"Second bow... to the honored teachers," Old Ninth called out loudly again.
Li Youxian had been sitting uneasily with Overlord and White Garment.
Hearing Old Ninth's words, he instinctively straightened his back.
But at the thought of White Garment, he felt a little deflated.
With White Garment here, he naturally ought to yield the title of teacher.
"If Mr. Li Youxian hadn't gotten me out of Prison, I'd already be dead."
"He taught me not to be a frog at the bottom of a well and showed me a different world."
"I, Little White Tiger, will always remember his gift of enlightenment."
That was Little White Tiger.
He wouldn't disregard Li Youxian just because White Garment was powerful.
"Without your guidance, sir, there would be no Little White Tiger today. You will always be my guide."
"You taught me to judge people, sir, and the Marshal taught me duty to my country. My wife and I bow to you in thanks."
"Bow."
As Old Ninth called out again.
The young couple respectfully kowtowed.
Li Youxian instinctively looked at the Marshal, who responded with a smile. "You raised two exceptional talents. On behalf of the Dragon Kingdom, thank you."
With that, he cupped his hands toward Li Youxian.
Li Youxian hurried to stand, only to be held down by an invisible force.
It was Old Ninth.
"Even though I... know you were using us at first, still... you deserve this bow."
Old Ninth said quietly, "I won't bow to you, but anyone who wants to touch you will have to ask whether I agree."
"You little brat."
Li Youxian cursed with a laugh.
An inexplicable sense of pride rose in his heart.
In terms of strength, he was unremarkable in the Dragon Kingdom, where mighty figures abounded.
Yet he had raised