Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 457 - 310 God the Father is with Me

"Hmph, after all this talk, you just want to find a safe way to leave here." The golden dragon snorted disdainfully, with a hint of contempt in its massive dragon eyes.

Luo Chen was momentarily speechless from the cold snort. He opened his mouth but couldn't immediately argue back. Although the golden dragon's words were blunt, they were not entirely unreasonable. Luo Chen was indeed looking for a way to leave here, but at the same time, he genuinely wanted to help this forest and the trapped golden dragon.

Seeing Luo Chen's silence, a cunning glint flashed in the golden dragon's enormous eyes, "However, your idea is not bad, but why should I trust you?"

Luo Chen still didn't speak, he just quietly looked at the golden dragon. He knew that saying more at this moment would be useless; only the golden dragon could make the decision. He took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly, as if calming his own emotions.

The golden dragon seemed to be hesitating, its enormous dragon eyes filled with doubt and unease. Suddenly, it asked, "Can you swear an oath?"

Luo Chen shook his head, "No."

"Why?" The golden dragon clearly didn't expect Luo Chen to refuse so bluntly; a hint of surprise flashed in its massive dragon eyes.

Luo Chen took a deep breath and slowly said, "Whether it's finding Brother Long or guiding water sources to clear river channels, these are not things that can be achieved overnight. It's very possible that I won't be able to fulfill these promises even in my lifetime. A true man values his promises, and if there's no certainty, it's better not to swear lightly."

After hearing this, the golden dragon remained silent for a long time, then sighed, "Alright, alright, a promise worth a thousand gold. Brother Long said the same thing back then..." Speaking to this point, the golden dragon's eyes were full of sadness and reminiscence, as if it was reminded of some sorrowful past.

Luo Chen saw that the golden dragon was emotionally vulnerable at this moment, so he seized the opportunity and said, "I can only promise you to do my best!"

After hearing this, the golden dragon was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded, "Do your best, then do your best... Alright... It seems you're not a foolish human... Go ahead! You can't change the water sources of this Sunset Forest, because major construction would definitely trigger restrictions and disasters from heaven. You'd better go find Brother Long for me; perhaps... perhaps... Brother Long is still alive..." As it spoke, the golden dragon's voice was already trembling.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen felt a chill in his heart, knowing that this task was not easy to accomplish, but also realizing that it was his only chance to leave here. He took a deep breath and then solemnly nodded, "Alright! I will do my best to find Brother Long!" With that, he turned and left. Behind him, the golden dragon's huge and profound eyes watched him until he disappeared into the depths of the forest.

After leaving the sight of the golden dragon, Luo Chen did not act immediately but found a relatively safe place to sit down. He needed to carefully plan his next actions, after all, looking for a dragon who might have been missing for many years was not an easy thing to do. Moreover, from the golden dragon's words, he also detected some implied meanings – this task did not seem as simple as it appeared.

Luo Chen closed his eyes and began to ponder. His first thought was about how to start searching for Brother Long. He had no leads, only the knowledge that Brother Long might still be alive and possibly hiding somewhere. This left him feeling a bit at a loss, but he knew he couldn't give up.

After thinking for a long time, Luo Chen decided to start by asking for information in nearby villages and towns, as these places were human gathering spots and the most well-informed. Perhaps someone had seen Brother Long or heard news about him.

The golden dragon's gloomy expression was especially heavy in the dim depths of the sea. It was a weightiness stemming from being bound here and unable to be free, having experienced the vicissitudes of life. Luo Chen stood on the giant dragon's head, feeling a touch of sympathy rise in his heart. He took a deep breath, deciding to seize the moment.

He gently removed the Immortal Binding Rope from the dragon's horn and carefully tucked it into his arms. This act seemed to be a show of respect to the golden dragon, and also a way of showing his sincerity through his actions. Then he resolutely jumped off the dragon's head and stood in front of the golden dragon, looking at it with a determined gaze.

The golden dragon evaluated Luo Chen with a strange gaze, as if assessing his sincerity and motives. "Aren't you afraid I'll kill you now?" The golden dragon's voice was deep and majestic, as if it could penetrate the sea water and reach directly into one's heart.