Chapter 272 No Free Meal

"Do you swear that's the real reason?" Queenie and Rebecca did not believe Zachary even if he made sense.

"Okay. Just tell me what you want," Zachary conceded. Queenie and Rebecca looked at each other and smiled.

"I knew it," Zachary sighed in exasperation.

"Teach us weapon refining, and all will be forgiven." Queenie grinned.

"You want me to teach you? What do you even need me for? There are so many masters in the Shura College. Why do you need me?" Zachary replied confused. Obviously he was not expecting such a condition from Queenie and Rebecca.

"You don't understand. We only have one year to study here. If we keep our current pace, we can only learn so little. The Shura College isn't being generous to us and it's impossible for us to learn any profound weapon refining skills unless we're naturally talented. That's why we need your help," Queenie said seriously.

"I think that's why Master Katrina sent you here with us. If you help us learn the basics, then we'll have an easier time learning some real weapon refining skills from the Shura College," Rebecca added.

"I suppose you're right. Well, I can instruct you, but basic weapon refining skills are not that easy to master, let alone the more profound skills. That being said, I'll be very strict with you and for a price. There are no free meals in this world," Zachary said seriously.

"Are you serious? We all come from the Celestial College. We should help one another." The two girls realized what was going on, so they gave him a look of disdain.

"Ha-ha! You can't expect me to be altruistic. Besides, you need me more than I need you," Zachary drawled.

"You sure about that

was Master Katrina who put him in. If he's here on her orders, it means that he really has some skills. At least he can help us for now. Besides, we won't mistreat him," Queenie said proudly like a real queen.

Rebecca nodded in agreement.

Zachary found an empty place, entered the system, and teleported himself to the Living-dead Tomb to find Anne and get some quests.

"Master Anne, you are getting more and more beautiful these days," Zachary said warmly.

Anne smiled and replied, "You've got a collection quest today."

"College quest again? How about giving me a tracking quest?" Zachary tried negotiating.

"The tracking quest is randomly assigned, and I can't decide it. Moreover, the collection quest is for you to collect materials for forging the body for Andrew's spiritual soul. The region that the Shura College is in is rich in all kinds of weapon refining materials, and there is a wide variety of martial beasts. It's like a natural hunting ground, so it's easier to complete collection quests here," Anne calmly explained.

"I see. You should have told me earlier!" Zachary grinned.