Chapter 76

"Brother Long, Brother Long, I have some good news for you!"

Wei Shili announced excitedly at the dining table.

"What good news? You're so excited about it?"

Long Yi was also very curious.

"After Brother Long trained me, I suddenly got it. When I work with Wang Wenlong, I can easily see through the enemy's weaknesses. Of course, I'm still practicing this skill, but it's already quite effective against opponents not much stronger than me. After my relentless efforts, I'm now at the fourth level of Dragon Aura!"

Wei Shili raised his head and puffed out his chest, his face full of pride. Then he saw that both Long Yi and Erin looked puzzled. Suddenly, Long Yi came to his senses and quickly led the applause.

Achieving the fourth level of Dragon Aura in the first year was indeed something to be proud of. Unfortunately, Long Yi was a creator of various miracles, and Erin was a genius among geniuses. The fourth level of Dragon Aura didn't seem as impressive in comparison.

"Hmph, Brother Long, I know you're very strong, but I'm now at the fourth level of Dragon Aura, just three levels away from your seventh level. As long as I put in a little more effort, surpassing you will be a matter of a blink, right?"

Wei Shili said with a grin.

"The problem is, I'm now at the ninth level of Aura."

Long Yi said.

"Only the ninth level? That's still... Ah? The ninth level?"

Wei Shili's proud expression didn't last long; it quickly turned into one of near tears.

"Brother Long, could you give me just one more minute to feel proud? Just one minute! This is a great honor for our family. My father even lent me his elf membership card, which shows how happy they are. But then you just have to come and crush me without mercy."

Wei Shili was deeply hurt, his heart shattered.

"Well, next time, I won't say anything..."

Long Yi said awkwardly.

"Alright, next time, you're not allowed to say anything."

Wei Shili said.

"Okay, I promise not to tell you."

Long Yi nodded to confirm, but then everyone burst out laughing.

Recently, Wei Shili had been very serious, and his Wang Wenlong had shown unexpected abilities. This skill of seeing through the enemy's weaknesses was quite mysterious and hard to describe, but it allowed Wei Shili to dodge attacks from the most unexpected angles or find a weakness in the enemy's dense defense.

In this world, no one could claim their offense or defense was perfect, not even someone as confident as Long Yi. Being able to identify imperfections required a lot of battlefield experience. Wei Shili's ability allowed him to anticipate the enemy's moves even without such experience. If he could develop this skill further, he would have a significant position on the battlefield, though not necessarily a decisive one. But if used well, it could turn the tide in critical moments.

No wonder Wei Shili and his family were so happy.

Then, Wei Shili announced his second piece of good news: he had already started planning to advance to the second year, and so had Chef and Mosquito. The three of them had been undergoing special training to enter the second year together. Wei Shili's progress was rapid, and their similar strengths allowed them to train effectively, leading to significant improvements. They were now working hard to earn enough credits to advance to the second year as soon as possible.

As they talked, various dishes were brought to the table. The portions were small but extremely exquisite. For Long Yi, who had never been a rich man in his two lifetimes, these dishes were the best he had ever tasted.

Of course, everyone present was of noble birth. Long Yi naturally couldn't be too obvious about his enjoyment, so he restrained himself a bit. While he wouldn't be full, coming to such a place was about taste and craftsmanship, not just filling one's stomach. That was the responsibility of the snack street's grilled meat. Different paths, different goals.

Seeing that everyone was satisfied, and having already finished his share, Long Yi felt embarrassed to continue. The group sat together, chatting. Long Yi recounted his recent battles, and the other three shared some interesting things they had encountered recently.

At that moment, Long Yi felt a tangible gaze coming from the front.

Looking up, he saw a familiar figure passing by.

The Third Prince.

Long Yi couldn't help but smile. The Third Prince was wearing loose, casual clothes, with no visible scars on his face, though his walk was still a bit unsteady, indicating he wasn't fully recovered. However, to recover to this extent in such a short time, the royal family was indeed formidable.

Seeing Long Yi look up, the Third Prince's eyes filled with even more hatred. But in an instant, the hatred disappeared, and his face became as warm as a spring breeze.

"Long time no see, Long Yi."

Opening his mouth, Long Yi saw that two of the Third Prince's teeth were unnaturally white, clearly replacements for the ones he had broken.

"Long time no see, Third Prince. How have you been recently?"

Long Yi asked with a smile.

Everyone at the table stood up to greet the Third Prince. Long Yi had no choice but to stand as well, given the Third Prince's status as the emperor's son, he had to show some respect.

"Hehe, thanks to you, I'm doing well."

The Third Prince's eyes twitched, almost losing control, but he managed to hold back.

"That's good, that's good. I was actually quite worried about you, Third Prince."

Long Yi said with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, I will keep it in mind."

As he said "keep it in mind," a tangible aura of killing intent surged toward Long Yi!

It wasn't from the Third Prince! It came from behind him! Was there someone there? How did I not see them!

Long Yi's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Instead of retreating, he took a step forward, bringing the Third Prince into his attack range.

"Your Highness is too polite. As a future pillar of the empire, you don't need to remember such a lowly person like me. It's better to forget about it."

Long Yi advanced, and the Third Prince instinctively wanted to retreat, but an external force held him in place. At the same time, the mysterious killing intent surged, enveloping Long Yi's table completely!

Using my friends to threaten me?

Long Yi's smile widened, and he slowly opened his mouth in a grin.

Seeing Long Yi's smile, the Third Prince thought he was mocking his weakness. His expression changed several times, and he decided to strike. The last time was a miscalculation, but this time, there would be no mistakes. The power behind him far exceeded Long Yi's. One strike, and not only Long Yi, but everyone at the table would be dead!

What about General Kailong's granddaughter! What about the general's son? What about the rich merchant's descendant? Once they were dead, who would be able to tell the difference? It would all be his word!

Just as the Third Prince was about to speak, a slender, sexy figure suddenly appeared.

"Long Yi, what a coincidence! I didn't see you until you spoke!"

It was the elf mentor, Yavini!

Seeing Yavini, Long Yi instinctively took a step back, and all the tension dissipated. At the same time, a hunched, black-clad old man appeared beside the Third Prince, a small, black dragon with pure black eyes perched on his shoulder, its eyes gleaming with a cold light.

Sss—

Wei Shili was terrified. The old man's stealth skills were incredible; he had been standing less than three meters away, and no one had noticed him!

"Five Dragon Marks!"

Erin immediately identified the old man's rank.

Hearing "Five Dragon Marks," Wei Shili was stunned. This was a power far beyond anyone's imagination! Facing such an opponent, there was no point in struggling; the best course was to beg for a quick death!

"Black Dragon?"

Yavini asked with a smile.

Hearing Yavini's words, the Third Prince's face changed. He quickly turned around, his gaze meeting the old man's. Then, he turned back, his body slightly stiff, and said, "This gentleman is not from the Black Dragon Empire but an old friend of mine. When I was young, this elderly man saved my life from a monster."

Yavini giggled, "Oh, so you're a savior. Are you going to have a meal?"

The Third Prince was taken aback by Yavini's sudden change of topic, but he nodded heavily and headed to his seat without looking at Long Yi.

Yavini watched the Third Prince and the old man leave, then sat down next to Long Yi with a smile. She casually draped her arm around Long Yi's, leaning against him, just as she often did in class. Erin, seeing Yavini's action, blushed and quickly did the same with the other arm.

In the past, Long Yi and Erin always sat in the front row, and although Long Yi was tall, the classroom was spacious enough that he didn't block anyone. Chef and Mosquito, sitting behind them, had never seen this scene before. Now, seeing it firsthand, they, along with Wei Shili, felt a burning jealousy.

What a blessing! How enviable!

Unconsciously, everyone seemed to forget the recent terror, and Long Yi was left feeling awkward and uncomfortable.