C26 (1/2)

In the dark alley, Bai Chen retreated with a step, his eyes filled with vigilance as he stared at the old man behind him.

The old man wore a moon-like robe. His head was full of white hair, and his stooped body made it seem as if a gust of wind could blow upon him.

However, Bai Chen didn't believe that this old man in front of him was an old man that was about to be buried. This old man was actually able to silently approach him without him noticing.

”Heh heh, Zhang Fu, why is it you again, didn't you say that you've been ridiculed for losing the election again?” As soon as the old man appeared, he spoke to Zhang Fu.

”Elder Qingfeng, didn't you see it as well?” Zhang Fu said helplessly.

Bai Chen and Bai Chen were stunned when they heard this conversation. These two knew each other?

The old man looked up into the sky, his fingers forming seals. After a while, he slowly said, ”If I remember correctly, this is the third time you've lost, right?” I didn't expect this kid to be so weak, but he's quite stubborn. ”

Hearing that, the corners of Zhang Fu's mouth curled up in a self-deprecating smile. Bai Chen could feel the helplessness the weak looking young man had in his heart.

Canghai Academy only recruited students once every three years, and this was already the third time Zhang Fu had failed. Didn't that mean that he had been registered since he was eleven or twelve years old, but had been eliminated for a whole nine years?

It seemed that this fellow's willpower was not something ordinary people could compare to.

Bai Chen had once been called trash, and he had once been looked down upon by others. However, he had only lived for four years, yet Zhang Fu had been defeated every single time. Furthermore, from what the old man had said, Zhang Fu had been bullied for more than a day or two.

It was precisely because he had the same experience that Bai Chen was able to understand Zhang Fu's helplessness even more. There was actually a trace of empathy in his heart.

”Since the two of you know each other, then we won't disturb you. Let's go, second brother.”

Yan Le and Bai Chen looked at each other, nodded their heads, and prepared to leave.

”Little friends, please wait a moment.”

At this moment, the old man suddenly called out to Bai Chen and Huang Xiaolong.

”Senior, what can I do for you?”

Bai Chen turned around and asked. He could sense that this old man was extremely abnormal. Thus, his words and actions did not dare to possess any impoliteness.

”It's nothing much. Just now, I saw the two of you give up on registering for Canghai Academy in order to save Zhang Fu. Don't you think it's a pity?” A smile appeared on the old man's wrinkled face as he spoke to Bai Chen and Gu Ruoyun with a puzzled expression.

Although he was smiling in a very amiable manner, Bai Chen felt very uneasy.

”Humph, I don't want to go to that place that doesn't have human feelings.” His words revealed no lack of disdain towards Canghai Academy.

After Yan Le said this, Zhang Fu, who was standing at the back, had a trace of worry flash across his eyes.

Bai Chen and Zhang Fu did not know the old man's identity, but Zhang Fu knew very well that this old man was a member of Canghai Academy. Moreover, he was a highly regarded person in the academy.

However, Zhang Fu's worry was unnecessary. After the old man heard Yan Le's straightforward words, not only did he not feel the slightest bit of anger, he even had an expression of interest as he sized up Bai Chen and Yan Le.

The more strange the old man was, the more uncomfortable Bai Chen felt. This did not mean that the old man had any ill intentions toward him.