An eagle?
A man couldn't help but exclaim, "How come I didn't know about this!"
The subordinate's voice weakened considerably. "Captain, I was going to tell you. You were asleep, and just as I was about to speak, they drove me away. Then the next day, I spotted the Black Dragon again, and I was afraid…"
Bai Zhanfei's expression turned completely cold. If it were just minor skirmishes, he might still joke around with his subordinates, but this was about work, a matter of principle!
"It seems the camp needs a thorough cleansing, or we wouldn't know how lax things have become!"
The subordinate quickly lowered his head, taking responsibility. "Boss, this is my fault. I'll accept my punishment afterward. However, the Blackie who brought the person left a message."
Only then did the subordinate relay Li Chonglou's parting words verbatim. Elder Tie's expression lit up, and he instinctively exclaimed, "Damn! I knew that kid wouldn't be in trouble so easily! It turns out it was due to special circumstances!"
Bai Zhanfei calmly reminded him, "That was a day ago."
Elder Tie's expression froze.
"Damn it, Xiaobai, how do you manage the camp? You don't even know about things like this!"
Although Bai Zhanfei was at fault, he retorted, "It no longer matters who I am to you. Until you clarify the situation from back then, you'll be considered a traitor in my eyes for another day."
"I'm a traitor?"
Elder Tie was suddenly amused by anger, pointing at Bai Zhanfei and cursing, "You dare call me a traitor? If it weren't for me back then, would you be standing here today, in this position?"
Bai Zhanfei glanced at him, secretly circulating the internal energy within him.
"You no longer have the right to talk about the past in front of me."
Seeing the atmosphere turn tense between them again, Jian Shi couldn't help but reprimand the subordinate. "What's wrong with you, boy? Don't you know such matters must be reported!"
Jian Shi was the second-in-command of the camp. Although not the subordinate's direct superior, he had the authority to scold him. Thus, not only did the subordinate show no reaction, but his superior, the captain who had spoken earlier, also looked nervous.
One must know that Jian Shi had the power to directly expel someone from the camp!
The subordinate also started to get scared and explained, "If someone was sent by a Blackie, they must have joined the Blackie's side. I was afraid you would go out to rescue such a person."
This time, not only Elder Tie but also Jian Shi and Bai Zhanfei were angered. Jian Shi directly questioned, "So you think we, the leaders, are not as smart as you?"
The subordinate lowered his head again. He knew he had made a mistake. At that time, the appearance of the Black Dragon had caused widespread panic throughout the camp, and he feared this news would affect subsequent actions.
That's why he had hesitated for quite a while before mentioning the matter.
Elder Tie shook his head and suddenly turned to leave.
Bai Zhanfei, knowing what he intended to do, quickly said, "Don't be rash, the Black Dragon's strength is still above mine!"
Elder Tie did not stop. Bai Zhanfei immediately grew anxious and added, "He also has another expert with him. Do you still consider yourself the 'Heavy Cannon' from back then!"
Elder Tie stopped.
Turning around, he stared at Bai Zhanfei and said, word by word, "I can take on your entire Ghost camp without breaking a sweat. Do you want to try?"
His dominance was evident.
Everyone finally understood what kind of person the former number one was. But this was their own territory!
Everyone immediately stood up and instinctively sided with Bai Zhanfei.
"Don't be rash!"
Bai Zhanfei quickly reminded his own people. Jian Shi was also equally nervous. Others only heard of the "Heavy Cannon's" reputation, but he had personally experienced it!
Back when the camp master was still a teammate following Elder Tie, he was also one of the camp master's subordinates. He had experienced Elder Tie's strength and dominance alongside him. Others might think Elder Tie was boasting.
But from their understanding, he wouldn't say something unless he was very confident!
Others might need to act to gain what they wanted, but Elder Tie had experienced everything. For him, there was no need to pretend!
Bai Zhanfei then added, "Elder Tie, people change. You can't always be at your peak. The Black Dragon is a once-in-a-century top genius recently emerged from Blackie's side. His strength is definitely more than what his cultivation level suggests!"
"Also, it's currently the Black Spirit phase. We are already supposed to have our strength reduced by two levels!"
Elder Tie's expression shifted several times. "Hmph, you're afraid of those brats, but I'm not!"
Even though he still said it, he had stopped moving. Bai Zhanfei breathed a sigh of relief and brought the conversation back. "What's the background of the kid you want to save that makes you so anxious that you have to come here personally?"
"Him? Just a commoner."
A commoner? Would you come all this way personally for a commoner? If he hadn't spoken up, would you have gone out to find him, braving the threat of the Black Spirit phase and the Black Dragon?
The ghosts would believe your words!
What Bai Zhanfei didn't know was that Elder Tie was actually speaking the truth. If one only looked at their social class, Li Chonglou's family was indeed no different from commoners.
The strength he possessed now, apart from opportunities, was all achieved through his own hard work.
However, Elder Tie didn't explain this to him, only saying, "This guy's potential growth might be even greater than yours. If there's even a sliver of hope, I'll go."
This was also a declaration of his stance. Bai Zhanfei's brows furrowed.
At this moment, Jian Shi stepped forward. "Elder Tie, perhaps it would be better to wait until the Black Spirit phase is over. The Black Dragon's sudden appearance here must have some secret. The Black Spirit phase is not our home ground…"
Elder Tie chuckled. "You're just afraid of him, not me. Besides, I'm not asking you to come along. I'll be fine with him."
Elder Tie pointed at Old Wang beside him, who immediately turned to stone.
"Me? Me?"
Old Wang swallowed and then reacted, quickly shaking his head. "Elder Tie, I won't hold it against you for tricking me before. You want me to go face someone even the camp master fears? You might as well kill me now."
Old Wang shook his head vigorously. Elder Tie's face darkened. "What are you afraid of? I'll protect you!"
Old Wang continued to shake his head.
Elder Tie had no choice but to look at Bai Zhanfei and say, "Even if it's just me, it's fine. It won't cause you any trouble."
Bai Zhanfei was speechless. He still intended to go, but given his status, if something happened to him here, it would be a much bigger problem.
Just then, another subordinate ran in.
"Boss! That mysterious person is back, and they've left!"