Taking a Disciple

One hour later!

Inside Baruch Mansion!

Hogg Baruch looked at Zhao Nan and asked with elegant courtesy, "May I ask what brings you here, Mr. Zhao Nan?"

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

"My original reason for coming was to pay a visit after learning that you belonged to the Baruch Clan, the Dragonblood Warrior clan.

"But after arriving, I discovered that your son, Linley Baruch, has a talent for magic. So, in addition to paying you a visit, I'd also like to take little Linley as my disciple!"

Zhao Nan spoke very directly.

Having read the original story, Zhao Nan knew that Coiling Dragon was written with a Western setting in mind. People here spoke plainly and directly, unlike in his previous life, where people tended to speak more circumspectly!

As expected, a glint flashed in Hogg's eyes when he heard Zhao Nan's words. He didn't bother with any pleasantries and asked outright, "Then may I ask how strong you are, Mr. Zhao Nan?"

"I'm eighteen years old and a fifth-year student at Ernst Institute. I'm a wind-element mage.

"I've already reached the strength of a Level Seven Mage and a Level Seven Warrior!"

Zhao Nan gave him some basic information about himself, then cast the Level 7 Wind Magic spell, Flight.

As a noble, Hogg had seen a fair bit, even though he hadn't awakened his Dragonblood. He naturally knew that Flight was Level 7 Magic.

And because he understood that, Hogg also knew just how much of a shock an eighteen-year-old Level Seven Mage and Level Seven Warrior would cause across the entire Yulan Continent if word got out!

Having grasped this, Hogg immediately stood and gave Zhao Nan a noble's bow. "Then I'll entrust Linley to you, Mr. Zhao Nan."

Zhao Nan returned the bow.

Hogg then instructed Hiri to bring Linley in!

Linley, who had been outside keeping his younger brother Wharton company, was soon led into the reception room.

"Linley, come here!" Hogg said as soon as he saw him.

Linley obediently went to Hogg's side.

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

"Mr. Zhao Nan wants to take you as his disciple, and I've agreed. Are you willing to become his disciple?"

Linley considered this for a moment, then looked at Zhao Nan with clear, profound eyes as bright as jewels. He bowed and said, "Linley Baruch greets you, Teacher!"

"Good, good, good!

"Little Linley, I'll be staying in Wushan Town for a while to teach you how to cultivate," Zhao Nan said happily.

Zhao Nan had every reason to be happy.

As soon as Linley had said those words, the system panel displayed the following:

[Host: Zhao Nan

Talent: Wind element, exceptional;

Magic Level: 7;

Warrior Level: 7;

Disciple: (SSS Rank) Linley Baruch (fully shared);

Items: One set of Level 7 equipment]

As Zhao Nan examined the system panel, Hogg hurriedly said, "How could I trouble you to stay somewhere else, Mr. Zhao Nan?

"Although the Baruch Clan has fallen on hard times, we still have plenty of rooms.

"Why don't you stay here at the Baruch Clan's residence, Mr. Zhao Nan?"

Zhao Nan fell silent for a moment at Hogg's offer.

He knew very well that the Baruch Clan was genuinely short on money and had been selling off its heirlooms.

After thinking it over, Zhao Nan agreed. "Then I'll trouble you to make the arrangements, Mr. Hogg.

"I'd like to take Linley to show him what magic can do first. What do you think?"

Hogg knew how strong Zhao Nan was. If Zhao Nan had truly meant to harm his family, his own strength would have been more than enough; there'd have been no need for him to say so much.

So Hogg readily agreed, and also reminded Linley to listen to Zhao Nan!

Linley obediently agreed.

Zhao Nan then led Linley out of the room.

Once outside, Zhao Nan quickly recited an incantation. Holding six-year-old Linley in one arm, he flew straight into the distance!

Wushan Town wasn't close to the Magical Beast Mountain Range, but humans and magical beasts both lived on the Yulan Continent. So even near Wushan Town, there were plenty of magical beasts.

As Zhao Nan flew with Flight, he cast Wind of Perception to search the area for magical beasts.

Before long, Wind of Perception found a group of Level 3 Sawtooth Wild Boars.

Once they reached the area he'd detected, Zhao Nan took Linley to a tree and perched on a branch.

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

After speaking, Zhao Nan began silently reciting a magic incantation. One after another, green Wind Blades appeared in front of him. Then he suddenly shouted, "Go!"

At his command, the Wind Blades shot straight toward the group of Sawtooth Boars.

Zhao Nan had been reincarnated into this world with his memories of his past life intact, so he naturally knew how a mage should cast magic. He had started suppressing his magical power early on, increasing his casting speed and the number of spells he could release.

At the same time, once he learned that this was the Coiling Dragon World, Zhao Nan understood that the magic incantations were simply the various Chief Gods' simplified versions of the laws.

So after testing his magic talent, he had already begun studying all kinds of magic, trying to fuse them together.

However, Zhao Nan wasn't strong enough. Even with his memories from his past life, he still hadn't figured out how to fuse magic spells. But he had gained a much deeper understanding of magic's essence.

Now, with the system's appearance, Zhao Nan had gained an even deeper understanding of the essence of magic!

That was why this spell's release had been so astonishing.

Standing beside Zhao Nan, Linley stared at the terrifying scene with his mouth hanging open. He had clearly been startled.

Zhao Nan patted Linley's head, then flew down to the ground with him. "Linley, go see if those magical beasts have any Magic Cores. If they do, dig them out. If not, bring the meat home."

Linley was a little afraid, but he still firmly answered Zhao Nan's instructions. "All right, Teacher!"

With that, Linley headed toward the Sawtooth Boars.

Seeing Linley move, Zhao Nan smiled and ran his hand over the ring on his finger. A weapon appeared in his hand, and he passed it to Linley.

Linley smiled a little awkwardly, but reached out and took the weapon anyway.