The Escort Agency

"You are Master Zhou's new disciple?"

A sharp glint flashed in the Middle-aged Escort's eyes.

His voice became exceptionally gentle.

"Yes."

Chen Feng readily admitted.

A look of reminiscence flashed in the Middle-aged Escort's eyes, and he couldn't help but sigh:

"I almost became Master Zhou's personal disciple back then. So many years have passed, I still miss it a little..."

"So you are Senior Brother."

Chen Feng greeted him respectfully.

Upon hearing Chen Feng call him Senior Brother, the Middle-aged Escort couldn't hide his joy.

As if feeling it was not reserved enough, he put on a stern face and said seriously to Chen Feng:

"You can just call me Escort Leader Yu. It's best not to call each other Senior Brother or Junior Brother within the Escort Agency, to avoid people thinking we're forming cliques."

Chen Feng nodded in agreement, then asked:

"Escort Leader Yu, what are the specific procedures for me to take up a post? Do I need to queue up somewhere?"

"No need. That Arena over there is for aspiring Martial Artists. Martial Artists in the Blood Refining Realm can sign the contract after their identity is confirmed to be clean."

"You are a Martial Artist, right?"

Escort Leader Yu seemed to find Chen Feng a bit too young and specifically asked.

"Yes."

"Then there's no problem. Plus, you are a disciple of the martial arts school, so your identity is clean. You can come directly to Sign Contract."

After saying that, Escort Leader Yu led Chen Feng to a table.

An Attendant approached with paper and brush.

"You are only taking up a post, so you are signing this one. It's relatively free. You can collect your Monthly Salary by putting your name down at the Escort Agency daily."

"As for the Escort Mission, it depends on your personal willingness. Come if you have time, and you can decline if you don't."

Escort Leader Yu handed the contract to Chen Feng.

Chen Feng quickly scanned it.

Startled by the salary.

It was even more than what Senior Brother had said—just by having his name listed, he could get thirty taels every month for free.

He could also receive other high-value Blood Food.

The only restriction was that he couldn't take up positions at other escort agencies.

This restriction clearly reminded Chen Feng that he could go to other places like merchant guilds to earn more money.

What kind of divine treatment was this?

Having seen many capitalists in his past life, Chen Feng began to doubt his own eyes.

Chen Feng couldn't help but wonder, "Isn't this giving too much?"

Escort Leader Yu heard this and laughed heartily.

"It's not much, not much."

"Martial Artists are rare, and sought after everywhere. Not to mention you are Master Zhou's Personal Disciple."

"A Personal Disciple is a big deal anywhere. The escort agency can also borrow the reputation of the martial arts school for publicity."

"If I give you too little and you leave, and go to compete with us at another escort agency, the Head Escort will curse me to death."

"Lu Jinghong also signed this contract back then, but his realm is higher, so the specific amount would be several times more."

Chen Feng secretly clicked his tongue.

He felt like he almost didn't recognize silver anymore.

After a final glance at the contract and confirming there were no issues, Chen Feng confidently signed his name.

He pressed his handprint.

[Became an Escort... Experience +1000]

Escort Leader Yu watched Chen Feng sign his name with a smile.

Chen Feng joining the escort agency also brought him benefits.

"Do you intend to go on escort missions? Or do you just want to receive your Monthly Salary?" Escort Leader Yu asked.

Chen Feng replied, "I do. Are there any jobs recently? I'm idle."

The joy on Escort Leader Yu's face intensified:

"Yes! Of course, there are! Follow me."

Chen Feng followed him through the training ground to an open space behind it.

A group of escorts were gathered there.

Discussing something.

As soon as they saw Escort Leader Yu, they greeted him:

"Old Yu!"

Then they noticed Chen Feng behind him, and one of them asked:

"This is...? New guy?"

Escort Leader Yu waved hello and then said:

"Don't you still need someone? He'll fill the spot for you. A Blood Refining Realm Martial Artist, guaranteed to be fierce!"

The leader nodded and said:

"Alright, we do need one..."

"No!"

Suddenly, someone darted out from the side.

"Why should he go! Didn't we agree that spot was for me!"

The person jumped out and roared.

Escort Leader Yu was stunned and looked at the leader of the escort group with a questioning gaze.

"Old Zhang, what's going on? Are the spots full?"

Zhang Biao Tou's brow furrowed.

He said sternly to the person who had suddenly rushed out:

"Liu Hong! I told you earlier that we needed to discuss it, when did I promise you?"

Liu Hong stared dead at Chen Feng, unwillingly saying:

"Then what about him? Escort Leader Yu can just call out and go on an escort mission? What does that make me?"

Zhang Biao Tou said sternly:

"I am in charge. Who goes and who doesn't is naturally up to me to decide. Besides, I never promised you earlier."

Liu Hong let out a "Tsk" sound:

"The person Escort Leader Yu brought, is he from the martial arts school too?"

"It's always like this, why don't they just give all the spots to Dragon Walk Martial Arts School, what chance do the rest of us apprentices have?"

Liu Hong looked at them with eyes that seemed to have seen through everything.

"Liu Hong! Watch your mouth!"

A镖师 reprimanded him sternly.

Liu Hong, full of defiance, retorted:

"Am I wrong? They keep telling me to wait, and wait, saying spots are limited. I finally became a Martial Artist, and they still won't let me go on an Escort Mission!"

"In the end, I'm still just an apprentice, while those disciples from the martial arts school? They become 镖师 as soon as they arrive!"

"They might as well rename this escort agency to Dragon Walk Escort Agency from now on!"

"Liu Hong!"

Zhang Biao Tou shouted loudly.

"This escort mission is of great importance. You weren't really suitable for it to begin with. Even if he hadn't come, we wouldn't have let you go!"

"Heh, of great importance..."

Liu Hong sneered dismissively, raised a finger pointing at Chen Feng, and said to everyone:

"I saw him in the training grounds earlier. He's clearly a newcomer who just joined the escort agency today! He probably hasn't even gone through training!"

"It's all just excuses!"

A flicker of surprise flashed in Zhang Biao Tou's eyes. He looked at Escort Leader Yu, as if seeking confirmation.

Letting a complete newcomer go on an escort mission was indeed too reckless.

If he was truly a favored connection, it wouldn't sound good if word got out.

Escort Leader Yu subtly shook his head.

Zhang Biao Tou immediately understood. There must be a hidden reason.

At this moment, a young 镖师 stepped forward and said:

"He has Escort Leader Yu vouching for him!"

Liu Hong chuckled:

"Heh, Escort Leader Yu also came from Dragon Walk Martial Arts School. Who knows if he has any personal bias."

"You!..."

As the young escort was about to retort.

Others from outside gradually gathered around.

There were apprentices and escorts.

They seemed to be attracted by the commotion here, wanting to see what was going on.

In the end, the retort that reached the young escort's lips turned into a cold snort.

He didn't want to argue with Liu Hong anymore.

Regardless of whether Escort Leader Yu had any ulterior motives, if this matter escalated, it would damage the escort leader's reputation and even disrupt the harmony within the escort agency.

The young escort clearly did not want to see such a situation.

But Liu Hong was different.

He wished the matter could be blown up even bigger.

To alleviate the gloom in his heart.

Seeing Liu Hong about to bring up the Dragon Walk Martial Arts School again.

Escort Leader Yu said in a deep voice, "So what are you trying to achieve by saying all this?"

"Simple!"

Liu Hong saw more and more people gathering around, and pointed at Chen Feng, saying:

"I want to challenge this favored outsider!"

Chen Feng was stunned.

[Challenge received... Experience +100]