"Young Master, why don't we go to the Royal Cultivation Academy?"
At this moment, Ron asked in confusion.
"I have my own plans. When did it become your place to make decisions?"
Link glared, causing Ron to retreat in fear, lowering his head and not daring to speak further.
"Ron, in two days, the entrance examination for the Imperial Cultivation Academy will begin. We should enter the city early, find a place to stay first!"
With a flick of his wrist, Link summoned four skeleton soldiers and lazily settled back, instructing Ron as he led the way forward.
"Yes, Young Master!"
Ron hurriedly followed, not daring to lag behind.
The master and servant strolled along the official road, confidently making their way to the capital of the Radiant Empire—Zhongdu City!
...
Zhongdu City is the capital of the Radiant Empire and the largest city within the empire!
Outside the city gates, heavily armed guards stood watch. After a thorough questioning and inspection, Link and Ron finally entered Zhongdu City smoothly in the evening.
As night fell, the city was aglow with lights. The wide streets were bustling with various taverns, inns, weapon shops, merchant guilds, and even brothels, all in full swing, creating a lively and prosperous scene.
To avoid drawing attention, Link dismissed the skeleton soldiers and walked alongside Ron.
As soon as they entered the city, Ron was dazzled by the sights around him, exclaiming in awe like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world, which left Link feeling exasperated.
"Where are we going now, Young Master?"
While admiring the street scenes, Ron turned to Link and asked.
"First, let's find an inn to stay at, then we'll find a restaurant for a good meal!"
Link replied without a second thought. After days of robbing and living on dry bread, he was practically craving a proper meal!
"By the way, for the next few days, we need to keep a low profile—very low profile. Do you understand? We mustn't stir up trouble. Once the entrance examination for the Imperial Cultivation Academy begins, I have a grand plan to execute!"
Link reminded Ron, genuinely intending to lay low for a few days. Just thinking about the bone dragon he was about to acquire made him so excited that his scalp tingled; he could hardly wait to unleash it on that Royla.
A summoned creature of the fourth tier strength was equivalent to that of a high-level cultivator!
Coupled with the undead's characteristics and the dragon's innate abilities!
It was no exaggeration to say that once he had the bone dragon, Link was confident he could hold his own against high-level mages like Lasvido!
At that moment, Ron suddenly pointed to a three-story building nearby called "Rose Petal" and said, "Young Master, aren't we looking for an inn? That one looks good!"
Link turned to look and nodded in agreement.
"Alright, let's check it out!"
...
"Miss, you haven't eaten for two days. If this continues, you'll get sick!"
In an elegant private room of the "Rose Petal" inn, Robert, the captain of the Serhi family's guards, held a beautifully crafted porcelain plate filled with exquisite pastries, earnestly trying to persuade a stunning young lady.
"Thank you, Robert, but I'm not hungry yet."
The beautiful girl shook her head, her gaze vacant as she stared out the window. It was none other than Erin, the eldest daughter of the Serhi family.
"Sigh…"
Seeing this, Robert sighed deeply and carefully placed the plate of pastries on the table in front of Erin, then asked, "Miss, it's been three days since that incident. Are you still angry?"
"Angry? How could I be angry!"
Erin bit her silver teeth in response. "That bastard dared to demand a ransom from the 'Walston' family. By now, he should have been turned to ashes by Leo's lightning!"
"Miss, you say you're not angry, but it's clear you haven't let it go!" Robert replied with a bitter smile.
"I'm really not angry! I just hate that I'm not strong enough to kill that bastard myself!" Erin said, fuming.
For the past few days, she couldn't understand why every time she closed her eyes, Link's detestable face would appear, making her restless and unable to eat or sleep!
At this moment, even Erin herself couldn't articulate what she was feeling.
She should be filled with hatred for Link, as he had tarnished her purity!
Yet, whenever she thought of Link dying at Leo's hands, her heart would ache with an unbearable pain.
It was an extreme contradiction, indescribable yet profoundly real, nearly driving Erin to madness!
Just as Erin was staring out the window, gradually zoning out, a familiar yet infuriating voice suddenly rang out from outside the inn.
"Damn it, I'm a noble! How dare you make me share a room with my servant?"
"But, sir, the inn really has no vacant rooms left!"
"Stop wasting my time! If you don't find me a room today, I'll tear your inn apart!"
"Young Master, didn't you just warn me to keep a low profile?"
"Ron, shut the hell up!"