Out stepped a young man draped in black robes. When the visitors saw him, all of them fell silent.

As for the apprentices, they immediately bowed respectfully before shouting in unison, “Senior!”

“The distinguished guest that master’s been waiting for has arrived…” said the man as he scanned through the crowd with a smile.

“May I know who among you goes by the name of Mr. Gerald Crawford? From Northbay?” added the man.

“That would be me!” replied Gerald as he frowned slightly. To think t