I'm Not a Real Master
Chapter 43: The Myth of the Dragon Valley

The Dragon Valley was one of the isolated areas of the outside world. According to the rumors circulating, if one wanted to enter the area, it would be necessary to complete the test given by the guard of the valley. What's more, some people who had gone there to take the test had leaked that the guard from the valley was a real dragon.

At the Qi Zuyan residence, Liu Huan along with his other companions were sitting together in the garden.

"So where are you going from here?" qi Zuyan asked looking at Liu Huan.

"Maybe I will go to the Dragon valley. Do you know anything about that place?"

Everyone is shocked. They did not expect the name of the place to come out casually from Liu Huan's mouth.

"Do you seriously want to go there, brother?"

Ling Xiu looked worried with a faint look on his face.

"Yes, there's something I have to do there."

"Is so. If you have a need there, then I cannot forbid you from leaving," Qi Zuyan said.

Li Wei who had just come while carrying a drink accidentally heard their conversation.

"You better not be too rash, Liu Huan," Li Wei said.

Qi Zuyan who saw Li Wei came to help him to serve them drinks.

"What's wrong?"

"According to the available information, if you want to enter that valley, you need to take a difficult test."

Li Wei gave Liu Huan a drink and went to sit on an empty bench.

"Thank you," Liu Huan said taking the glass.

"It's true what Li Wei said" Qi Zuyan interrupted.

"Have you been there, Qi Zuyan?" ask Liu Huan.

Qi Zuyan frowned, as if he was recalling the bad memories that befell him.

"I took a test there" he replied.

Everyone was silent in silence, seeing that they were all silent, Qi Zuyan resumed his words.

"It happened when I was young. But when the first test, I failed."

As the three of them became noisier, several questions began to be asked enthusiastically.

"really? Is the guardian of the valley really a dragon?" ask Ling Xiu.

"What about the test, is it so hard?" asked Li Wei.

"Can you explain in detail?" added Liu Huan.

Seeing those who were jostling ask some questions, Qi Zuyan's eyes were rounded. For how long, he had never felt this kind of sensation.

A peaceful atmosphere, while sitting with his friends, joking, and enjoying a good tea.

"Followly, let me give you a short story about that valley," Qi Zuyan said as he sipped his drink, then began to tell a story.

At the time when he was young, Qi Zuyan was very interested in ancient monsters. Until all the members of the sect where he was located thought it was strange.

Every time he took a break after training, he always set aside time to sneak into the sect library and read books about ancient monsters.

One day, the sect where Qi Zuyan was located held a tracing under the foot of the mountain. Qi Zuyan was chosen to be one of the participants along with some of his friends.

On the day of departure, they gathered in the sect hall before going to the destination. There, the elders gave the message not to enter the mountain. They were only allowed to walk at the foot of the mountain because there were ancient monsters guarding the place.

This made Qi Zuyan very excited. He had not expected to know that the ancient monsters were still alive in his era.

After a long talk, they say goodbye. Qi Zuyan and his companions moved swiftly towards the location.

The purpose of the search this time was to search for the medicinal ingredients that the sect desperately needed.

By the time they got there, it was already night. Due to the lack of lighting, the supervisor of the group asked them to make a rest tent first.

They are divided into several groups, such as tentmakers, firewood seekers, and cooking sections.

While searching for firewood, Qi Zuyan came up with an idea. Why don't they just split up? If they walk together, they will fight over the firewood they find. His friends agreed with Qi Zuyan's proposal.

They separate and move in opposite directions according to the direction of the wind. Qi Zuyan gained the northern part and he moved towards the mountain.

While there, Qi Zuyan began to gather broken branches and some small fallen tree trunks.

When he saw the mountain that was in front of him, Qi Zuyan's eyes were rounded, astonished by the sight of the mountain. According to the information conveyed by the sect elders, the mountain was guarded by an extremely powerful ancient being.

Because he was so curious, Qi Zuyan broke the orders of the elders. With the firewood in his hand, Qi Zuyan walked into the mountain.

The steep road and thick fog made it difficult to see.

"Ohuk.... Where is this? Why is there so much fog here? Didn't there not exist?"

Inside his confusion, Qi Zuyan felt goosebumps. For some reason, his instincts sensed that something was following him from behind the fog.

Not being able to bear the atmosphere that was there, he started to speed up his pace. With unclear goals and minimal vision, Qi Zuyan subconsciously made it out of the place.

However, just as he was able to see properly, he dropped the firewood that was in his hand. With an upward gaze, his pupils narrowed. Cold sweat poured out soaking his face.

"Hey human, what is it that you entered my territory?"

In front of him, there was a red-colored dragon that looked at him so haughtily.

"Ma-I'm sorry, I got lost and accidentally got here."

Although he looked scared, deep down Qi Zuyan was delighted that he was able to meet an ancient monster that he admired so much.

"Hmmm...."

The dragon stared intently at Qi Zuyan, feeling disbelief in his words. He several times surrounded Qi Zuyan with his large body. By the time he returned to his original place, the dragon lowered its head parallel to the ground.

"Man, since you've dared to set foot in this place, then you must follow the rules."

A face filled with sweat, as well as a stiff tongue made Qi Zuyan difficult to speak. In front of him an eye so big was staring so arrogantly that it made him freeze.

"W-What's the A-Rules?"

With all his might, Qi Zuyan tried to reply to the dragon's words.

The dragon raised its head again, the long neck made Qi Zuyan again raise his head up.

"You need to take the test from me."