Bai Residence, Serpent Valley, Southern Wasteland.
Lu Gui held a book as he swayed his head and taught. One batch of students graduated after another arrived, and lately there seemed to be more and more serpent spirits taking human form. Serpent Valley had never been so prosperous before. With his broad knowledge and experience, Lu Gui guessed that a flood dragon was coiled here, making the area around Serpent Valley a land that bred outstanding people. No, outstanding serpents. Another new demon king might rise in the future—perhaps even a legendary demon emperor...
Creak~
The gates of Bai Residence opened, and a little boy with a bundle slung over his shoulder walked out.
Iron Ball carried a weapon in one hand and had half an Ant Leg clenched between his teeth. He had been chewing on that Ant Leg for a long time. Before Boss Bai left, she told him not to eat too fiercely and destroy the balance; ants were also members of the Southern Wasteland. So he could only cut back on his meals.
Lu Gui froze.
"Brother Iron, where are you going?"
Iron Ball hitched up his bundle. With the Ant Leg in his mouth, he looked as though he were holding a cigar, his hairstyle wild and unruly.
"Brother Gui, watch the gates. I'm heading far away. I might not be back for several months."
Lu Gui's mouth twitched at those words. My name is Lu Gui, not some damn Land Turtle. I'm a human, not a demon. Forget it. There was no reasoning with demons. If he said he was human, they would only mock him.
"Oh? Could you tell me what it is about? If the Great King returns, I can report it to her."
Iron Ball shook his head.
"Boss might not come