"My grandfather retired due to injury sixty years ago. At the time, the Federation Government's control over various regions was weak, so they let him retire to the Southern Border, where he could also guide newcomers and oversee the area.
"As for joining Night Owl, that was my personal choice."
Bai Ye could not help but think of that carefree old man who was always talking about retirement. He had never expected the old man to actually live peacefully until retirement.
Back in that battle, Black Tortoise had been severely injured by him, which was why he had not participated in the later battle against Qin Mingshen. It had turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Speaking of which, this woman named Jiang Qing should be thanking him. If he had not injured Black Tortoise, where would Jiang Qing have come from?
"Jiang Qing, right?"
"Mm." Jiang Qing nodded with an odd expression. Why had Mr. Bai's tone suddenly become so old-fashioned? His gaze was strange too.
"I came here for only one reason. They said you could lead me to Qin Mingshen. Is that true?"
The moment Qin Mingshen's name was spoken, the atmosphere in the room instantly froze. Several suspicious or wary gazes fell upon him.
Jiang Qing frowned slightly. "May I ask why Mr. Bai is looking for Minister Qin?"
"To catch up."
"To catch up?" Jiang Qing was stunned. "You know Minister Qin?"
"I should know him, but I will need to meet him before I can determine whether he is the person I am looking for."
Bai Ye did not know what was going on with this man who might be Qin Mingshen or Li Xiao. He needed to see him first.
"Should?"
"Captain, don't believe his nonsense. How could he possibly know Minister