Seeing how excited the old principal was, Luo Yan did not want to dampen his spirits, but he was also afraid the man would be disappointed later. He could only choose his words carefully.
"My student's aptitude is pretty average. Becoming an Earthly Department dragon rider shouldn't be a problem."
"As for whether he can activate a Divine Engine, that's hard to say."
Pan Renfeng did not take it to heart. "It's fine. You won't know until you try."
"Just like back then, when Di Zheng shoved you into the Academy. Who could have imagined that you'd be piloting a Divine Engine and fighting on the front lines today?"
"Luo Yan, come back to the Academy for a visit when you have time. Your principal here has missed you terribly."
"All right, all right. Here's your phone, Teacher Li. Stop urging me."
A moment later, Li Bohang gave an awkward chuckle over the phone.
"Sorry. I happened to be looking for the old principal to discuss something. When I saw your message, I originally wanted to make him happy. I didn't expect him to take my phone and call you directly."
Pan Renfeng's voice came through the receiver. "What, am I not allowed to call Luo Yan?"
Li Bohang said helplessly, "I didn't say you weren't allowed to call, but you should at least let me ask whether he's free. What if Luo Yan is on the Battlefield? Wouldn't calling him then just cause trouble?"
Pan Renfeng said, "Are you stupid? If he were on the Battlefield, would he have time to send you messages?"
"Even if he isn't on the Battlefield, what if he isn't free to answer?"
"All right, all right, Teacher Li. I can't win against you. Hurry up and have Luo Yan send his student over.