215: Two stunning beauties are looking for you!

Xuanyuan Huo's words brought a brief silence to the scene.

Ye Chen looked at Bai Wanqing, his eyes filled with inquiry.

Bai Wanqing nodded slightly and said softly, "When I called earlier, I already told the Old Master."

Ye Chen's expression darkened.

He didn't like this; it felt like being stabbed in the back.

Seeing Ye Chen's expression, Bai Wanqing knew he had misunderstood and was about to explain... but in the next second,

Xuanyuan Huo spoke first.

"Wanqing did it for your own good."

"She told me about you leading Shanshan onto the path of martial arts not to leak a secret, but because she hoped I could see more of your value, and..."

"To fight for a more important position for you."

"A more important position?" Ye Chen's brow twitched slightly.

"That's right."

Xuanyuan Huo's eyes were like torches as he stared at Ye Chen.

"Instructor of the Dragon Group!"

"Not an instructor for training ordinary members, but the Chief Instructor of the Hidden Dragon Pavilion, responsible for discovering, cultivating, and guiding all members within the Dragon Group who possess special potential!"

"The status is second only to me and the two directors, with independent authority and the right to allocate resources."

"Holy crap! Chief Instructor of the Hidden Dragon Pavilion?" Chu Niubi screamed again, his eyes nearly popping out of his head. "Master! This is freaking awesome!"

The Hidden Dragon Pavilion!

That was the most mysterious core force of the Dragon Group!

It was said to be full of monsters!

They specialized in handling special incidents that conventional martial artists couldn't manage!

Although the overall strength of the Dragon Group wasn't as strong as Bureau 749, if you took the Hidden Dragon Pavilion out on its own, Bureau 749 would still have to come to the Dragon Group to borrow people!

One could imagine... just how awesome the Hidden Dragon Pavilion really was!

And now, Old Master Xuanyuan actually wanted to hand over this incredible department directly to his Master to manage?

This was simply mind-blowing!

For a moment,

Chu Niubi began to fantasize about a future where he could ride on his Master's coattails and walk tall within the Dragon Group.

Ye Chen ignored Chu Niubi's noisy chatter and instead had a sudden realization.

So he had misunderstood Bai Wanqing?

She was helping him secure resources... Ye Chen couldn't help but cast a grateful glance at Bai Wanqing before saying,

"Old Master, this position carries great responsibility. I'm afraid..."

"Afraid of trouble? Or afraid of being restricted?"

Xuanyuan Huo smiled.

"Young Friend Ye, with your personality, ordinary rules and regulations indeed cannot bind you."

"But the 'Chief Instructor of the Hidden Dragon Pavilion' is different; it is an extraordinary position designed for an extraordinary person."

"What you need to do is cultivate talents for the Dragon Group in your own way to deal with future changes."

"As for other rules, naturally, someone will handle them for you."

"This is the country's recognition of your ability, and it's also a form of trust."

"I need to think about it." Ye Chen did not agree immediately.

"Of course."

Xuanyuan Huo nodded. "I'll give you three days."

Ye Chen nodded and said nothing more.

Xuanyuan Huo's gaze swept over Chu Niubi with deep meaning.

"Furthermore."

"Boy from the Chu family, whether Young Friend Ye agrees to be the Chief Instructor is one thing; whether he takes you as a disciple and allows you to enter the path of martial arts is another."

"Even if he agrees, if you are like rotten wood that cannot be carved, you still won't be able to enter the doors of the Dragon Group, understand?"

Chu Niubi's whole body stiffened. Putting away his playful grin, he said solemnly,

"Grandpa Xuanyuan, I understand! I, Chu Niubi, am serious this time! Even if I have to eat... uh, no, no matter how hard or difficult it is, I will never give up!"

"Remember your words." Xuanyuan Huo said no more. He turned and waved to the Dragon Group team that was wrapping things up. "Withdraw! Escort all the criminals back to headquarters and keep them under strict surveillance!"

"Yes!" The members of the Dragon Group responded in unison, quickly escorting everyone from the Wang Family lineage into prisoner transport vehicles and clearing the scene.

In just a moment, the surroundings had returned to peace.

Bai Wanqing walked softly to his side, pursed her lips, and spoke: "Why didn't you immediately agree to Old Master Xuanyuan?"

Ye Chen smiled slightly: "You think I should have?"

"The Chief Instructor of the Hidden Dragon Pavilion has a transcendent status, unlimited resources, and the ability to mobilize the special forces of the entire Dragon Group."

Bai Wanqing analyzed logically.

"It would be of great help for what you want to do in the future."

"Furthermore..."

"The Old Master clearly values you sincerely. This position is something many people would beg for."

Chu Niubi also couldn't help but butt in.

"Yeah, Master!"

"That's the Hidden Dragon Pavilion!"

"The most core and mysterious trump card of the Dragon Group!"

"Once you become the Chief Instructor, then I, as your first disciple..."

"Hehe, won't I be able to walk tall in the Dragon Group from now on?"

"Assessments and whatnot would just be a matter of a single word from you, wouldn't they?"

He got more excited as he spoke, as if he could already see himself wearing the Dragon Group uniform, looking all impressive.

Ye Chen glanced at him. Chu Niubi immediately shrank his neck and gave a couple of dry laughs, not daring to talk nonsense anymore.

"Resources, authority, status..."

Ye Chen repeated, his tone flat. "It certainly sounds good."

"Then why the hesitation?" Bai Wanqing pressed.

Ye Chen was silent for a few seconds before saying helplessly,

"Wanqing, do you know why I got involved in these matters in the first place?"

Bai Wanqing was slightly stunned and recalled: "I remember, at first it was because of Bing Lan, and then step by step it involved the Azure Dragon Society, the Hidden Sect, then the Black Prison, the Wang Family..."

"That's right."

Ye Chen nodded.

"All I wanted at first was to be a Little Driver and live a peaceful life."

"As it turned out, by a stroke of luck, I gained some skills, but trouble followed one after another, like a snowball getting bigger and bigger."

He let out a soft breath.

"The identity of a Dragon Group special agent gave me the convenience of 'acting first and reporting later,' and it also made me act with fewer scruples."

"But correspondingly, this identity itself is a kind of constraint. It represents rules, it represents order, and it represents that I need to act within a certain framework."

"Chief Instructor of the Hidden Dragon Pavilion..."

Ye Chen shook his head.

"The position is higher, the responsibility is heavier, there's more exposure to secrets, and the attention and constraints will inevitably be greater."

"I would need to spend a lot of time training others, handling internal affairs, balancing various relationships..."

"Even my every move could be interpreted as the will of the Dragon Group, or even the state."

He looked at Bai Wanqing. "I don't like that feeling. I'm a person who's used to being footloose and fancy-free."

Bai Wanqing listened quietly; she could understand the meaning behind Ye Chen's words.

This man possessed incredibly powerful strength, but in his bones, there was a kind of wildness that refused to be reined in.

He recognized the greater good, protecting what should be protected and eliminating what should be eliminated, but he equally cherished his own freedom and way of doing things.

After thinking for a bit,

She nodded and said, "I respect your choice. I will go and speak with the Old Master."

Ye Chen smiled.

"Thanks!"

Seeing the two finish their serious discussion,

Chu Niubi leaned in.

"Master, Madam Bai, you definitely can't stay here anymore. How about going to my place?"

"My home is absolutely quiet, and the environment is good!"

Ye Chen and Bai Wanqing looked at each other and then nodded: "Alright, sorry to trouble you."

"Hey! Master, why are you being so polite with me?"

Chu Niubi immediately took out his phone and began to make arrangements. "I'll have the driver bring the car over. Let's go right now!"

...That night, Ye Chen slept very soundly.

The depletion within his body had completely recovered after a night, coupled with the automatic circulation of the ring.

It wasn't until the next morning, when sunlight spilled into the room through the gaps in the curtains, that Ye Chen began to wake up hazily... Suddenly!

"Master! Master! Wake up quickly!!!"

Chu Niubi's loud voice, accompanied by a burst of urgent knocking, forcefully startled Ye Chen completely awake from his half-dreaming state.

Ye Chen opened his eyes, rubbed his slightly throbbing temples, got up, and opened the door, asking irritably, "It's early in the morning, what's all the noise about?"

"Master! Someone is looking for you!"

Chu Niubi lowered his voice, but he couldn't suppress his excitement.

Ye Chen frowned slightly: "Who?"

He knew very few people in Yanjing. At this time, who would come looking for him?

A mysterious smile appeared on Chu Niubi's face as he winked and said, "Two great beauties!"

"Great beauties?"

Ye Chen was stunned, even more confused. "Where would I know any great beauties in Yanjing? Did you get it wrong?"

Chu Niubi shook his head like a rattle: "No mistake! They're waiting downstairs right now. You'll know when you go down and see!"