The moment those words were spoken, not only was the middle-aged man beside her dumbfounded, but the entire teahouse fell silent. Countless bewildered gazes turned toward Zhao Yuyan.
Those looks seemed to be saying: You, the cherished jewel in the palm of the Zhao Family head, came here to recruit guards?
The Zhao Family was teeming with experts, so what did you mean by coming here to look for guards?
"Everyone, do not ask about what you should not know, and do not doubt me. I naturally have my reasons for doing this."
"Right now, I only want to know—who is willing to step forward?"
"Of course, let me make the ugly words clear first. I intend to take you somewhere extremely dangerous. One careless step, and you may lose your lives. So if you are not confident in your strength, it is best not to come. Otherwise, you will merely be going there to die."
After Zhao Yuyan finished speaking, everyone in the teahouse looked at one another before ultimately shaking their heads.
Miss Zhao had said it was dangerous, so it was naturally dangerous. With their scrawny arms and skinny legs, they could not afford to get involved.
Seeing the entire teahouse remain silent, with no one answering, Zhao Yuyan's brows furrowed slightly.
"May I ask, Miss Zhao, how will the reward be calculated?"
Suddenly, a middle-aged man in the distance raised his head and asked.
"The reward will naturally be generous. As long as you make it out alive, rest assured—I will give you a reward beyond your imagination."
"If you do not believe me, we can sign a blood contract."
"Once the blood contract is signed, you can put a hundred hearts at ease."
Zhao Yuyan said calmly.
"Fine. Since Miss Zhao has put it that