Chapter 124

Jade gave Colin a thumbs-up.

Colin seemed quite pleased with the flattery and agreed after pretending to be reluctant for some time. "I'll need to see the laboratory before giving you a reply."

"Alright, whatever you say," Jade replied.

Colin finally gave her a hint of a smile and waved his hand, signaling for Jade to go home and wait for any news.

Since Jade had achieved her goal, she didn't stay around. As soon as the door closed behind her, she heard Colin's voice coming from inside. "Did I ask for too little?"

Jade nearly choked. How could a mentor cheat his own student like this?

The only similarity Colin shared with other elders was that he liked his peace and quiet, so he lived in a relatively secluded area where it was difficult to hail a cab. To get a taxi, one had to walk through a park to the other side of the road.

Jade pondered this as she walked, realizing it was time to buy a car. After all, this was too inconvenient.

The park was eerily quiet, and there was not