Apprenticeship and Guide

Seeing Taliyah clinging to his waist, determined not to let go, Yuan Chen gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with helplessness.

Although Taliyah is naive, Taliyah has learned how to use her strengths during her long period of wandering and studying.

Although it was the first time Taliyah had met Yuan Chen, she was certain that Yuan Chen was the kind of person who was capable and intelligent, but who, due to exhaustion or other reasons, did not want to teach others, yet was indeed a top master with a vast amount of knowledge.

In Taliyah's memory, the youngest person of such erudition was over seventy years old. As for Yuan Chen... although she felt a little ashamed, Taliyah decided to take advantage of her age, thinking about being able to return to her parents as soon as possible.

Even if I have to procrastinate, I'll procrastinate until I master this knowledge!

Seeing Taliyah clinging to him tightly, refusing to let go, Yuan Chen felt rather helpless. Of course, given Taliyah's physical abilities, let alone Yuan Chen who had already begun the inheritance of the Dragonmancer, even Yuan Chen who was previously a dancer could easily defeat her.

He grabbed Taliyah by the collar and lifted the girl up. Looking at the girl's fawning smile, Yuan Chen wanted to refuse, but he quickly realized why the girl was willing to cling to him like this rather than let him go.

It's simply a feeling of homesickness and love for one's parents.

If I remember correctly, Taliyah was between fourteen and sixteen years old, which means she was still a minor when the ritual began. Not long after the dance, she left her tribe and began a life of wandering and studying.

In this situation, it's absolutely impossible for Taliyah not to miss her parents. However, because she hasn't been able to effectively control her powers, Taliyah can only constantly suppress this longing.

In this situation, it's not just Yuan Chen; Taliyah will also strive to seize every possible opportunity.

Although she's only a teenager, in terms of maturity, Taliyah is far superior to the problem child Qiyana...

Thinking about it, she felt somewhat helpless, but considering that Taliyah was far from being the age she should have been at the start of her backstory, and that her journey ahead was also in Shurima, and as the Shurima's storylines, Taliyah would encounter a large number of "heroes"...

Although she didn't know if Taliyah would encounter the same people she was supposed to meet after meeting him, she had already taught Qiyana and Milio.

Whether you're herding one sheep or two, it's all the same... It's just about imparting some basic concepts about soil and rock elements. For these "heroes," their talent is practically predetermined; they only need to get started to become self-taught.

Putting everything else aside, regarding Milio and Qiyana, Yuan Chen didn't actually teach them anything; it was just some theoretical knowledge. And what was the result?

One is a top student, the other a genius. Once the former has mastered the skill, his Epic Class is a certainty, while he has already developed the Healing Flame and opened up new areas of the Yuan Chu Axiom of Ixialia.

The latter simply became a mythical (legendary) professional. Conservatively speaking, by the time they meet again, he should be able to beat me to a pulp...

Thinking it over, Yuan Chen shook his head helplessly and simply put Taliyah down. But the moment his toes touched the ground, Taliyah, without a word, pounced on him again, clinging to Yuan Chen waist and refusing to let go.

"Teacher! Please! Be my teacher!"

"Yes, but you have to let go first."

"I won't let you go! Unless you promise!"

"I promise, is that alright?"

Hearing Yuan Chen's straightforward agreement, Taliyah reluctantly released her grip, then cautiously asked, "Really? You're not lying to me?"

"Really, I'm not lying to you." Yuan Chen reached out and ruffled Taliyah's messy hair, saying with a helpless expression, "However, my main cultivation isn't earth element, so I can only tell you what I know. True cultivation will probably have to rely on you yourself—"

"Haha! Thank you, teacher!"

Before Yuan Chen could finish speaking, Taliyah pounced on him again.

Yuan Chen could only helplessly protect Taliyah from falling to the ground.

At that moment, Kassadin saw Ek'Sharei fall and a large number of Xer'sai Beasts die. After waiting for a moment to make sure there were no remaining Sand Beasts attacking, Kassadin cautiously approached the Sand Beast Basin.

Looking at Yuan Chen and Taliyah, who were embracing each other, Kassadin was first taken aback, subconsciously assuming that the two had known each other for a long time. Then he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and even felt a little excited.

For those who spend years traversing the desert, knowing a powerful figure is definitely beneficial. At the very least, if they could obtain a token that could prove their identity and relationship, many desert bandits would be willing to give them face.

Even if they don't release the people outright, at least they won't kill those they could kill, and they'll collect less money.

Thinking it over, Kassadin carefully ran down the sand dune and came to Yuan Chen and Taliyah, saying somewhat cautiously, "This gentleman is...?"

He is my teacher!

Taliyah was eager to assert her dominance, but she stopped short of saying anything—she didn't know Yuan Chen's name.

Seeing this, Yuan Chen gave a brief self-introduction.

Upon hearing that Yuan Chen was actually from Ixialia, on the other side of the mountains, Kassadin was taken aback. After a moment of recollection, he asked hesitantly, "Ixialia... is it some legendary elemental kingdom?"

"Yes."

"But didn't that thing perish long ago?"

"They've just hidden themselves, they haven't perished." Yuan Chen pointed in the direction of Piltover and said, "They've already recaptured the Sun Gate Bridge and the surrounding area. Once trade resumes, the people on the Shurima continent should know."

Upon hearing this, Kassadin nodded thoughtfully.

Many have traveled the road from Bel'zhun to Bel'Veth, and the competition among guides is fierce. Now, a new road has been opened, and the Sun Gate has been captured, so their strength may be trustworthy.

If I could familiarize myself with the route from Shurima to Ixialia beforehand, and also cultivate a good relationship with this person in front of me, I might obtain a travel permit for Ixialia...

Um.

Kai'Sa is all grown up now, and it's time for her to start preparing her dowry and retirement funds.

The Kassadin of today is not the Void who will later wreak havoc in the Void for his family; he is merely a guide with some strength, experience, and a bit of cleverness.

With this in mind, Kassadin also stretched out his hand and said with a simple smile on his face:

"My name is Kassadin, and I'm a guide. If you're in the Shurima region, you can ask me where you'd like to go."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen couldn't help but take a closer look at the man in front of him.