bdsm-fiction Chapter 117 The Number One Escort in the World
Chapter 117 The Number One Escort in the World
Chapter 117 The Greatest Escort in the World
Lin Zhennan led Chen Yuan into the main hall of the inner courtyard.
He stood to the side, bowed slightly, and gestured respectfully towards the grand master's chair in the main seat.
"Master Chen, please take a seat."
After Chen Yuan sat down, Lin Zhennan carefully sat down on the chair to the side.
The servant, with his head bowed, served two cups of celadon covered tea, then lowered his head, looked away quickly, and backed away.
When only the two of them remained in the hall, Lin Zhennan suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Chen Yuan, almost bending to the ground.
"I was blind to your greatness; please forgive me for any past neglect!"
After saying that, he took a stack of silver notes from his pocket and gently placed them on the edge of the small rosewood table next to Chen Yuan.
"Master Chen possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, yet he condescends to remain in my humble escort agency. Though I am dull-witted, I know there must be a deeper meaning behind this."
Lin Zhennan was extremely careful with his words, but his gaze couldn't help but quickly drift towards Chen Yuan's face.
"This assistance, which has uncovered the true culprit of the Qingcheng Sect, is already a great kindness."
"This humble offering is hardly a token of my respect... I only hope that you, sir, will not find it offensive."
Chen Yuan's gaze lingered on the silver note for only a brief moment before he spoke.
"Silver is of no use to me."
Lin Zhennan's Adam's apple bobbed violently, and he quickly bowed.
"Yes, yes, the great hero regards wealth as fleeting clouds, naturally transcending worldly concerns..."
"However, I have one more request, though I am ashamed to say."
"You go first."
Lin Zhennan seemed to be given courage by these three words, and his speech suddenly quickened.
"I believe Master Chen is also aware that all the brothers I sent out to seek help, whether through overt or covert means, have vanished without a trace—not one has returned alive!"
"The Fuwei Escort Agency is now trapped, completely isolated and without support!"
As he said this, his chest heaved violently, then he straightened his back, a resolute ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.
"I have made up my mind. Tomorrow at dawn, I will give away all my wealth and dismiss all the bodyguards, porters, and servants in the agency, letting them all flee for their lives!"
His voice suddenly rose in pitch.
"At that time, my wife and I will risk our lives to create a disturbance and draw away the main force of the bandits! We only ask that you, sir..."
His voice trembled, and his eyes were red.
"I only beg that a chivalrous hero would step in and escort my son Pingzhi all the way to Luoyang, to his maternal grandfather, the Golden Saber King Yuanba!"
"As long as Pingzhi arrives safely, the Wang family will do everything in its power to repay the hero's kindness!"
"Whatever request you make, sir, the Wang family will grant it!"
The hall fell silent once again.
Chen Yuan looked Lin Zhennan up and down, his expression complex.
"Sacrificing himself, ruining his wife, just to gamble on a path that might not even work out for his son?"
"Tsk, the hearts of parents are both pitiful and admirable."
He shook his head and clearly uttered three words.
"I refuse."
Lin Zhennan's body swayed suddenly, the light in his eyes went out abruptly, turning into a deathly ashes of despair.
"...Yes, that's too much for this old man to ask for."
He gave a self-deprecating twitch, revealing a smile that was more like a grimace.
"The fact that the great hero was willing to capture the thief and point out the enemy is already an immense favor. I... really shouldn't have pushed my luck any further..."
As he spoke, he bowed slightly and clasped his hands in greeting.
"Tsk."
Chen Yuan tapped on the armrest.
"Hey Lao Lin, can you please let me finish what I have to say?"
"what?"
Lin Zhennan looked up blankly.
"What I reject is your pathetic plan of sending your son to escape while his parents die."
Chen Yuan leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharp as lightning, staring directly into Lin Zhennan's eyes.
"But I didn't say I wouldn't take your escort mission."
"dart?"
Lin Zhennan was completely stunned, unable to process what was happening for a moment.
"I've come to your security escort agency."
Chen Yuan leaned back, spread his hands, and spoke in a relaxed tone.
"For no other reason than to have fun with the title of the number one bodyguard in the world."
"My God...the world's number one bodyguard?"
Lin Zhennan was speechless.
"That's right."
Chen Yuan touched his chin.
"However, I haven't quite figured out how to determine who is the best in the world."
"However, I set a rule for myself: I can only accept the dart if I want to."
He extended a finger and pointed at Lin Zhennan from a distance.
"Your arrangement just now was frustrating and unpleasant to listen to; I'm not happy about it."
"Old Lin."
He sighed, looking disappointed and disappointed.
"They've come to your door, ready to wipe out your entire family, and all you're thinking about is how to arrange your affairs afterward, letting your children run away like stray dogs?"
"Can't you be a little tougher?"
Lin Zhennan's face was creased with wrinkles, revealing a smile more bitter than bitter herbs.
"Great hero, it's not that I don't want to stand up for myself, it's just that the Qingcheng Sect is powerful, and Abbot Yu's martial arts are superb, his Heart-Shattering Palm is renowned throughout the martial world..."
"We are truly like eggs throwing rocks; we can't muster any courage."
"What's wrong with being tough?"
Chen Yuan suddenly stood up, casually paced a couple of steps in the hall, and then abruptly turned around.
"If you're going to vent your anger, then vent it properly!"
"You should repay them the way they treated you!"
"To wipe out the Qingcheng Sect from top to bottom, leaving no one alive, that's true satisfaction, that's true revenge!"
Lin Zhennan gasped, his face turning pale and his voice hoarse, as he was startled by the undisguised murderous intent in the man's words.
"How...how can this be done..."
"Why not?"
Chen Yuan stepped back in front of him.
"Just say the word, nod your head, and I, Chen Yuan, will take on this escort mission."
Lin Zhennan froze on the spot.
Annihilation of the entire family...
This is hardly the same as escorting or protecting goods anymore.
This is clearly...
His Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty, and he swallowed back the word "assassin" that was about to come out of his mouth, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
"how?"
Chen Yuanjian raised an eyebrow.
Lin Zhennan's mind was buzzing and in complete confusion.
The fear of the past few days, the grief of watching his brothers die tragically, the despair of the shadow of his family's massacre, the heartache for his only son's safety...
A mix of emotions churned within him like volcanic lava.
Lin Zhennan abruptly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with determination.
Without further hesitation, he bowed deeply to Chen Yuan and said through gritted teeth.
"We beg you, Master Chen, to save our Fuwei Escort Agency from annihilation and avenge our more than twenty brothers who perished!"
"Haha, that's more like it!"
Chen Yuan's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, and he clapped his hands as if he had just made a light and enjoyable little deal.
"Now, let's talk about compensation."
Lin Zhennan exhaled a deep breath, his spirits lifted, and he immediately cupped his hands in greeting.
"Whatever your request, sir, I, Lin, will gladly give it to you, even if it means selling everything I own, without a second thought!"
Chen Yuan nodded in satisfaction, gesturing for him to sit back in the chair next to him, and then sat down himself.
He leaned over and patted Lin Zhennan's tense shoulder.
"As for the compensation, it's actually quite simple."
"Just give me that Evil-Repelling Sword Manual passed down in your Lin family."