In a castle on the south side of the fire-bird base, a huge figure was currently having a fight against a silver-armored knight with his bare hands. This person was the fatty jack.
"That boy reminds me of a certain official in the royal city, any relation old friend," an elderly man with a white beard said in the distance as they watched the match.
"Well I have no idea. All I know is I found him, so keep your hands off," said the other elderly person who was seated on an old wooden chair.
"Why are you so agitated, old friend? He's your candidate, but at the end of the day, he's only human; if he wants to choose me, there's nothing you can do." said the white-bearded elder.
"Come to think of it, where did you find such a promising young man?" he added while stroking his beard. He was looking at Jack like a hungry wolf.
"Well, long story short," the old man explained to the man seated, "I saw him being bullied by one of those black river city boys."
"Those gang boys are at it again; didn't you hear about what happened with Elder Yun and the boy Wang Ben?" asked the old man with white hair.
"Who hasn't heard the tale ho ho ho Yun really is brave. I can't believe he sent people to kill Wang Ben," the seated old man replied.
"He has definitely offended that old man. His days are going to be hell from today hence forth," said the white-bearded old man.
"He's even lucky that the boy didn't die and was saved by a mysterious cultivator; otherwise, I'm afraid old Yun would be dead by now," the elder seated said.
"How did the old monster even find out?" The old white-bearded man said
"How am I supposed to know that old monster has a lot up his sleeve?" the elderly man wondered.
They both thought of that old monster who would go crazy every now and then and how he would go out and fight a whole bunch of strong people whenever he learned a new skill. They both couldn't help but shiver. They both muttered
"What a freak."
The man had a nickname, Crazy Zen. Yes, it was the towering Zen that went crazy in the capital a long time ago. He was forcefully conscripted into the army after the episode in the royal capital.
"Oh, look, the fight is coming to an end."
"Hahaha, I knew that he would win" The elderly man stood up and cheered like a teenager.
Jack had won.
.....
Frank was walking around the old man's cave complex when he started hearing some noises. He looked around then noticed it was coming from outside the cave. He ran towards the tunnel that led to the ordinary garden.
The sounds were getting louder the closer he got. "Oh no, that was May's voice," Frank panicked.
Frank moved silently and soon enough He slipped into the ordinary garden. He lunged at the person he saw.
It was a young woman in lightly fitted clothes.
The woman blocked, but soon Frank maneuvered to the left and threw another punch.
"Ahh!" Frank was suddenly sent back by a kick. He panicked and looked around for may
"What are you doing?" a voice echoed.
Frank recognized that voice. It was May's voice, but he couldn't see where the voice was coming from. He looked around hurriedly then his eyes came to a pause at the lady with the tightly fitted clothes.
"Huh," he said, puzzled for a moment, then stunned.
"Senior may?" asked Frank.
"Of course, it's me. Who else would it be?" said May.
"You look different," Frank said.
"Is it my suit?" asked May.
She really did look different.
Then Frank proceeded to explain how he thought that she was being attacked.
She smiled, so if she was being attacked, he would fly in head first without thinking just to help. She felt touched.
"But what are you doing here, senior??" asked Frank.
He might have said, "I'm training."
"I thought you were a maid," said Frank.
"Yes, I am a maid, but I am also a soldier," said May.
"Oh, then teach me some moves, senior may," said Frank.
"And why would I do that? "Let the old master teach you," said May.
You know how that old man is, he's never going to teach me," said Frank. He then added, "I need to train so I can go save my parents since the old man won't teach me cultivation, you can."
" I wouldn't dare; the old master knows what he's doing; you're not yet ready for cultivation," said May.
"Senior may, I'm very worried about my parents. I have to do something," said Frank solemnly.
"Your parents are probably alright, I saw Amir today. He was the one the old master sent to check up on your parents. He didn't seem flustered or anything, so I just assume that they are alright," said May.
Frank's joy was quickly replaced by relief that his worst fears had passed, but he still needed to hear from the master, so he turned around, wanting to find the old man.
"Don't bother; they both left; you'll just have to wait," said May.
Frank then sat down. He didn't want to go back to the library, so he just watched her train, and soon he also started his own routine.
.....
A young man radiating a powerful aura suddenly appeared going towards the base gate on a horse. It was Wang Ben. He was back.
The news spread quickly Some were angry, some were glad to see that he was back, especially knuckles.
....
Frank was in his room when he heard a knock.
"Come in."
may looked at Frank and said
"Wang Ben is back"
"Really when?"
"A few hours ago,"
"Do you know where he is?"
"Probably at the battle stage, that's where the Black River City boys stay."