The Almighty Dragon General

Chapter 2229

This was all James could do to help. From now on, Melany would have to depend on herself.

After greeting James, Melany turned to leave.

Coincidentally, she lived just next door to James. Perhaps this was Sect Elder Yoan’s special arrangement.

After joining the Welkin Academy, James cultivated in the courtyard each day. Though he wanted to enter the Celestial Abode’s Time Chamber, he was worried that he would be assigned tasks by his seniors. Things would certainly become troublesome should he simply vanish without a trace. So, he decided against heading to the Celestial Abode for the time being.

Three days later, Yoan appeared in James’ courtyard.

Seeing this, James hurriedly stood up and greeted him respectfully, “Sect Elder.”

Yoan waved slightly.

looked at him, intrigued

be James Caden, aren’t you?” Yoan

and asked, “Is something the matter, Sect Elder?”

his beard and said smilingly, “I have taken an interest in you ever since you entered the Moonlit Ridge Painting. Your sword technique is impeccable, and you have enormous strength. To think you’d have such power at such a young age… I must say that you’re

flatter me.” James was

be my

Hearing this, James froze momentarily before asking, “Pardon?”

as my disciple. Of course, I won’t force you if you’re unwilling to do

lost in contemplation. After some time, he asked, “What do I gain in return by becoming your

“Well, I can’t count them all. For one, ordinary disciples of the academy will have to constantly work in the fields. By becoming my disciple, you’ll be exempted from all that. Besides, some of the academy’s instructors will occasionally hold

this was a fair deal. At least there would be a Sect Elder shielding him from outside threats. Based on his previous calculations, he planned to secure first place and become the headmaster’s disciple. However, one of the Sect Elders believed that was no point in

take me in as

Yoan’s face as he said, “Please

James stood up.