"Well done! Excellent!" The Dean, who bore a striking resemblance to Gandalf, had a big grin on his face.
"So, I get promoted as a reward then?" asked Long Yi.
"Afraid not! You'll have to take the exam just like everyone else!"
"Damn it! That's not fair!" Long Yi immediately voiced his frustration.
"Okay, okay, don't be mad. Let's make a new deal." The Dean was in high spirits, but admittedly a promotion was out of the question.
"Another condition?" Long Yi carefully contemplated but found himself without any specific desires.
Good heavens, when did I become so undemanding? Quickly recall, my boy! How did those predecessors who traversed time and space demand invaluable items from these old folks!
"So, Dean, you must agree that our upcoming trip to the Black Dragon Empire is quite risky?" said Long Yi earnestly, with a sincere smile on his face.
"Yes, it is indeed quite dangerous." The Dean pragmatically replied.