Traveling through the first year of Panlong and Magnolia

"We're here!" After walking about ten miles, Adonis stopped and said, "Wait here, don't move. I'll go and report."

Andrew knew that there must be many rules in the palace, and he wanted to seek asylum, so there was no need to offend the royal family, so he waited as he was told.

Soon, Adonis came back.

"Follow me. When meeting His Majesty, please observe the etiquette."

Following Adonis, Andrew and Jin Hu walked into the huge palace. Inside the palace, there were two rows of civil and military officials standing, and at the top, a middle-aged man sat. He was not dressed gorgeously, but he was so powerful that even Andrew felt the huge pressure.

"Your Majesty, Andrew is here." Adonis bowed to the emperor above.

Andrew followed behind him. In this world, the imperial power is noble, but strength is more important. Therefore, people with strength do not need to kneel down.

Here, Andrew has this strength.

The emperor was not surprised. He took a booklet from the attendant beside him, opened it, and read aloud: "Andrew Lance, born in Maple Forest Town, twelve years old, eighth-level warrior, with strength comparable to ninth-level warrior. Magic pet, ninth-level Golden Crown Wind Thunder Peng. In addition, he has outstanding magical talent, super affinity with thunder and fire elements, and mental strength comparable to that of a sanctuary..."

"Buzz!"

In the hall, the ministers began to discuss. They looked at Andrew from top to bottom, surprised and envious. Even Adonis's face changed. It was the first time he knew about Andrew's talent. Especially his mental power was comparable to that of a sanctuary. This was incredible!

The emperor continued, "A year ago, my family came to the imperial capital, and then... my father, Howard Lance, a seventh-level warrior, and my magical pet, the Wind Wing Tiger King... my mother... my sister..."

Andrew stood there calmly, listening to the emperor read out everything he had heard, feeling neither happy nor sad.

After reading it, the emperor closed the book and handed it to the attendant. He looked at the calm Andrew with admiration and smiled, "To be honest, I was also shocked when I first saw this information. Your talent... really shocked me. I think it's not just me, but others will find it hard to believe, right?"

"Your Majesty is right. I'm afraid there hasn't been anyone with such talent in the Magnolia Continent in thousands of years?" A fat noble echoed from below.

The emperor nodded: "Duke Dana is right. Judging from talent alone, Andrew can be considered the best in tens of thousands of years!"

"Number one for tens of thousands of years, this talent is too..."

"Yes, doesn't this mean that he has a chance to break through the Saint Realm?"

The Emperor's judgment once again aroused public discussion, and everyone looked at Andrew with a different look. What surprised Andrew the most was that Duke Dana's look was very strange.

Andrew said at the right time: "Your Majesty, thank you for the compliment."

The emperor stood up and walked down.

"I admire you very much. Talent is one thing, but talent alone does not necessarily make you a strong person. Relatively speaking, I admire your character more. Maturity, stability, decisiveness, and responsibility are what I value most."

Andrew couldn't help but feel fond of the emperor. From beginning to end, he did not have that kind of self-centered attitude, and his tone was very calm, like a kind elder.

"You are a rare genius in the Yulan Empire. I hope you can serve the empire. In return, the empire will provide you with shelter and grant you a title."

"The emperor is a wise man. I cannot refuse the conditions he offers." Andrew sighed in his heart. To be the emperor of the first empire on the continent, his wisdom and means are definitely beyond the imagination of ordinary people. With just a few simple words, he guessed Andrew's thoughts.

"Happy to serve the empire!" Andrew bowed.

The emperor laughed twice. He was very satisfied with the result.

"Okay. I am very pleased that you have made such a decision. I will now confer upon you the title of Earl of the Magnolia Empire. In the future, as long as you become a strong man in the Holy Land, you will immediately become a Duke of the Empire. However, for the time being, you have no territory."

Andrew nodded his head to show his acceptance. The Yulan Empire was a large empire, unlike the later Finlay Kingdom, which made Lin Lei a marquis right away in order to recruit him. In terms of talent, Andrew was better than Lin Lei, but the emperor would not make him a marquis all at once.

"Your Majesty, I don't ask for a fiefdom. I just want the empire to protect my Lance family for ten years!" Andrew calmly put forward his request.

The emperor was a little surprised. He knew about Baird and Andrew, so he proposed imperial asylum. But Andrew said that as long as it was ten years, it would be fine. Doesn't that mean that after ten years, he is sure to defeat Baird?

"Ten years to become a holy land?" The emperor was a little unconvinced. However, he was very shrewd and did not show any surprise. The ministers below did not understand what the two meant and could only guess roughly.

"I promise you." The emperor said solemnly, the subtext being that he would send someone to warn Baird not to cause trouble for Andrew within ten years.

In the end, both parties got satisfactory results and were happy.

After becoming the Earl, the Reims Palace was bustling for a while. Many nobles sent people to congratulate him, and Andrew was annoyed. In the end, Howard and Janice entertained him. Andrew went to the Grace College.

"Thank you Dean Mayer for your help a few days ago!" Andrew said to Mayer sincerely.

After not seeing him for a few days, Mayer seemed to have aged a lot. Perhaps he was too sad.

"I didn't do anything." Meyer shook his head, uninterested.

Andrew also knew that the other party was probably still immersed in the grief of his teacher's death. However, he had a reason to visit.

"Dean Meyer, Baird said that day that my soul strength is comparable to that of a sanctuary. What does that mean?"

Meyer said: "Soul strength is also called mental power. Your mental power is extremely strong, comparable to that of a mage who has just entered the Holy Land."

Andrew was puzzled: "Then why haven't I become a sanctuary yet?"

Meyer shook his head and said, "Having your spiritual power reach the Saint Realm doesn't mean your cultivation has also reached the Saint Realm. For example, when testing magic talent, we will test spiritual power. Some students' spiritual power is a hundred times that of ordinary people, which is equivalent to a third-level magician. However, this does not mean that he has the strength of a third-level magician. It only means that as long as he accumulates time, he will soon be able to become a third-level magician."

"However, your situation is a little different. The Holy Land is different from other places. To become a Holy Land, mental power is one aspect, and you also need to touch the laws. Strong mental power can help you touch the laws faster, but this also requires opportunity."

Andrew finally understood: "Thank you, Dean Meyer, for clearing up my confusion."

After bidding farewell to Meyer, Andrew thought that although his fighting spirit cultivation progressed rapidly, it seemed unlikely that he would be able to break through in the short term. It would be better to take this time to practice magic. With his own mental power, as long as he accumulated enough, he would soon be able to become a ninth-level great magician.

Thinking of this, Andrew went to the auction house. He only had level 6 magic spells, no advanced ones at all. Of course, the Divine Grace Academy would have them, but they were only open to core members. If he wanted to get them, the easiest way was to buy them.

As for money, he also has it. Don't forget, in his space ring, there are four ninth-level magic crystal cores. These alone are worth at least tens of millions of gold coins.

Tens of millions of gold coins is a huge sum of money in the Magnolia Continent. It is enough to buy magic spells below the forbidden spells of thunder and fire.

Andrew didn't feel bad about spending the money. For him, as long as he could improve his strength, it didn't matter if he became a pauper.

After getting the magic spell he wanted, Andrew returned to the mansion to practice quietly. This time, he stayed in the mansion for four years.

Four years later, Andrew's strength has undergone tremendous changes.

"A ninth-level peak warrior, a ninth-level great mage, and a ninth-level magical pet!"

In the backyard, Andrew finished his meditation facing the rising sun. A green light flashed on his body, as if he had taken a bath, and his whole body was refreshed and clean. Putting on a green gown, Andrew jumped down lightly. In the sky, a golden light flashed, and the golden roc appeared on his right shoulder.

He is almost seventeen years old, but he looks much more mature than his peers. This is not because of his height or appearance, but because of his temperament. No wonder, after two lifetimes, he is already forty years old.

"Andrew, why are you out so early today?" Janice was still working on her garden, and Ada and Millie were helping. Seeing Andrew, the three of them were a little surprised. In the past, Andrew would not leave the backyard before noon, but today was an exception.

Andrew said happily: "Today's practice is over. By the way, is Ling'er back?"

Janice trimmed her favorite flower and said meaningfully, "I see, you don't want to ask Ling'er, but Hanyue, right?"

"Of course it is. Last time, Sister Ling'er said that Brother Andrew only cares about Sister Hanyue and ignores her." Millie smiled and complained, standing up for Ling'er.

Andrew was extremely embarrassed and said, "I have something else to do..." and ran away.

After leaving the Earl's Mansion, Andrew was a little confused and didn't know where to go. In the past four years, he was obsessed with magic and didn't even have much time to spend with Hanyue. Hanyue must have complained about this. However, Andrew didn't explain because he didn't want her to worry.