The Trapped Dragon was Eager to Soar
“Everyone, please be quiet!”
Yun Wuying shouted loudly, raising her voice.
“Each group, quickly return to your rooms and clean up. You all smell terrible!”
“Junior Sister, it seems like you also smell bad!”
Feng Yi pinched her nose and exclaimed.
“Do I? I didn’t notice,” Yun Wuying looked at Yun Wuya beside her, puzzled.
Yun Wuya sniffed himself and frowned.
“It seems like everyone smells similar! Feng Yi wasn’t wrong, sister is even worse.”
“You...”
Yun Wuying blushed and raised her delicate fist in embarrassment.
“Sister, don’t... I was just speaking the truth...”
Yun Wuya saw that the situation was not good as his sister was getting angry, so he turned around and tried to escape the scene.
Bang!
Yun Wuying’s body flew far, far away...
“Without concealing your mouth, you should expect this outcome!”
Lu Suifeng shook his head and smiled.
“Oh, Wuying, from now on, let everyone remove the burden of the heavy sand clothes.”
“Oh!”
Yun Wuying responded and quickly rushed back to her room to clean herself.
...
The night was cool as water, and the clear moonlight spilled like liquid mercury, pouring into the mountains.
Lu Suifeng wandered alone, his solitary figure pacing aimlessly.
Time flew by unnoticed, and two years had quietly passed, bringing the approaching deadline of the blood oath closer.
With the power they currently possessed, it was not enough to confront the formidable Flowing Cloud Sect Master.
They had to venture out, seek a solid platform, and cultivate a formidable force to stand undefeated.
“Young Master, are we leaving Hongye City?”
At sometime, the Yun siblings appeared behind him.
Lu Suifeng seemed to know of their presence and nodded without confirming.
“Young Master, with our current strength, we can establish our own territory anywhere we go,” Yun Wuya said coldly and proudly.
“That’s not true!”
Yun Wuying shook her head and said, “Don’t forget that in the eyes of the world, we are still a group of underage children. Recklessly causing trouble and chaos will not only hinder our progress but also invite unnecessary troubles and conflicts.”
“Wuying is right!” Lu Suifeng agreed.
“I heard that there is a youth selection competition taking place in Hongye City. The top three winners will earn the opportunity to be assessed by the Heavenly Martial Academy. This academy is located in the capital city of the Western County, City Baiyun. It is a great opportunity, but unfortunately, our Lu Family and City Lord’s Mansion are at odds, so we had to give up on this selection. Ah, the world is full of uncertainties, and unpredictable. We can only go with the flow. Oh! Tomorrow, accompany me on a trip down the mountain. We will deliver the captured monster crystals to Mingyu Pavilion and also assess the situation in Baiyun City.”
...
Mingyu Pavilion’s manager greeted them with a smile.
“Hehe! Second Young Master, our Pavilion Master is waiting for you upstairs!”
“Oh! How did your Pavilion Master know that I would come today?” Lu Suifeng asked curiously.
“I don’t know! But our Pavilion Master specifically instructed us!”
The manager explained.
“Interesting!”
Lu Suifeng smiled and said, “No need to company me, I’ll go up myself!”
He instructed the Yun siblings, “Wait here, I’ll be back soon.”
After that, he walked straight into an elegantly decorated room, familiar with the layout after visiting dozens of times in the past two years.
“Lady Zi Wei, long time no see!”
Lu Suifeng crossed his arms and leaned against the door frame.
“Young Master Lu, you’re here! It seems my institution was right again.”
Lady Zi Wei stood up with a smile, her purple dress enveloping her, exuding a subtle and fresh elegance.
“Intuition? Lady Zi Wei always relies on intuition?” Lu Suifeng questioned.
Lady Zi Wei smiled without confirming and made a gesture of invitation.
“Young Master Lu, what your eyes see may not be the true nature of things. Just like you, always dressed in a green robe, elegant and ethereal. In every move, there is no trace of the aura that a warrior should possess. Is this truly your true nature? At least, my intuition doesn’t think so. Would you like me to continue?”
“Please continue! I am also curious about how much Lady Zi Wei has come to know about me over these years,” Lu Suifeng said calmly.
“Is that so?”
Lady Zi Wei handed a cup of fragrant tea to Lu Suifeng, gracefully returning to her seat with light steps.
She delicately adjusted her slightly disheveled hair before speaking softly, “Two years ago, when I first laid eyes on you, I felt that you were not an ordinary young man. You lacked the immaturity, impulsiveness, and restlessness typically found in your age group. Your demeanor was composed and tranquil, your words clear and coherent, neither humble nor arrogant. Your clear gaze revealed a hint of worldly wisdom far beyond your actual age. Moreover, the items you handled were astonishing. Although we never inquire about the background of our clients or the source of their goods in our line of work, the large number of high-level demon beast crystals and decent-grade pills you possess could easily cause a stir in this small Hongye City. Yet, in your eyes, they seemed insignificant and trivial. As our interactions deepened over time, your merchandise also continued to upgrade. All of this is difficult to connect with the person standing before me, but it is an undeniable fact.”
Lady Zi Wei sighed softly.
“I am not saying all this to prove anything or to showcase my own intelligence. I simply wanted to alleviate the stifling feeling in my heart. I hope Young Master Lu can forgive me.”
Clap, clap, clap!
Lu Suifeng lightly applauded, sincerely praising Lady Zi Wei’s astute ability to judge people.
“Lady Zi Wei, your observations are truly remarkable! In fact, even if you hadn’t asked, I naturally wouldn’t have mentioned it. We understand each other without explicitly stating it. Why should we tear that veil at this moment? There must be a reason behind it. Could you enlighten me?”
“Young Master Lu is indeed perceptive!”
Lady Zi Wei smiled with delight.
“Didn’t you notice that the items you’ve sent over the years have never appeared in Hongye City?”
Lu Suifeng nodded, indicating that he had indeed noticed but didn’t pay much attention to it.
“Because these things are not suitable to be seen here, I have sent them all to the headquarters in the capital city. The remarkable performance earned their great appreciation, leading to my transfer to the capital city Baiyun as an official. This conversation only arises as we part ways today. Young Master Lu, I hope you won’t blame Zi Wei for not understanding the bigger picture and not adhering strictly to professional boundaries.”
“Lady Zi Wei, there’s no need to feel guilty like this! Thanks to your care over these years, let me add fuel to your promotion!”
With these words, Lu Suifeng waved his hand, and a sparkling and translucent item appeared before them.
“Oh my! So many Emperor-Rank... even Emperor-Rank... and even fifth-grade pills...”
Lady Zi Wei exclaimed in astonishment, her eyes shining.
“How about it? Care to estimate their value?”
Lu Suifeng prompted, noticing her mesmerized expression.
“8,000,000 gold coins!”
Lady Zi Wei, still immersed in the overwhelming surprise, replied casually.
“Deal!” Lu Suifeng said cheerfully.
“Young Master Lu, your thoughtfulness is truly admirable. Zi Wei thank you for this!”
“No need for formalities!” Lu Suifeng waved his hand casually.
“Perhaps there will be a time in the future when I will trouble you.”
“Oh! Judging by Young Master Lu’s words, do you have plans to develop in Baiyun City?”
Lady Zi Wei asked, guessing from his tone.
“For now, it’s not yet a matter of development. If the opportunity arises, I would like to further my studies at the Heavenly Martial Academy in Baiyun City. There were a few spots available from Hongye City, but unfortunately, due to the strained relationship between my Lu Family and City Lord’s Mansion, I had to give up on competing for those spots,” Lu Suifeng sighed softly.
Hearing this, Lady Zi Wei couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Why didn’t you say so earlier? My Mingyue Pavilion has a close relationship with Heavenly Martial Academy, and we often have business dealings. Therefore, whenever they recruit new students, they allocate some spots for us. I happen to have three available spots in my hands. If you need them, they’re all yours!”
Originally just a casual remark, it unexpectedly brought about a pleasant surprise and gain.
It seemed that fate had intervened, and the trapped dragon would eventually soar.
“Take them! Otherwise, I’ll really get angry!”
Lady Zi Wei took out three tokens and forcefully handed them to Lu Suifeng.
“Just prick your finger on them, and the information will be embedded. No one can tamper with it.”
“No need for pleasantries. I’ll return the favor if the opportunity arises!”
Lu Suifeng gladly accepted the tokens.
“Remember! Early spring next year... Oh! Where did he go?”
Lady Zi Wei’s words were cut short as she suddenly noticed a flicker of movement, and Lu Suifeng disappeared from the room without even saying goodbye.
Leaving Mingyu Pavilion, the daylight had gradually dimmed.
The Yun siblings couldn’t help but ask, seeing the joyous expression on their young master’s face, “Young Master! What happened?”
Lu Suifeng, in a good mood at the moment, didn’t respond to their inquiries.
He looked up at the sky and pointed to a nearby building hidden among the red maple trees.
“Let’s go! Let’s sit there for a while!”