Starting with Xingyi Quan, it swept across the chaotic world.

As the third-in-command of Yongxing Escort Agency, he knew better than most the importance of reputation for an escort agency.

It was precisely because of its widespread reputation for benevolence and righteousness that Yongxing Escort Agency was able to rise to prominence and gradually become the number one escort agency in Lin'an City.

If a suitable reason is not found in the current situation, it will cause irreversible damage to the reputation that Yongxing Escort Agency has worked so hard to build!

"Boss, this is what happened..."

Hu Sheng stepped forward and told them what had happened.

Upon hearing this, Wang Kui's expression softened considerably, but he still asked:

"Who killed him?"

Hu Sheng wanted to explain further, but unexpectedly, Lu Li stepped forward:

"Boss, I killed him."

Why kill?

"Because these people have impure intentions, we gave them money just now, but they went too far and acted very uniformly. I don't think they are simply vagrants..." Lu Li paused as he spoke:

"And they're not afraid of so many of us; they're no longer just simple refugees. We have to deal with them decisively!"

"Besides, everyone has seen that the other party dared to attack me. Even if things get out of hand, it won't have any impact on Yongxing Escort Agency."

Lu Li spoke with reason and evidence.

Hu Sheng nodded repeatedly, genuinely believing that Lu Li was both brave and resourceful. If it weren't for Lu Li's actions earlier, even if Chief Escort Wang returned, the matter would likely have been difficult to resolve.

Therefore, he did not want Lu Li to be punished.

"A heavy blow?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Kui seemed to ponder for a moment, then walked to the corpses of the refugees. Looking at the still-breathing refugees, he sneered:

"He only stabbed in the right chest? Is this what you call a powerful punch?"

Having said that, Wang Kui suddenly stomped on the chest of the refugee leader, denting his chest.

"Xiao Li, your knife isn't fast enough, and it's not ruthless enough!"

"Next time, stab them in the heart, slit their throats. And you've killed too few; it's not enough to intimidate people!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Sheng was stunned, and many of the bodyguards behind him were also somewhat taken aback.

Isn't Yongxing Escort Agency famous for its benevolence and righteousness?

Why does Wang Biao Tou's words sound more murderous than all of them combined?

"In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary!" Wang Kui calmly surveyed the crowd. "My Yongxing Escort Agency cherishes its reputation, but we are not cowards who will let others take advantage of us!"

Wang Kui knew that in this chaotic world, if one only had kindness, there would only be one path: to be devoured by others.

Drawing your sword now can also deter the villains!

"Next time something like this happens, no need to report it, just kill them!"

After speaking, Wang Kui looked at Lu Li again:

"My second brother is right, you truly are a master. You will certainly be rewarded when you return from this escort mission!"

"As for the other participants, they will also receive rewards!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another cheer erupted from the crowd!

Hu Sheng patted Lu Li's chest and nodded in acknowledgment. Lu Li responded with a smile.

Where some are happy, others are sad; naturally, there are a group of people among the bodyguards who can't laugh.

They were extreme conservatives who firmly believed that the reputation of Yongxing Escort Agency was important. At the time, they were only guarding the goods and did not get involved in beating up the refugees, because they were worried that Chief Escort Wang would come back and hold them accountable.

Originally, some of them who thought Lu Li was pretentious were waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

But to my surprise, Chief Escort Wang had this kind of attitude!

If I had known this would happen, I would have definitely kicked that refugee a couple of times; at least I would have received a reward.

Unfortunately, once an opportunity is missed, it's gone forever; there's no second chance.

……

Time flies, and dawn arrives.

After yesterday's incident, the convoy sped up and arrived in Tonglu City by noon that day.

In the distance, the outline of the city came into view, and at the same time, the number of refugees continued to increase.

"It seems that the environment in Tonglu City is even worse than that in our Lin'an City..." Lu Li looked at the large group of refugees wandering on the edge of the city and felt a little sad.

Although some unpleasant things happened last night, he would not generalize and think that all refugees were hateful people.

Many people are forced into this situation by the circumstances of the world.

Gangs, government officials, powerful figures...

Any one of them could easily crush ordinary people.

Soon, the Yongxing Escort Agency's caravan entered Tonglu City.

Soon, they arrived at the delivery location. Wang Kui led a group of people to unload the goods and talked with the shopkeeper.

Lu Li took advantage of his spare time to look around the city.

The people were emaciated and pale. Many of the ragged refugees had lifeless eyes and were muttering something. Some houses still had talismans to ward off evil spirits pasted on their doors.

The city walls also looked somewhat old. If there was anything in common... it was that the inner city and the outer city looked like two different worlds.

Before long, Wang Kui had finished his business deal.

"Let's rest for the night, and then take the goods back to Lin'an City tomorrow at noon."

The goods Wang Kui is referring to here are not goods transported from Lin'an City, but rather goods from Tonglu County transported to Lin'an City.

After all, delivering goods to both sides for the same round trip can double the profit, so why not?

That day, Lu Li spent the whole day practicing boxing at the inn that had been arranged for him.

The next morning, after loading the goods, the convoy set off again to return to Lin'an City.

The group lost interest in continuing the martial arts competition and instead engaged in casual conversation.

On the way back, they encountered no further danger. They occasionally came across groups of refugees, but the caravan did not stop. After nearly being robbed by the refugees, the wagon that was used to carry relief grain was loaded with goods.

The return trip took two days less than the outward trip.

Once everyone re-entered Lin'an City, the oppressive feeling in their hearts eased considerably.

"You've all had a long and tiring journey."

Back at the escort agency, Wang Kui immediately sent someone to verify the wages paid to everyone involved in the journey and to reward them based on their performance that night.

"Zhang Yu, one tael of silver."

"Guan Bei, one tael of silver."

"..."

Wang Kui read out the names from above, and those whose names were called below all looked excited.

Ordinary escort missions don't offer such generous rewards.

It should be noted that the salary of a bodyguard consists of the salary for his post and the reward for his successful escort mission. Usually, he would only earn a few coins for his escort mission, but this time it was doubled.

They knew that part of the reason for this was that someone had died unexpectedly on the journey, so they needed to give out extra salaries to "bring good luck."

But the most fundamental reason must be that they followed along to teach the refugees a lesson that day.

"Hu Sheng, two taels of silver."

Upon hearing this, Hu Sheng's face also showed excitement.

He knew that the reward for this escort mission was so generous, probably because of his elbow strike.

Many people looked at Hu Sheng with envy.

Hu Sheng only used one elbow strike, yet he received two taels of silver. This money came too easily!

At the same time, they were also eager to know what kind of reward Lu Li would receive.

"Lu Li has not only preserved the transported goods but also safeguarded the reputation of my Yongxing Escort Agency. He is hereby awarded five taels of silver and a blood-replenishing pill!"

Everyone present was taken aback.

These bodyguards, who were only on temporary assignments, earned no more than two taels of silver a month, while Lu Li received two and a half months' worth of their salary.

They also brought an extra blood-replenishing pill.

Upon hearing this, Lu Li smiled and clasped his hands in greeting:

"Thank you, Chief Escort!"

In Lin'an City, medicinal supplements for martial arts are mostly presented in the form of taking "blood-nourishing powder" and "blood-replenishing pills".

A dose of Nourishing Blood Powder costs one tael of silver, while a Blood-Replenishing Pill costs three taels of silver per pill. Most importantly, Blood-Replenishing Pills are "limited to purchase," with a limited monthly production. Once they are released, they are basically bought up by various martial arts schools and the gentry of the inner city.

Lu Li could only buy one pill a month from the martial arts school; most of the time, he took the Blood Nourishing Powder.

Wang Kui waved his hand and continued:

"In recognition of the unfortunate death of Escort He, our Yongxing Escort Agency has decided to provide twenty taels of silver to his family."