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

Chapter 16 Rejecting the Master

Long street.

Inside the alley.

Chu Sheng stopped and turned around. "You've been following me for so long, show yourself!"

A figure stepped into the alley, dressed in white and looking like a scholar. "Young Master Chu, I mean no harm, please do not make a move."

Chu Sheng could tell at a glance that the scholar who came was only an eighth-rank martial artist and posed no threat to him. "Why are you following me?"

Although his opponent was not as strong as him, he still did not let his guard down.

The world is dangerous; one must always remain alert.

My master often said, "The world is a complex place; one must be wary of others, but never harbor thoughts of harming them."

He was new to the capital and unfamiliar with the place. He had never met the scholar before and wondered what the scholar wanted.

"Young Master Chu, the Master invites you to the academy for a chat."

Master?

He remembered Li Anlan mentioning Master, one of the three strongest figures in the imperial city, a figure even the Ninth Prince Zhao Jingzhong feared.

Master is a martial arts master of the Great Xia Dynasty, whose strength is unfathomable. Why would he suddenly send someone to find him?

The scholar noticed Chu Sheng's hesitation and recalled what his teacher had said before he left, "Young Master Chu, the teacher is looking for you to ask you to escort the goods."

[Mission refreshed. Accept the academy escort mission. Upon completion, you will receive a reward pack.]

A sudden system notification rang in his ears, indicating a new task. He had to meet with the Master, and there was no reason to refuse.

"lead the way!"

"Young Master Chu, this way please!"

"What's your name?"

"My name is Li Haoran, the sixth disciple of Master, and everyone calls me Sixth Brother."

Chu Sheng: "?" Sixth brother, you really are a sixth brother.

........

Outside Chang'an Academy.

Before entering, Chu Sheng paused for a moment, realizing he was being watched again.

It looks like they're planning to mess with me.

The person monitoring him this time had a very familiar aura; it was Qingming, whom he had fought at the city gate.

Although he hid it well, he still couldn't escape Chu Sheng's perception.

Li Haoran led Chu Sheng into the academy, and along the way he enthusiastically introduced the academy, "Young Master Chu, after the battle outside the city, you have already become famous in Chang'an."

"How did you manage to break through to the Grandmaster level at such a young age?"

"I just practiced casually, and before I knew it, I had broken through. I don't have much experience."

Li Haoran stared at Chu Sheng in astonishment, feeling that he was showing off, but he had no proof.

Actually, he misunderstood Chu Sheng.

Chu Sheng's breakthrough to the Grandmaster realm was all thanks to the system; he truly had no experience whatsoever.

Why does nobody believe you when you tell the truth these days?

I'm too difficult.

After passing through a quiet corridor, the two appeared at the back of the academy, where the mountains stretched into the distance and waterfalls cascaded down thousands of feet.

The grass grows tall and the birds fly, and the fragrance of flowers fills the air.

It's like being in a paradise.

On a distant mountain peak, a person was practicing swordsmanship, with sword energy surging in the air. It was actually sword intent, which surprised Chu Sheng. This academy was truly full of hidden talents.

"Brother Li, he is..."

"Senior Brother, Chen Guan, a ninth-rank sword cultivator," Li Haoran introduced. "You were originally the number one young talent in the capital, but now it's your turn."

"Senior Brother cultivates swordsmanship, while Young Master Chu is a saber cultivator. You two can spar sometime."

Chu Sheng wanted to say that he was also a sword cultivator, but he didn't mention it. One should be more modest. If he said that his swordsmanship was invincible, wouldn't that be slapping Chen Guan in the face?

He doesn't like being so flamboyant.

"Sure, let's have a friendly spar sometime."

Li Haoran was very enthusiastic and a bit of a chatterbox. "Young Master Chu, don't be nervous. The Master is a very nice person."

"The Master was indifferent to fame and fortune throughout his life, and did not know how to fight or compete. He only wished to spread the knowledge, resolve doubts, teach and educate people. He had countless outstanding disciples who came from all over the country, from the court to the common people. Most of the famous scholars and talents of the Great Xia Dynasty came from the Master's school."

"Young Master Chu is exceptionally gifted and a prodigy; he could be considered as a disciple of the Master."

"In this way, those scheming and despicable people in the capital will not dare to lay a hand on you, young master."

Seeing how impressive he is, it turns out they want him to join the academy.

Chu Sheng had absolutely no interest in this.

Li Haoran didn't explicitly say that as long as you join the academy, those people from the Eastern Depot won't dare to mess with you.

Chu Sheng said, "I don't believe you at all. If Master really had that much power, how could the Nine Thousand Years Old be able to harm loyal and good people and do whatever he wants?"

It cannot be said that Master is incompetent; Chu Sheng guessed that his strength was about the same as Zhao Jingzhong's.

He just wanted to be a bodyguard quietly.

Arriving at the lakeside behind the academy, a gentle breeze caressed my face, and the water rippled. Under the ancient pavilion, a person sat upright beside a stone table.

The old man was dressed in a plain Confucian robe, with white hair and beard. His eyebrows and eyes were gentle and refined, and he had no fierce or murderous aura. Instead, he was surrounded by a righteous Confucian and Taoist aura, calm and majestic. At a glance, he seemed like a mountain and a river guarding the land, impervious to all evil.

Chu Sheng looked over.

Is this the Master?

He must have studied the Spring and Autumn Annals, cultivating a Confucian and Taoist spirit. Judging by his appearance, his cultivation level is at least that of a Grandmaster.

Although no killing intent could be detected from him, the invisible pressure of Confucianism and Taoism seemed to be crushing him like the ultimate truth of heaven and earth.

The sage of Chu acknowledged that Confucius was very strong and that others were excellent, which motivated him to make progress.

"Master, Young Master Chu has arrived!"

The Master put down his teacup and turned to look at Chu Sheng. "Chief Escort Chu, let's go into the pavilion for a chat."

"Chu Sheng of Zhenyuan Escort Agency greets Master!" Chu Sheng clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, then sat down opposite Master.

"Master Chu, a young master, has truly broadened my horizons." The Master praised generously. "I have two matters to discuss with Master Chu."

"Please speak, Master!"

Just as the master was about to speak, a figure appeared outside the ancient pavilion and respectfully said, "Master, Young Master Cui has arrived."

"Let him come!" the Master said after a moment's thought.

A moment later, a familiar voice appeared. The person who came was none other than the white-robed scholar, Young Master Cui—Cui Xuan.

When he saw Chu Sheng and the Master sitting upright under the ancient pavilion, a look of shock flashed across his eyes. He bowed deeply and said, "Cui Xuan of Luoyang Academy pays respects to the Master!"

"How is your master?" the Master asked.

"My master is well, and I am sorry to have troubled you, Master." Cui Xuan said, handing a letter to Li Haoran beside him. "This is a letter from my master to you, Master. Please take a look."

Li Haoran placed the letter on the desk in front of the teacher.

The Master did not open the letter. "Your master wants you to enter the academy to study and train under me. You have good talent, so you can stay here from now on."

Upon hearing this...

Cui Xuan exclaimed excitedly, "Thank you, Master!"

The Master withdrew his gaze from him and looked at Chu Sheng. "Chief Escort Chu, the first thing I want to do is to take you as my disciple."

"You flatter me, Master!"

"But I'm used to being alone and have no intention of studying at the academy. I appreciate your kindness, Master, but let's leave the opportunity to those who need it."

Confucius: "........."

Cui Xuan: "?" He actually refused the Master. Countless people in the Great Xia Empire wanted to become the Master's disciples. Now this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was right in front of him, but Chu Sheng ruthlessly rejected him.

Even the opportunity for him to join the academy and study under the Master was only obtained after his master risked his reputation and begged the Master repeatedly.

Chu Sheng, who prides himself on his talent, actually refused this enormous fortune.

What an unbelievable person.