Chapter 0010: The Choice of the Young Spirit
A look of surprise quickly spread across her cheeks
Can you be a little faster!" The aloof young master said with increased emphasis.
Li Shaoying smiled awkwardly
"Ah, you all seem to be quite serious in your selection. Did you not have any understanding of the Dragon Taming Academy before enrolling? Among the thousands of young spirits here, it is unlikely that even one true dragon will emerge. The opportunity for you to choose from here is merely a glimmer of hope for you as students of dragon taming." At this moment, the aloof young master spoke up.
There is a wide variety of categories, including Bird Spirits, River Spirits, Beast Spirits, Ancient Spirits, Poison Demons, and Stone Demons, as well as several apparent sub-dragons, pseudo-dragons, and hybrid dragon larvae that evidently possess dragon lineage. They have not yet truly transformed into dragons, yet they have already displayed astonishing physiques and extraordinary dragon characteristics
Was thrown into the lake
A low laughter erupted around, especially from several female students of the academy who were about to board the long-necked dragon to cross the lake, covering their mouths yet unable to suppress their amusement
"So pitiful," the girl murmured to herself
Remember to share that bag of smoked venison with your classmates around you, as you are in an unfamiliar place. It is important to build good relationships with your classmates and teachers, as this will make it less likely for you to be bullied
However, there must still be a sense of ceremony, and one should maintain a proper attitude
His situation is somewhat awkward
In the lake, a long-necked dinosaur with a broad back is waiting by the bridge platform, its body large enough to occupy a single room, and its neck long enough to reach from underwater to the bridge entrance
Zhu Minglang leisurely followed the path that was laid out, observing everything around him with a relaxed demeanor
Uncle, please go back, I beg you
Li Shaoying felt a sense of anticipation as she quickly walked into the nest of the young spirits, gazing intently at a group of blue bird spirits still in their swaddling, seemingly trying to identify their species
The cold wind in the lake makes someone's figure appear somewhat desolate
The lake breeze is refreshing, and the long-necked dragon leisurely carries ten people, gradually approaching the islet in the lake, heading towards the hall that countless people yearn for—the Dragon Taming Academy
Neither of the two possesses clarity.
"You three have arrived late for enrollment. When you go to the Dragon Storage Hall, you will probably only be able to select from the leftover young dragons. Even though the journey is long, you should set off early." said the gatekeeper to Li Shaoying, Zhu Minglang, and another aloof young gentleman.
The young man named Li Shaoying wished he could plunge headfirst into the lake; he impatiently dismissed the herdsman who had come to escort him, saying: "I know, I understand, Uncle Hua, please hurry back."
Nevertheless, this is at least the starting point for Zhu Minglang. Zhu Minglang was too indifferent to listen to the arrogant exposition of that aloof young master, and continued to select with utmost seriousness.
Zhu Minglang and Li Shaoying both looked at him at the same time
Just grab one casually, stop dawdling. Instead of wasting time picking through trash here, it would be better to put more effort into training your own young spirits well, said the aloof man
Li Shaoying ultimately chose the most aggressive-looking bird among those few spirits, holding it in her hand, appearing to not take it too seriously
"Looking at your attire, you don't seem to have this kind of money," said the peach-selling girl
Choose, and after you have made your selection, go to register with the old gentleman in the hall, and make the necessary mark; the spirit will then belong to you. The gatekeeper was also very diligent, escorting them all the way here and only leaving after providing clear instructions.
At the bridgehead, after selling several pounds of ripe peaches, the girl, having some free time, suddenly remembered something and turned to gaze at the tightly shut paulownia door.
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Sigh, it is even more painful than losing!
Do not interfere!
The skin of the Brachiosaurus is tight and smooth, and although it is large in size, it gives a sense of gentleness and tranquility. Being in close proximity does not create any sense of pressure, and compared to Luo Xiao's gilded fire dragon, it indeed does not seem to belong to the same species
Li Shaoying wore an awkward expression, at least there were so many alumni around her
It requires exceptional eyesight and a touch of luck
Finally, the enthusiastic and attentive herdsman was persuaded to leave
Chulong Hall
"I have come to enroll, this is my letterhead." Zhu Minglang presented his enrollment notice, and he was quite courteous.
"Alright, but what if I win?" The peach-selling girl laughed, her dark rye-colored skin contrasting strikingly with her bright eyes
Li Shaoying took the initiative to speak, but the person did not respond, which inevitably created a bit of awkwardness
While out honing his skills, he encountered bandits and fought desperately to protect this letter. "" Zhu Minglang explained casually.
However, the peach seller seems to be negotiating the price with a plump woman, gesticulating animatedly during the dispute
Zhu Minglang pretended not to hear, as he carefully observed the little creatures here. Some were still in their eggs, some had just hatched, and others had already grown feathers and teeth. There was even a hint of destructive power towards the handmade little nests.
Blind and unlucky
"Li Shaoying, you are the hope of our entire village; you must become a Dragon Shepherd no matter what," shouted a middle-aged man who had come to bid farewell.
It doesn't matter if we don't succeed; we should return to the village early. The cows and sheep at home need someone to take them to the pasture. If they don't eat enough, they won't gain weight, and without weight, they won't produce milk. Without milk, those little lambs and calves won't survive the winter
Zhu Minglang himself does not wish for this either. Previously, though he lived in poverty, his appearance and demeanor were not significantly problematic. If he were to be mistaken for a beggar, it would be due to encountering bandits and falling into misfortune
There are already five people on the back of the long-necked dragon, and with Zhu Minglang and the subsequent four individuals, the total comes to ten.
Zhu Minglang could only sigh in the end and walked towards the main door
If he does not leave soon, that new student named Li Shaoying will probably end up committing suicide by throwing herself into the lake
She has completely forgotten about the bet made just now
"Yes, go ahead and retrieve the school badge from the front, and wait nearby for a moment." The gatekeeper nodded, signaling for the person behind to lead Zhu Minglang inside.
Having gathered enough people, we can set off. The gatekeeper quickly brought over four more individuals.
Ten people share a dragon boat to cross the lake
Zhu Minglang put away the letter and deliberately turned back to take a distant glance at the girl with dark wheat-colored skin selling peaches at the bridgehead, preparing to flash her a grin reminiscent of a vicious dog
I have purchased all your peaches
"Are you also new students?" Li Shaoying said with some surprise, sizing up Zhu Minglang and the aloof young man.
Identifying dragons is akin to appraising treasures
Although people revere the art of identifying dragons, selecting a dragon from among thousands of ordinary young spirits is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, and often amounts to placing yet another bet
Oh dear, I forgot to give you the medicinal wine. Come, come, this is for the bruise caused by someone hitting you; it will help you heal quickly
It seems that I still have to rely on the college's assistance to make up for my enrollment in the kindergarten.
Zhu Minglang, Li Shaoying, and the aloof young master were brought to the Storage Dragon Hall, where the young spirits and young spirit eggs were as numerous as pebbles in a river, leaving one dazzled by the sight
Zhu Minglang nodded slightly and asked, "We indeed do not understand much, could you explain it to us?"
Bai Qi is still in a deep slumber within the ice cocoon, while Zhu Minglang has nothing at this moment, reluctantly considered a connection for the moth, having been forcefully inserted.
"How do you make it look like this?" asked the gatekeeper.
Those who are able to enter the Dragon Training Academy are mostly individuals who already possess a promising young spirit, and some are merely a leap away from achieving their full potential
Indeed, the free young dragons provided by the academy are unlikely to be of high quality; otherwise, everyone would be able to become a dragon herder upon entering the Dragon Training Academy, and there would not be a significant number of people lingering at the Dragon Gate.
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Li Shaoying evidently possesses her own youthful spirit, while the aloof young master seems to have already acquired a youthful dragon.
Every enrolled student, regardless of whether they already possess a young spirit, will receive one opportunity to select a dragon
The aloof young master did not engage in conversation at all, and it was evident that he had no intention of interacting with Li Shaoying, a young scholar who came from some remote and impoverished village.
As one steps onto Baiyan Bridge, the number of vendors gradually decreases, and as one approaches the Tongmu Gate, a sense of elegance, tranquility, and cleanliness becomes even more pronounced.
So you are not mute after all
Zhu Minglang scratched his head
"Let us make a bet. I will walk in right now, and the person at the copper-wood gate will definitely not stop me. If I can get in, you will give me this basket of peaches," Zhu Minglang said angrily to the woman selling peaches.
When others enroll in school, it is not necessary to be exceptionally charming, but at the very least, one should embody the qualities of being dignified and neat. I wish Minglang a safe journey to the Grand Dragon City, and then on foot to the Dragon Taming Academy, where he has not even had the chance to wash himself. That rough cloth garment makes him appear somewhat unkempt.
After passing through the gate, the bridge was nowhere to be seen. It turned out that this Baiyan Bridge was merely a broken bridge, with a crescent-shaped bridge platform extending gently down to the clear lake water.