The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard
Chapter 1057: Can’t I keep a little secret?

Chapter 1057: Chapter 1057: Can’t I keep a little secret?

Carson Flores answered frankly, "My last name is not Murphy, it’s Lin. I learned that secret technique by a fortunate coincidence, and I have met people from the Murphy Family."

Kellan Gentry asked in surprise, "The Murphy Family’s secret techniques are never passed on to outsiders. Since your surname is Lin, and you’re not a member of the Murphy Family, why did they pass it on to you?"

Carson Lin shrugged, "Because there’s no one left in the Murphy Family."

Kellan Gentry opened his mouth but for a moment didn’t know how to respond.

That was a truly brilliant answer.

With no one left in the Murphy Family, there’s no need to adhere to the family’s rules anymore, and the family’s secret techniques can indeed be passed on to outsiders.

Jorge Gross asked, "Although you saved the lives of our entire bandit group, I still want to ask, why did you come to our bandit group?"

"Ah, the Black Profound Stone Essence Bead."

Carson Flores answered frankly, "I’ve already said it earlier, I’ve been stuck at the Nascent Soul stage for a while, unable to break through. The Black Profound Stone Essence Bead could help with my breakthrough, so I wanted to give it a try."

"I couldn’t defeat you all, so stealing was not an option. If I can’t win, I’ll join, so I stayed to see if there’s a chance to get the Essence Bead fair and square."

The members of the Vajra Gang were dumbstruck.

Man, this kid meant what he said before!

He actually intended to rob the Vajra Gang, to steal the Black Profound Stone Essence Bead?

Everyone’s eyes simultaneously fell on Caden Compton. Caden Compton forced a smile, took a box containing the Black Profound Stone Essence Bead out of his Space Ring, held it with both hands, walked over to Carson Lin, and respectfully offered it to him.

"As I said before, if you save our lives, the Essence Bead is yours. You have done as promised, and so have I!"

Caden Compton solemnly offered the box, "Brother Lin, thank you for saving my life and for saving everyone else’s."

Carson Lin reached out to take the box, smiling, "Well then, I won’t be shy."

He had come for the Black Profound Stone Essence Bead in the first place, and now that he had saved the lives of the entire Vajra Gang, he could take the Black Profound Stone Essence Bead with a clear conscience.

Caden Compton said smiling, "It’s only right. Without the Black Profound Stone Essence Bead, we still have our lives. We can earn more slowly. If we had lost our lives today, everything would have been over, and the Essence Bead would have benefited others anyway."

Kellan Gentry asked solemnly, "You saved all our lives today, what reward do you want?"

Carson Lin shook the Essence Bead box in his hand, "I’ve already obtained the best reward. This Essence Bead belonged to Caden Compton personally, so, Kellan, my friend, perhaps you should consider compensating Caden Compton."

Kellan Gentry frowned, "You don’t want anything else?"

Carson Lin smiled, "Yeah. You’re such a formidable fighter; I certainly can’t make you my underling. Your Black Armor is of no use to me, and the Think Tank’s two magical treasures are his prized possessions. A gentleman doesn’t take what others cherish, so let’s just forget it, shall we?"

Carson Lin paused, a smile on his face, "Besides, when there were gains to be had before, you included me in the share, didn’t you? Doesn’t that make me a member of the group?

"Since I’m a part of the group, is it not expected of me to contribute when the group is in danger?"

Kellan Gentry and Jorge Gross exchanged glances, both with a peculiar look in their eyes.

Jorge Gross queried, "What’s your real background? With these skills and magical treasures, you couldn’t possibly be just a Loose Cultivator?"

By now, Jorge Gross absolutely did not believe Carson Lin was just a disciple from the Immortal Beast Sect of Fierce Lion City.

Carson Lin smiled, "Everyone has their secrets, right? I lied to you before because we had just met. It would be embarrassing to lie to you now, so, can I keep some secrets to myself?"

When everyone heard Carson Lin’s words, their expressions immediately became rather odd.

This kid seems to have quite the background.

Could he be a talented key disciple from one of the Great Sects?

Because of his status, he can’t reveal it. Otherwise, mixing with a bandit group would certainly bring disgrace to his name, wouldn’t it?

Jorge Gross nodded, "Of course you can. If you don’t want to say, we won’t force you. But now that you’ve got the Essence Bead, are you planning to leave us?"

Carson Lin shook his head, "I’m not leaving. Why, do you want to get rid of me?"

Kellan Gentry rubbed his head, puzzled, "What’s going on? Have you developed an addiction to being a bandit, and plan to keep raiding with us?"

Carson Lin replied with a smile, "That’s not it. But after being tricked by the Skeleton Bandit Group and the Arhat Bandits today, don’t you feel angry and want to get even?"

Kellan Gentry’s eyes widened as he said angrily, "Of course we need to get even. If it weren’t for you, all of us would have been killed today. As soon as my injuries heal, I’m going to find them!"

Carson Lin smiled, "Right, I’m also not pleased since they tried to kill me too. If I weren’t a little capable, I would likely be dead now. Of course, we have to seek revenge."

"Besides, we’re a bandit group. Today, we seek vengeance, while they conducted the raid to rob. Not only did they steal the Mystical Immortal Token, but also many valuable items which they’ve now swallowed up. We have to find a way to get those things back, don’t we?"

Jorge Gross’s eyes lit up, "Do you want the Mystical Immortal Token?"