...

The next morning, when Chen Ming was leaving home, he said to the driver, "Take me to Six Gates."

Wang Mingkai, who couldn’t keep his mouth shut, directly asked, "Brother, what are we doing at Six Gates?"

"Looking for a bodyguard."

"Bodyguard?"

Wang Mingkai looked puzzled, but as Chen Ming didn’t speak further, he couldn’t pursue the question.

It wasn’t long before they arrived at Six Gates.

The carriage stopped outside, and Chen Ming walked over alone, took out a Token, and said to the government official on duty outside, "I am Chen Ming, requesting to meet Captain Du."

The government official saw the blue Token, recognized it as the property of the Captain, and did not dare delay. He hurried inside to report.

Soon, the official came out, nodding and bowing, "Captain Du invites you in."

"Thank you."

Chen Ming politely thanked him and followed the official inside.

Soon, they arrived in front of a building with the sign Yingyue Hall. The door was open, and four black-clothed officials stood on either side, holding killing rods.

The official reported, "Captain Du, Chen Ming is here."

Inside, a commanding female voice said, "Let him in."

"Yes."

The official gestured for Chen Ming to enter.

Chen Ming straightened his clothes before walking into Yingyue Hall, following the voice to the back hall, where he saw a woman seated at the center, wearing a blue official uniform representing the fifth rank, exuding an aura of authority, her gaze sharp as a knife.

"Are you Chen Ming?"

The woman’s voice exploded like spring thunder in Chen Ming’s ears.

He barely restrained his discomfort and bowed, "Chen Ming greets Captain Du."

Du Caiyue snorted, "Why don’t you bow to me when you see the captain?"

Chen Ming felt the fifth-ranked Captain emanating a chilling aura, the temperature around him suddenly dropping, the bone-chilling cold piercing his skin like needles.

Damn!

Is this a show of intimidation?

"Zhao Xiyan said Du Caiyue is her person, right? As long as I bring the Token to see her, she can help me with two tasks..."

Chen Ming cursed inwardly, and his True Qi instinctively circulated, instantly countering the icy cold invading his body. He said, "The grand ancestor once said that a Martial Artist doesn’t need to bow to officials!"

"Humph!"

With a cold snort, the chilling aura abruptly disappeared.

Du Caiyue played with the blue Token in her hand, her face expressionless, "Xiyan certainly thinks highly of you, even willing to give you this Token."

Her words lacked any discernible emotion, but Chen Ming could feel that she was quite displeased internally, unsure of what to say next.

He mainly didn’t know what kind of relationship she had with Zhao Xiyan, so it was better to say less.

Seeing him at a loss for words, Du Caiyue found him slightly more agreeable.

She disliked those who were glib and boastful.

Her tone softened as she said, "Speak, what do you want me to do with this sword Token?"

Chen Ming bowed and said, "I hope the captain can accompany me for these few days and protect me."

Thud.

Du Caiyue’s hand dropped the Token onto the floor. She was momentarily stunned and responded, "What did you say?"

"I hope the captain can accompany me for these few days and protect me. Just three days will do."

Chen Ming repeated what he had just said. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"You have guts!"

Du Caiyue’s eyes gleamed viciously, and she slammed the table so hard that it almost collapsed.

Chen Ming said calmly, "Xiyan told me that as long as my request doesn’t violate morality or the rules of Six Gates, Captain Du won’t refuse. I wonder if that’s still true?"

...

Du Caiyue’s chest heaved heavily several times, her murderous intent almost tangible. She squeezed a word through gritted teeth, "Out!"

...

When Chen Ming walked out of the Six Gates Government Office, he couldn’t help but sigh, "It’s still not working."

It seems a bit ambitious to have a fifth-ranked Captain provide personal protection.

But she was the only expert he had a chance of employing.

This blue Token was solemnly handed to him by Zhao Xiyan before she left. Now, it seems its usefulness is limited.

"What to do now?"

Chen Ming hesitated.

He believed that Deng Ziyang warned him because a very dangerous person was targeting him. If he really left the city, his life might be in danger.

However, he had spent two months creating this opportunity, and with only three days left, giving up now felt too much to bear.

In these three days, he could gain at least two hundred thousand Experience Points!

Missing this opportunity would likely require a year to earn two hundred thousand points...

Chen Ming struggled internally for a moment and suddenly sighed, "Mingkai, go inform Young Master Feng San, tell him—" In mid-sentence, he felt a chill behind him and instinctively turned around, seeing Du Caiyue standing behind him expressionlessly.

He jumped, "Captain... Captain Du?"

Du Caiyue had changed into plain clothes, and her gaze was icy, "Didn’t you ask me to protect you? Why aren’t you leaving?"

Chen Ming was thrilled and performed a grand salute, "Thank you, Captain Du."

"You don’t need to thank me. If you must thank someone, thank Xiyan. You better not betray her trust in you, or else—" Du Caiyue snorted, not finishing her sentence.

Chen Ming felt a chill in a certain spot and swallowed hard, saying, "Please, captain, get on the carriage."

Du Caiyue got onto the carriage, sat there, closed her eyes to rest, her expression cold, clearly refusing any communication.

Chen Ming naturally didn’t disturb her.

With her protection, he could confidently go and earn Experience Points.

...

At the registration desk, Du Caiyue accompanied Chen Ming, sitting quietly with her eyes closed, not concerned with what was happening outside.