The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 251 - 0251: This Side is Very Fragrant (The Thirteenth Update)

Chapter 251: Chapter 0251: This Side is Very Fragrant (The Thirteenth Update)

"You really are quite frank." Facing Xiahou Wudao’s performance, Chu Ge really didn’t know what to say; after all, this man before him truly couldn’t be measured by common sense.

But it had to be said, Xiahou Wudao’s character actually won over some of Chu Ge’s favor. At least now, he no longer harbored the intention to kill him.

"Let’s discuss the terms." Chu Ge put down his teacup and looked at Xiahou Wudao: "What do you want?"

There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world, and Chu Ge understood this perfectly. Even Mr. Ouyang, who owed him a life, did everything out of his own motives, not to mention the madman before him who could disregard everything?

"Very simple, Martial Artist!" Xiahou Wudao started laughing, looking at Chu Ge with a hint of eagerness in his eyes: "I heard that you can turn an ordinary person into a Postnatal Martial Artist directly!"

"Did Zhao Wuji tell you that?" Chu Ge straightened up, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"No, don’t misunderstand, nobody has snitched to me, nor has anyone deliberately spread the news," Xiahou Wudao denied any framing, and straightforwardly said, "About a month ago, you had Huo Tianqian go to Su City to collect a batch of medicinal herbs, right? Coincidentally, I have business there, and it’s doing quite well; naturally, I could find out about some things."

Bringing up Huo Tianqian, Chu Ge immediately asked: "Did Huo Tianqian encounter any trouble?"

Huo Tianqian’s phone had been unreachable for a long time, and because he was too caught up in Shanghai’s affairs, he truly couldn’t extricate himself, resulting in a complete loss of contact.

"Trouble?" Xiahou Wudao shook his head, showing a contemplative expression: "I’m afraid it’s far more than just trouble. The last time my men saw Huo Tianqian was roughly three days ago; by that time, Huo Tianqian only had one arm left and was wrapped in bandages, appearing to have sustained serious injuries."

Hearing this, Chu Ge’s expression turned cold.

Huo Tianqian’s trip to Su City was entirely on his behalf, yet now someone had injured him to such an extent that, according to what Xiahou Wudao said, it was questionable if he could even preserve his life!

"Huo Tianqian was promoted by you to a Postnatal Martial Artist, and now he has been left in such a state, I suppose only a legendary Innate Grandmaster could manage to do that?" Xiahou Wudao sized up Chu Ge and said softly.

The intelligence he had obtained indicated that Chu Ge was currently at the Peak of Postnatal and had not reached the Innate level. Judging by his abilities exhibited on video, Xiahou Wudao naturally assumed Huo Tianqian to be in the same category.

Chu Ge shook his head: "It seems that, although your intelligence network is extensive, you still do not have a clear understanding of Martial Artists. There is a great difference between Postnatal and Postnatal!"

Xiahou Wudao didn’t speak this time; indeed, although his intelligence capabilities were terrifying, that was only in relation to the world of ordinary people. The world of Martial Artists was far beyond his easy reach.

"Speak up, I cannot do anything for nothing," Chu Ge weighed the options but still opted not to go directly to Su City to rescue Huo Tianqian.

After all, Huo Tianqian was just a pawn he had placed; if he were to die, then so be it. It would just mean that the underground landscape of Shanghai needed to be reorganized.

Faced with such a decision from Chu Ge, Xiahou Wudao couldn’t help but nod, looking at Chu Ge with a smile: "Mr. Chu, on ordinary days you appear amiable and indolent, but in reality, deep down, you are as cold-blooded as I am!"

This time, Chu Ge didn’t reply, or rather, he didn’t deny it. Regarding those who had no emotional ties to him, Chu Ge could indeed remain indifferent to their life and death.

Seeing this, Xiahou Wudao no longer wasted words and directly said: "I know, the Duan Family has such a Jade Pendant, which seems to be passed down from the ancestors of the Duan Family and is one of the items offered for worship in the Duan Family Ancestral Hall. As for the exact location, that I do not know."

Hearing this, Chu Ge couldn’t help but look at Xiahou Wudao with slight surprise.

He never expected that Xiahou Wudao would have such precise intelligence, especially since it involved the Duan Family, one of the Four Great Families!

The rumor about Xiahou Wudao outside was: Xiahou Madman, who doesn’t look at the big picture and seeks only momentary pleasure without long-term planning. It seems all these rumors are mistaken or perhaps, they are a Blinding Technique he purposely created!

The real Xiahou Wudao is actually quite like Lin Dong, whom he met on the cruise, except more ruthless and with a much deeper background.

"There’s no such thing as getting something for nothing. I know the rules. After you have verified the Jade Pendant, or rather, after you have obtained the Jade Pendant, it’s not too late for you to fulfill your end of the deal."

As he said this, Xiahou Wudao had already stood up, seemingly prepared to leave.

Chu Ge remained seated, only watching him walk a few steps before suddenly saying, "You haven’t mentioned another possibility — if you help me get the Jade Pendant, maybe there will be an extra bonus? Something also good for a Martial Artist."

Naturally, what Chu Ge was referring to in his hand was the Spiritual Liquid, though he did not explicitly say so.

Xiahou Wudao paused in his steps, turned his head to look at Chu Ge and said, "It’s different. Even if today’s incident leaks out, I still have ways to get out of it. But my identity is always there. The second son of the Xiahou Family, the moment I get involved, whether as an individual or representing the family, it will send a message to the Duan Family—Xiahou Family has made a move!"

As he spoke, there was no change in Xiahou Wudao’s expression. Clearly, these words were not a spur-of-the-moment thought, but something he’d considered a long time ago.

In other words, he had long anticipated that Chu Ge might ask this question!

"Indeed." Chu Ge slowly set down his teacup, smiling as he watched Xiahou Wudao’s departing figure: "Everyone outside calls you Xiahou Madman, saying that when you get excited, you act recklessly without considering the consequences. Now it seems, ’acting recklessly’ is indeed true, but as for ’not considering the consequences’ — it must be rumors."

Xiahou Wudao smiled but did not respond.

Instead, Chu Ge continued to speak: "By the way, aren’t you worried that after I get the item, I’ll simply deny the deal?"

This time, Xiahou Wudao took steps to leave directly, but just as he was about to reach the door, he suddenly turned his head, revealing a peculiar smile at Chu Ge: "Worried, that’s why I’m holding one more card up my sleeve. The information I know about the Jade Pendant, in fact, there are two, one in the possession of the Duan Family, and about the other— I’ll tell you after you get the one from the Duan Family."

After saying this, Xiahou Wudao walked out directly.

Meanwhile, Chu Ge watched his back without uttering a word, just the teacup in his hand suddenly showing a web of fine cracks spreading across it, but the tea inside did not spill a single drop.

"Heh, Xiahou Wudao? Interesting."

......

Since the people who were supposed to leave had gone, there was naturally no need to stay in the manor any longer. Previously, Mr. Ouyang wanted to provide a car and driver exclusively for sending Chu Ge back, but Chu Ge declined.

After taking a taxi back to the villa, it was not too late, just a little after seven o’clock in the evening during summer, and the remnant traces of the sunset could still be vaguely seen outside.

Shen Yaoyao had not yet returned at this time, while Mu Bingtong was curled up on the sofa, intently watching her laptop. When she saw Chu Ge return, she pointed to the noodles on the table and said, "You didn’t eat much at the hotel, so I made you some noodles... it’s the only thing I know how to make."

She spoke the last sentence very softly, as if a little embarrassed.

Chu Ge, however, just smiled, sat down at the table, and picked up his chopsticks: "Noodles are great, very fragrant!"