Chapter 531: Hostility

"I hope that during the time of the talks with Qi Wu Zongxuan, Mr. Lingyun can protect me by my side in the capacity of a bodyguard, and attend the talks with me!" Seitenshi said, looking at Lingyun.

"Hm? Why would you make such a request?" Hearing Seitenshi's words, Lingyun could not help but raise an eyebrow.

"Th-this, Qi Wu Zongxuan has come to the Tokyo Area to visit at this time, and furthermore, he wants to hold talks with me; this makes me a bit uneasy!" Seitenshi said.

"Uneasy, is it because Tendo Kikunojo has left the Tokyo Area?" Lingyun asked. "Normally, meeting the leader of another region should be your duty."

Hearing Lingyun say this, a trace of distress appeared on Seitenshi's face: "But, facing Qi Wu Zongxuan now—a person who once stood shoulder to shoulder with the wise Lord Tendo—I still feel a bit inadequate. Therefore, this time, I hope you, Mr. Lingyun, can stand behind me just like he did, to give me courage and support!"

"Is that so?" Lingyun looked at the Seitenshi before him and muttered slightly.

Although Seitenshi had begun to grow, it was indeed a bit difficult for her, at only sixteen years old, to face an old fox capable of arm-wrestling with Tendo Kikunojo in the political world.

"If it were just ordinary talks, I believe I could handle them myself. But I think his coming this time, while the wise Lord Tendo has left the Tokyo Area, is not simply to probe or conduct political discussions, but that he has other motives. It is precisely because of this that I feel uneasy!" Seitenshi said.

"Then, the last thing: why choose me?" Lingyun asked his final question.

"This, well, it was recommended by Ms. Chen Jing. She said that during this talk, I might face some crises, and in such a situation, the best person to resolve these crises is you, Mr. Lingyun." Seitenshi hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.

"Recommended by Chen Jing, alright, I understand." Lingyun nodded. "I accept this commission."

"I recall that you have a regular bodyguard unit by your side, don't you?" Lingyun asked.

"Ah, I was just about to introduce them to you." Seitenshi pressed her palms together and tilted her head at Lingyun.

Seitenshi led Lingyun out of the reception room. Outside the room, six men stood neatly in a row, seemingly waiting for Seitenshi's orders.

These six people wore identical uniforms, consisting of white jackets and white military caps. Lingyun was quite familiar with these six; whenever Seitenshi appeared on camera, he could always see their shadows. But in Lingyun's impression, these six merely acted as a wall to block the media, and served no other purpose.

"This is my bodyguard unit!" Seitenshi introduced them to Lingyun. "This is Mr. Baoxie Zhuoren, who serves as the captain."

Lingyun's gaze swept over the six people present and finally landed on the so-called captain; he felt a deep hostility toward himself emanating from him.

"I am Baoxie Zhuoren, my rank is Second Lieutenant, and I serve as the captain of the bodyguard unit. I have long heard of your name, Mr. Lingyun." That person extended his hand toward Lingyun.

"I am Lingyun!" Lingyun replied indifferently, reaching out to shake Baoxie Zhuoren's hand.

Seeing Lingyun shake his hand, a trace of a smile appeared on Baoxie Zhuoren's face. Seitenshi, standing to the side, also showed a faint smile as she watched the two of them shaking hands.

Feeling the force transmitted from Baoxie Zhuoren's hand, Lingyun could not help but chuckle inwardly: "What a truly inferior tactic!"

Baoxie Zhuoren's grip was not small; if it were an ordinary person being suddenly ambushed like this, they would definitely cry out in pain. And in front of Seitenshi, such behavior was undoubtedly extremely rude.

Lingyun's right hand vibrated slightly, and a massive force surged out from his hand, slamming directly into Baoxie Zhuoren's palm. Baoxie Zhuoren only felt a terrifying power coming from Lingyun's hand, instantly numbing the web of his thumb and causing his hand to loosen involuntarily; Lingyun took this opportunity to pull his hand away.

Baoxie Zhuoren quietly withdrew his hand behind his back and looked at Lingyun with a smile, though that smile looked twisted no matter how one viewed it.

"Then, during the time President Qi Wu Zongxuan is visiting, I will leave my safety to you all." Seitenshi said to Lingyun and the members of the bodyguard unit.

"Mr. Lingyun will also participate in the security mission for this talk?" There was irrepressible surprise in Baoxie Zhuoren's tone.

"That's right, Mr. Lingyun has already accepted this commission." Seitenshi said.

The moment Seitenshi said these words, Lingyun felt the hostility Baoxie Zhuoren held toward him suddenly climb by a large margin.

"By the way, regarding the itinerary for this security operation..." Seitenshi began.

"I'm not interested in such things. I imagine Your Excellency Seitenshi has many people around you who are proficient in this area, so I won't participate in discussing the plan." Lingyun waved his hand and said. "On the day the security mission begins, you can just send someone to notify me."

After Lingyun finished speaking, he walked toward the exit of the Seikyo.

"Lord Seitenshi, I will go see Mr. Lingyun off." Baoxie Zhuoren said to Seitenshi with a smile.

Seeing Seitenshi nod, Baoxie Zhuoren gave a wink to the people beside him, then hurried away from there with the other five.

"Qi Wu Zongxuan, what kind of trick are you trying to pull this time?" Lingyun walked along the corridor of the Seikyo, a cold smile curling the corners of his mouth. "Or do you feel you've lived too long and want to give me a reason to take action?"

Just at this moment, Lingyun suddenly stopped his footsteps; in his perception, six people were sprinting toward his direction, and every one of them carried deep malice.

"Hm, is it Seitenshi's bodyguard unit?" Lingyun muttered in his heart.

"Click—" Lingyun felt something hard pressing against the back of his head.

Just at this moment, the other five people also closed in, surrounding him, each of them wearing a look of mockery and contempt on their faces.

"I advise you to give up on this mission; this is for your own good!" A cold voice sounded from behind Lingyun.

"Oh, why is that?" A trace of coldness entered Lingyun's voice.

"During his time away, Lord Tendo entrusted Lord Seitenshi to me. Lord Tendo usually stood behind Lord Seitenshi, and now that position belongs to me!" Baoxie Zhuoren's tone was full of resentment. "But you, you are nothing but a small-time character who luckily eliminated a Gastrea; by what right can you occupy my position and receive the honor of standing behind Lord Seitenshi!"

Even without turning around, Lingyun could feel the level of malice being released from Baoxie Zhuoren's eyes, which were exactly like those of a snake or a lizard.

"Besides, the current Seitenshi has grown into a great beauty, at the age of sixteen. Don't you think it's time for the Tokyo Area to have an heir for the next head of state? This time was such a good opportunity, but because of your appearance, it has been completely ruined!" There was already killing intent in Baoxie Zhuoren's tone.

"Tsk, with this tone and these remarks, why do I feel like a shameless middle-aged man trying to eat swan meat like a toad? This kind of whimsical thinking really makes me feel your brain is quite unique!" Hearing Baoxie Zhuoren's discovery, Lingyun laughed out loud on the spot.

"And, what kind of confidence makes you feel that you have victory in your grasp!"