Sihai Escort Agency.
Training ground.
Lin Ce only managed to summon a few teenagers in the end.
The security escort agency went bankrupt and changed hands; almost everyone who could leave had already left.
Only the few pale-faced teenagers in front of them had nowhere else to go, so they stayed.
The entire escort agency, including the newly appointed chief escort, couldn't even muster ten people.
"Master, I heard that the escort agency will continue to provide room and board from now on, is that true?"
The teenagers looked hopeful; clearly, this was their biggest concern at the moment.
"Of course, food and lodging are provided, and there are big white steamed buns at every meal. Regardless of whether the escort mission goes smoothly or not, there is also a monthly allowance."
Looking at the sallow-faced and emaciated teenagers, Su Caiying nodded in satisfaction.
With such an excellent team, how can we not accomplish great things?
She could almost see herself reaching the pinnacle of life by relying on tenfold returns.
After an inspiring pep talk, the new owner of the security escort agency left.
"Seventh Miss, you should start planning for the next step."
"What's the next step?"
"Of course you should look for new money-making businesses. Three years isn't a long time. If you want to continue to establish yourself in the Su family, you really need to be more serious from now on."
"Who said I was looking for new business?"
Su Caiying turned her head to look at the person beside her, full of confidence, "I rely on this escort agency to make money. In three years, I will scare them all to death."
"Seventh Miss, you are not one of those roughnecks in the martial arts world, please watch your words."
Rose looked at Su Caiying and said calmly, "I don't know where your optimism comes from, but I have to remind you that choosing Lin Ce as the chief镖头 (chief镖头 is a term used to describe someone who is very good at escorting others) is not a wise decision."
"What I said earlier was not unfounded. Lin Ce is strong and powerful, but that is just a natural advantage in his physique. However, if he wants to break through to the ninth rank or above, this advantage will become a fatal obstacle."
"Imagine if the head镖师 (chief镖师) of a镖局 (escort agency) is only ever at the ninth rank in strength, how could the镖局 possibly develop, expand beyond the county, and regain its former glory?"
Su Caiying nodded. She understood what the other person was saying, but she just smiled.
"Rose, I understand what you mean, but you must believe that I have my reasons for making this choice."
"Fine, whatever makes you happy. With me here, it doesn't matter if we leave the Su family."
Rose had clearly given up trying to persuade her.
"Rose, you are the best."
Su Caiying grabbed the other person's arm and shook it vigorously, a smug smile spreading across her face buried in his arms.
It's not surprising that Rose doesn't understand her own actions.
Not to mention her, if it weren't for the "lost courier rebate system," she wouldn't even understand her own actions.
Just wait and see, we'll know the result soon enough.
Just as she was secretly pleased, a voice called out to her.
"Master, when are we going to send out our first dart?"
It was Lin Ce, who had just become the chief镖头 (chief镖头 is a term used to describe someone who has just become a镖头
Lin Ce was actually quite conflicted.
On one hand, his "King of Escorts" system requires successful escort missions to earn rewards.
On the other hand, he also understood that given the current state of the escort agency, only a fool would entrust them with the task of transporting goods.
How to catch the first dart is the question.
But what he considered a problem didn't seem to be a problem for his employer.
"The first dart?"
Su Caiying smiled and turned around, "You don't need to worry about this, just leave it to me."
At first, Lin Ce thought his new employer was just bragging, but he soon received news that the escort agency had received a shipment.
This was only early the next morning.
The fact that the other party dared to entrust their goods to the escort agency despite its decline is naturally for a reason.
Because Su Caiying, the owner of the escort agency, promised that if the goods were lost, the agency would compensate three times the value of the goods.
Finally, someone, just to test the waters, sent a dart.
"The person who commissioned the shipment is preparing the goods, which should be ready within ten days. However, once the goods are ready, they must be delivered to the Black Mountain Temple in the county within three days. The route is through many mountains and there may be strongmen and wild beasts blocking the way. Chief Escort Lin must be very careful."
Su Caiying said earnestly, "If things don't work out, don't force it. Keep your lives intact. It's okay to lose the goods this time. You are the most valuable asset of the escort agency."
Lin Ce asked in surprise, "What are the items being transported this time, and what is their value?"
"It's just some medicinal herbs, and the quantity is a bit large, so it's only worth a few hundred taels of silver. It's nothing compared to your lives. So please remember, losing the shipment is not a big deal, but you must return safely."
Lin Ce was somewhat puzzled.
If this shipment is lost, the loss will amount to more than a thousand taels of silver, which is more valuable than the combined lives of ten shipwrights.
As a businessman, one should be able to easily discern which is more important.
But why does it seem like this owner is constantly thinking about losing the goods?
Could it be that I really ran into a kind-hearted rich girl?
But it doesn't matter, there's still ten days, enough time to prepare.
Lin Ce then spoke.
"Master, I would like to ask you for one hundred taels of silver in advance."
"What is it for?"
Rose, who was next to Su Caiying, responded first, staring at Lin Ce warily.
"I want to lead everyone in intensive training for a few days to improve our skills in preparation for this escort mission."
Lin Ce met the other's gaze without flinching, "The training is intense, so we need some meat to burn off."
"Okay, no need for a special application. From now on, all meals will be based on this standard. I'll send an accountant over later."
Su Caiying smiled slightly.
As she walked out of the security agency again, Rose frowned once more.
"Seventh Miss, the road to Black Mountain Temple is rife with bandits and ferocious beasts. They are not capable of handling it. Moreover, how much progress can they make after just a few days of training? It's just a waste of effort."
"Don't worry, that's why I told them to act according to the situation, and if things don't go well, they can abandon the shipment and come back."
"Seventh Miss".
Rose stared at her suspiciously. "Why do I always feel like you don't really want to make the escort agency work?"
"No, that's just your imagination."
...
Looking at the young men sweating profusely on the training ground, Lin Ce nodded in satisfaction.
Not long ago, he punched a training wooden stake and shattered it, and told the boys that as long as they trained hard, they would soon have the same strength.
The boys weren't fools; they were willing to accept the promises made by Chief Escort Lin because he genuinely wanted to teach them real skills.
The Mountain-Breaking Fist is said to be able to break a mountain with a single punch when practiced to its limit.
Of course, various martial arts usually have a name that sounds impressive, but whether the final effect can be achieved is something that those who practice martial arts know.
This is the boxing style that Lin Ce taught to the young men of the escort agency.
The boys had always thought they weren't good at martial arts, but now they felt something was different.
They only watched Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), teach them the "Breaking Mountain Fist," a few times, and they were already able to practice it quite well.
Moreover, as they practiced, they discovered that a new power was gradually growing and forming around their bodies.
We're actually martial arts geniuses?
The boys stared in horror at their own hands, feeling as if they had finally realized who they were.
No, you are not.
Lin Ce, standing on the sidelines, secretly rolled his eyes.
He knew very well that all of this came from his "King of Escorts" system.
Among the "newbie gift pack" given by the system, he received these two rewards.
The first reward is a skill point.
It was directly added to the only martial art he had mastered, "Mountain-Breaking Fist," and pushed it to the first level of perfection out of thin air.
Martial arts of the "Mountain-Breaking Fist" level generally have three levels. The first level, when perfected, is enough to reach the level of an entry-level martial artist.
The second reward is a group bonus effect.
[United We Stand (Trial Version): Within ten days, all members of the escort agency will overcome any training bottlenecks; as long as they put in the effort, they will reap the rewards.]
This is clearly intended to complement the system's built-in permanent effects.
[King of Escorts (Permanent): As the chief escort, you will receive a tenfold boost when members of the escort agency experience skill improvements.]
As the young men diligently practiced their fist techniques, Lin Ce sensed that his "Mountain-Breaking Fist," which had already reached the first level of perfection, was gradually making further progress.
Just by standing and watching others practice, his strength was already slowly improving.
He was satisfied, then looked at Li Qingshan who had come closer to him, somewhat puzzled.
"Why aren't you leaving? What are you standing here for?"
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