There was still some time before the Li Family Tournament, though. There was no hurry to refuse.
After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Yuan took his leave.
The next day, he began his new duties with the Secret Stake. The little building in the woods was quiet, its interior tastefully decorated and furnished with everything he needed.
Presumably, everyone stationed here with the Secret Stake possessed considerable strength. A decent setting cost little, and they could hardly be made to live in shabby quarters.
In front of the building was a small, neatly leveled courtyard, an ideal place to practice martial arts.
He also met his partner, a slightly older man of around twenty-four or twenty-five, with a black mole on his left cheek.
Upon seeing Chen Yuan, the man immediately approached with a smile. "You must be Brother Chen Yuan. I've long heard of your reputation. My surname is Xue, and my given name is Baoshan. I look forward to working with you."
Xue Baoshan knew Chen Yuan had boundless prospects and would certainly not stay here long. This was merely a temporary stop for him, so Xue Baoshan was exceedingly courteous.
Chen Yuan cupped his fist and returned the courtesy. "You're too kind, Brother Xue. I've only just arrived and am still unfamiliar with some of the duties. I hope you'll offer me your guidance."
Now that he had made a name for himself, this man presumably would not try to undermine him as Zhang Hong had.
Xue Baoshan waved his hands repeatedly. "Oh, that goes without saying. Our duties amount to heading out to provide support when we hear a call for help. It's very simple. With your
intelligence, Brother Chen, you'll get the hang of it after a time or two.
"By the way, I'm currently at peak