Chapter 84: Why Is My Career Panel in a 2D Art Style? Chapter 35

Hearing this, Li Ang shook his head slightly: "It's just that dragon won't let me go."

At these words, Goodrich's eyes lit up: "Mr. Li is from Shenzhou, then?"

Facing the burly old man's question, Li Ang's expression remained unchanged, though internally he couldn't help thinking:

'He thinks I'm one of those mixed-blood families from Shenzhou?'

'Then again, my situation does resemble theirs.'

Asian features, strong power, no traceable information—these three traits easily led the Cassell Academy to think along these lines.

More crucially, it was Li Ang's attitude.

For pure-blood dragons, they turn a blind eye unless the dragon shows extreme threat; otherwise, they generally don't interfere.

This matches the stance consistently shown by Shenzhou's mixed-blood factions.

Thus, after a moment of silence, Li Ang gave no direct answer: "Professor Goodrich, why are you here?"

Seeing he wouldn't answer, Goodrich scratched his speckled hair: "Mr. Li, your question—"

"Shouldn't it be me asking you why you're here?"

Though the Party of Secrets couldn't be called the master of America, they were certainly local power brokers.

From their perspective, Li Ang—the "Shenzhou man"—was clearly the outsider.

Though some Native Americans might object to that phrasing.

As a professor teaching the Dragon Genealogy, Goodrich had begun scouring his memory the moment Li Ang stated his name.

But unfortunately, he found no record of a Li-family mixed-blood clan in Shenzhou.

Still, given the bronze throne, perhaps his bloodline originated from the White Emperor City 【Bronze and Fire King】?

After all, that former Long Wang once used the alias "Li Xiong" to aid Gongsun Shu in seizing the realm.

Oh no—Headmaster Anger said it wasn't the bronze throne.

Thinking of this, Goodrich began doubting his own expertise.

The conversation fell into stalemate.

After a long while, Li Ang spoke: "I acquired the alchemical legacy of the Long Wang, and wish to exchange it for Master Flamel's instruction."

If, as speculated, Gairos is also a dragon—

then in a sense, the alchemy Li Ang is studying could indeed be called the Long Wang's legacy—though it's unknown whether dragons in the dragon world would recognize this distant relative.

Flamel's full name is "Nicolas Flamel," and he is surely among the top alchemists of this era.

Li Ang's plan was sound: if he could trade the "Introduction to Alchemy" for instruction from such a figure, it would be more than worth it.

If that failed, obtaining some of Flamel's alchemical notes would still be a good alternative.

"Ah, this…" Goodrich's face showed slight discomfort. "I have no authority to interfere with the Vice Principal's decisions."

Seeing this, Li Ang paid no mind, picked up his pen, and swiftly wrote down details of the 【Concealment】 array on the paper: "Professor Goodrich, you may deliver this to Master Flamel first."

Goodrich took the paper, glanced at it, found the content overwhelming, and slipped it into his pocket: "I can only ask on your behalf, Mr. Li—if I fail, don't blame me."

With that, he left the presidential suite, accompanied by the expressionless boy behind him.

After watching the two depart, Li Ang relaxed slightly.

He knew Goodrich couldn't fully believe his words—but it didn't matter. As long as the "Introduction to Alchemy" reached Flamel's eyes, he was certain no alchemist could refuse knowledge they'd never encountered.

For Li Ang, if he could receive Flamel's instruction, that would be best; if not, obtaining some of Flamel's alchemical manuscripts would suffice.

But whether successful or not, Li Ang would find a chance to leave within these two days.

Because his identity couldn't withstand close scrutiny.

Thinking of this, he exhaled softly and silently thought to himself:

'I hope everything goes smoothly.'