60: Chapter 60 A Promise is a Bond

"Oh! Brother Yun has such great talent; I am truly filled with admiration."

Upon hearing that Yun Song possessed extraordinary martial arts skills and was proficient in medicine, a flash of surprise and gratitude instantly crossed Chief Escort Ye's eyes.

Yun Song quickly cupped his hands, his expression respectful and humble.

"Chief Escort Ye, you are too kind. We in the Jianghu should naturally look out for one another."

"My meager skills are really nothing compared to yours."

Ye Hua's expression looked odd; his eyes flickered, and his lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to speak but held back.

Chief Escort Ye was incredibly perceptive and instantly sensed that his son was acting strangely.

He frowned slightly, his gaze lingering on Ye Hua's face for a moment, already having some guesses in his heart.

Chief Escort Ye slowly looked around, seeing that everyone had survived the ordeal; although their expressions were relaxed, it was hard to hide their deep exhaustion.

He spoke slowly: "Everyone is tired. Today's disaster has truly given you all a scare."

"Go and rest first to recover your energy; there are many matters to handle tomorrow."

Although Mother Ye and Ye Rong still felt worried, they found it difficult to say more upon seeing Chief Escort Ye's instructions.

Mother Ye looked at Ye Hua and Yun Song with love, her eyes full of concern and affection.

"Don't chat for too long; rest early."

Then, she gently pulled Ye Rong along, her footsteps slightly heavy as she left the main hall.

In the blink of an eye, only Chief Escort Ye, Ye Hua, and Yun Song remained in the main hall.

Chief Escort Ye coughed gently twice, breaking the oppressive silence.

"Hua'er, if you have anything to say, just say it!"

Ye Hua frowned deeply: "Father, was this attack really for the item in the cave?"

"Father, for these people to go to such great lengths, could it be that they are also coveting the item you obtained in the cave?"

Chief Escort Ye's expression was grave; he shook his head slowly, carrying an endless sense of world-weariness and helplessness.

"It is not entirely like that, Hua'er. Even without that item from the cave, that group led by Tu Cang would have attacked us sooner or later."

"Years ago, I was escorting a shipment and passing through Meteor Iron Gorge."

"Tu Cang's younger brother attempted to rob the shipment, acting as arrogant and vicious as a hungry wolf."

"To protect the shipment and the safety of my brothers, I had no choice but to kill him."

"With such a deep grudge, how could they just let it go? Them coming to our doorstep today is to be expected."

Ye Hua looked confused and couldn't help but ask further.

"I really don't understand. Our Escort Agency has many experts and is not to be trifled with; why were we unable to defeat these few people today?"

Chief Escort Ye closed his eyes slightly, calming the turbulent emotions within his heart.

"They are cunning and deceitful. Just when you were leaving, one of them pretended to be delivering a shipment."

"While we were talking, who would have thought that the man would suddenly pull out a porcelain bottle and smash it? A strange black mist filled the air."

"In a moment's Cultivation Technique, many of the escorts became dizzy."

"When we woke up, we were all tied up."

Yun Song, who was listening on the side, subconsciously reached out to touch the bottle in his pocket, feeling a trace of coolness coming from his fingertips.

Ye Hua's expression was grave; he frowned slightly and slowly said: "Father, when Rong'er and I went out, we also encountered a group that tried to kill us."

Chief Escort Ye was startled; his face changed drastically, and his gaze became urgent: "What? You and Rong'er were also intercepted? Are you both alright?"

"We suffered some minor injuries, but it's nothing serious. Thanks to Brother Yun's intervention, we were able to return home."

Ye Hua looked at Chief Escort Ye again, his tone sincere and carrying a hint of a request.

"Father, if it weren't for Young Master Yun's righteous assistance this time, our whole family might not have survived."

"I have already promised that after he helps our family overcome this crisis, I will give him the item obtained in the cave. I implore Father to grant this."

Upon hearing Ye Hua's words, Chief Escort Ye tilted his head slightly, his expression solemn and respectful.

"Very well! Our Ye family has always been clear about grievances and gratitude, and we repay kindness."

"Young Friend Yun has a life-saving grace towards our Ye family; this kindness is as heavy as Mount Tai."

"How can a mere item be compared to this kind of favor?"

"Since you have already promised Brother Yun, then let it be as you said."

"Young Master Yun must be tired as well."

Chief Escort Ye turned to instruct Ye Hua: "Go and arrange a room, then come to my room afterwards."

"Yes!" Ye Hua responded loudly, then immediately led Yun Song out of the main hall with long strides.

"Bang, bang, bang."

The crisp and rhythmic sound of the wooden clapper drifted through the silence.

"All is peaceful—every house closed—add clothes early in the morning—"