Zhou Hu?
Ronan found the name somewhat familiar.
It was perfectly normal to have a basic impression of relevant people after spending a long time in a field.
Ronan's circle was actually narrower than that of veteran insiders. It was either the guys he knew in Xia City, the Extraordinary Species of the Inner World, or the upper ranks of the Blood Flame Order, along with Grandfather's and parents' old acquaintances from back then. They were scattered and unsystematic; most of the rest had passed before his eyes like fleeting glimmers.
With such a small circle, it was easy to narrow things down.
Ronan quickly remembered that he also knew a Zhou Hu. That had been only a few days after he first entered Inner World circles.
He Yueyin's bodyguard, Rock Blast's comrade-in-arms—a meticulous, steady man who considered everything thoroughly.
He had not seen him lately, though.
And that man had indeed retired from the Xia City Sea Defense Forces.
Ronan thought quickly, then confirmed another detail. "The sale took place in '95, right? A year after the incident?"
"Less than a year. He was injured at the end of May '94, and it was sold at the beginning of '95."
"I see..."
Ronan did a rough calculation. Even if this Zhou Hu was that Zhou Hu, He Yueyin had still been serving in the Aerospace Force in '95. She definitely could not have had a bodyguard at her side.
Though perhaps he had already been employed by the He family at the time?
The Xia City Sea Defense Forces were not part of Sky He's original power base, but He Yueyin's nominal father and blood uncle, He Bozheng, had spent many years in that unit and held considerable influence there.
The thoughts flashed through Ronan's mind, and he shook