General Zhao's fingertips were still trembling slightly as they left the stone table.
He hugged the metal combination-lock case tightly, his other hand clenched around his phone, his palm slick with cold sweat.
Only after he settled into the back seat of the black SUV with military plates did his rigid back suddenly relax. He sank into the seat and let out a long, heavy breath.
"Back to the capital!"
General Zhao's voice was slightly hoarse, but the excitement and urgency in it made Ye Wenjun jolt in the front seat.
"Use our highest transit clearance! Also, notify Jiaolong Guard headquarters immediately. Have those eleven youngsters depart at once! Get them to Chen Family Village as fast as possible to report to Mr. Chen!"
"Yes, sir!" Ye Wenjun asked no questions and immediately issued the orders over an encrypted line.
The convoy slowly pulled away, leaving Chen Family Village.
Through the bulletproof window, General Zhao looked back at the unremarkable two-story house in the village, his eyes filled with awe and fervor.
He understood perfectly well that Chen Lin's promise to "offer a few casual pointers" was worth ten thousand times more than having him personally serve as team leader.
A supreme powerhouse who remained unfettered by worldly authority yet was willing to shelter this nation...
This was the true pillar that would secure Huaxia's future!
In the backyard.
Chen Lin paid no mind whatsoever to the promise he had just made, one that could change the balance of power across the world.
He was crouching leisurely by the wall, holding a small bowl and feeding Clear Wind and Bright Moon diluted spirit spring water.
To him, it was merely a way to secure a few free guards in advance for his peaceful days ahead.
And, while he was