The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1428 - 413: The True Dominator (Part 3)

To the vast majority of Mages, that gentleman is a warm and humble scholar, much like the Priests of the Holy City.

Luo Yan paused for a moment here, a playful smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

"There's no use guessing here; you'll know when you see it."

Although he had a hint of doubt in his heart, Luo Yan decided to display the composure of a Prince and gladly accepted the invitation.

The meeting place was the Sky Garden at the pinnacle of the Tower of Great Sage.

It was a wondrous place secluded from the world, a Holy Land that countless Mages longed for but could not reach.

A layer of translucent Magic Dome isolated the wind and snow of the Northern Realm outside. Beneath the dome, it was like spring all year round, with rare Magic Plants quietly growing in the meticulously designed garden, emanating a soft halo and an intoxicating fragrance.

Compared to the scenery of the snowy plains, this place seemed like a different world.

As Luo Yan admired the garden, he couldn't help but compare it to Professor Aidonia's garden.

In terms of the rarity and value of species, the Vice-Principal of the High-level Demon Academy's collection couldn't match this Sage's. Interestingly though, Professor Aidonia's garden was filled with a life vibe absent here.

In contrast, this garden seemed more like a frozen painting.

In short, each has its own merits.

When Luo Yan arrived, Great Sage Duosuke was dressed in a simple gray robe, working in a corner of the garden.

He resembled an ordinary old gardener, intently pruning the branches and leaves of a plant with star-blue flowers, as if oblivious to the Prince's arrival.

Of course, that was impossible.

Just as Luo Yan was contemplating whether to cough to remind this feigning old man, Duosuke seemed to finally finish his gardening task.

He clapped the dust off his hands and set the scissors aside.

"You've arrived, Colin."

Without turning around, his voice was gentle and kind, as if chatting casually with an old friend despite it being their first meeting.

Luo Yan nodded slightly, his voice gentle as he said.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, esteemed Sage."

Duosuke slowly turned, his aged eyes showcasing both elegance and mirth of an elder. He gestured to the stone bench by the garden pavilion stone table, warmly saying.

"Please sit down, no need to be formal, make yourself at home."

Luo Yan seated himself calmly.

Duosuke sat opposite him, waved to summon a teapot and cup, and personally poured him a cup of fragrant tea.

Though Luo Yan wasn't knowledgeable about tea, he could intuitively sense that it was likely even finer than the "Quiet something Snow Bud" he pilfered from Professor Hector.

"Excellent tea!"

Seeing Colin's endless praise, Duosuke smiled kindly.

"The fragrance's secret lies in the Star Falling Fruit's shell, which greatly aids meditation, but its yield is scarce, making it rare on the market. If the Prince doesn't mind, you could take some back later."

Luo Yan smiled shyly.

How embarrassing.

"Thank you! To be honest, I'm also very interested in horticulture. If you could spare me some seeds, I'd be even more grateful!"

Duosuke was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting the Prince to be so straightforward, but he laughed easily and said.

"That can be arranged... but Star Falling Fruit is highly particular about its growth environment, so you'll need to spend some time on it."

"Thank you, I'll pay attention!" Luo Yan smiled and nodded.

His territory has the offshoot of the Life Ancient Tree, "Gray Wind," and Dark Night Elves skilled in horticulture, so nurturing this shouldn't be a big problem.

The matters of tea were put aside, and Duosuke seemed reluctant to further discuss his own collection, quickly shifting the topic to Prince Colin himself.

"How are you adapting to your time in the Academic State? I heard the 'Science' class you set up is very popular among the young children."

In response to the Great Sage's concern, Luo Yan smiled politely and replied warmly.

"Thanks to you, I'm doing well. The academic atmosphere in the Academic State is robust, and the students are full of energy; I'm having a fulfilling time here."

"Haha, energy is good," Duosuke smiled, continuing in a kind tone, "I heard from Porphyry Sage about your students; they're very talented children; it's not easy for you to sift them out from the crowd."

Gently blowing at the tea leaves floating in the cup, Luo Yan took a sip of the refreshing fragrance, then set the cup down and said with a smile.

"Rather than 'sifting,' I'd prefer to use the word 'discovering.'

Duosuke said with mild surprise.

"Oh? Is there a difference?"

Luo Yan said gently.

"The difference is... I don't believe those unselected children should be sifted or eliminated. They may not be the protagonists of my story, but they have their own talents or bright spots, just not yet discovered by me."

After a moment of being stunned, Duosuke laughed.

"That sounds a bit like philosophy."

Luo Yan's smile remained unchanged.

"Perhaps, it's just my teaching philosophy. I'll give those talented young people a platform, but the others will still see me often in class; the doors of science remain open to them... perhaps one day in the future, they might surprise me."

"It seems you really enjoy being a Master."

Duosuke smiled without comment, took a sip of tea, like a truly caring elder concerned with the youngsters' studies, unobtrusively ending the topic.