Xu Fei’s words weren’t born of arrogance, but rather from a clear understanding of his own strength before he took Bai Zhan as his disciple.
He knew, given the circumstances back then, if he, as a cultivator, went all out to defend himself, Bai Zhan wouldn’t have been able to harm him, let alone force him to take a single step back.
Yet now, after just a month of intensive training, Bai Zhan had actually managed to make Xu Fei retreat one step with his attack.
Though this one step back might seem like mockery to many, Xu Fei was speaking sincerely.
He also noticed the pessimistic emotions welling up in Bai Zhan, so he immediately gave his shoulder another firm pat.
“Hey, why the long face, kid? Do you think I’m deliberately making fun of you?”
“You should know I’ve faced countless cultivators and challenges, if I go all out, there aren’t many your age who could force me to step back!”
“In short, you’ve made tremendous progress and become very strong, besides, I still need you to be my bodyguard!”
Xu Fei’s words finally lifted the spirits of the somewhat disheartened Bai Zhan, who perked up instantly at the mention of being a bodyguard.
“Really, Lord Jun? What’s the mission this time, domestic or overseas?”
Xu Fei gently shook his head and explained.
“This time, I’m going abroad, but you’ll stay in the country, because I need you to secretly protect my wife and daughter, do you understand the importance of this task?”
When it came to serious matters, both Xu Fei and Bai Zhan were utterly focused, the latter nodded solemnly and said.
“Thank you for the trust, Lord Jun, rest assured, with my current strength, I’ll definitely keep Sister-in-law and Lele safe in the country!”
Satisfied with Bai Zhan’s resolute response, Xu Fei nodded, just as the sky began to lighten, he patted his shoulder again and said.
“In that case, go pack up, once I leave for Country R, you follow quickly!”
With that, Xu Fei left first and returned home.
When he arrived, it was just about the time his family was getting up for work and school.
Xu Fei went to the bathroom and bumped into Lele, who was there to use the toilet, startling her.
“Mummy! There’s a wild man in our house!”
Hearing this, Lin Qingxue, still in the bedroom, rushed out in a panic, thinking something dangerous had happened.
But when she arrived and saw it was Xu Fei.
Though Xu Fei hadn’t shaved or cut his hair in a month, looking a bit dishevelled, Lin Qingxue could still recognise him by his bright, piercing eyes.
So she quickly explained, and Xu Fei gave an awkward smile.
“It’s Daddy, not a wild man, once I shave, you’ll recognise me!”
With that, Xu Fei closed the bathroom door, half an hour later, he emerged, and sure enough, after shaving off the thick beard and hair, Lele could recognise him.
“Darling, it’s been a month since you mentioned possibly going to Country R, when are you actually leaving?”
Lin Qingxue asked, and Xu Fei responded with a slight smile.
