The fat man was in low spirits when he left.
Perhaps there were many stories behind all this, but seeing Bagnell's grief-stricken expression, Chen Mu had the sense not to ask. Suddenly, however, Bagnell composed himself, as though he had become a different man. Tears still glimmered in his eyes, but resolve and determination now shone brighter.
This man must once have been someone who roared proudly over the world!
"Now let's discuss my duties," Bagnell said solemnly. His deep-set eyes, lean face, and beard bristling like iron spikes made him look like an unsheathed sword, its keen edge impossible to conceal. Beside him, an unusual gleam stirred in Lu Xiaoru's lovely eyes. Only Wei'a remained as he was, keeping watch over the Viewing Illusion Card while the fat brown dog snored beside him.
Could this fellow really be that experienced? Chen Mu was rather doubtful. Still, since Bagnell had managed to find him here, he must know that Chen Mu had made the Digital Series Cards. Chen Mu concealed nothing and went straight to the point. "I believe you know something about my situation. What would you suggest?"
Bagnell sat upright, his back ramrod straight. Even his tattered clothes could not conceal the commanding presence he exuded.
"I need to know what you intend. If you wish to join the Six Great Academies or another faction, I believe we need only make contact with them. They will handle everything else. If you don't wish to join, things will be somewhat more troublesome."
"I'm not joining," Chen Mu said firmly.
Bagnell showed no surprise. "In that case, I believe you need sufficient strength to protect yourself. If your Digital Series Cards hadn't caused such a sensation, I would advise you to reveal your identity publicly. But given the ability you've