"Wait, you can kill me, I won't resist, but can you not hurt my benefactor."
Ying Tianbao was quite loyal and stood in front of Ji Mo, negotiating with the other party.
These people were undoubtedly assassins hired by his elder brother Ying Tianci, and they would not let him go. He only hoped not to implicate Ji Mo.
Ji Mo also did not expect to be struck by disaster before he could enjoy wealth and honor.
He also did not expect Ying Tianbao to choose to surrender to save him from being implicated.
But this behavior was too naive. Begging mercy from assassins, what was he thinking?
"Your Highness Ninth Prince, you are still too naive. Do you think we will leave any witnesses alive?"
The leading assassin sneered and signaled the others to attack.
Then, the man let out a scream and died.
Screams followed one after another, and the围攻 assassins fell one by one, becoming corpses.
The one who attacked was neither Ying Tianbao nor Ji Mo, but one of the assassins.
For some unknown reason, this person mercilessly slaughtered his companions, killing all the assassins around him.
Of course, he also paid a heavy price. He sustained several deep wounds that exposed bone, and his abdomen was pierced, bleeding profusely.
"Brave warrior, thank you for saving me. Rest assured, I will not treat you poorly. I will give you a hundred times what my elder brother offered."
Ying Tianbao spoke, trying to win over this person.
The man completely ignored Ying Tianbao, walked directly to Ji Mo, bowed respectfully, and said, "Mr. Ji, I am Chen De. Thank you for saving my life at the White Emperor's Ruins last time. I have taken the liberty of dealing with these assassins for you. I hope you will not blame me."
Chen De pulled down his mask, revealing a sallow face.
In the White Emperor's Ruins, he was besieged by demonic beasts and was about to die. It was Ji Mo who blew a jade flute, annihilated the demonic beasts, and saved him.
Today, he was hired to assassinate Ying Tianbao, but when he discovered Ji Mo was present, he immediately defected without hesitation.
Firstly, it was to repay the kindness, and secondly, these people dared to attack Ji Mo, intending to harm him as well?
Mr. Ji could灭掉 thousands of demonic beasts with a single song, and killing them, a group of assassins, was probably as easy as a sneeze.
Therefore, Chen De acted this way both to repay a debt of gratitude and for self-preservation.
Ji Mo scratched his head. Had he saved this person at the White Emperor's Ruins? Why did he have no recollection of it?
"Mr. Ji saved hundreds of people at that time, so naturally, he wouldn't remember me."
Chen De saw Ji Mo's confusion and explained. Then, he said sincerely, "Although Mr. Ji bestowed kindness without expecting reward, I have always kept it in my heart and dare not forget your grace."
He was bleeding profusely, his clothes stained red.
In order to eliminate his companions, he had almost sacrificed himself.
Ying Tianbao listened from the side and was filled with awe.
How many good deeds had his benefactor done? He didn't even recognize the people he had saved. Truly remarkable!
"It's nothing, it's nothing."
Ji Mo waved his hand. He truly had no idea he had saved hundreds of people inadvertently.
Then, seeing Chen De's serious injuries, he quickly took out several pills and put them into the man's hand.
"Ninth-grade spirit pills!"
Chen De was stunned.
To bestow five ninth-grade pills at once was truly astonishing.
Ying Tianbao was also shocked. He thought he was very generous when rewarding his subordinates with tens of thousands of gold.
Compared to this, he was like a mere drop in the ocean.
"Eat them quickly. Look at how much blood you've lost." Ji Mo reminded him.
He truly admired these cultivators. They could bleed profusely and have wounds down to the bone, yet their faces remained unchanged.
"One is enough."
Chen De kept only one and intended to return the rest to Ji Mo.
"These things are worthless. Keep them and eat them."
Ji Mo was unconcerned.
These pills were as easy for him to make as a casual flick of his wrist.
"Thank you for the gift, Mr. Ji."
Chen De immediately took a ninth-grade pill, and his wounds healed shortly after.
He then put the remaining four pills into a jade bottle and kept them close.
These were life-saving items that could not be bought outside, equivalent to gaining four extra lives for free.
He had only intended to repay a debt of gratitude, but instead, he had profited greatly.
Chen De's face broke into a smile as bright as a daisy.
"Brave warrior, would you be willing to escort me back to the capital of the Great Qin Dynasty? I will reward you handsomely."
Ying Tianbao had an idea.
With Chen De's Spirit Saint cultivation, his journey back would undoubtedly be much safer with his protection.
He was afraid of being assassinated and wanted to find someone to protect him.
"With Mr. Ji here, why should Your Highness Ninth Prince worry about your safety? You can go anywhere in the world."
Chen De did not want any involvement with Ying Tianbao. Being by this person's side was too dangerous. After all, Ying Tianci had offered a sky-high price for his head.
Unless they were tired of living, who would want to stay by Ying Tianbao's side and court death?
Of course, Mr. Ji was different. It was likely that no one in the entire Xuanling Realm could harm Mr. Ji.
No, I must notify my good brothers as soon as possible and tell them not to trouble Ying Tianbao, otherwise, they will be seeking death.
Thinking this, Chen De bid farewell to Ji Mo and quickly left.
Ying Tianbao watched Chen De leave and fell into deep thought.
What did Chen De's words mean?
"With Mr. Ji here, you can go anywhere in the world!"
Could it be that Ji Mo was actually a hidden master of unparalleled strength!
It must be so, otherwise, how could he speak so arrogantly, saying that ninth-grade pills were worthless? Such bearing confirmed him as a peerless master.
Instantly, Ying Tianbao's gaze towards Ji Mo became even more fervent.
My benefactor, I never knew you were this kind of person, disguising yourself as an ordinary person walking the earth, saving people everywhere, yet not seeking rewards. Truly a living Bodhisattva.
Most importantly, from beginning to end, Ji Mo had a humble demeanor, without the arrogance of a master. This was truly rare and precious.
A peerless master is by my side?
How should I build a good relationship with him and latch onto his powerful influence?
Qin Tianbao fell into deep contemplation.
As long as he kept Ji Mo by his side, his personal safety would be guaranteed.
Ji Mo also looked at Ying Tianbao, thinking about how to build a good relationship with this incredibly wealthy Ninth Prince.
Both had their own hidden agendas and calculations.
"Brother Mo, we are so fated. Why don't we become sworn brothers?" Qin Tianbao had a sudden inspiration.
He pretended not to know Ji Mo's true identity, perhaps hoping to establish a connection with him.
If they could become sworn brothers, with such a good elder brother looking out for him, why would he need to fear his own elder brother in the future?
"This cannot be done. I dare not presume!"
Ji Mo was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected a prince to be so approachable, wanting to become brothers with him.
But he was just an ordinary person, an ant at the bottom of society. How could he presume?
Most importantly, he still had designs on Ying Tianbao's seven beautiful elder sisters. If they became sworn siblings, having thoughts about his sworn brother's sisters would be too shameful.