Xiao Xueyu had no experience with this and thought the Changle Escort Agency didn't want to take the job, so she hurriedly explained,
"We don't need many people, and it isn't dangerous!"
Wang Yue gestured for Xiao Xueyu not to rush, then said to Zheng Kaiyang, "Chief Escort Zheng, we'll pay by the day for this job, so it'll be an easy task for your agency."
Zheng Kaiyang hadn't expected an escort job to pay by the day. It was practically free money! He immediately broke into a grin and said, "In that case, of course we're willing to take the job. But you said we'd need to notify the Huanhua Sword Sect. May I ask what connection you two have with them?
"I happen to know Sect Leader Xiao of the Huanhua Sword Sect. Are you two acquainted with him?"
Xiao Xueyu said confidently, "I'm Xiao Xueyu. I'm sure you've heard of me, Chief Escort Zheng. I met you once when I was little, at the Huanhua Sword Sect."
Zheng Kaiyang hadn't expected her to be Xiao Xueyu. His stern expression softened, and he laughed heartily.
"So it's you! You've grown up, little girl. Your uncle nearly didn't recognize you."
Wang Yue was speechless. It hadn't been long, and Zheng Kaiyang was already claiming a family connection.
Before Wang Yue could comment, a terrified scream suddenly rang out from the Changle Escort Agency's front courtyard!
"Ah~!"
The scream had barely faded when someone shouted,
"Enemies!"
Zheng Kaiyang had been in high spirits, but at the sound, he immediately stood and said,
"Please sit tight, you two. I'll go take care of it and be right back."
He sounded utterly confident, as if he really could resolve the trouble.
Wang Yue said helplessly, "There are quite a few of them.