Light Fortress
Chapter 559 - 133: The Bell Ringer_2

Chapter 559: Chapter 133: The Bell Ringer_2

But [天瞳] had vanished.

In this world, no one knew where she was.

Even if one wanted to find her, they couldn’t.

And so, even in agony, Han Dang had no choice but to endure!

Han Dang quickly finished his washing up.

He rubbed his cheeks, regaining his usual calm expression. His fingers swept over the mirror, wiping away the condensation, and now as he looked into the mirror again, one could not tell that the face before him had just experienced torments like hell not minutes before.

He walked out of the bathroom calmly, donning a bathrobe.

There was a sound of a doorbell from outside.

"...?"

Han Dang frowned slightly.

He knew that his fame within the Judgement Institute was considerable.

But the reputation that actually spread outside was not good.

Many people called him "smiling tiger" behind his back. They looked down on his character and disdained to associate with him.

Across the entire Snow Forbidden City, not a true friend could be found.

Therefore, on regular days, hardly anyone would visit his residence.

Who could it be?

At this juncture... Han Dang took a deep breath, and upon opening the door, he saw a face he hadn’t expected.

...

...

Standing outside were two figures, one old and one young.

The elder was the Bai Family’s Second Elder, and also the unexpected face Han Dang had seen.

Bai Zesheng.

A heavyweight of the Bai Elder Council, second in command, known to everyone in the Snow Forbidden City... but with the Bai Family closely linked to the prison, how could they come looking to his door?

Han Dang looked towards the other young figure.

This was a slim and tall "young man," looking very youthful, probably around twenty years old, maybe even younger, with a face full of smiles... With Han Dang’s years of experience in judging people, this guy’s smile gave him a sense of déjà vu.

Many years ago, before he had become powerful, that’s how he used to smile.

The "kindness" of the smile, the greater the need for vigilance.

He stood at the door but did not fully open it; it was only half-open.

It was obvious that he did not welcome these two people in.

Han Dang knew he was a Disciple of the Grand Judge at the Judgement Institute, and right now his teacher was in a critical phase of submitting a proposal. He did not want to have any private dealings with the Bai Family’s Second Elder...

The visitors had arrived at his doorstep.

He had opened the door, and that was courtesy enough.

Bai Zesheng, seemingly oblivious to the half-open door’s guarded stance, stood at the door with a smile, looking at Han Dang and spoke softly, "Brother Han, long time no see."

The same old greetings.

Han Dang nodded expressionlessly.

Even the "smiling tiger" could not always force a smile.

Like... now.

He was tired now and didn’t want to waste too much time on chit-chat.

"The two of you... I have matters to attend to..."

But no sooner had he spoken, Bai Zesheng interrupted him.

The Second Elder got right to the point, "I have a way to remove the Hypnosis Seed of [天瞳]."

Han Dang was stunned.

He stared intently at the elder before him.

If anyone other than the highly prestigious Bai Zesheng had said these words, he wouldn’t have paid them any attention.

"But... there’s a condition."

Bai Zesheng looked towards the young man beside him, full of smiles, "Mr. Zhu Wang needs to take in a Disciple."

...

...

Half an hour later.

Han Dang had ended the call with his teacher, Zhu Wang.

His expression was complex.

He turned back to look inside his house at the two guests who were treated as "honored guests."

Bai Zesheng was sitting in the room with his eyes closed, resting. The Second Elder’s mood didn’t seem as calm as his outward appearance... Despite the appearance of resting, he kept tapping his knee with his fingers, which likely indicated restlessness.

The young man beside the Second Elder, on the other hand, was genuinely "calm and composed."

He held a cup of tea in both hands and began with a smile, "Senior Brother Han, what did the teacher say?"

"The teacher will be here soon..."

Han Dang sat down, looking at the youth named "Xu Yan" with a slight displeasure.

Not yet admitted to the Judgement Institute.

And already using the teacher’s title.

He couldn’t help feeling a lack of admiration for this junior, even though he knew... this was a talent with considerable potential and not weak in cultivation.

But how could such a good thing exist in this world?

To cure his ailment, and by the way, send a talent into his teacher’s tutelage?

Han Dang was very clear... pies don’t just fall from the sky for no reason, especially not from Bai Zesheng’s hands. If this young man was truly gifted, why not send him to the Bai Family-friendly prison instead?

After a few moments.

Zhu Wang arrived.

Even though he had already learned the gist of the situation from Han Dang, when he actually saw Bai Zesheng and this unfamiliar young man, his expression still showed some surprise... "Xu Yan" garnered most of his attention.

"Zesheng."

Zhu Wang addressed the Second Elder quite amicably.

As if the two were close friends.

Bai Zesheng smiled slightly, stood up to greet him, and once again recounted the general situation...

After listening.

Zhu Wang feigned a hesitant look and said slowly, "It is not a problem for Xu Yan to join my tutelage, but..."

He had originally thought it was a simple transaction.

The Bai Family needed the prestige of a "Grand Judge," and maybe this disciple would be somewhat dull... As a trade, to cure his favored disciple’s chronic condition. But it seemed that was not the case.

From the first glance at "Xu Yan," Zhu Wang felt a pleasant surprise.