Chapter 84 Cutting Leeks

Damn it, I knew that cheap apprentice was from the royal family of the Dragon Moon Empire, but I never imagined he’d be a prince, and not just any prince, but the crown prince...

Damn it, I’m so regretful I could kick myself!

It’s all because of the urgency at the time. I didn’t think things through. If I had known his identity earlier, I would have asked him to sign something for me!

Don’t get me wrong, Old Wang isn’t a fanboy. The signature would be on an IOU.

‘I owe Mr. Wang Feng ten million lire, payable at any time by the Dragon Moon Empire’s treasury. This document is as good as my word’! And then I’d add his name, Chopin, telling him this is a special declaration to the Dragon Moon Empire, and make him press his bloody fingerprint on it...

What a perfect plan. How could that kid refuse?

I’ve really lost out big time!

Old Wang couldn’t help but want to smash the bottle of elk milk in his hand to vent, but then he shook it and saw it was still half full... Never mind, it wasn’t about wasting it; he just loved elk milk for its skin benefits.

"Wang Feng."

Blue Sky’s cold voice suddenly rang out behind Old Wang, making him jump and spill the remaining elk milk onto the floor.

"The headmaster wants to see you," Blue Sky said indifferently.

Old Wang turned around and couldn’t help but want to rant: "Brother Blue, my door was clearly closed. Are you a ghost? Even criminals deserve some privacy. This is too much!"

Blue Sky wouldn’t bother explaining. He gave Old Wang a blank look, then vanished like a ghost right before his eyes.

This damn psychopath...

Old Wang cursed inwardly, looking around warily, but didn’t dare say those five words out loud.

Speaking of which, Karida has been summoning Old Wang more frequently lately. He’s already helped her with the orc issue and the new runes. But this woman acts like a starved housewife, finding excuses every day...

Who knows what she wants today, but as they say, misfortune never comes alone. I’m already having a terrible day, so it can’t be anything good.

Sure enough, Old Wang’s premonition came true. As soon as he entered, Karida’s first words nearly made him spit blood.

"I heard you fixed the school’s modified motorcycle?"

Looking at her so boldly, Old Wang wanted to strangle her. It was Li Sitan who gave it to him, how did it become the school’s property?

"Yes, ma’am!" Old Wang replied seriously, hoping for a bit of luck: "I was doing some modifications. After all, learning runes should involve practical applications, but it seems the effects weren’t very good. The problems with the motorcycle only increased..."

"That’s fine. You’ve been performing well recently, so I won’t make you compensate. Just bring it over later. After all, even if there are issues, it’s still the school’s property," Karida said indifferently. She saw through his little trick easily. She liked that thing too... She used to ride it around Aurora City, but since becoming headmistress, many hobbies had to be set aside: "Besides, it’s not good for a student to ride it."

To actually make me compensate... This is outrageous. You might as well just take it outright. I wouldn’t dare resist anyway.

"..." Old Wang looked aggrieved. He decided to make a small counterattack: "Headmistress, in my hometown, we have a crop called leeks. Everyone likes to cut them. They grow back after being cut, but you’re cutting them a bit too fast."

"I don’t like such trouble. I think if they don’t grow, I’ll burn them completely to fertilize the soil and plant something else."

Old Wang opened his mouth. Karida actually understood dark humor now. Was this his influence?

Just that joke was a bit expensive. He only rode the Flame once!

"You’re getting a bit cocky." Karida looked at Wang Feng calmly. Considering the first-generation Flame, if necessary, she could handle it herself.

"Cough, cough, I was wrong. Leeks grow faster when cut." Feeling the malice, Old Wang immediately snapped back to reality. Damn, one teleportation and he got arrogant. When was he ever stronger than her: "I didn’t consider your needs. That’s my fault."

"Very good." Karida smiled slightly. She appreciated Wang Feng’s quick apologies. If the board members were as easy to intimidate as this kid, things would be much easier: "You’ve performed well recently, which pleases me. So I’ve decided to reward you."

"Thank you, Headmistress!" Old Wang kept a smile on his face, hoping for a million lire or so.

"I’m going to upgrade your team and give you a capable helper."

Old Wang’s expression turned serious.

With Karida’s personality, a capable helper???

He was still too naive.

"Cough, cough, ma’am, we can manage!"

He had finally managed to get the problem children in his team to work together. Adding another troublemaker could lead to disaster.

"Headmistress!" Old Wang said firmly: "Since following your guidance last time, I’ve deeply reflected. Any cheating or shortcuts in evaluations are unfair! It will only cause people to talk and put you in a bad light! I have absolute confidence in leading my Old Wang team to complete the school’s evaluations and fulfill the tasks you’ve given me. Please trust me. There’s no need to strengthen the team further. It won’t show my ability or dedication!"

Karida smiled slightly: "This person’s parents are true heroes of the Alliance. Bringing him in aligns perfectly with my revitalization plan, so he’s the best fit for your team."

Old Wang was stunned. Damn, a second-generation hero, with both parents being genuine heroes. Karida must be feeling guilty, no, probably for her own reputation, considering the hopeless state of the Old Wang team.

"Cough, does he have any quirks? I mean, I should prepare mentally." Wang Feng was still thinking clearly.

"He’s called Nuoyu. Other details are confidential. He has a good moral compass and orientation. With him, I won’t worry about you going astray." Karida glanced at Old Wang.

This was an unrefusable ‘gift’. He had no choice.

Karida laughed. Though she had seen this expression many times, it always brought her joy: "And like you, he’s multi-talented."

Was she mocking him?

Pfft!

Maybe it was a side effect of the space teleportation. Old Wang couldn’t hold it in and let out a loud fart, instantly ruining the harmonious atmosphere.

Yes, he did it on purpose!

Karida’s face fell instantly.

Frankly, she couldn’t believe someone dared to fart while she was talking.

Old Wang immediately put on an awkward yet polite smile.

"Madam, I didn't mean to. Farting is natural; it must be released. Surely you wouldn't kill me over a mere fart, would you?"

Karida took a deep breath in anger... Suddenly, she covered her nose and started coughing. She quickly stood up and opened the window behind her. She still had things to discuss, but she couldn't continue. She even hesitated to turn around, fearing she might lose control and kill him on the spot.

"Get out!"

"Yes, ma'am!" For some reason, Old Wang was delighted. This fart had brought him joy worth a fortune.

As he left the principal's office, Old Wang felt incredibly happy.

If I can't beat you, I'll at least stink you out with a fart. Although I lost a Flame, seeing Karida suffer was worth it.

The key is that she can't do anything about it!

But that Nuoyu, another privileged brat, forced into my team—could Karida really be so kind? He doubted it. Probably another difficult one like Winnie Lee. He never believed Karida would be so benevolent. When did bosses ever offer raises voluntarily?

Still, this isn't entirely bad for me. A rich kid and a privileged brat—they'll both have attitudes. If they try to show off, I just need to use a few tricks, and those two will clash every day. Anyway, it's Karida's problem.

Lalalala, ding dong~

Old Wang hummed a tune. Life is about balance; don't focus only on what you've lost. See what you've gained, and you'll find peace and longevity.

Back at the dorm, Old Wang decided to sell the golden greatsword first. He had studied it thoroughly—it was a top-tier rune-heavy sword, with excellent materials, runes, and craftsmanship. Undoubtedly a fine piece, but not a soul weapon. It showed his apprentice still had a human heart, not a complete pay-to-win player. Disappointing.

But it would fetch a good price nonetheless.

Old Wang hopped onto his beloved little Flame, humming. Even if he had to hand it over, he wouldn't leave much energy for her. Too bad Yin Fu spent so much money on it.

Old Wang wasn't against asking Karida, but he lacked the leverage. He noted this down, intending to collect interest later.

Riding through the streets, drawing attention, he was the coolest guy around!

Aurora City is one of the largest free cities in the League of Blades, with thriving trade. There were many ways to handle the greatsword.

For quick sales or troublesome items, the black market was the place—fast transactions, cash only, no receipts, untraceable. For maximum profit, private sales were better.

Old Wang was curious about the black market but found out from Fantasia that neither option suited him yet. Free cities meant a mix of people, and such places were too dangerous without power. You might not even make it out alive, let alone conduct business.

His current approach worked best with reputable, face-saving merchants. So, he headed to the Jinbeibei Auction House.

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