The Almighty Dragon General

Chapter 2273
Soon, James came to the mountain range where ordinary disciples lived.
He walked over to Melany’s small courtyard house and gently knocked on the door.
He knocked for a while, but no one responded.
‘Is she not home? James wondered to himself.
Then, he leaped over the fence and entered the courtyard.
No one was around the courtyard, and the door to her house was shut tight.
“Who’s there?”
A voice came from inside, and footsteps approached. Soon, the door was swung open.
James parted his lips and greeted her, “Melany...”
Before he could finish speaking, he noticed that Melany’s body was covered in injuries. He could not help asking, “What
happened? How did you get hurt?”
“It’s you, James! You’re back?”
Melany said smilingly, “I’m alright. I’ll be fine after cultivating for some time.
Then, she beckoned James into the house. Her house was very tidy.
Melany went and made some tea for James.
James looked at Melany’s bruised face and the injuries all over her body. He also noticed that through her collar, there were
bandages around her neck.
“Have some tea, James.”
Melany served a cup of tea to James.
James stared at her and asked, “What’s going on? Are you getting bullied?”

“N-No,” Melany replied instantly.
James said, “You can tell me. I’m Sir Yoan’s disciple now. I can help you resolve the matter.
“I’m really fine.” Melany sat down.
James knew she had a good heart and that there was definitely something going on.
“Melany, you brought me to the Welkin Academy. You’re my savior, and it’s my duty to protect you. Tell me, and I’ll take care of
whoever is bullying you.”
James said a lot to persuade her.
Finally, Melany was willing to tell him the whole story.
She had gone out to train with a few other disciples some time ago. They encountered rare elixirs in the mountains and plucked
them. When they brought it back, the elixirs were intercepted in the Welkin Academy.
The elixirs they brought back were stolen.
Moreover, the people who snatched their elixirs beat her and her companions.
After learning the whole story, James asked, “Who was it?”
“It was members of the United Alliance. They’re a very powerful force within the Welkin Academy. Even though you’re Elder
Yoan’s disciple, we can’t afford to offend them, James. Plus, the elders won’t intervene in the grievances between disciples.”
Seeing Melany’s timid attitude, James knew she had gone through a lot.
“It’s alright. I’ll avenge you. I’d like to see how strong this United Alliance is.”
Melany quickly dissuaded him, “Forget it, James. Just let it go. The United Alliance’s leader is the Inner Disciple of the Welkin
Academy’s headmaster. He’s powerful, and I heard he’s reached the Immortal Ascension’s Ninth Stair. He’s really close to the
Mage Rank and has already gone to Earth for the boons there.”
Melany was worried James would offend the United Alliance for her sake.

“Let’s just go on with our business and not cause any trouble in the Welkin Academy.” “He’s at the Immortal Ascension’s Ninth
Stair?” James sneered.
When he first came to the Welkin Academy, it was impossible for him to fight against someone like him. However, things have
changed. His physical strength was already at the Immortal Ascension’s Seventh Stair.
Although he was still inferior to someone at the Immortal Ascension’s Ninth Stair, Melany had said the United Alliance’s leader
was no longer in the Welkin Academy but on Earth.
“Let’s go.”
James stood up and pulled Melany out of the house.
“Forget it, James. Just forget it. We just came to the Welkin Academy and shouldn’t cause any trouble.”
Melany begged him pitifully.
She did not rely on her own strength to join the Welkin Academy but was accepted only because of James, which caused a lot of
talks. If they were to cause trouble and anger the elders, she would be expelled from the Welkin Academy within minutes.
Her hometown, Kineallen City, was dominated by the Zaydons.