I am Zhao Zhijing, a poor Taoist priest, and I have disciples all over the world.

Chapter 174
When Zhao Zhijing first met Guan Changhong, he felt that he was a typical gangster. And because he ran an escort agency, he was generous but also had some businessman's shrewdness, but he was not offensive.

After accepting Guan Man'er, Guan Changhong was even more considerate, including personally going to Chongyang Palace to pay a visit to Ma Yu and thanking Zhao Zhijing for allowing Guan Man'er to become his disciple.

Or when leaving Chongyang Palace last year, Guan Changhong's firm attitude in asking Guan Man'er to follow him made Zhao Zhijing quite grateful.

"Master Zhao, you may not know that just before the New Year, Guan had already handed over the Changhong Escort Agency to my daughter Shengnan, and the chief escort was also handed over with her."

Zhao Zhijing nodded and said, "Miss Guan has a kind character and excellent martial arts skills. She will definitely be able to take on this important task."

Guan Changhong sighed and said, "Don't be afraid of being laughed at by Taoist Zhao. I originally had this thought in mind."

"The reason why I brought my daughter to participate in this Heroes Conference is to take this opportunity to let Shengnan get to know more senior masters, so that friends in the martial arts world can show favor to her when she is escorting in the future."

Zhao Zhijing could understand about 70% of the profound meaning of these words.

Similar to the rule of "a new emperor appoints new ministers" in the imperial court, now that you, Guan Changhong, have resigned from the position of chief escort, all the rules for future escorts of Changhong Escort Agency will need to be discussed again, if not started from scratch.

As for whether Guan Shengnan can handle it, that all depends on the luck of your Guan family.

"To be honest, in the past year or so, Changhong Escort Agency's business has been booming. Employers would rather spend more money and delay their trips to wait for Changhong Escort Agency to escort them."

Guan Changhong smiled but shook his head slightly, "That's why I let Shengnan take over. I thought there's no need to expand. As long as we can keep this foundation, it will be considered a virtue of our ancestors."

"Who would have thought that in just two months, six escort missions were robbed three times. However, when Guan was getting very anxious, the people and goods that were robbed were all returned intact."

Zhao Zhijing listened silently and had roughly guessed what was going to happen next.

Guan Changhong took out a slightly wrinkled piece of letter paper from his arms, unfolded it, flattened it, and handed it to Zhao Zhijing.

"We are blind and do not recognize a great man. We hope that Master Zhao of Huashan and Chief Escort Guan will not bear grudges against us and forgive us."

Guan Changhong smiled bitterly and said, "This is just the lightest one. There are also two hands that were just chopped off and sent back with the darts. If that's not enough, I'll chop off the head as well to make amends!"

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Because of the relationship with Guan Man'er, any outlaw who wants to touch the Changhong Escort Agency will have to think carefully.

When Guan Changhong was in office, everything was peaceful. But as soon as Guan Shengnan came to power, some people started robbing the escort agency. Some of them might be jealous of Changhong's business, or they might be targeting Zhao Zhijing in disguise.

"Including this time when we came to Lujia Village, many friends were willing to make friends with Shengnan, a young woman, mostly because of Master Zhao's golden face."

"But Guan cannot take all this for granted, so I want to ask Taoist Priest Zhao what he thinks."

This is where Zhao Zhijing agrees with Guan Changhong. He never seeks quick success and instant benefits, and he knows how to retreat while the going gets tough. No wonder the Changhong Escort Agency can stand firm in the world.

"Brother Guan, I'm sure you can see clearly the current situation between Song and Mongolia without me telling you."

"In my humble opinion, Brother Guan might as well gradually reduce the affairs of the escort agency within two years. After that, you might as well learn from Senior Chen Bao of Tongguan and stay in Xianyang or go to Huayin County at the foot of Mount Hua to be an idle rich man."

Zhao Zhijing had thought of persuading Guan Changhong to retire before, and he took this opportunity to say it. In two years at most, he would be the best in the world, so during this period, there would be few people who dared to cause trouble for the Changhong Escort Agency.

"But the Changhong Escort Agency's reputation is still there. After three to five years, when the world situation stabilizes, it won't be difficult for Brother Guan to make a comeback."

After three to five years, when Yang Guo's disciples become famous in the martial arts world, they can replace Zhao Zhijing and continue to provide escort for the Changhong Escort Agency.

At that time, Guan Man'er could also help his sister with escorting. At the rate he was growing, it would not be a problem for him to become a top-notch master at the age of 20.

Guan Changhong nodded repeatedly. Changhong Escort Agency was the result of his hard work for most of his life. How could he just give up like that?

Zhao Zhijing's suggestion can be said to be just right. After all, a tall tree attracts the wind, and the greater the reputation, the more enemies one will face, both openly and secretly.

Zhao Zhijing is such a martial arts expert, so there is no need to worry too much. However, the Changhong Escort Agency, which has a close relationship with him, may not be able to withstand the unpredictable human nature.

"Master Zhao's advice is good and valuable, so I will certainly follow it!"

Guan Changhong clasped his hands and said, "After we return to Xianyang this time, I will ask my daughter to do as the Taoist priest said."

"Then we will leave Changhong Escort Agency in Xianyang and have someone guard it. Guan's family will try to move to Huayin County before the end of next year. This will also make it easier for Shengnan and Man'er to reunite."

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and finally the day of the Heroes Conference arrived.

Countless heroes have gathered in Lujia Village. Although the village is large, it is crowded with people.

Despite such a grand occasion, there were still a few martial arts figures who had received the heroic invitations who were unable to arrive, and most of the Beggars' Sect disciples settled in the woods outside the village.

By evening, Lujiazhuang was decorated with lights inside and out, and a banquet was held to entertain guests from all over the world.

There were more than 200 tables in total in the main hall, front hall, back hall, wing hall and living room. This was all thanks to the strong financial resources and large size of Lujia Manor, so as not to neglect all the friends from all walks of life.

This heroes' banquet was a rare event in the martial arts world in decades, and most of the world's famous heroes were present.

If Guo Jing and Huang Rong had not defended Xiangyang with loyalty and were admired by everyone, it would have been impossible to invite so many martial arts heroes.

"Thank you to all the heroes present. This time, our Beggars' Sect is sending out invitations to heroes for..."

The Heroes Conference was initiated by the Beggars' Sect, so the person who should come forward to preside over it at this time should be the leader of the Beggars' Sect, Huang Rong. Guo Jing and Zhao Zhijing both kept a little distance away to show respect.

Huang Rong has always been eloquent. She first thanked the guests present, then thanked Lu Guanying and his wife for hosting the banquet, and then gave a concise account of the situation between Song and Mongolia.

When Huang Rong finished speaking, an old beggar stepped forward and saluted. When he saw Huang Rong nod, he said loudly, "Master Hong has an order and ordered me to pass it on!"

The Beggars' Sect disciples present cheered in unison after hearing this. There had been no news about Hong Qigong in over ten years, so they naturally missed him very much.

Zhao Zhijing had met Hong Qigong years ago. He remembered that Hong Qigong said he was going north. So there was no need to worry about him running into Ouyang Feng in Huashan and the two old men fighting to the death again.

(End of this chapter)