Life is tough, so Honglong resorts to performing?

Chapter 5 Greenleaf City

The scenery outside the window is like a flowing scroll painting, constantly changing as the train moves forward, sometimes even showing farmland and residential areas.

This led Loren to wonder several times whether he had already entered the territory of Greenleaf City.

But the magic energy protection that the magic crystal train had been keeping active told him that the situation outside was far more complicated than he had imagined.

At least, it wasn't as calm as it seemed.

Several animal collisions occurred during this time; some of the animals were large enough to cause a train collision, but they were all stopped by magical energy protection.

Even among the neighboring cities, Greenleaf City didn't seem as close as Loren saw on the map.

Fortunately, nearly three hours after departure, Loren finally heard the announcement from the magic crystal train:
"Passengers, train 7935 is about to arrive in Greenleaf City. Please take your belongings with you when you disembark. The magic protection will be deactivated soon."

Loren breathed a sigh of relief upon finally hearing the voice.

As a professional mage, he calculated based on the train's speed, time, and the route distance on the terminal map that the train should have arrived in Cuiye City an hour ago.

"I thought the train had encountered a ghost wall, leading me on a detour through the wilderness."

There must be some reason for this, perhaps involving some secret, but that reason is obviously not important at the moment.

The important thing is whether he can get the job at the zoo.

Although, according to Loren's calculations, he had a 99% chance of getting the job.

After all, no boss could resist such a huge gimmick as a purebred red dragon;

Few tourists can resist the idea of ​​the wealthy being locked in cages, allowing others to observe, comment, and have fun.

But there's still that 1% chance, right? What if everyone is a good person?
With this ironic thought in mind, Loren looked out the car window at the sign that read "Welcome to Emerald Leaf City," glowing green. He took a deep breath.

A new life!

It's about to begin!

When the train stopped, Loren exchanged contact information with his fellow passenger, the two-headed ogre Sika, Sidang.

After noting down the other party's address, Loren got off the magic crystal train and headed towards the teleportation array outside the station.

According to the strategy guide on the terminal, Greenleaf City is different from Linyue City; half-elves are the second largest population here, second only to humans.

Leveraging this advantage, they undertook a significant transfer of technology from the ancient elven city, including the city teleportation array that encompasses all the major nodes of the city.

Loren arrived in front of the teleportation array, which was actually an ancient tree full of vitality.

It simultaneously maintains seven remote nodes, including the Emerald Leaf Zoo, which Loren is heading to.

Loren followed the crowd and lined up in front of the teleportation array.

When confronted by the half-elf who came to collect payment, Loren obediently showed his credentials:
"This is my animal protection certificate, and this is my child's certificate. According to the regulations of Cuiye City, I am admitted free of charge."

Loren skillfully responded to local policies. Due to the large number of half-elves in Greenleaf City, there are many nature professions, many of which involve animal companions.

According to local laws, underage protected animals like Loren are indeed allowed to ride the teleportation array for free, even if he is downgraded to level three in the future.

"A protected species, the Red Dragon..."

After examining the area carefully with a frown, the half-elf lady couldn't help but cast a disdainful glance at it.

After all, few young people could keep their cool when faced with dragons who were rich and exploitative. Especially since she was a half-elf, carrying some of the natural arrogance and haughtiness of the elven race, it was already a testament to her good manners that she didn't immediately give them a hard time.

However, her professionalism still allowed her to force a smile.
Have a wonderful time in Greenleaf City.

"Thank you."

As if oblivious to the other person's disdainful look, Loren casually replied with a polite remark and continued queuing.

Soon, it was his turn to be teleported.

He stood with a group of people on a platform formed by the exposed roots of giant trees.

As the runes flowed, a green light flashed, and Loren vanished from his spot.

The next second, Loren appeared on another ancient tree.

The teleportation caused a slight dizziness and discomfort, but fortunately, Loren was a dragon and quickly regained his balance.

The people of the nearby city of Suiba were clearly used to it, with only a few tourists stumbling and falling off the platform.

"Kid, you've got guts."

As if sensing something, Loren acted with lightning speed, grabbing a pickpocket reaching for his wallet, and then said mockingly.

The captured half-elf's expression changed drastically; he hadn't expected Loren to react so quickly.

The next second, his other hand suddenly pulled out a dagger and slashed at Loren!

This is a professional thief!
"So arrogant?"

Lorenlong was surprised. "No, are the people of Cuiye really this simple and honest?"
In the city? A street attack?!
No, there's more than one!
Loren frowned. The dragon's keen senses told him that there was definitely more than one pickpocket here; it was a gang, and at least several people were preparing to attack him!

Yes, if you were to kill a dragon and divide the spoils, not to mention the wealth that dragons are perceived to possess, the dragon itself would be worth a lot of money!

Moreover, there are many hostages here as cover. Even dragons wouldn't dare to use their breath attacks or other large-scale destructive abilities in front of a crowd!

To be fair, Loren thought their idea was excellent, really good, and he wanted to give them a thumbs up.

But you've chosen the wrong target, my friend.

Brother, I am a pureblooded true dragon.

I learned Transfiguration before I was ten years old and lived in the lower rungs of Lin Yue City. What do you take me for?
idiot rich kid?
That pile of metal dragons with parents?

Loren twisted the arm in his hand and broke it. The intense pain made the pickpocket drop the dagger in his hand. Then, Loren opened his mouth.

“Faas Ru Maar!”

A dragon's roar, and panic ensued!
Ancient characters were uttered softly, and a terrifying aura pressed down on everyone on the entire teleportation platform!

Dragon's Might!
The terrifying aura stunned everyone, especially the tourists from other places who had just experienced teleportation dizziness; many of them collapsed to the ground!
But in the blink of an eye, Loren's next spell was already prepared!
"Spell, detect hostility!"

As the red marker appeared in the crowd, the four attackers, glowing red, paled, while the red dragon's lips curled into a cruel and instinctive smile, and its golden vertical pupils flashed with a long-lost light.

When did they become the Red Dragons, the progenitors of crime, to be hunted by rats in the gutter like you?

Living in the city for too long makes you lose your mind; you don't even know who's in charge anymore!

(End of this chapter)