The heavyweights finally managed to settle on a course of action, then turned their attention to Zhou Sining, who had been watching from the sidelines.
For a young man in his early twenties to be invited into Han Ji's office, and even allowed to sit in on such an important Hidden Threat Strategic Plan meeting, spoke volumes about how highly Han Ji regarded him.
Even the direct-line descendants of the Ancient Capital's great families did not receive such treatment.
And the young man showed no fear in their presence. He certainly had some nerve.
"President Han Ji, aren't you going to introduce this promising young man?" Lu Xu asked.
Han Ji's grave expression eased a little. "This is the young genius I mentioned to you before, Zhou Sining. He's a student at the Ancient Capital Academy, originally from Bo City."
"What a coincidence. I have a student from Bo City too, but he..." Fei Jiao suddenly trailed off, as though reminded of something painful. His expression grew heavy.
Only after a long while did he sigh. "Never mind. It's all in the past."
Zhou Sining's heart jolted at those words.
Zhang Xiaohou had already come to the Ancient Capital?!
On second thought, it made sense. Three months had passed since the incident at the Northern Corner of the Scorching Plains.
Still, it was fine. That clever little monkey wouldn't die. At worst, Zhou Sining could go bring him back in a few days.
Since the Ghost Tyrant had yet to awaken, there was still some time before Mo Fan came looking for Zhang Xiaohou.
"Come to think of it, Bo City really does produce plenty of talent. I also know a young man from Bo City, and he happens to know Zhou Sining too." Zhu Meng looked at Zhou Sining