"Alright, these are the more official ways of saying it, geared for accuracy but a bit dull. The students of Yuanting Academy are often referred to as 'Bird Tamers' in the federal breeding circles, known for commanding thousands of birds."
"However, due to the decline of the Yuanting clan, this title has also lost much of its luster in the past hundred years."
As the two of them spoke, they arrived at the lakeside. Hexia chased three ducklings into the water, letting them swim on their own and try to catch prey, while she sat on the shore fishing and continued chatting with Agnes. It was then that they overheard a conversation between two senior students approaching from a distance, drawing their attention.
"It's been a long time since we've sparred, Terry," said a tall, skinny boy wearing a black coat and long pants, with a white shirt underneath.
"Hehe, are your hands itching? o(* ̄︶ ̄*)o."
The boy opposite him was dressed similarly, but had a considerably plumper figure.