[Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit, holy shit.]
Before long, Lu Ran and Shi Ze left the Death Forest. Once outside, Shi Ze said in astonishment, "Brother Lu, City Lord Ye actually wants to take you as her disciple. Aren't you going to soar to new heights?"
"Hm?" Lu Ran looked at him in confusion.
"Ahem, I almost forgot who you are. You're so calm-don't tell me your parents are both Legendary Powerhouses too." Shi Ze's mouth twitched.
A child of legends.
Thinking about it, Shi Ze realized it was entirely possible. No, even a child of legends couldn't compare to Lu Ran. After all, this guy seemed to have had contact with Legendary creatures.
"Don't tell anyone what I just told City Lord Ye. I don't want other people knowing I've had contact with Legendary creatures. I only said it so openly because I trust you, Brother Shi." Lu Ran patted Shi Ze on the shoulder.
"Don't worry. I won't even tell my own father what happened just now. I'll take it to my grave, or may I get screwed by a dog," Shi Ze promised.
"But speaking of which, City Lord Ye was right. Given your background, not every Plant Tamer would dare take you as a disciple. After all, that would amount to poaching from the Beast Taming Studio," Shi Ze said thoughtfully.
"The city lord doesn't mind, and she's willing to take you as a disciple while letting you remain a Beast Tamer. That might be because she switched from beast taming herself, rather than starting out with plant taming."
"Remember how I told you there were rumors that the city lord wanted a disciple to inherit her family's Beast Taming Skill? Maybe the city lord has her eye on your beast-taming talent, and the Plant