Chapter 75: Hurry up to practice
"An interesting one indeed," the red-haired transcendent mage muttered, shifting his gaze from Leon back to Arpina.
Arpina glanced at Leon with concern before turning to face the transcendent mage with a slightly irritated expression.
“Is he your disciple?” the mage asked.
Arpina frowned slightly as she replied, “Isn’t it obvious?”
“I thought he might be your lover.”
Arpina took a sharp breath, astonished.
“He’s still a child, not even an adult yet.”
“Hmm... I was mistaken because of his level,” the transcendent mage replied, narrowing his eyes as he gave Leon another assessing look. Leon felt cold sweat trickle down his spine but remained silent as the mage shifted his gaze away again.
The transcendent mage stroked his rough beard, speaking in a sly tone. “That fiery temper of yours hasn’t changed since you were young.”
“And isn’t it strange for you to speak so highly of someone while pressuring my disciple?” Arpina retorted.
The transcendent mage nodded, a hint of amusement in his smile. “You’re right, I suppose. Hah, so you’ve reached the age where you can take on disciples yourself.”
“....”