Don't mess with that necromancer; his summoned creatures level up on their own!

The luxury carriage gradually filled up. Some people carried briefcases and found seats, while others held their children and settled their luggage.

Two or three well-dressed businessmen were talking in hushed tones.

The atmosphere in the carriage changed from spacious and quiet to the usual travel ambiance filled with soft, rustling sounds.

The magic train shuddered slightly.

The platform outside the window began to slowly recede.

Lu Zhixing leaned against the window, watching the departing crowds and the gradually shrinking platform buildings.

"So, we're setting off already..."

He glanced out the window at the rapidly receding fields and distant mountains.

He had never left Dachang City before; this was the first time.

The destination is still Kyoto, the heart of the Dragon Kingdom.

A middle-aged man walked over from the aisle and stopped next to Lu Zhixing in the seat opposite him.

He was about forty years old, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, wearing a dark blue guard uniform, with a standard short knife and a communicator at his waist.

He exudes a military-like competence and austere demeanor.

Behind him followed a young team member in his early twenties, who looked slightly reserved.

He glanced at the badge on Lu Zhixing's chest, a respectful smile appearing on his face:

"Excuse me, are you Lu Zhixing and Song Xiaohe?"

Lu Zhixing looked up and nodded politely: "It's me. And you are?"

The middle-aged man introduced himself: "I am Shen Yifeng, the captain of the guard team on this train."

Responsible for the security of this train throughout its journey.

He pointed to the young team member behind him, "This is my deputy, Xiao Liu."

Lu Zhixing suddenly realized that it was the head of the security team.

He replied politely, "Hello, Captain Shen. What can I do for you?"

Shen Yifeng laughed heartily: "It's nothing serious, just a routine inspection."

"I saw that the prodigy from the Azure Dragon Class was on the list and came over specifically to say hello."

He looked Lu Zhixing up and down, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

"I've long heard that a remarkable person has emerged from Dachang City this year. Meeting him today, he is indeed a man of exceptional talent and extraordinary bearing."

"Those who can enter the Azure Dragon Class are the future pillars of our Dragon Kingdom, the dragons among men."

These words sounded like empty platitudes, but Shen Yifeng spoke with utmost sincerity.

He had spent years working on the front lines of danger, and he knew better than anyone the weight of the Azure Dragon Squad's badge—

That's not just honor, it represents absolute strength and potential.

Lu Zhixing smiled and said, "Captain Shen, you flatter me. I was just lucky."

Shen Yifeng said seriously, "Hey, Lu is too modest."

"The journey is long and we will have to pass through several dangerous wilderness areas."

"But please rest assured, Lu, our entire escort team is elite, so there is absolutely no problem with safety."

"If you need anything in your life, or encounter any trouble, just tell me, or you can contact me directly through the train conductor."

Lu Zhixing nodded: "Okay, then I'll trouble Captain Shen. I'll let you know if I need anything."

Shen Yifeng nodded slightly: "Okay, then I won't disturb Lu's rest any longer."

He was very sensible; having already greeted them, he didn't linger and turned to leave with Xiao Liu.

The two walked through the two carriages to the designated smoking area at the connection point.

Shen Yifeng took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag.

Xiao Liu finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Captain, that... is Lu Zhixing? He looks quite ordinary. Apart from being a little handsome, he doesn't seem to have any aura of a strong person."

He lowered his voice.

"Besides, isn't he just a necromancer? The internet says he speed-cleared the 30th floor of the Trial Tower?"

"He cheated, didn't he? I heard his dad is a legendary warrior, and his mom is a big capitalist. They're rich and powerful; they could easily get him into the Green Dragon Class with a little effort..."

Shen Yifeng slapped Xiao Liu on the back of the head with his backhand. The force wasn't great, but it made Xiao Liu shrink back.

Xiao Liu covered his head: "Hey, Captain, why did you hit me?"

Shen Yifeng glared at him and scolded him irritably.

"Keep your petty schemes to yourself! Cheating on the big exam? Using connections? What do you think the Green Dragon Class is?"

"There, even if you're the son of the God of War, or even the son of the Heavenly King himself, you'll be kicked out if you don't have the strength!"

Xiao Liu rubbed the back of his head, still unconvinced: "But... a blank-slate summoner is really outrageous..."

Shen Yifeng sneered.

"Outrageous? There are plenty of outrageous things in this world. Never use your limited understanding to measure true genius."

"Since he was able to sit in the top seat of the Azure Dragon Squad with nothing to his name, it means that he has terrifying abilities far beyond ordinary people."

He stubbed out his cigarette and his tone became serious.

"Alright, enough of that. We've issued a notice that things aren't peaceful in the wild lately, with frequent animal tides in various places. Be on your guard."

Xiao Liu muttered under his breath, "Captain, we've deployed three times the usual number of guards to escort this group of students to Beijing. What could possibly go wrong?"

Shen Yifeng's eyes sharpened.

"Three times? Even if it's ten times, you'd better be on your guard! Remember this, there are four students from the Azure Dragon Class on this train."

"Those are all strategic talents of the Dragon Kingdom. If they lose even a single hair, let alone skinning you alive, they would ruin your career and throw you into a goblin's lair, which would be the least of their worries."

Xiao Liu felt a chill run down his spine: "Yes...yes! Captain!"

Inside the luxurious carriage, Lu Zhixing leaned against the window, preparing to order something to fill his stomach.

He flipped through a few pages of the menu and felt someone behind him on the left was watching short videos at maximum volume, making his head ache.

A young waitress, about eighteen or nineteen years old, with a ponytail and a professional yet sweet smile, walked up to him.

"Hello, would you like to order something?"

Lu Zhixing put down the menu and pointed to a few items on it.

"This, this, this—I don't want any of what I just ordered, bring the rest."

The girl quickly wrote down the menu, without showing much surprise on her face.

After all, those who can afford to ride in luxury carriages are all either rich or noble.

But she didn't leave immediately; instead, she mustered her courage.

"Um...excuse me, I've always admired the students in the Azure Dragon Class. Could you please take a picture with me? Just one!"

Looking at the girl's expectant yet apprehensive expression, Lu Zhixing couldn't help but chuckle.

These days, you can gain fans just by going to school?

He casually straightened his collar and brushed a stray hair from his forehead.

"Come on, I'm in a good mood today, so I grant your request."

The girl quickly took out her phone and moved closer to him.

"Click—"

A soft sound.

She looked at the group photo on her phone screen, her eyes shining like two stars.

"Hey, you look amazing in photos! I forgot to turn on the beauty filter, and now it looks like you don't need it at all—your features are so defined..."

Her face flushed slightly as she spoke.

Lu Zhixing waved his hand.

"Sigh, there's nothing I can do about it; my looks are a gift from my parents. Every morning when I wake up and look in the mirror, I have to kowtow to them."

The girl chuckled.

"You're so funny! I won't disturb your rest any longer; your meal will be here shortly!"

Lu Zhixing called out to her.

"Hey, wait a minute."

He pointed to the position to his left rear.

Lu Zhixing said, "Could you please remind that guy over there to keep his voice down?"

The girl glanced in the direction Lu Zhixing was pointing and said, "Okay, I'll go right now."

She pushed the food cart toward that direction with light steps.