Chapter 249: White-Haired Elder Part one (1/2)
Chapter 249: White-Haired Elder (Part one)
In Shangcheng, under a pavilion in a park sat a white-haired elder. He was in a tunic suit. The white hair was a clear indication of his age, and he was sitting under the pavilion and drinking tea of a moderate temperature.
Beside him stood a guy in a similar tunic suit who was around 30-or-so years old. He stood humbly and respectfully beside the white-haired elder and reported, “I heard that an exceptional elite appeared in this year’s competition. He could face the rest of the top 10 elites and defeat them all with ease. His marksmanship and strength are both top tier, and I’ve seen the video, he can certainly be arranged into the 54 cards. However, the five elders rejected him due to his identity.”
The elder laughed and said, “He’s called Xu Cheng, right?”
The guard beside him was surprised. “Master, you know him?”
The elder smiled. “That old friend of mine really respects this person and told me to come and meet him. So, here I am in Shangcheng.”
The guard was a bit shocked. “Then, Master, you came out this early just to see this Xu Cheng guy? But, even if he’s truly a rare talent, isn’t he still not able to join the Dragon Division due to his sensitive background?”
The elder sighed, “How many years do you think I can still hold on?”
The guard immediately replied, “I don’t know, but I hope Master can live over a hundred years old.”
“I’m already 102, that’s about time then.” The elder faintly smiled.
The guard’s face changed. “Sorry, it was my mistake.”
“No worries.” The elder waved his hand and then said, “I know my own situation. There should be about 4 to 5 years left in my life, but ask yourself this, who can really inherit my legacy? No one, right? Those five elders can still wait, but I cannot anymore. If the Dragon Division still can’t find a successor for me, then I will be a sinner, and I’m afraid that the Dragon Division will really become history. Finding my next successor is my responsibility, and I need to do this to find the next protector for our nation. Otherwise, I will be ashamed to face our country.”