Chen Mu frowned and withdrew from the Mysterious Card-Bagnell had returned. After taking the money and leaving with Lu Xiaoru last time, he had not come back once until today. Chen Mu was eager to see what Bagnell had accomplished. In his eyes, Bagnell was not the sort to indulge in empty boasts.
Wei'a took a single glance, then looked away, turning his attention back to the Viewing Illusion Card. The Meat Brown Dog lay lazily on the floor as usual. Ever since Wei'a had taken it out last time, it had become even lazier.
Bagnell had brought twenty people.
Chen Mu's eye had improved considerably, and he recognized at a glance how formidable these twenty people were. Not one was mediocre. All had sharp eyes, and the fierce air of several among them was downright alarming.
"Where did you find so many experts?" Chen Mu asked curiously.
"I recruited them in various cities. Some are old acquaintances." Bagnell had changed his clothes and looked like a new man. He had shaved off his beard, leaving only a bluish shadow. His hair had been cut short too, making him look much more energetic. Yet the oppressive presence he had previously shown before Chen Mu had vanished. He seemed far more mild-mannered, like an ordinary middle-aged man.
Although Bagnell made it sound easy, Chen Mu knew just how difficult it must have been. These people would probably count as experts in any city, and several were even a match for Lu Xiaoru. The Central Continent Group had paid dearly to win her over! Experts of that caliber could no longer be swayed by money alone. Though the others were somewhat less capable, they were alert and seasoned-clearly veteran Card Adepts with abundant experience.
That Bagnell could gather so many experts at