Master Kept Something Up His Sleeve

"That was how it happened."

The lotus fragrance lingered faintly, sunlight shimmered on the water, and two dragonflies beat their wings as they flew into the pond pavilion, one after the other.

Liang Qu, E Ying, and Binglin sat facing one another in a triangular arrangement, each holding a small silver light fish in their left hand.

What came as a surprise was this.

When Long Binglin learned that his opportunity to become a Grandmaster would be postponed, not only was he not disappointed, he seemed faintly... excited? "The Elder's concern is truly unnecessary. How good would it be to give it to E Ying! With Yin Attribute Long Qi like this, how could it possibly be yielded to someone else? People choose Long Qi, and Long Qi chooses people. It is only right and natural!"

"It could actually be converted into solar..."

Long Binglin spoke with such conviction that Liang Qu's prepared speech lodged in his throat.

"Why make it so complicated? Boss, you must be coveting Sister E Ying's beauty and saving the solar one for yourself..." Little Mirage Dragon floated in midair with his dual claws folded across his chest, looking immensely pleased with himself.

Bang! "Ow!"

With a flick of his finger.

Little Mirage Dragon tumbled head over heels and plunged into the pond, gulping down two huge mouthfuls of water.

Splash.

Little Mirage Dragon hurriedly crawled up, shaking the water from his mane. He kept his head lowered and did not dare take flight, instead retreating half-running, half-hopping behind Long E Ying's ankle on all fours.

Liang Qu said flatly, "One month of your allowance is docked."

Little Mirage Dragon was greatly shocked. With a mournful sigh, he collapsed across Long E Ying's instep.

Fat Catfish, sharp-eared and sharp-eyed, immediately raised half his body from