"I'll help you with what I can, but..."
"Talent is something I can't control."
"In terms of learned skills and combat experience, I'm not as good as you. Even if my talent is slightly stronger, talent can't be taught!"
Zhang Chen said, completely bewildered.
"Actually, strong talent not only allows you to unleash more powerful might when using the same skills, but it's also related to comprehension!"
"I've heard that Phoenix Academy has many ancient texts of high-level cultivation techniques. Many people go there to study them, but how much they can comprehend depends entirely on talent."
"With your excellent talent, you'll definitely be able to comprehend all those techniques."
"If it's convenient, I hope you can teach me then!"
Zhao Xiyue said, nervously clutching Zhang Chen's sleeve as if afraid he would run away on the spot.
Her pair of black silk-clad legs also naturally moved closer to Zhang Chen, brushing against his knees.
This cool and smooth sensation sent a ripple through Zhang Chen's heart.
It wasn't a difficult matter in the first place, and it was a formal request from a beautiful woman. Zhang Chen was about to agree.
Zhao Xiyue, anxious, bit her lip and continued,
"Of course, I won't let you teach me for nothing. If you agree, I can give you money, as much as you want!"
Zhang Chen was about to agree, but hearing Zhao Xiyue say this, his expression instantly darkened.
"The way you say that makes me very uncomfortable!"
What was meant to be a helpful gesture was now made to seem as if he had ulterior motives.
How could he agree to this?
Doing favors for money?
Moreover, with Zhang Chen's current strength, earning money was a matter of minutes.
He could just defeat some demon spirits.
"No, no, please don't misunderstand me. I didn't mean anything else. I just genuinely want to express my gratitude!"
"And besides money, I truly have nothing else to offer!"
Zhao Xiyue, afraid of angering Zhang Chen, quickly explained.
Seeing Zhao Xiyue's anxious expression, Zhang Chen knew he had misunderstood her.
So, he said, half-jokingly,
"No need for money. Just consider it a favor owed. When I need it, you'll have to repay it!"
"No problem, of course. If you're willing to help me, then I owe you. I'll do whatever you ask!"
Zhao Xiyue, seeing that Zhang Chen was no longer angry, finally relaxed her worried heart.
At this moment, the bodyguard sitting in the passenger seat overheard their conversation and his expression instantly turned grim.
Zhao Xiyue was the apple of her family's eye, like a little princess.
She had never asked anyone for anything since she was young. Now, asking this brat Zhang Chen for help was seeing him in a good light, yet he dared to set conditions and bully their young lady?!
The bodyguard was furious and decided that when they got out of the car, he would deliberately make things difficult for Zhang Chen and embarrass him in public!
Soon, the car arrived at the airport.
The bodyguard opened the door and welcomed Zhao Xiyue out, followed by Zhang Chen.
The moment Zhang Chen started walking forward, the bodyguard quickly kicked out, aiming for Zhang Chen's feet.
According to the bodyguard's plan, he would act quickly and trip Zhang Chen, making it seem natural and undetectable.
Besides, some people are clumsy when they walk and can easily trip even on flat ground. It wasn't unusual.
There was no way anyone could suspect him.
He thought he had it all planned out.
However, a cracking sound was heard.
Followed by a groan, and the bodyguard fell to the ground, clutching his leg.
"What happened?"
The two escort vehicles also stopped. Guards rushed out, surrounding Zhao Xiyue protectively and vigilantly scanning the surroundings.
Some rushed to check the bodyguard's injuries.
"A comminuted fracture of the tibia. Is there a powerful demon spirit present?"
"How strong must it be?!"
The surrounding bodyguards heard this and their faces all turned serious.
The bodyguard on the ground was a third-tier Spiritual Master, on the verge of breaking through to the fourth tier.
Who could break his leg so easily without revealing themselves? How strong must they be?!
The bodyguard on the ground naturally dared not admit that he had deliberately tripped Zhang Chen, bullying Miss Zhao's guest. That would be worse. He could only pretend not to know.
Zhang Chen also looked at the bodyguard, completely bewildered, not understanding what was happening.
If there was a powerful demon spirit nearby, it should have been within his absolute line of sight!
How could this person's leg be broken? That's too cruel!
Perhaps that demon spirit was targeting him, because he seemed to have brushed against something while walking earlier.
It was just that this bodyguard had become a scapegoat.
Thinking this, Zhang Chen looked at the bodyguard with reverence!
"You are so brave!"