Bodyguard

That evening, Wei Wei was nowhere to be seen, and Ronan uncharacteristically almost failed at the Elf Meditation Technique.

This situation was incredibly bizarre. In his mind, he felt like he had some things he needed to make clear to Wei Wei; but if Wei Wei were standing in front of him, he probably wouldn't know what to say.

In his previous life, he had no emotions; in this life, because of that woman, he gradually began to develop feelings. However, this was the first time Ronan had experienced the troubles of emotion.

It was as if an invisible thread was dangling his heart, occasionally tugging at it, making it difficult to eat or sleep.

The next morning, after finishing his Eleven Arts practice, he went to find Wei Wei.

However, he was told that Miss Wei Wei had already left earlier.

Ronan had no choice but to leave, thinking he would find another opportunity to explain things clearly next time.

What he didn't expect was that in the following week, he would encounter the same situation every single day!

According to the manor servants, Miss Wei Wei was saying goodbye to many friends because the start of the school year was approaching, so she had been leaving early and returning late every day recently.

And Ronan missed her every single day.

This situation caused ripples in his usually calm heart for the first time.

He hadn't felt this way even when he was escaping from prison.

What made him even more uncomfortable was that during this seemingly peaceful week, the other girl was also completely out of contact.

He had called Su Xiao, but found that her phone was always off.

Undercurrents were surging in the Bo Ning District noble circle, but he couldn't figure out what was happening.

Of course, Ronan was a person with a strong inner core, and the unusual circumstances of the two girls did not completely disrupt his life. He still lived a secluded life, maintaining a perfect routine, practicing the Elf Meditation Technique at night, and practicing the Eleven Arts and catching up on knowledge during the day.

Soon, it was the day before Bo Ning Academy opened.

On this day, Ronan went to find Wei Wei as usual, but was still told that Miss Wei Wei had left before dawn today...

Ronan was used to it and left naturally.

However, at this moment, a young face stopped him.

"Young Master Ronan, I heard them say you were here, and indeed you are."

It was the young butler.

Ronan looked at him and asked, "Is there something you need me for?"

The butler smiled gently: "You will be going to Azure Ring Island to study tomorrow, and the Earl has entrusted me to arrange some matters; I need to explain that the Earl has been extremely busy recently due to the military contract, so he couldn't spare the time and could only send me. I hope you don't mind."

Ronan nodded and followed the butler deeper into the manor.

He naturally knew that the butler's words were a humble remark. The entire Yi Lin Manor knew that this young man under thirty had already subtly controlled the power of the head butler, becoming the manor manager, and was very trusted by Earl Will.

The young butler's name was Chen Du, simple and easy to understand, nothing unusual.

But often, being very ordinary is the most unusual thing.

Especially in the treacherous and ever-changing noble circle of the game of power.

Chen Du being able to hold such power at this age naturally meant he had considerable ability.

The two arrived at a courtyard deep within the manor. This was a courtyard modeled after ancient elves – humans and elves once had a very close relationship, and many of the current human customs actually originated from elven culture. Especially among the empire's upper class, pursuing elven culture was considered one of the elegant behaviors.

The courtyard was very deep, but the two walked lightly.

Passing through the gate, they arrived in front of a small house.

Chen Du stepped forward very respectfully and gently knocked on the door.

After a while, a lazy voice sounded: "What is it?"

Chen Du bowed and said, "Mr. Fan, Young Master Ronan has arrived."

"Got it, wait a moment."

The lazy voice replied and then there was no sound.

Ronan was very curious.

What was the background of this Mr. Fan?

To be able to make Chen Du so respectful?

Why did Chen Du bring him to see him?

The answer was quickly revealed.

The door opened, and a middle-aged man with messy hair appeared before Ronan.

He looked at Chen Du with a smile: "I had some drinks last night, not very clear-headed, but don't worry, I will definitely handle what Will asked me to."

Chen Du nodded humbly: "I would naturally not dare to question Mr. Fan's ability. Today, I just brought Young Master Ronan to meet you."

"Let me introduce you first, Young Master Ronan, this is Mr. Fan. Starting tomorrow, he will be your personal bodyguard. Your entire study process on Azure Ring Island will be under his protection. Don't worry, Mr. Fan is the most elite member of the White Dove Company, a retired officer from a very powerful special forces unit of the empire. He will be responsible for all your safety matters."

"Mr. Fan, this is Young Master Ronan."

"Please get acquainted. I still have some matters to attend to, so I will excuse myself."

Chen Du smiled and stepped back, leaving only Ronan and this Mr. Fan standing in the courtyard.

"Heh heh, actually, I already saw you that day."

"Your hand speed is very fast."

The middle-aged man looked harmless.

However, at this moment, Ronan was in a state of full alert!

Even the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end!

The Danger Perception his mother had personally solidified for him told him that the man in front of him was very, very dangerous!

The middle-aged man just stood there, talking to Ronan with a smile, and he felt an unspeakable pressure.

He remained silent.

The middle-aged man was a little surprised: "The young man is very sensitive."

"Don't... be too nervous..."

The next second, his hand gently rested on Ronan's shoulder.

Ronan's body trembled slightly. He wanted to dodge, but found he couldn't!

Is this guy... still human?

Such a question arose deep within his heart.

Ronan, who practiced the Eleven Arts, was already a monster among humans; however, this Mr. Fan made Ronan completely powerless to resist!

Earl Will could actually hire such a person? Ronan's evaluation of Yi Lin Manor increased by another level.

"I told you not to be too nervous!"

The middle-aged man patted Ronan's shoulder in dissatisfaction: "Take a deep breath and relax."

Ronan obediently did as he was told. He was a very realistic person. If he couldn't beat the other party, being obedient wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

The next second, his body indeed relaxed a little.

"The young man is very good, just too sensitive."

The middle-aged man said cheerfully: "Don't worry, with me responsible for your safety, no one can touch you."

Ronan nodded. That was true.

He was very confident in his own strength, but this Mr. Fan in front of him was at least three times stronger than himself!

Compared to other retired special forces soldiers like Xiang Feihu, they were simply not even worth mentioning in front of the middle-aged man!

Having such a person as his personal bodyguard... Yi Lin Manor was truly extravagant.

"Thank you for your care." Ronan thought for a moment and asked, "May I know how to address you? I can't keep calling you Mr. Fan, can I?"

The middle-aged man waved his hand: "There's no need to be so formal. Will and I have been comrades for many years, and it's only right for me to do something for him. If you're willing, just call me Uncle Fan."

"Uncle Fan." Ronan was very obedient.

"Alright, we've met. I'll come find you early tomorrow morning, and we'll set off together. We can talk about other things later." Uncle Fan waved his hand, unceremoniously issuing a dismissal, not acting like a bodyguard at all.

Ronan finally understood a little why Chen Du was so respectful to Mr. Fan.

Such a strong person would be treated as an honored guest wherever he went.

The only thing that was baffling was why he would be willing to be a bodyguard for a young kid like Ronan?

However, that was not something Ronan needed to think about.

After saying hello, Ronan quickly left the courtyard.

The meeting with this personal bodyguard left a deep impression on Ronan, but it also stimulated his nerves.

It turned out that there were people in this world who were so much stronger than him.

His more than ten years of cultivation, thinking about it, wasn't really something to be proud of.

Staying in Yi Lin Manor during this time had been too comfortable, which had made Ronan a little lax. Uncle Fan's appearance immediately made him realize this.

"I still need to practice more..."

He returned to his room, thought for a moment, and finally decided to increase the number of times he practiced the Eleven Arts each day from three to six.

Just as he made this decision, something unexpected happened.

There was a vibration in his pocket.

Someone was calling him.

Ronan's heart stirred, and he took out his phone.

On the large screen, two green characters were constantly trembling—

[Su Xiao]

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