Inheriting a security escort agency, the game begins with escorting the eldest princess.

Chapter 54 Mingyu Gong (Please add to your favorites and recommend)

Dragon Shadow is a secret assassin trained by Emperor Xia. He obeys only Emperor Xia's orders and is one of Emperor Xia's few trump cards.

Very few people in the entire Great Xia Dynasty knew about this matter, and the Prince of Kaoshan was one of them.

He knew that Dragon Shadow was never a person, but a code name.

The dragon figure in front of him took out a token representing his identity, which naturally proved that he had come on the orders of His Majesty. Li Wuji found it strange that the Xia Emperor would take action against Li Anlan.

Everyone knows that Emperor Xia and Li Anlan, siblings, had a deep bond.

Long Ying naturally dared not make a move in front of Li Wuji, and could only watch helplessly as Li Anlan explained the whole story.

"To arrange a marriage between you and the Chen family?"

"Young master, what should we do? Isn't this ridiculous?"

"What exactly is wrong with Your Majesty? Can't you tell what's more important?"

In Li Wuji's eyes, ten Chen clans were no match for one Chu Sheng. He had only just risen to prominence, and he had already gathered powerful figures like Gu Jingchen and Nie Kuang around him. Given time, Zhenyuan Escort Agency would surely become famous throughout the world.

If Li Anlan could marry Chu Sheng, the Great Xia Dynasty would be even more powerful. The benefits that Chu Sheng could bring would be far greater than those of the Chen Clan.

"Uncle, I'm going to Wanjian Mountain to find Master Chu. Please return to the capital and tell His Majesty that I will not marry Chen Guan. From now on, I will stay at Zhenyuan Escort Agency and will never return to the capital."

Li Wuji asked, "An Lan, is Young Master at Ten Thousand Swords Mountain?"

"Not long ago, Master Chu destroyed the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. The former sect is now a branch of the Zhenyuan Escort Agency. If Uncle Wang wants to find him, he can come to Ten Thousand Swords Mountain anytime."

"Okay, I understand, go ahead!"

Li Anlan sheathed his sword, mounted his horse, and was blocked by Long Ying. "Prince Kao Shan, you cannot let the Princess leave, or you will not be able to explain to His Majesty."

Li Wuji's face darkened, and he roared, "Are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

He raised his hand and waved, his powerful true energy binding Long Ying and sending him flying. "It's none of your business to interfere in my affairs. Know your place."

Under the stern reprimand, Long Ying forcibly steadied himself, looked at Li Wuji in astonishment, wiped the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth, and watched Li Wuji ride away into the shadows, his heart filled with horror.

He uttered three words with trembling hands: Grandmaster.

Unexpectedly, Li Wuji's martial arts realm has advanced to the Grandmaster level. It was obvious that he had shown mercy just now, otherwise he would already be a corpse.

Helpless, Long Ying could only watch as Li Anlan rode off and disappeared into the wilderness.

On the mountain road of Hangu Pass.

Li Futian smiled and said, "Godfather, we will arrive in the capital soon."

"It's been too long since I've been back; the empire has changed a lot."

Li Wuji glanced at him sideways and said, "Yes, it's been ten years since you last set foot in Chang'an. I'll find you a wife this time you return to the capital."

Li Futian: "?"

My godfather is the best to me.

Just as the two were talking, Li Wuji's figure suddenly changed. He pulled on the reins and shouted, "Futian, prepare for battle!"

"Godfather, is there an assassin?" Li Futian gripped his spear tightly, looked around, and found nothing unusual, but his expression remained solemn, trusting that Li Wuji's senses were not wrong.

The godfather was powerful and experienced in battle; his sensitivity to danger was unmatched by them.

Swish.

Swish.

One after another, figures rushed down from the mountain stream, their black robes roaring in the air as hidden weapons shot through the air, sharp and cunning.

Li Futian's face was terribly gloomy. He leaped off his horse, his spear piercing the air, his inner strength swirling around the tip. He swung it like a windmill, deflecting the incoming hidden weapons.

"Fu Tian, ​​you may leave!"

"The weakest of these people is at the Grandmaster level; you are no match for them."

Upon hearing Li Wuji's voice, Li Futian, who was suspended in mid-air, changed his expression drastically. "Godfather, we're almost at the capital. Who would dare to ambush and assassinate you here?"

"No need to even think about it. The only person who least wants me to return to the capital, and who has the guts to assassinate me, is Zhao Jingzhong," Li Wuji said in a deep voice, his tiger-like eyes flashing with killing intent. "If you want to kill me, can't you send some decent martial artists?"

"None of these guys are any good fighters."

He had been cultivating the internal energy techniques from the Wordless Heavenly Book, and later obtained the Northern Darkness True Qi from Chu Sheng. Now, the Yin and Yang within his body are in harmony, and his true qi is as vast as the sea. He has already cultivated the Imperial Blazing Sun Technique to the eighth level.

With Chu Sheng's Northern Darkness True Qi harmonizing him, he was confident that he would eventually cultivate the Imperial Blazing Sun Technique to the tenth level.

Swish.

A figure floated up from the horse's back, hands behind his back, exuding the powerful and domineering aura of a grandmaster. The true energy within his body was as blazing as the sun, shining between heaven and earth.

The assassins who charged forward sensed the oppressive aura emanating from Li Wuji, and their expressions changed drastically. The leader, who was also a Grandmaster, found that Li Wuji's aura surpassed his own.

Didn't they say that the Prince of Kao Shan had just entered the Grandmaster realm?

Such terrifying strength is truly what a martial artist who has just entered the Grandmaster realm should possess.

"withdraw!"

The white-robed elder was sent flying backward. He knew that Li Wuji was powerful and that if they fought at Hangu Pass, they would suffer heavy losses. It was not easy to cultivate a grandmaster martial artist, and the only way to preserve their strength was to retreat.

"You want to leave? I've given you permission?"

Li Wuji raised his hand and waved it. The spear in Li Futian's hand flew out uncontrollably, turning into a beam of light that shot through the air and struck a cultivator's thigh. A scream rang out, and the figure fell heavily to the ground.

"Fu Tian, ​​take him back!"

"Assassinate me, and when we return to the capital, I'll have some fun with you."

Two days later.

Inside the palace.

Li Wuji, dressed in military attire, strode towards the imperial study.

A figure appeared outside the hall, craning his neck in anticipation. The person was none other than Emperor Xia.

As the figure of the Prince of Kao Shan drew closer, he hurried forward to greet him, saying, "Uncle, you are returning in triumph. I should lead all the officials to welcome you at the city gate."

Li Wuji smiled and said, "Your Majesty is too kind. Defending the border is simply my duty."

"Uncle, please enter the palace quickly!"

The two entered the imperial study together, and Emperor Xia was very polite, gesturing for Li Wuji to sit down.

"Your Majesty, on my way back to the capital, I encountered the Princess. Coincidentally, Long Ying was chasing her. I intervened and made her leave. Is that alright?" Li Wuji asked directly.

Emperor Xia's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected things to be so coincidental. Knowing that Li Anlan had left the capital, he knew it was impossible for her to marry into the Chen family. Li Anlan's previous promises in the palace were merely a delaying tactic.

"Uncle, I had no choice but to arrange the marriage between my elder sister and the young master of the Chen family."

"Chen Guan, the young master of the Chen clan, is a young grandmaster with unlimited potential. In terms of status, background, and talent, he is a perfect match for the imperial sister. This marriage is truly a match made in heaven."

Li Wuji said, "Your Majesty, you must know that the Princess has someone she likes."

Emperor Xia paused, "Uncle Wang is referring to... Chu Sheng of the Zhenyuan Escort Agency?"

"Chief Escort Chu is very outstanding, but his status is vastly different from that of the Imperial Sister. The main problem is that Chief Escort Chu has no romantic feelings for the Imperial Sister; it's all just wishful thinking on the part of the Imperial Sister."

"Your Majesty, matters between men and women are about time and the development of feelings. In my opinion, the Princess and Young Master Chu are a match made in heaven. In terms of talent, background and strength, the young master of the Chen Clan is not worthy to carry Young Master Chu's shoes."

"As for the difference in status that Your Majesty mentioned, with Young Master Chu's abilities, is it difficult for him to gain a place in the imperial court and be ennobled or appointed as prime minister?"

"In my memorial to the throne, I mentioned that without Prince Chu's help, our army would not have been able to annihilate the Tang Dynasty in the great victory in the eastern border. For this achievement alone, Prince Chu can receive any reward he desires."

"Yes and no."

Emperor Xia fell silent, unsure how to refute Li Wuji's words, for every single one of them made sense.

"Your Majesty, I know you want to unite with the Chen clan to consolidate your position, but you are acting too hastily."

"How many times has Your Majesty met with Young Master Chu? If Your Majesty truly wishes for Young Master Chu to serve the Great Xia, Your Majesty should treat him with respect and offer him high-ranking positions and generous rewards."

"Because Young Master Chu is worthy."

Li Wuji spoke in a deep voice, paused, and continued, "Young Master Chu is already a Grandmaster. Not long ago, he destroyed the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. On his way to the Human Academy, countless martial arts experts perished at his hands."

"With such strength, how many people in the world can compare to him?"

Emperor Xia: "?"

Li Wuji: "Your Majesty cannot only look at the immediate benefits; you must have a long-term vision. If we can gain the support of Young Master Chu, the future of Great Xia will not be limited to Dongzhou."

Emperor Xia was shocked. He never expected that Chu Sheng's strength had reached such a terrifying level. "Master has misled me. I shouldn't have let Li Anlan marry into the Chen family."

"What you say makes sense, Uncle Wang. I was confused."

"How long will Uncle Wang stay in the capital this time? It's been a long time since we went hunting together. When the autumn imperial examinations are held, we'll go to the imperial palace together."

Li Wuji pondered for a moment, "Your Majesty, my time in the capital will not be long. The Tang Dynasty suffered heavy losses in the defeat and may return at any time. In addition, the eastern border has been ravaged by war for years, and the people are living in dire straits. The reason I have come here is to discuss the situation in the eastern border with Your Majesty."

The issue of taxation.

Uncle Wang's idea is...

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Two days later.

On Mount Wanjian.

Upon returning to the escort agency, Chu Sheng immediately went into seclusion in his room, eager to refine all the true energy within his body and reach the Free Realm as soon as possible. Therefore, he told Gu Jingchen not to disturb his seclusion unless it was something particularly important.

now.

Gu Jingchen's voice rang out from outside the room, "Young Master, the Eldest Princess requests an audience."

Chu Sheng restrained his inner energy, let out a long breath, and frowned. He had only sent Li Anlan back to the capital two days ago, so why was she coming to his door again?

This woman is incredibly difficult to deal with.

He leaped up in a flash, pushed open the door, and appeared before Gu Jingchen. "Where are you?!"

"Reporting to Young Master, the Princess is in the front hall; she is injured."

"?"

Chu Sheng became increasingly puzzled; this woman was having a rather miserable time.

Having entered the martial arts world and been assassinated, he returned to the capital, and logically, upon returning to his own territory, he would still be injured.

It's safer for her to stay by his side; without his protection, how could this woman survive?

A figure appeared in the front hall. Chu Sheng looked at Li Anlan, who was covered in dust and had a pale face, and asked, "Your Highness, what happened? Why have you made yourself look so disheveled?"

Li Anlan looked up at him. "Seeing me like this, are you gloating?"

Chu Sheng didn't speak, but stepped forward and grabbed Li Anlan's arm. "The injury isn't serious. It was just a shock from the internal energy. It didn't damage your foundation. You'll recover in a few days."

"Tell me, what exactly happened!"

Li Anlan felt somewhat aggrieved and said, "His Majesty made me marry the young master of the Chen Clan, wanting me to become a sacrifice in his alliance with the Chen Clan. I escaped from the capital and was hunted down by Long Ying."

"Thanks to Uncle Wang for the chance to meet you, otherwise you would never have seen me again."

Chu Sheng hadn't expected so many things to happen to Li Anlan after he left the capital. "You don't plan to marry into the Chen family, so what are your plans for escaping to the Zhenyuan Escort Agency?"

"You're not planning to stay at the security company forever, are you?"

Li Anlan's beautiful eyes flickered as she gazed at Chu Sheng. She almost spoke, but then swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue. "Don't worry, I won't let you marry me."

"Come, Zhenyuan Escort Agency wants you to stay by their side to practice swordsmanship. I want to become stronger."

"Identity and background are futile; only by becoming strong can one control their own destiny."

Chu Sheng laughed and said, "Your Highness is right. If you are strong, no one can hurt you."

Li Anlan nodded. "You once said something that I've always remembered, and now that phrase is most fitting for my situation."

"That sentence?"

"My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens." Li Anlan looked at Chu Sheng solemnly. "Don't worry, I only cultivate the sword, I won't bother you."

"Really not?"

"Really," Li Anlan said frankly, "Even if we can't be lovers, we can still be friends, right?"

Chu Sheng did not refute this statement. "Alright, you stay at the escort agency to heal your injuries. Once you've recovered, I'll teach you swordsmanship."

After saying that, he glanced at Li Anlan and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to your room."

Li Anlan slowly stood up and followed Chu Sheng into the depths of the escort agency. "Your Highness, you can stay at the escort agency, and you can practice swordsmanship, but you can't just eat and stay for free; you have to work."

"What do you want me to do?"

"I haven't decided yet. I'll talk about it when I've thought it through."

"Okay, I can work, but could you give me another pill and a martial arts manual, just like the one Miss Su has?"

Chu Sheng: "I'm just asking you to do some work, and you're making such outrageous demands? Pills and secret manuals, are you trying to get me to make a wish?"

"Strength built up with pills is ultimately fleeting; to become truly powerful, one must proceed steadily and surely."

Knowing Li Anlan's special constitution, he opened the Escort Agency Shop and spent 66 Escort Points to exchange for the Mingyu Skill.

You should practice this manual from now on.

Li Anlan was so excited that she accepted the Mingyu Gong from Chu Sheng. "Master Chu, please don't call me Your Highness anymore. Just call me Anlan."

"You don't need to see me off. I'll go back to my room and cultivate myself."

Chu Sheng: "?" So realistic? He recovered instantly after getting the manual and was lively and energetic again. He didn't even find it appealing anymore.

He spent a huge sum of money to acquire the Mingyu Gong, and currently only has 30,000 escort points left.

There aren't enough flowers to go around, and not enough to go around.

Originally, there were 120,000. 40,000 were spent on exchanging sword techniques for Su Qingyan, and 50,000 were spent on exchanging Mingyu Gong for Li Anlan.

The Mingyu Gong is the supreme skill of the Yihua Palace, and it is paired with the ultimate skill, Yihua Jiemu.

The advantage of this internal energy cultivation method is that after practicing it, one's internal energy will continuously converge inward and never leak out. The more one practices, the more even one's aura becomes, making one appear like an ordinary person.

The deeper one cultivates, the more translucent and beautiful one's body becomes, like white jade, with skin as smooth as jade, eternal youth, and immortality.

When you reach the eighth level, it is similar to the Nine Yang Divine Skill in that your internal energy is inexhaustible and will never run dry.

Li Anlan has a special physique, and this martial arts manual is very suitable for her. Chu Sheng believes that this is all she can do. How far Li Anlan can go in martial arts depends on her comprehension and talent.