"Ying'er, let me ask you something!"
Not long after leaving the Imperial Capital, Bug Elder began speaking to Chong Ying on her own initiative.
"Grandma, what is it?" Chong Ying was still somewhat wary because of the unpleasantness between her grandmother and Zhang Chen last night.
"What exactly is going on with this prison envoy friend of yours? Didn't you say he was about your age?"
Bug Elder had some doubts about Zhang Chen's age. From their previous interactions, whether it was his strength or the way he spoke and carried himself, he did not seem like some immature young brat.
"Yes, Brother Zhang Chen is twenty-six this year. When I met Brother Zhang Chen, he was only a Level 3 Jailer Minister. I watched Brother Zhang Chen rise step by step. If Brother Zhang Chen hadn't taken care of me back then, I probably would have died several times already. So please don't hold a grudge against him, Grandma."
As Chong Ying spoke of the past, her words carried a trace of dependence on Zhang Chen.
"If that is truly the case, then the prison envoys have produced quite an extraordinary fellow. Who am I? For your sake, I'll let this matter go. Still, I've seen all kinds of geniuses. This is the first time I've encountered someone like him. Even his body is exceedingly unusual."
"Grandma, I told you Brother Zhang Chen was incredible."
"He's decent... but he has only just arrived in Ling. A moment of carelessness could get him buried here. A few brainless fools have followed us. They should be subordinates of that martial arts hall master from the Ghoul Realm. They're truly courting death."
Bug Elder had noticed people trailing them the moment they left the Imperial Capital.
Although Zhang Chen had compromised with