"I've heard of you, though I never imagined I'd have the honor of meeting you today." Song Lingbo spoke, adjusting his robes as he spoke.
Hearing this, the Captain surnamed Chai narrowed his eyes, his mind racing. Someone who could identify his status at a glance—no ordinary person! But who could this individual be? Knowing about their mercenary group yet showing no fear—was it sheer courage, or was he putting on a brave front?
"May I ask your name?" Captain Chai, the leader, inquired, his gaze fixed on him.
"Song Lingbo." He raised his hand in a fist salute.
"Culinary God Song!" The captain's voice rose slightly, his surprise unmistakable.
"Father! We're back!" Mi'er returned with the three children, carrying several unidentified items. Hao'er and the others helped carry some things, while the two guard birds behind them clutched branches they'd gathered.
