Chapter 1: The Bloodline Dilemma

"Hey~Dim, long time no see." Xia Zhou waved and smiled.

Dim still looked the same, sporting a full beard and sturdy arms. His demeanor was stern, donning leather armor and a longsword that made him appear scary. The only time his appearance softened was when he laughed.

Dim walked over to greet Xia Zhou. He engulfed them in a bear hug, followed by a broad smile. He reached out for a handshake and said:

"Haha, you've both changed so much, I almost didn't recognize you. Let's get going. The flying airship is ready. We're heading straight to the royal city. The dean has prepared a banquet, and we're all waiting for you."

Dim led them into a suspended corridor towards the dock. Docked there were several smaller airships, all equipped with multiple propulsion engines, seemingly designed for rapid transportation within the kingdom.

Xia Zhou, walking alongside Dim, asked about the recent state of the kingdom.

Dim waved his right hand, making a splitting gesture as he said: