Two figures skimmed nearby; it was Jin Dongguo and Hei Mo.

"Did the master do all this? The master is so fucking awesome." Looking at the Bai family's home ablaze, Jin Dongguo exclaimed with heartfelt admiration.

You know, after Bai Tiancheng transformed, he was equivalent to an Innate warrior, yet the master burnt him to ashes. Now, he finally understood how terrifying Lin Chen could be.

"Of course, how could my master not be awesome!" Hei Mo said excitedly.

A year ago, he was captured by the Bai family and became a human guinea pig, locked in that tiny, few square meter dark room, where every day, helplessness, aimlessness, and fear seized his heart.

His loved ones were brutally killed, causing his once pure heart to become tainted with evil. It was Lin Chen who pulled him back from the path of wickedness.

Today, Lin Chen even led him to annihilate the Bai family, avenging his blood feud. Hei Mo had already decided to repay this kindness for the rest of his life.

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Lin Chen had slept for two whole days and nights.

And during these two days, Xue Ying had been by his side the entire time.

Even though her body was bandaged and her wounds had not healed, she stubbornly stayed by Lin Chen's side.

"You idiot, why won't you listen..."

"You lazy pig, when are you going to wake up..."

Looking at Lin Chen in his deep sleep, Xue Ying's eyes filled with hot tears, her face showing endless sorrow.

Even though the doctor said that Lin Chen was just a little drained and needed some rest, she was still afraid. Afraid that Lin Chen would never wake up.

The scenes of the two of them together flashed in her mind like a movie.

She took Lin Chen's hand and couldn't help but lean over the bed and start sobbing.

But at that moment, she suddenly felt a pair of cheeky hands pinching her.

Xue Ying, who was crying her heart out, was instantly stunned. Normally, she would have slapped them already, but this time she cried out with excitement, "Lin Chen, Lin Chen, are you awake?"

In fact, Lin Chen had already woken up a while ago, secretly watching Xue Ying cry with a face like a pear blossom bathed in rain.

Moreover, as Xue Ying leaned over, she happened to press down on Lin Chen's arm, which made him unable to resist pinching.

"Ying sister, sorry about that, I was just dreaming," Lin Chen said with an awkward smile.

"Hmph, as long as you're awake, I'll let you take some advantage!"

Seeing Lin Chen waking up, Xue Ying couldn't help but laugh with a "pfft".

The next instant, Xue Ying hugged Lin Chen tightly, her fists pounding on his chest, "Bad guy, bad guy, you scared me to death."

Lin Chen felt the warmth in his arms, holding Xue Ying tightly, "How could it be otherwise? I've always said I would protect you forever!"

Just then, the door opened and an old man walked in.

Seeing Long Lao, Lin Chen's face turned a bit irritated, "Damn, can't you see I'm busy hitting on a chick here? You're so old, yet you have no tact at all."

Long Lao smiled awkwardly, "Lin Chen, I know you're busy right now, but this matter is really urgent, so I had to disturb you and Miss Xue Ying."

Understanding the situation, Xue Ying stood up, "Lin Chen, Long Lao needs you for something. You should tend to the important matters first; I'll come looking for you later."

Watching as Xue Ying stood up to leave, Lin Chen said in annoyance, "What's so urgent with you, Long Lao?"

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"You ungrateful brat, you caused such a huge mess and I'm the one who has to wipe your ass, and yet you have this attitude," Dragon Master complained discontentedly.

"Dragon Master, the Bai family conduct experiments on living people, I'm doing this for your Dragon Group, okay? If you guys had gone yourselves, who knows how many brothers would have been sacrificed!" Lin Chen was unreceptive.

Dragon Master gave a wry smile and said, "That's true, but didn't you go a little too far? Not only did you kill the people from the Bai family, but you also burned down their house. It took the fire department a whole day and night to extinguish the flames."

"Harsh methods are necessary for the wicked, otherwise they'll never learn or be afraid. Dragon Master, you don't have to thank me," Lin Chen said with an air of magnanimity.

"Thank my ass. I almost got into a fight with those old farts from the Supervision Department. But to tell the truth, the job was satisfying; it had the style I had when I was young," Dragon Master laughed heartily.

"Dragon Master, what's so urgent?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

Hearing Lin Chen's question, Dragon Master's expression turned serious: "An economic summit is being held in Capital City in a week. A foreign merchant who has made many important contributions to the motherland will be attending, and he wants to use this summit as an opportunity to return to the motherland.

But we've received intelligence that external forces are already making moves, wanting to eliminate him."

"Dragon Master, I'm just a college student. I can protect a campus belle for you, but a task with such a high degree of difficulty is beyond me," Lin Chen shook his head.

Dragon Master laughed and said, "I have no choice in the matter. The Dragon Group's top experts are all engaged in important missions. Right now, you are the most suitable candidate."

Lin Chen pondered for a moment and said, "I can help out, but I won't do it for nothing."

Seeing the calculating look on Lin Chen's face, Dragon Master knew the young man was about to extort again.

Dragon Master coughed and said, "Lin Chen, we're all Chinese. There are some duties we must fulfill."

Lin Chen nodded earnestly: "Yes, you're right, Dragon Master. My current task is to study, as I am a college student."

"Cough cough, don't forget you're also a member of the Dragon Group," Dragon Master said morosely as he weighed down Lin Chen with a huge responsibility.

Lin Chen smiled faintly: "Do you guys pay me a salary? Are there any employee benefits? I'm just a temp."

"Alright, Lin Chen, name your terms," Dragon Master said, realizing he couldn't avoid the negotiation.

Lin Chen thought for a moment, then listed a number of names on a piece of paper and handed it to Dragon Master: "These are my family and friends. I hope the Dragon Group can help me protect them."

Following the incident with Xue Ying, Lin Chen finally understood how deep the waters of the ancient martial world were, which was also why he had taken on Jin Dongguo and the Black Demon as disciples. He knew that going it alone made it hard to survive in this cruel world.

Now his biggest concern was for his family and friends. He truly couldn't look after each one of them. If the Dragon Group was willing to step in to protect them, if someone dared to kill or capture someone under the Dragon Group's watch, it would amount to a challenge against the Dragon Group. No force in China had the guts to do that.

Dragon Master checked the list and laughed helplessly: "You're a cunning one, having my people play bodyguard for you. I can agree to your request, but you have to complete the mission properly."

"Of course. The matters of the Dragon Group are my matters," Lin Chen agreed immediately, changing his tune so fast that Dragon Master felt an urge to give him a thorough thrashing.

"The plane will land at Capital City Airport in an hour, get ready," Dragon Master said with a smile.

"Okay, but I want to choose my own assistants," Lin Chen said.

"Fine, as long as you ensure their safety, you can have it your way," Dragon Master nodded.

"But, the budget..." Lin Chen grinned awkwardly.

Dragon Master glared at Lin Chen: "With a fortune of several billion, you still care about this bit of money?"

Lin Chen shook his head: "Dragon Master, you eat off the state, you have an iron rice bowl. I'm just a small businessman."

"Get lost, you call several billion small business? Don't worry about the money, the client will provide it," said Dragon Master.

"Who is the protectee?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

Dragon Master handed a file to Lin Chen: "See for yourself!"

Lin Chen was stunned as he looked at the information in the file—it was him!

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