Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 920 - 920 311 Si Hai Escort Agency Two in One_3

Chapter 920: Chapter 311: Si Hai Escort Agency [Two in One]_3 Chapter 920: Chapter 311: Si Hai Escort Agency [Two in One]_3 “Because the escort agency itself represents hope, safety, and enthusiasm,”

“‘Building good relationships’ has always been the code by which the members of the escort agency stand.”

“Don’t underestimate a mere scholar; who knows, perhaps one day he may transform into an important official, and at that time, the kindness shown today could prove extremely useful. Conversely, even if it doesn’t pay off in this lifetime, escorting someone on part of their journey won’t cost you anything.”

“That is the way of the escort agency.”

“Legend has it that back in the day when your Great Grandmaster was not yet renowned, our ancestor happened upon a man with a broken leg on the road, took pity on him, helped him into the carriage, and gave him a lift… but along the road, they unexpectedly encountered the Eastern Huadong Three Ghosts ambushing the convoy.”

“The Huadong Three Ghosts were formidable, and our ancestor could not defeat them. Oddly enough, not only did these three robbers want to seize the cargo, they also sought to kill to establish their dominance. No one would have expected that the man with the broken leg would stand up and in three moves, he chopped off the heads of the Huadong Three Ghosts!”

“Afterwards, he even rushed forward and wiped out all the underlings of the Huadong Three Ghosts completely!”

“Hehe, didn’t the Huadong Three Ghosts and their gang end up going from murderers and robbers to eagerly rushing to their deaths!”

“You’ve got the wrong focus. At that time, the man with the broken leg still had a fractured limb.”

“After that battle, he remained with the convoy to recuperate until we reached the next city, when he disappeared without a trace. It was only years later, by a stroke of luck, that I discovered that the man with the injured leg was actually from the Great Qin’s Heavenly Clothes, and by that time, he had been promoted to the head of one department – he was none other than Feng Poji, the chief of the Black Clothes Division.”

Upon hearing the name Feng Poji, everyone let out a collective gasp of astonishment.

Although they had heard this story numerous times from Qi Jianyun himself, they still felt astounded every time they heard it.

Such chances and legends, encountering them but once in a lifetime would make life worthwhile, truly a tale to boast about for life!

“So, never belittle any act of kindness, no matter how small. Without many friends or being worldly-wise, you cannot hold up or eat steadily in the escort agency.”

Qi Jianyun lectured his nephews, “In other words, never look down on anyone.”

A red-clothed young lady following behind Qi Jianyun laughed and said, “We certainly won’t underestimate anyone; in fact, we don’t even take him for a real scholar. Perhaps, when we encounter some powerful enemy that we can’t resist, this scholar will leap out and launch a massive assault. What if he’s the currently famous Yan State Prince Wenmo Shu, known to appear as a frail scholar… Or perhaps he is an assassin in disguise, unhappy that Wenmo Shu’s fame is surpassing his own, so he appears in a similar fashion to regain momentum…”

“Hahaha…”

After hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but laugh together.

That said, story aside, no one really expected that this man, who could barely ride a horse, would ever be of any use.

“Rong Er, you really are something!”

Qi Jianyun said sternly, “A young lady should watch her mouth. What if someone overheard you speaking so loudly? Wouldn’t it offend the person for no reason? If you continue like this, I won’t take you out with me next time. There’s an age-old saying that ‘women do not escort,’ and it’s indeed quite true; it’s best for you to just stay at home.”

“Uncle, I was wrong…” The large red-clad young lady, Qi Rong’er, hurriedly apologized, her face full of grievance.

“Don’t think that act works on everyone. Only your family indulges you, or perhaps it has some effect on those familiar with you. In times of peace, strangers may not make a fuss out of pride, because they are cultivated and have quality. But in this world of martial arts, your grievances, your coquettish behavior, playfulness, and tantrums… they’re just the root of trouble, so you’d better pack them away quickly!”

Qi Jianyun admonished, “In the world of martial arts, where is there a place for you to act cute and seek favor? When we get back, I’ll tell your father that you should no longer come out, to avoid causing trouble for yourself and others, drawing disaster!”

Hearing this, Qi Rong’er immediately got anxious and started to act spoiledly, hugging Qi Jianyun’s arm and complaining incessantly.

“Do you know why women of old were forbidden from becoming escorts?”

Qi Jianyun asked with a stern face.

“For fear that some might be tempted by their beauty.”

“Exactly!”

Qi Jianyun said earnestly, “If you weren’t so attractive, it might be a different story. But you, with your charms, are just inviting trouble… Graceful and delicate, they are the seeds of disaster; remember this saying, and keep it in mind at all times.”

“Too great beauty can invite calamity even if one sits quietly at home; it simply adds to the trouble.”

“Why do you think there’s a saying that beauties have short lives? It’s because they’re too pretty, doomed to be anything but ordinary, and ordinary families cannot protect them.”

The young girl stuck out her tongue and said, “But many of my friends are quite pretty and they live happily, one by one, with their beauty and good times.”

Qi Jianyun snorted and said, “That’s because their level of beauty isn’t high enough! So-called beauties… are merely a general term, and ordinary good looks are not worth mentioning.”

Qi Rong’er contested, “How can it be ordinary? Isn’t each one of them charming and attractive? Look, Li Tianer, Li Pinger, Pan Lianer; are any of them lacking in looks?”

Qi Jianyun snorted and said, “The ones you mentioned… don’t talk about the ‘cursed fate of beauties’… With their level of beauty… to put it bluntly, if presented to any brothel in our Qi State, they wouldn’t even be rated as the top courtesan!”