Taking an Apprentice

An hour later!

Inside Baruch Mansion!

Hogg Baruch looked at Zhao Nan and spoke with great elegance and courtesy: "I wonder what brings Mr. Zhao Nan here today?"

"Mr. Hogg, please, just call me Zhao Nan.

My initial purpose for coming here was to pay a visit after learning that Mr. Hogg belongs to the Baruch clan, the Dragonblood Warriors.

However, after arriving, I discovered that your son, Linley Baruch, possesses a talent for magic. Therefore, beyond this visit, I also wish to take little Linley on as my disciple!"

Zhao Nan spoke very directly.

Having read the original work, Zhao Nan knew clearly that Coiling Dragon was written in the style of a Western continent; thus, the people here spoke straightforwardly, unlike the indirect manner of his previous life!

Sure enough, after hearing Zhao Nan's words, a flash of sharp light crossed Hogg's eyes. He did not stand on ceremony and asked directly: "Then, may I ask what your strength is, Mr. Zhao Nan?"

"I am currently eighteen years old, a fifth-year student at Ernst Institute, and a wind-style mage.

But at this moment, I already possess the strength of a Rank 7 mage and a Rank 7 warrior!"

As Zhao Nan stated his basic situation, he cast the wind-style Rank 7 spell, Flight.

As a noble, although Hogg had not awakened his Dragonblood, he was still knowledgeable and naturally understood that Flight was a Rank 7 spell.

Precisely because he understood, Hogg realized even more clearly what kind of shock it would bring to the entire Yulan Continent if an eighteen-year-old Rank 7 mage and Rank 7 warrior were to be revealed!

Realizing this, Hogg stood up immediately, performed a noble salute toward Zhao Nan, and said: "Then I leave Linley in your care, Mr. Zhao Nan."

Zhao Nan returned the salute.

Hogg then ordered Hiri to bring Linley in!

Soon, Linley, who had been outside keeping his younger brother Wharton company, was brought into the parlor.

"Linley, come here!" Upon seeing Linley, Hogg spoke to him immediately.

Hearing Hogg's words, Linley walked obediently to his father's side.

Hogg stroked Linley's small head, pointed at Zhao Nan, and said: "Linley, this is Mr. Zhao Nan, a powerful mage.

Mr. Zhao Nan wishes to take you as his disciple, and I have agreed. What about you? Are you willing to become Mr. Zhao Nan's disciple?"

After hearing Hogg's words, Linley pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhao Nan with pure, deep, gem-like eyes, performed a salute, and said: "Linley Baruch greets you, Teacher!"

"Good, good, good!

Little Linley, I will be staying in Wushan Town for the time being to guide your cultivation." Zhao Nan said happily.

Zhao Nan couldn't help but be happy.

The moment Linley spoke those words, the system panel displayed a set of data:

[Host: Zhao Nan

Talent: Wind-style Super Grade;

Magic Rank: Rank 7;

Warrior Rank: Rank 7;

Disciple: (SSS-Rank) Linley Baruch (Full Sharing);

Items: One set of Rank 7 equipment]

Just as Zhao Nan was checking the system panel, Hogg, having heard his words, hurriedly said: "How could I trouble you to stay outside, Mr. Zhao Nan?

Although our Baruch clan has declined, we still have plenty of rooms.

Why don't you stay here at the Baruch clan instead!"

Hearing this, Zhao Nan fell into deep thought.

Zhao Nan knew very well that the current Baruch clan truly had no extra wealth and had been selling off family heirlooms.

After a moment of consideration, Zhao Nan agreed, saying: "Then I will trouble you with the arrangements, Mr. Hogg.

I would like to take Linley to witness the power of magic first. I wonder what you think of that, Mr. Hogg?"

Thinking of Zhao Nan's strength, Hogg understood clearly that if Zhao Nan truly intended to harm them, his own power would be more than enough; there would be no need for such talk.

Therefore, Hogg agreed readily and instructed Linley to listen to Zhao Nan!

Linley agreed very obediently.

Afterward, Zhao Nan took Linley and walked out of the room.

Once outside, Zhao Nan quickly chanted an incantation, scooped up the six-year-old Linley with one arm, and flew straight toward the distance!

Wushan Town was not close to the Magical Beast Mountain Range, but since the Yulan Continent was a place where humans and magical beasts coexisted, there were quite a few magical beasts even not far from Wushan Town.

While using Flight, Zhao Nan cast Wind of Perception to scout for nearby magical beasts.

Following the exploration of the Wind of Perception, Zhao Nan soon located the lair of a group of Rank 3 Sawtooth Wild Boars.

Upon reaching the location, Zhao Nan took Linley and landed on a tree.

Then he turned to Linley and said, "Little Linley, watch closely and see how a mage fights!"

After saying this, Zhao Nan began to chant a magic incantation, and immediately, streaks of cyan wind blades appeared before him. He suddenly shouted, "Go!"

As soon as Zhao Nan's voice fell, those wind blades flew straight toward the group of Sawtooth Boars.

Zhao Nan had been reborn into this world with his memories from his past life intact, so he naturally understood how a mage should cast magic. He had long since begun to compress his magical power, as well as increase the speed and quantity of his spellcasting.

At the same time, once Zhao Nan realized this was the Coiling Dragon World, he understood clearly that these magic incantations were simply simplifications of the laws created by the various Overgods.

Therefore, after testing his magical talent, Zhao Nan had intentionally or unintentionally studied various spells, attempting to fuse them together.

However, Zhao Nan's strength was not high, and even with his memories from his past life, he still hadn't managed to develop fused magic, though it had given him a deep understanding of the essence of magic.

Now, thanks to the appearance of the system, Zhao Nan had gained an even deeper perception of the essence of magic!

That was why this display of magic had such a shocking momentum.

Linley stood beside Zhao Nan, watching the terrifying scene, and couldn't help but open his mouth in shock, clearly startled.

Zhao Nan reached out to pat Linley on the head before descending to the ground with him, saying, "Linley, go see if those magical beasts have magic cores. If they do, dig them out; if not, then bring the meat of these beasts back home."

Hearing Zhao Nan's instructions, Linley, though a bit afraid, still replied firmly, "Understood, Teacher!"

After saying this, Linley headed toward the Sawtooth Boars.

Seeing Linley's actions, Zhao Nan couldn't help but smile as he stroked the ring on his finger. A weapon appeared in his hand, which he then handed to Linley.

Linley smiled sheepishly, but still reached out to take the weapon.