Chapter Two Hundred Sixty-One [Strange Child] (6200)
This child appeared very frail—Chen Yan had always come across a phrase in books before, "sallow and emaciated".
But in this present era, in the environment of Dragon Country, especially in the cities, it's rare to see children who, due to difficult living conditions, can't afford meals and appear sallow and emaciated.
Yet, this child was such that anyone could see the malnutrition at first glance.
With thin arms and legs, and a skinny neck, it seemed like the head was unusually large. The neck was so thin it looked like it couldn't support the head, appearing as if it might sway any moment.
The clothes on the child, Chen Yan could tell at a glance, were all old clothes, clearly not fitting well, with not only outdated styles but also a serious patchwork feel.
Let's put it this way, the child's jacket reminded Chen Yan of a similar one he had in his childhood—the sleeves had already become frayed.
