"It's only natural you wouldn't know. You've never been interested in the Federation's secrets."
Old Chen's expression had returned to normal. He spoke calmly as he looked at the burly Huangfu Long, then turned back to Lin Yu.
"If I'm right, there's only one person to date who fits both conditions you mentioned!"
Old Chen paused briefly. Seeing that everyone was listening intently, he pronounced each word distinctly.
"The former star of the Federation, Sima Hao!"
"Sima Hao?"
The name meant little to the others, Huangfu Long included. After all, he belonged to Old Chen's generation, and the Federation had suppressed all information about Sima Hao. It was only natural that Lin Yu and the others knew nothing about him.
Christina, however, jolted as though she had been struck by lightning upon hearing the name. Horror filled her eyes as she stared at Old Chen in disbelief.
"Oh? Young lady, it seems you know Sima Hao too? Of course, I nearly forgot you came from the Council. You must have stumbled across it by chance. The Council should have sealed away that scandal long ago."
Old Chen was rather surprised by Christina's reaction and addressed her.
"Yes! Old Chen, is it really him?"
Curiosity mingled with the complicated emotions in Christina's eyes. She had only discovered that secret by chance, and it had given her a terrible shock at the time.
As the two spoke in riddles, Lin Yu and the others exchanged bewildered looks. Huangfu Long could no longer contain his impatience.
"Old Chen, who exactly is this Sima Hao? Stop speaking in riddles, you two."
"He was a genius. A mad genius!"
A reminiscent look crossed Old Chen's face as he began speaking unhurriedly.
"Sima Hao had the soul-type talent Xiaoyu mentioned. He could control his own soul