Chapter 207: The Wary Bai Xinghuo

With Bai Zhilan's interruption, the atmosphere eased a little.

Bai Xinghuo also nodded at the right moment and said, "Lan'er, you and this... this... young friend should be about the same age; you should play together more when you have free time."

Bai Xinghuo had originally wanted to continue calling Zhu Gaoxu "little one."

But now that he knew Zhu Gaoxu's identity, he could not bring himself to say that "little one" at all.

And Zhu Gaoxu did not want the atmosphere to become too awkward, so after hearing Bai Xinghuo's words, he also took the opportunity to say, "If there is a chance, I will have to trouble the two of you."

"No trouble, no trouble at all; it is this old man who should be relying on you, young friend."

Bai Xinghuo took the opportunity to deliver these words.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu also roughly understood Bai Xinghuo's mindset.

When it came down to it, although his status was that of a member of the imperial family, and even a noble prince.

He was, after all, only four or five years old.

In an ordinary family, what are children doing at four or five years old?

They are running around the streets with their bottoms exposed and snot dripping from their noses.

Even as a member of the imperial family, at this age, one is usually in school, enduring the teacher's cane.

Therefore, even though Zhu Gaoxu's talent and IQ far exceeded those of his peers and even most adults.

But even so, Zhu Gaoxu's age was merely four or five.

Whether in ancient times or later generations, Chinese civilization has had a tradition of respecting the elderly and cherishing the young.

For the elderly, upon reaching a certain age, there are even state policies to treat them well.

Therefore, the status of the elderly is still relatively high.

At least on the surface, that is the case.

This Bai Xinghuo was at least over sixty.

And he was, after all, the Hall Master of the Red Rainbow Hall, the person in charge of one of the two major factions in Huangshan Town.

Forcing him to lower his head and beg a four-year-old child, it was inevitable that he would find it hard to speak.

Being able to express it implicitly through this opportunity was likely already his limit.

And Zhu Gaoxu, of course, understood what Bai Xinghuo meant.

Regarding this, Zhu Gaoxu indicated that it was enough.

What Zhu Gaoxu primarily wanted was an attitude.

Since Bai Xinghuo had loosened his stance, the next step was for him to naturally show something in return.

Bai Zhilan stood to the side, clearly unable to understand the game of chess being played in the hearts of this old man and young boy.

She only felt that the boy of the same age before her seemed very capable and could help her grandfather.

As Bai Xinghuo's only living relative in the world, and the only flesh and blood of his son.

Bai Zhilan basically spent every day with her grandfather.

She was very clear that her grandfather's current situation was very bad.

She had not expected that this little boy could actually help her grandfather.

Thinking this, a trace of goodwill and curiosity toward Zhu Gaoxu inevitably rose in Bai Zhilan's heart.

Unfortunately, at this moment, neither Bai Xinghuo nor Zhu Gaoxu had the time to pay attention to Bai Zhilan's thoughts.

Bai Xinghuo had already expressed his goodwill, so Zhu Gaoxu naturally had to show something as well.

"Old Hall Master Bai, the only way to break the current deadlock is to have a powerful external force join in."

"Old Hall Master Bai helped this young one clear up his confusion today; otherwise, this young one would have almost fallen into a villain's trap."

"As it happens, this young one's family has already arrived in this Huangshan Town; Old Hall Master Bai, please feel free to give any orders you may have."

After speaking, Zhu Gaoxu looked at Bai Xinghuo with a sincere expression.

Zhu Gaoxu did not mention any rewards, nor did he hint that Bai Xinghuo must follow his orders after this matter.

They were all adults, especially an old veteran of the world like Bai Xinghuo.

He naturally knew in his heart that there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

No one would help for no reason.

As for what Zhu Gaoxu had just said about him clearing up confusion or the villain's trap.

Bai Xinghuo would at most just listen to it for amusement.

He knew this was an excuse Zhu Gaoxu had found, and also a gesture of goodwill, a step down for him.

What was Zhu Gaoxu's status?

Even if Yu Feipeng had secretly set some trap for Zhu Gaoxu.

Or even deceived Zhu Gaoxu.

But given Zhu Gaoxu's status, influence, and strength, this simply did not count as a matter at all.

When one's strength is far superior, one no longer fears any schemes or tricks.

Zhu Gaoxu and Yu Feipeng were simply not on the same level; how could he pose any threat to Zhu Gaoxu?

Therefore, Bai Xinghuo had self-awareness in his heart; ever since he learned of Zhu Gaoxu's identity, he had clearly positioned himself.

Moreover, he had no other way at the moment.

Ever since he decided to have Zhu Gaoxu help, Bai Xinghuo had accepted the price he would have to pay.

The two of them merely exchanged a glance, and both understood that the other was clear on the matter.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu nodded with satisfaction; at least his efforts had not been in vain.

Watching Zhu Gaoxu's demeanor, Bai Xinghuo unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief in secret.

He did not even know that in front of Zhu Gaoxu, he, an old veteran of the world, was facing immense pressure.

Just now, he had heard Zhu Gaoxu say that his men had long since arrived at Huangshan Town.

What does this mean?

This means Zhu Gaoxu had begun laying his plans early on.

If he did not agree, or if he harbored some improper thoughts as well.

Then the final outcome is truly too terrifying to imagine.

At this moment, Bai Xinghuo once again had a brand-new understanding of Zhu Gaoxu.

Having interacted for less than a short hour, Zhu Gaoxu had already refreshed Bai Xinghuo's perception of him several times.

At this time, the way Bai Xinghuo looked at Zhu Gaoxu was not the gaze one would have for a four-year-old child, but clearly the look one would have for a monster.