The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 500 - 0502: Schemes and Conspiracies

Chapter 500: Chapter 0502: Schemes and Conspiracies

Chu Ge and Huo Tianqian arrived by the roadside, which was not a scenic area. The terrain was relatively remote and, after staring for a while, they still hadn’t seen a single car pass by.

About twenty minutes later, a black sedan swiftly stopped in front of them.

The car window came down, revealing Tang Xin’s exquisite face. She spoke to Chu Ge, "Get in the car quickly."

Once inside the car, Chu Ge looked at her with some surprise, "Weren’t you heading to the experimental base?"

Tang Xin nodded, "I had planned to come back to check on Beishan, but on my way I received a call from Shen Congwen. Just as I was about to head back, I got your call. Knowing that it’s hard to get a taxi around Beishan, I specially came to pick you up."

Chu Ge nodded slightly.

Sitting in the back seat, Huo Tianqian spoke angrily, "When we meet those Japanese, I will not rest until I flay them alive!"

Tang Xin glanced at Huo Tianqian through the rearview mirror. Initially, when she heard that the Japanese had gone to the experimental base again, she was very nervous. But now, with Chu Ge sitting beside her, she felt none of those concerns anymore.

Chu Ge, of course, had no idea what Tang Xin was thinking; he just sat quietly, analyzing the current situation.

The Japanese wanted the Heart Sutra and the Earth Ganoderma; they must be after something or someone!

To ordinary people, Earth Ganoderma might be nothing more than a health supplement, but for those in Ancient Martial Arts, it was a rare and precious medicinal herb.

That is to say, the Japanese were vying for Earth Ganoderma definitely with the aim of benefiting their Ancient Martial Arts.

Having witnessed Chu Ge’s power, Tang Xin had not seen Huo Tianqian’s abilities. Hearing his words, she couldn’t help but tease with a hint of banter, "Boss Huo, I never knew you were such a sentimental person, so hot-tempered about skinning people."

Tang Xin made her joke while still focusing on driving well. As the roads here were wide and empty, she sped along, saving quite a bit of time.

The experimental base established by Shen Congwen was not in the city center but in a secluded alley. From the outside, it appeared to be a simple courtyard, but inside it hid a different world.

As a result, Tang Xin regarded Shen Congwen with renewed respect.

By now, the courtyard was already surrounded by a group of people dressed in black.

Among them stood a person in a black cloak, his face obscured by a dark veil, his sinister expression invisible.

Beside him stood a gaunt figure. "Elder Hei, for such a trivial matter, it hardly seems worth your personal involvement."

Elder Hei snorted lightly, "Save your flattery for someone else. Just make sure you do your job."

The man chuckled sheepishly, "Of course, of course, but I’m a bit puzzled as to why the Black Witch Sect would cooperate with these Japanese?"

They all knew how sly and crafty the Japanese could be, having suffered a loss at their hands not long ago, yet here they were, prepared to cooperate again.

Now, they were leading the charge in this mission, but the Japanese hadn’t yet shown their faces.

"You don’t understand; being up front doesn’t mean taking bullets for them."

Elder Hei scoffed. He wasn’t foolish; cooperating with the Japanese was merely a means to facilitate his own plans. When he learned of their interest in Earth Ganoderma, he was ready to seize the opportunity to work together.

Of course, he didn’t explicitly reveal his own desire for Earth Ganoderma. Instead, he told them he was seeking revenge.

They had a common enemy—Chu Ge.

"Elder Hei, you mean to say..."

"Hmph, by taking the lead, we get the first chance at the Earth Ganoderma. Once we secure it, we retreat immediately. No matter who it is inside, we must not linger!"

Elder Hei spoke with firm resolve, "If we run into Chu Ge..."

"Elder Hei, the Japanese claim that Chu Ge has disappeared, last seen in Beishan. Beishan is treacherous, a snow mountain, with very low temperatures. Missing for three days and nights; even without avalanche accidents, he could freeze to death."

"You’re wrong. What kind of person is Chu Ge? Although we haven’t confronted him directly, judging by how he single-handedly wiped out the Ghost Poison Sect, this man is definitely dangerous. Missing? How can a perfectly fine person just disappear for no reason? It’s just that these Japanese are incapable of finding Chu Ge."

Elder Hei jeered disdainfully.

"Yes, yes, Elder Hei, you’re absolutely right."

Everything here was ready; they were just waiting for the command to charge in.

Yet Elder Hei hesitated to give the order.

"Elder Hei, we’re fully prepared. When do we attack?"

Elder Hei looked at the sky, then shook his head, "No rush, let’s wait a bit longer."

"Wait?" the man asked, puzzled. If they wanted to beat the Japanese to the Earth Ganoderma, they should hurry. So, what were they waiting for?

The corner of Elder Hei’s mouth curled slightly, "Do you think the Japanese would let us lead so willingly?"

"What do you mean?"

"They must also be lurking in a corner, waiting. As soon as we break in, they’ll follow right behind us. As the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole lies in wait—it’s a principle they understand, too."

"So, what should we do now?"

"Send a small squad to cause a distraction. Remember, make a big commotion so they think we’ve all charged in!"

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, just as Elder Hei predicted, those Japanese were indeed hiding in the trees, silently observing the activity below.

"Brother, why haven’t they made a move?" Yamamoto Buki asked, somewhat puzzled. He furrowed his brow, his gaze fixated on the courtyard—a mere ordinary residence. Despite their numerous visits, they had not breached it!

Brother Yamamoto shook his head slightly, "Honda Sakura researched this Elder Hei. According to her findings, this man is best at employing sly tricks. Even though he came to us proposing a collaboration, we have to be cautious and not trust him easily."

"But if we keep this stalemate, what if Shen Congwen discovers us?"

"Hmph, let him discover us. We’re concealed in the trees, and with our power, ordinary people won’t notice us. If discovered, we’ll confront them head-on."

"But..." Lao Wu hesitated for a while, expressing concern, "But there’s another master around."