Chapter 927 Increasing The Speed With Golden Crow (1/2)

When Hailey's beautiful figure flew out of the purple fog, the earth seemed to have frozen over.

Even though Anthony had come with her, seeing her still put him in a daze.

”Hello,” Darren said.

Darren's heart skipped a beat. Her face was so beautiful, yet it felt so familiar to him.

”Hello? Is that all you have to say to me?” Hailey said, huffing. Her dress fluttered in the wind as she spoke. In that moment, it seemed that there was no one in the world more beautiful than she.

”Long time no see. I don't really know what to say.” Darren smiled.

”Darren, do you know Hailey?” Laura couldn't help but ask. Her eyes filled with jealousy when she saw them looking at each other.

”Yes, I do. We are friends,” Darren nodded.

”Oh, what a coincidence!” Anthony was standing right next to Hailey, and his gaze had never left her face.

The corners of Hailey's mouth lifted into a wry smile. She looked uncomfortable.

A few months back, she had heard that Darren was going to enter the eighteen cities. She had imagined meeting Darren many times after she had heard the news. She did not expect to feel so calm.

The wind whistled in their ears.

Hailey tried to let her thoughts float away with the breeze. She smiled gently and walked to Darren. She reached out her hand. ”Nice to meet you again, my friend.”

Darren's heart suddenly swelled with an unidentifiable emotion, but he managed a small smile. He took Hailey's delicate hand and shook it, but only for a few seconds.

His politeness and his touch made Hailey feel like she had been struck by lightning. She felt a chill run down her spine.

”Anthony, how about we go somewhere else to look for the golden crows?” Hailey said, stepping back from Darren.

”Shouldn't we all stay together?” Anthony asked, confused.

”You know that I don't like to be around too many people,” Hailey said apologetically.

”Oh! Right!” Anthony scratched his head. ”I'm sorry. I'll go with you to find the golden crows.”

”Laura, I'm sorry that I have to leave you and Darren alone,” Ant