Chapter 1732 - 639: Setting Out on the Escort Mission (Part 2)

Chen Dinghai didn’t reach out to touch it, but looked at Lu Ren with evident doubt in his eyes.

"This matter is originally a family secret, and by rights, I shouldn’t tell Master Chen about it.

"However, since I’m asking you to deliver it, naturally, I must provide you with an explanation; otherwise, the gates of Tianjing Sect might remain closed.

"Truth be told, my ancestors once had a connection with Tianjing Sect.

"This token is the symbol granted by Tianjing Sect.

"In the past, it was agreed that should my Lu Family face hardship, their descendants could send this token to Tianjing Sect.

"As long as Tianjing Sect exists, they can help my Lu Family overcome great difficulties!

"Now... alas...

"Several years ago, my Lu Family was already in decline.

"At that time, I didn’t think of seeking help from Tianjing Sect.

"But now, it’s truly reached the point where it’s inevitable to ask for help.

"Simply because we’ve provoked a power that we absolutely should not have provoked."

"A powerful force?"

Chen Dinghai’s brows furrowed.

"Ah, this..."

Lu Ren’s face suddenly showed some panic:

"Master Chen need not worry, and no need to be concerned.

"That powerful force dares to trouble my Lu Family but doesn’t dare to trouble Tianjing Sect.

"As long as you deliver this token, everything can be resolved easily."

"Is it really so?"

Chen Dinghai gazed at Lu Ren and suddenly smiled:

"In that case, why doesn’t Brother Lu go to the Yulong Escort Agency, Ping an Escort Agency?

"Shunfeng Escort Agency, our chief has just taken over, and the sign hasn’t even been replaced.

"It’s truly unknown...

"This escort venture, in terms of both emotion and reason, shouldn’t be brought to us, should it?"

"What does Master Chen mean by this?"

Lu Ren was instantly bewildered and his expression became conflicted:

"This..."

"Eh? Brother Lu, if you have something to say, why not say it directly."

Chen Dinghai glanced at him quietly.

"Alas..."

Lu Ren sighed:

"It’s hateful that the most useless thing is a scholar.

"If I had practiced martial arts in my youth, how could I be begging others now!?

"Forget it, forget it... Master Chen is now my only way out.

"I’ll just tell the truth.

"The reason I’m not asking others is because... I really don’t trust them.

"One must know that although Jianghu is full of blade light and sword shadow, it’s also full of tangled connections, deeply intertwined.

"The heroes who escort through Jianghu live by their reputation, and are skilled in maneuvering among many powers.

"It’s hard to say whether these escort agencies might be secretly in league with that powerful force.

"And thus uproot the last branch of the Lu Family.

"However, Shunfeng Escort Agency makes people feel at ease.

"Moreover, I’ve already investigated.

"This escort agency is a business acquired by an old wealthy man from Nanhai.

"Having no foundation in Xizhou, it’s believed to be trustworthy."

"Brother Lu is at ease, but I find it difficult."

Chen Dinghai’s face grew somber:

"You also know we’re newcomers, and yet you deliver this hot potato straight to our doorstep.

"On what basis do you think we should take on this venture?

"Offend people without reason?"

Lu Ren felt relieved upon hearing this:

"Master Chen, for you to speak thus shows your frankness.

"If you truly planned to collude with them, how could you speak openly?

"Furthermore, although that powerful force is towering and untouchable to me,

"to Tianjing Sect, they’re insignificant.

"If this matter succeeds, I imagine your reputation for benevolence will surely reach Tianjing Sect.

"From then on, you’d establish ties with them.

"It’s an excellent opportunity to seize, why not consider it carefully, Master Chen?"

"You’ve thought it all through indeed."

Chen Dinghai’s face lightened somewhat after listening.

Yet he fell into contemplation.

Lu Ren at this moment glanced instinctively at the box, returning to a state of anxiety, cautiously awaiting the outcome.

Meanwhile, Chen Dinghai appeared to ponder, but in truth, he already heard Su Mo’s voice:

"Stall him, then agree."

After much ’deliberation’, Chen Dinghai raised his head to look at Lu Ren, and sighed softly:

"According to reason, your Lu Family has been unjustly harmed; upholding Jianghu chivalry, I should accept this escort.

"But with the lives of escort agency brothers at stake, how can I recklessly talk of chivalry?"

Lu Ren hurriedly said upon seeing this:

"Master Chen, this matter will definitely spread throughout Jianghu.

"By then, your actions will undoubtedly be known widely in Jianghu.

"Shunfeng Escort Agency will gain fame from this battle, which naturally leads to abundant fortune afterward, with wealth sought amid danger... I implore you to think it over."

"This..."

For a moment, it seemed Chen Dinghai was persuaded.

After pondering for a long time, he finally sighed:

"What you said is indeed reasonable.

"Stay here and have some tea; I’ll seek the Chief to discuss, then give you a reply."

"Alright."

Lu Ren instinctively nodded, but upon seeing several Escort Masters coming over to pour tea for him, his face turned pale:

"Waiting is no problem, but please don’t let me drink tea, I really can’t stomach it anymore."

Chen Dinghai had already moved behind the screen.

His footsteps gradually receded.

Lu Ren sat in the chair and gradually regained his composure, watching the Escort Master approach with a smile as they brought the tea cup. Unable to resist, Lu Ren twitched an eyebrow, setting his gaze on the open box before reaching out to accept:

"Thank you..."

This time, Lu Ren didn’t have to wait long.

About the time of one pot of tea had passed when Chen Dinghai returned.

He glanced at Lu Ren: