Chu Huainan spoke in a tone mimicking the mysterious person, which, even in imitation, carried a strange aura.
Lu Fei couldn't help but shiver, a chill creeping up his spine.
He tilted his head back to gaze at the sky. If Chu Huainan weren't present, tears would have welled up in his eyes. While others transmigrated to show off, he was stuck pretending to be dead. Meeting only powerful figures, Lu Fei felt incredibly stifled. Life was not worth it...
Was Lu Fei destined to only play in high-stakes games... Lu Fei couldn't help but lament.
Seeing his distracted state, Chu Huainan, the elder brother figure, showed concern for his younger companion. He patted Lu Fei's shoulder comfortingly, "Don't worry, even if the sky falls, Big Brother will be here to support you. As long as I'm around, no one can harm you."
Lu Fei turned his head, his gaze fixed on Chu Huainan's aged face...
His expression grew even more serious.
Big Brother, have you forgotten being utterly defeated at the Jade Dragon Hunting Ground... Lu Fei thought to himself.
"Oh! Right, right, right!" Lu Fei nodded emphatically, "With Big Brother here! Nothing will go wrong!"
Chu Huainan was pleased with his reaction and smiled with relief.
In the distance, Chen Zhanpeng and Lin Yuansheng stood shoulder to shoulder, their faces occasionally revealing envy and jealousy.
Chen Zhanpeng lowered his voice and asked, "Dean Lin, do you know if Elder Chu has any descendants?"
"I haven't heard of any," Lin Yuansheng replied, then realizing his mistake. He turned to Chen Zhanpeng with a look of disdain, "President Chen, are you perhaps trying to recognize Elder Chu as a godfather?"
Chen Zhanpeng was taken aback.
He was stunned by this unusual line of thought and stared at Lin Yuansheng with the bewildered look one might give an idiot.
"Apologies, I was not precise," Lin Yuansheng realized he had spoken out of turn and offered an apology.
Chen Zhanpeng nodded slightly, not taking offense.
But Lin Yuansheng wasn't finished. He cleared his throat twice and concluded, "It seems our ages aren't quite suitable."
Chen Zhanpeng: "..."
Just then, the brothers, who had been chatting enthusiastically and reluctantly parted, returned.
Chen Zhanpeng quickly stepped forward.
He bowed respectfully, "Elder Chu, time is almost up. May I ask..."
Chu Huainan glanced around. The welcoming party was still in place, the crowd's excitement remained high, but the children were starting to get listless, and some were beginning to curse inwardly.
Who is this old man! Isn't he leaving yet! We need more money!
Chu Huainan took a deep breath and walked to the front of the crowd, waving goodbye to the well-wishers.
The onlookers erupted in cheers! Some who were riding their contracted beasts almost jumped down to rush towards Chu Huainan.
Then, Chu Huainan looked at Chen Zhanpeng and Lin Yuansheng, smiling kindly, "Please take good care of my brother Lu."
"Brother Lu?" The two were stunned simultaneously.
But they quickly understood.
Brother Lu... I am the ocean! Big Brother... Chen Zhanpeng thought to himself.
On the other side, Lin Yuansheng subtly glanced at the sky...
The two, having regained their composure, patted their chests and gave their assurances.
"If Elder Lu wishes to become the president of the Cang Town Beast Tamer Association, I will step aside without a second thought!" Chen Zhanpeng declared resolutely.
Lin Yuansheng looked at him, blinking. "Damn... they're playing this big!"
Then, he echoed, "Me too!"
"Don't just talk the talk, walk the walk..." Lu Fei muttered to himself.
Chu Huainan nodded with satisfaction.
Finally, his gaze settled on Lu Fei. He patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "You are a person full of a sense of justice, but remember not to always sacrifice yourself for others. From now on, you must prioritize your own life."
The more Lu Fei heard this, the stranger it sounded, leaving him with a head full of question marks. He felt Chu Huainan was subtly mocking him!
But from the other's expression, it was clear he wasn't joking!
In Chu Huainan's heart, this was the impression Lu Fei left: composed beyond his years, possessing self-sacrificing justice, and an unconventional personality!
He's really good at reading people... Lu Fei muttered with a forced smile.
"Thank you, Big Brother, for the reminder!" Lu Fei clasped his hands in thanks.
With that, Chu Huainan summoned his contracted beast, Balifer. It circled in the air once before entering the aircraft cabin.
"Wow! What kind of contracted beast is that!"
Someone pulled out a beast tamer's guide.
"That's Balifer! An S-class contracted beast!"
"Truly worthy of being one of the Ten Elders!"
Chu Huainan seized the opportunity to show off, causing his fans to collectively swoon.
Watching Chu Huainan depart, Lu Fei's mind replayed the final words of advice Chu Huainan had given him.
"Brother Lu, what I've told you these past few days, and what you've told me, absolutely must not be mentioned to anyone. As long as you don't speak of it, no one will know these secrets. If one day you possess the status and influence to command the world, then you will have the freedom to do as you please."
Lu Fei watched the plane trace a graceful arc across the sky and took a deep breath.
...
After seeing Chu Huainan off, Lu Fei returned to his "single dormitory."
He preferred peace and quiet, and he had many secrets he couldn't reveal to others. Moreover, with Brother Chicken around, if his roommates saw him talking to a chicken every day, he might end up in a mental hospital one day.
Well... I can even learn God Slaying... Lu Fei mumbled.
He had already made up his mind. When the new semester began, he would move out. After all, he had a bit of money now; he wasn't that poor student from the orphanage anymore.
"Splash..."
Hot water gushed from the showerhead. He had returned late last night and fallen asleep immediately, not having time to shower. This morning, he had rushed to the airport to see Chu Huainan off. Now, he finally had time to wash away the grime.
Lu Fei couldn't help but hum a little tune, feeling utterly content.
He instinctively reached out to squeeze the body wash.
Huh?
Lu Fei felt empty air.
He looked around and found no body wash, only a bottle filled with blue liquid.
Lu Fei frowned slightly. When he was in the hospital, the nurses had used this to bathe him. At the time, he thought it was a characteristic of the beast tamer continent, or perhaps a special medicinal liquid prepared by the hospital for patients.
"Does this world not have body wash?" Lu Fei pondered. Then, he thought of something else. "That's not right. The eunuch transmigration expert who wrote the scrolls clearly said he had invented these things long ago."
"Could it be that body wash is too expensive in this world, and the original owner was too poor to afford it?" Lu Fei fell into contemplation.
Just then.
A ringtone sounded.
"I love you walking alone in the dark alleys, I love your unyielding look..."