What, what is he going to do?

Is he going to examine my appearance? Or hug me? Or, or… Cai’er’s heart was already in chaos, and the little hand held by Long Haochen instantly broke out in sweat.

Long Haochen was startled when he saw her expression suddenly change. He quickly reached out to touch her forehead.

Cai’er couldn’t see, and her perception of the outside world became blurred in the state of mental confusion. As soon as Long Haochen’s hand touched her forehead, she subconsciously flashed backward, exclaiming, “Ah, no.” After all, she wasn’t ready yet!

Just behind her, not far away, was a small stone step. Startled, she retreated and immediately tripped over her feet, causing her whole body to fall backward.

Long Haochen was startled. Although he didn’t understand what was happening to Cai’er, he still subconsciously took a step forward, put his arm around her slender waist, and supported her delicate body.

“Careful.”

Cai’er was so embarrassed that even her neck turned red. She could clearly feel the heat emanating from Long Haochen’s hand around her waist, and his instantly approaching breath.

As an assassin, especially with her training since childhood, her physical senses were extremely sharp, because only in this way could she feel any subtle danger. But at this moment, it became the source of shyness in her heart. Her body softened slightly, and her legs almost gave way. One hand grabbed Long Haochen’s collar, and her mind went blank.

Long Haochen was also a bit dazed at this moment. The weather wasn’t cold, and everyone was wearing light clothing. When he put his arm around Cai’er’s slender and soft waist, he only felt a creamy smoothness and jade-like warmth in his palm. Especially when he felt the slender, seemingly breakable waist and the enchanting curve between the suddenly protruding, upturned buttocks, his handsome face also turned red with shame.

A few short seconds felt like centuries to them. Cai’er was the first to react. She straightened her waist and quickly stood up, holding her green bamboo cane horizontally, blocking Long Haochen, and said with slight anger, “You, you…”

Long Haochen said blankly: “Cai’er, are you okay? I, I just wanted to ask you to have dinner. What’s wrong with you? Are you sick? Do you have a fever? Your face is so red…”

Now it was Cai’er’s turn to be stunned.

So, so he just wanted to… I actually misunderstood… The redness on her face not only didn’t fade, but intensified even more. Cai’er tapped Long Haochen lightly with her green bamboo cane, and said in a low voice, “You bad egg. I’m going back first. Who wants to have dinner with you?” With that, she tapped the ground with her green bamboo cane, and Long Haochen only saw her figure flash, and she disappeared in a few blinks.

What fast movements! An assassin’s speed is truly enviable. But, what’s wrong with Cai’er? Why did she call me a bad egg!

Long Haochen stood there blankly for a while before returning to the hotel with some confusion. He was perceptive and could feel that Cai’er wasn’t really angry with him. But he didn’t understand why she ran away as if she was fleeing. However, the feeling of holding her just now was really good! Her waist felt so comfortable to hold. I don’t want to wash my hands today.

Long Haochen returned to the hotel, and before he could enter his room, he heard Ye Hua’s voice from the room next door, “Haochen, come over here.”

How did teacher know I was back? Long Haochen’s heart stirred, and he quickly walked to Ye Hua’s room and pushed the door open.

Ye Hua’s room wasn’t only occupied by him. Besides him, there were two other people. An old man with white hair and beard was sitting upright opposite him, and a young man was standing behind the old man.

He recognized this young man. Wasn’t he Han Yu, whom he hadn’t seen since he acknowledged himself as his master that day?

Although Ye Hua was sitting there, he appeared very respectful, with only half of his buttocks on the chair. This was the first time Long Haochen had seen his teacher like this. From his understanding of his teacher, this was definitely a genuine emotional expression.

Who is this old man? Is he Han Yu’s elder? Did he come to find trouble because Han Yu wanted to be my escort knight that day? Long Haochen’s heart tightened, but he didn’t say anything and quietly stood behind Ye Hua.

Han Yu naturally saw him too, but Han Yu’s expression was very calm at the moment, with none of his previous arrogance.

The old man sitting opposite Ye Hua was none other than Han Qian, the Holy Knight Chief of the Knight Alliance. Seeing Long Haochen, his eyes lit up and he smiled: “Ye Hua, you have truly cultivated a good disciple. I originally wanted you to convey my meaning to him, but since he came back so early, that won’t be necessary. Haochen, was today’s competition smooth?”

Hearing his voice, Long Haochen’s eyes widened instantly. His memory was as good as his perception. Although the voice was very gentle at the moment, he immediately recognized the owner of the voice that had left such a deep impression on him.

“You, you are the Holy Knight Chief on the podium during the preliminary round?” Long Haochen blurted out.

Han Qian smiled and nodded, saying: “Yes! It’s rare that you remember my voice.”

Ye Hua glanced at Long Haochen, “You haven’t answered the Holy Knight Chief’s question yet.”

Long Haochen quickly and respectfully said: “I was fortunate enough to win today’s competition.”

“Fortunate?” Han Qian looked at him with some surprise, “Tell me about it. Who else in your group could make you use the word ‘fortunate’?”

Long Haochen nodded, and then briefly described the situation of his battle with Wang Yuanyuan, focusing on Wang Yuanyuan’s Gigantic Divine Shield.

“Epic equipment.” Han Qian’s expression straightened and he frowned slightly, “I’ve heard of the Gigantic Divine inheritance. I didn’t know that this bloodline still continues. This is great news for our humans. It seems that this girl will also become a key target for the Warrior Temple to cultivate in the future. I’m sure that the bloodline equipment passed down from the Gigantic Divine lineage is at least of epic level. However, I don’t remember that the Gigantic Divine of the glorious era had shields. It seems that that little girl’s Gigantic Divine Shield should be a damaged weapon. However, even so, if she can complete the nine-hole inlay, it will definitely reach the epic level. This kind of spiritual power field forging method formed by nine-hole inlay resonance has now been lost.”

This Holy Knight Chief was definitely knowledgeable, and his breadth of knowledge was beyond what Ye Hua could compare to.

“Good, good. You were able to win against such equipment, bringing glory to our Knight Temple.” Han Qian nodded very satisfied.

“Little Haochen! I came here this time specifically to find you. I won’t hide it from you, my name is Han Qian, and Han Yu is my grandson. However, this brat’s performance in the Demon Hunt Squad selection competition was really too disappointing. That day I asked him to worship you as his master and be your escort knight, and it wasn’t a lie. Today I brought him here, and I’ve also helped him complete the escort knight procedures. From now on, for the next five years, he can only be your escort. His life, everything about him is at your disposal. Xiaoyu.” Han Qian gestured to his grandson.

Han Yu quickly took a few steps forward, bowed slightly, and extended his left hand.

Long Haochen was shocked to see a special mark symbol in the palm of Han Yu’s left hand. He didn’t recognize this kind of symbol.

Han Qian said: “This is the escort knight contract. It’s tentatively set for five years. You need to drop a drop of blood in the center of the contract. After the contract is completed, he must not violate any of your orders for five years, and at the same time, you only need to use your will to control his life and death.”

Long Haochen looked at Han Qian’s serious appearance and couldn’t help but say: “Holy Knight Chief, there’s no need, is there? I think Brother Han Yu was just careless for a moment.”

Han Qian slowly stood up and said in a deep voice: “He’s more than just careless for a moment? This kid has some talent, but his personality has serious flaws. He’s arrogant, willful, and can’t handle important tasks. But you are different. In you, I see all the glory of a knight. Don’t think that he’s doing you a favor by being your escort knight. In fact, he’s getting more. By following you, he can not only join your Demon Hunt Squad, but also learn a lot of things by staying by your side. These five years of training may really put him on the right track and become an excellent knight, and that’s my purpose. So, as his grandfather, I ask you to accept him as an escort.”

As he spoke, Han Qian put his right fist across his chest and gave Long Haochen a standard knight salute.

Long Haochen was startled and quickly returned the salute, “Holy Knight Chief, don’t do that, you’re flattering me. I agree.”

Ye Hua had been silent all along. Han Qian unreservedly stated his purpose of letting Han Yu become Long Haochen’s escort knight, frankly and openly, without hiding anything, and that alone was enough to be admired. What’s more, having a fifth-tier Guardian Knight by his side would greatly increase Long Haochen’s safety.

Bright red blood slowly dripped down, landing in the center of the escort knight contract rune.

Even though Han Yu had completely figured it out these past few days, he couldn’t help but close his eyes at the moment he was about to become someone’s official escort.

The blood dripped into Han Yu’s palm and instantly turned into a faint red light and disappeared. Then, a red halo instantly spread out from the rune, spreading to Han Yu’s entire body.

Han Yu shuddered and subconsciously opened his eyes. Before he could call out the words “Master” and salute Long Haochen, suddenly, another circle of golden halo rippled out from the rune.

In an instant, Han Yu only felt all 3.6 million pores in his body open instantly, from the inside out. It was a complete warmth and comfort from the source, like the scalding sensation of entering a hot spring, almost making him groan.

What’s going on? Not to mention Ye Hua and Long Haochen, even Han Qian was startled. Even the knowledgeable Holy Knight Chief had never seen the situation before.

Han Yu himself was a bit confused, but this comfort was real. He could feel that there was already a faint connection between him and Long Haochen, and it was very close, like family.

**(To be continued)**