't Loli's grandfather, I wouldn't have said anything. However, your talent's highest achievement is Saint Mage. Without a great opportunity, that's it." Wushuang waved his hand and said.

"Master, thank you!" Loli was moved and said.

"Ha ha, Loli, spend some time with your family. In a few days, I'll take you to the Magic City to familiarize you with the environment of Wushuang Academy. After all, my disciples must graduate from Wushuang Academy." Wushuang said proudly.

"Master, what are the graduation requirements?" Loli asked timidly.

"The graduation requirements are simple. Either reach the advanced level in two professions, for example, if you are a mage, you need to reach the level of a High Mage, and you need to specialize in one area, such as scroll making or potion brewing, etc. Or you can randomly draw a graduation trial." Wushuang explained.

"What kind of trial? What's the simplest one?" Loli asked curiously.

"The simplest is to kill a level seven magic beast, and the hardest is to hunt a demon leader in another plane." Wushuang smiled.

"Whoa!" Everyone present drew a sharp breath. A level seven magic beast is quite intelligent, and a demon leader is even more formidable, often having dozens or even hundreds of subordinates, sometimes even thousands.

"Ha ha, of course, it's not alone, but under certain conditions." Wushuang, seeing everyone's reaction, chuckled and said.

"Alright, you can all go now. Loli, take me to Mitch's and Cook's homes. I haven't been out for a long time, and I want to wander around." Wushuang stood up, stretched, and said.

Loli quickly ran over and held Wushuang's hand, saying, "Master! They are waiting outside."

Wushuang, stepping out of the mage tower, indeed saw Cook and Mitch waiting there. When Wushuang saw Big Mouth, his eyes narrowed, but then he smiled.

"Little guy, stop it, stop it, put on your clothes properly." Cook and Mitch were busy trying to dress the little dragon, but no matter what clothes they put on, the little dragon would tear them to shreds with a single pull, and the little dragon seemed to enjoy this activity, giggling as it tore the clothes.

"President!" Cook and Mitch, after discussing, decided to call the old man "President," so they quickly stood up when they saw Wushuang. Cook was puzzled by the lack of magical aura from the old man, wondering if his Magic Eye had failed.

"Let's go, I haven't been to Roland City yet." Wushuang smiled at Cook but didn't want to get close to the little dragon, as the little dragon would stare at him, making Wushuang feel uneasy.

"President, give the little dragon a name." Loli looked at the little dragon, still a bit wary, as the little dragon's actions when it pounced on Cook scared her. Although Loli liked the little dragon, she didn't like holding it because it was very heavy, and Loli was only a mid-level mage.

"Let's call her Rene!" Wushuang said without hesitation.

"Rene! Raine!" Cook was speechless because Connie had changed her name to Connie, and "Rene" sounded awkward, so he called her "Raine."

"Ha ha ha ha!" Raine giggled and pulled at her clothes again, tearing them to shreds.

"Ah!" Cook and Mitch exchanged glances and sighed.

"Miss Loli, you can go for a walk. I'll take Raine back to prepare dinner for you." Cook didn't want to be seen on the street, worried about running into Tini and his gang, as Wushuang's temper might lead to bloodshed. So Cook found an excuse to go home.

"I want to eat crabs!" Loli's eyes lit up when she heard Cook.

"Alright, crabs!" Cook nodded.

"I also want to eat teppanyaki!" Loli added.

"Alright!" Cook nodded, as these were all simple to prepare.

"Mitch, what do you like to eat?" Loli turned to Mitch.

"Mitch likes honey tarts!" Cook answered for Mitch before she could speak.

"Got it!" Loli rolled her eyes at Cook and said angrily.

"Got it! President, I'll go now." Cook bowed to Wushuang and left.

Wushuang was frustrated, thinking, "Why didn't this kid ask what I like to eat? I'll have to give him some trouble when he enters the academy!"

Cook, of course, didn't know he was on the radar of a petty old man. Cook took Raine home, and as soon as he entered, Old Hill stared at Raine in Cook's hands, while Cook's mother covered her mouth in surprise, and Connie was puzzled.

"Father, Mother, we have a distinguished guest tonight... What's wrong?" Cook said as soon as he entered, noticing the unusual atmosphere.

"Whose child is this?" Old Hill pointed at Raine, surprised, while Little Lili stared at Raine with wide eyes, curious.

"This is...!" Cook didn't know how to explain.

"Whose baby is this, so cute!" Connie, seeing Raine's adorable appearance, reached out to play with her.

"No, no! Connie, this is Miss Loli's baby!" Cook meant "pet" when he said "baby."

"Miss Loli has a baby! Oh my!" Old Hill and Connie exclaimed in unison.

"Oh my! Alright, alright, it's Miss Loli's baby, and she's entrusted me with its care." Cook patted his forehead, not wanting to explain further, and quickly instructed the servants to prepare dinner.

Seeing Cook almost never let go of the baby, Old Hill had a very strange look, while Connie looked thoughtfully at Raine's purple hair. Connie finally found an opportunity to ask, "Cook, is Raine...?" Connie made a large circle with her hand.

"Yes, she has divine blood, so she looks like this! Connie, can you help me buy some clothes for Raine? This little one treats clothes as toys." Cook, looking at the naked Raine, said to Connie.

"Alright!" Connie's eyes widened. At that moment, Connie saw Raine wave her hand, and a crack appeared on the wooden chair, but Raine showed no reaction, clearly due to the powerful force. Connie no longer dared to hold Raine.

"Brother, brother, I want to go too!" Little Lili followed Cook around, her big eyes fixed on Raine. Seeing Cook and Connie about to leave, Little Lili called out and ran over.

"Lili, wait for me to come back, and I'll buy you something nice, okay?" Cook was already tired from taking care of Raine and didn't want to add Lili to the mix.

"Brother!" Little Lili looked at Cook with pleading eyes.

"Alright, let's go!" Cook took Little Lili's hand and, with Connie, got into the carriage.

However, what Cook didn't notice was that in a house across the street, a woman was watching Cook and Connie with surprise. The distance between the house and Cook and Connie was only a few dozen meters.

"Lucy? What's wrong?" A man's voice came from behind the woman, and Lucy turned to see four people in the room, one of whom was the Imperial Court Mage of the Srilan Empire, Anjila.

"Master Anjila, I saw General Connie, and the person with her I recognize. He appeared at the banquet, dressed as a servant!" Lucy took a deep breath and said.

"What?" Lucy was Connie's bodyguard. She was not deeply poisoned because she only liked a certain juice. If it weren't for the third prince giving her a cup of wine, Lucy wouldn't have been poisoned. However, after taking a sip, she realized something was wrong because many people fell