The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 472 Han Xuecheng's Repayment
Invite yourself?
While Lin Chen was pleasantly surprised, a great deal of doubt arose within him: "An official invitation?"

Han Xuecheng shook his head: "An invitation from the Han family."

Lin Chen asked in surprise, "Such a big thing, the authorities don't know?"

"I know, but aren't the high-ranking officials also people from various sects and families? At a time like this, which powerful sect or family would be willing to let go of such an opportunity? Even if you try to stop them, won't those people just sneak in quietly? We're all powerful families, who's afraid of who?"

Han Xuecheng said with a wry smile, "We've discussed this matter many times, but there's no way to resolve it. In the end, the authorities had to compromise. In addition to sending out a considerable number of official search teams, they also allowed powerful sects that knew about the situation to each organize a five-person exploration team to enter the underground city for a search. The results of the search would belong to each individual."

Lin Chen asked curiously, "Is the Han family also one of them? Couldn't you have just sent people to investigate this yourselves? Why did you invite me?"

Han Xuecheng explained, "There are two reasons. First, you saved my life. You are a cultivator, and I heard about your conflict with the Wang family. Unfortunately, it involved a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm. I wanted to help you, but I was powerless to do so, and I felt very guilty. Cultivators rely on strength, so I hope to take this opportunity to help you improve your strength."

"Secondly, there is something strange inside this underground city. If a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm enters, he will experience the symptom of being unable to condense his Qi. However, Grandmasters of lower strength and those below that level will not be affected. Therefore, this exploration team is mainly composed of Grandmasters."

“Strange crises may occur in the dungeon, such as the corpse blood worms I encountered before, and there may also be battles where the fighting is mainly about plundering each other, resulting in wounded soldiers. Your medical skills are so superb, so I hope you will join the Han family’s team to ensure their safety.”

"I invited you to join the Han family's team, partly out of personal reasons—I want to repay you—and partly for the sake of the Han family."

Lin Chen's eyes lit up immediately after hearing this: "Grandmasters of the Innate Realm cannot participate?"

"Correct."

Lin Chen nodded: "I'll participate!"

How could Lin Chen refuse such a rare opportunity?
Without the participation of a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm, Lin Chen, a peak Grandmaster, is considered the most powerful member of the search team, a top-tier existence without any natural enemies.

Seeing that Lin Chen agreed, Han Xuecheng smiled and said, "It's good that you agreed. Time is a bit tight, so you can make some preparations."

"it is good!"

Lin Chen thought for a moment and asked, "Are there many sects and families participating in this exploration?"

Han Xuecheng nodded: "There are seventeen teams in that underground city. All communication devices are unusable, and there are no rules for exploration, so you must be careful. Even if you don't get anything, safety comes first."

Lin Chen instantly understood the meaning of "no rules," which meant that this operation would not only involve exploration but also robbery!

Amidst the wondrous allure of the unknown land, no rules can restrain people's desire to explore longevity and pursue immortality! Lin Chen spent a day preparing some potentially useful medicines and equipment, then, carrying a backpack, met up with Han Xuecheng.

Half a day later, Han Xuecheng led Lin Chen into a wilderness. However, this wilderness, which should have been deserted, was now bustling with activity. One huge tent after another was pitched on the open field, and in the distance there were military green camouflage tents, as well as helicopters.

Led by Han Xuecheng, Lin Chen entered the Han family's tent.

Han Ligao, a Grandmaster of the Han family, was overseeing the expedition and giving a final pep talk to the Han family's team preparing for the expedition.

Lin Chen's entry attracted everyone's attention. Lin Chen noticed that the Han family members were not looking at him very kindly, and some even had a hint of hostility in their eyes.

Lin Chen was puzzled. He had no conflict with the Han family, so why were they looking at him like that?

Not welcome yourself?
While Han Ligao was giving his instructions, Lin Chen asked in a low voice, "Old sir, what's going on? Don't they want me to join the Han family's exploration team?"

Han Xuecheng replied in a low voice, "I recommended you to join the search team, which will take up a spot. Many people don't understand or are unwilling to accept it, but that's a matter for the Han family, so you don't need to worry about it."

Lin Chen suddenly understood and said no more.

This is completely understandable. It's normal for the Han family members to be unwilling to have an outsider join their search team. Even if we consider the number of people, five people mean five sources of income, and if one person is missing, the Han family will lose one source of income.

Lin Chen remained silent; he wouldn't give up this opportunity because of these people's dissatisfaction with him.

The favor was given by Han Xuecheng, and he just needs to remember Han Xuecheng's kindness.

As for cooperating with the other four team members, we'll see how it goes.

After several hours of this dull atmosphere, it was time to depart. The five members of the exploration team gathered together and stepped out of the tent.

The exploration teams gathered at the designated location and, led by their leaders, finally arrived at the entrance to an ancient tomb.

"set off!"

(End of this chapter)