"Cough, cough! No problem!"
Jiang Yi kept his composure and took the pendant Nan Shui-Shui handed him.
Back then, things had been too depressing, which had led to this wonderful misunderstanding.
But it wasn't a big problem. Nan Shui-Shui probably, maybe... wouldn't realize that he had been the one who attacked her back then.
"Then thank you very much."
Nan Shui-Shui brushed back the hair by her ear, a smile appearing on her face.
If Earth Dragon Gate could latch onto Shrek Academy, its future would take off. Qiuqiu would have a promising future as well.
Shrek Academy was only an academy. Even if they became affiliated with it, they could still retain a considerable degree of freedom.
"Mm, happy cooperation!"
North of Dragon City, a streak of azure light shot up from Earth Dragon Gate and sped toward Shrek.
"Woohoo—!"
Amid the drifting clouds and mist, a pink-haired girl sat excitedly on the bird's back, looking down at the mountain ranges passing beneath them.
"Hey, Jiang Yi! What's Shrek City like? Is it lively? Is it as big as Heaven Dou City?"
Nan Qiuqiu straddled Xiao Lan's back, clutching tightly at its feathers. Like a curious child, she kept peppering Jiang Yi with questions.
She was representing Earth Dragon Gate in going to Shrek to collect the money. Of course, her main purpose was to become a transfer student at Shrek.
"..."
Jiang Yi glanced at her without saying a word. He merely stood at the front, facing the wind and silently putting on a cool act.
This little girl was a total chatterbox. Her mouth never stopped moving. If he answered even a couple of her questions, he would be done for.
"Hey, he's pretty handsome! Too bad he's mute..."
Seeing this, Nan Qiuqiu did not continue