Chapter 57: How Could He Forget Her?


    Trantor: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales


    Those who were there for the spectacle in the school hall, including a few of Zhu Minng’s hallmates, all had their jaws drop, unable to close them for a long time!


    He took it upon himself to challenge all of Li Yunzi’s admirers, that was one thing, but not one by one—he wanted to take on a group at once!!


    Even the most energetic and warlike Dragon Shepherds in the academy wouldn’t dare do such a thing!


    There were easily twenty or thirty people around Zhu Minng, all students indeed, but nearly all of them were Dragon Shepherd Students with True Dragons.


    If each summoned a dragon, that would be twenty or thirty dragons!


    “You… you… are you out of your mind!” a tall and thin student with a hair bun eximed.


    “I’ve said it before. I alone will guard her illustrious reputation. I don’t need you bunch of hypocritical andughable ‘admirers’. Also, I’m the jealous type and don’t like you pretending to be my wife’s admirers. Just sign your names on the collective challenge letter, and if defeated, dissolve on the spot and scram!” Zhu Minng dered, his tone not softening one bit—it seemed he had long been fed up with these morons!


    “You… you… you! Those admirers were so angry they were stuttering.


    “When my wife fell into distress and was ravaged by public opinion, none of you dared to bark like dogs. Now that she’s returned to her holy seat, youe out and try to defend the Female Monarch’s reputation with your tongues. Hmph, you’re all a bunch of chicken-hearted curs. Either sign up to fight me or shut up and get out of my sight,” Zhu Minng repeated.


    There was no point in reasoning with them; they just wouldn’t get it.


    “Moreover, should any student not like the look of me, Zhu Minng, or covet my wife, there’s no need to follow any so-called civil procedures. Just sign up on the challenge letter and once we gather twenty people, I’ll take care of all of you at once.”


    “You’re oblivious to your own impending doom. I was going to let you live a little longer, but it seems there’s no need for that now!” The handsome young master Yin Yaowu’s eyes were filled with outright murderous intent.


    A Wutumoner’s death would matter to no one.


    And for Yin Yaowu, ying this disgusting refugee who’d been talked about for months would definitely be a pleasing deed to the people of Ancestral Dragon City!


    “Go, draft the challenge letter. Make a few extra copies for me; the whole Ancestral Dragon City probably has no shortage of your kind, and I’m ready to overturn them all, ” Zhu Minng said.


    The academy allowed students to challenge each other with challenge letters.


    The challenge had to be filed with the academy, and they usually assigned a teacher to supervise to prevent any unnecessary idents.


    After getting rid of Yin Yaowu’s band of Female Monarch supporters, Zhu Minng sat back in the school hall with ease and continued with his important monthly ss.


    The ss was about the Forest Giant Dragons in the Li Chuan Forest, and Zhu Minng didn’t want to miss a thing since he still wasn’t sure what kind of dragon the little juvenile he had revived was.


    As its body gradually healed, it seemed quite different from traditional Giant


    Dragons; at least its skin didn’t resemble regr dragon skin, but more the


    smooth bark of a birch tree.


    After drafting the challenge letters, they had to choose a Dragon Battle Field.


    Although located on thiske ind and sand bar, the Dragon Taming


    Academy was surrounded by vast tracts ofnd near Phoenix Embankment Town and Li Chuan Waterfall, includingrge orchards, medicinal gardens, pastures, and Dragon Battle Fields.


    No sooner had Zhu Minng left the school hall than the challenge letter was delivered into his hands. Their chosen venue was the River Battlefield, a ce Zhu Minng had never visited before.


    The time was set for the afternoon, and Zhu Minng wasn’t in a rush. After enjoying a delightful lunch, he strolled leisurely towards the upstream area of the Li Chuan in.


    Passing through a forest of willows, their withered branches stood destely in winter, yet frost-covered grasnds sprouted some winter flowers, adding sshes of color to the somber willow woods.


    After noon, the gloomy sky held a slight hint of sunlight, but it was blocked byyers of thick winter clouds. The clouds glinted with a silvery-gray sheen, unable to bring the same brightness to the vast river in below.


    Just as he was about to cross through the willow grove, a woman, resting a paper umbre on her delicate shoulder, appeared in Zhu Minng’s line of sight. Her figure was slender and graceful, her attire elegant, exuding the charm of a beauty from a painting.


    Zhu Minng slowly walked past the woman, who indeed had an impable profile, but he pretended not to notice.


    Li Yunzi wouldn’t normally dress like this, with such a poetic and picturesque quality… If she dressed this way, she would surely be breathtakingly beautiful.


    “Do our hearts resonate at first sight?” the woman suddenly spoke, her voice soft yet dignified.


    Zhu Minng feigned surprise, bowing courteously like a humble gentleman, “Miss Nan Lingsha.”


    “Did I say I was Nan Lingsha?” the woman slowly turned around, a gorgeous smile gracing her lips with an innate allure.


    “What a coincidence, Miss Nan venturing out here in winter. I have other matters to attend to, so I will be taking my leave now,” Zhu Minng pretended not to hear and quickened his pace.


    “Stop right there,” the woman said.


    “Oh dear, Miss Nan Lingsha, we’re hardly acquainted, and it’s rather unseemly for a man and a woman alone together in such a deste ce. I, Zhu Minng, am already entangled in enough scandals,” Zhu Minng hurriedly said.


    Run.


    Zhu Minng quickened his step further.


    If Li Yunzi asserted she wouldn’t appear at the academy, then this person could only be Nan Lingsha.


    She must have learned about the words he had spoken at the school, which obviously differed from the version he had told her in the Book Pavilion.


    “What did Li Yunzi tell you?” the woman asked coldly.


    Zhu Minng did not reply.


    “Did she tell you to be wary of me?” the woman asked again.


    “No, but think about it, miss. Most people can’t tell the difference between you and your sister. There are quite a few people passing by this road. If they see you and me talking here, there’s no telling what misunderstandings might arise. Things are alreadyplicated enough, I just think it’s better to avoid trouble,” Zhu Minng exined.


    “Wouldn’t that be even better?” the womanughed.


    “How would it be better?”


    “It was you who told everyone that we have mutual affection. So if I appear here, concerned about your well-being, isn’t that the most natural thing in the world?” the woman’s smile grew brighter.


    “Miss, I have nothing to do with you!” Zhu Minng called out loudly.


    “Others don’t see it that way. I’m tired of wearing a veil all day. It’s good to breathe some fresh air. Come on, Mr. Zhu, let me apany you to your men’s battlefield.” The woman extended her hand, elegantly gathering up her willowy hair.


    This action left Zhu Minng stunned.


    She intended to impersonate Li Yunzi!


    In fact, once she pulled her hair up, her aura aligned with Li Yunzi’s, not to mention their appearance.


    Those equally dazzling eyes, that equally stunning beauty.. Zhu Minng involuntarily took a few steps back, fearing that a few more nces would make himpletely unable to discern the difference!