To sign a contract...
Regarding the rules of sacred contracts, Duan Chen knew much more than others. Although he had never participated in the guarding of this mysterious item known as the sacred contract, he had come into contact with it to some extent.
At the very least, contracts under the identification of a sacred contract were considered the most powerful.
They were contracts that could not be easily broken.
And they were contracts that received the protection of divine power.
The smile on his lips didn't even change. With a calm demeanor, under Jia Rengui's watchful gaze, he signed the terms of the sacred contract.
Jia Rengui's heart sank a lot.
Of course, this was him putting his heart at ease.
The smile on his face became much more genuine.
All along, he had been extremely worried that this 'white' figure who suddenly appeared before him, possessing many traits he desired, might be someone sent by some organization to cause trouble.
But now...
His heart felt very relaxed.
Because if it were truly sent by another organization, they probably wouldn't have signed the contract so easily.
He saw clearly that 'white' hadn't played any tricks when signing the contract. This meant that 'white' had truly signed a guardian contract with him, and that in turn proved 'white' could not make a move against him.
A great weight on his mind quietly lifted, heavy and with a comforting power.
"You..."
Jun Ci's voice echoed in Duan Chen's mind. His voice carried a hint of hesitation and a touch of probing.
But Duan Chen didn't say a word.
Jun Ci swallowed the rest of his words. A strange light flashed in his eyes, and his heart seemed to suddenly understand what Duan Chen intended to convey.
The corners of his mouth curled into a slight smile.
The cold and beautiful maiden suddenly smiled, like the sun and moon in the heavens suddenly shining brightly, drawing one's gaze irresistibly.
Jia Rengui faced the others, his tone gentle.
"As for the other ladies... it's not that I don't trust you... but if you were to sign a contract, it would be better for everyone."
Although the words were gentle, they carried a coercive force.
Jun Ci paused slightly before stepping forward. He took the other contract papers from Jia Rengui's hand, his smile unwavering.
"Since Mr. Jia has said so... then if we don't sign a contract, it would indeed seem improper. To appease Mr. Jia's heart, my sisters and I are willing to sign together."
After speaking, Jun Ci decisively signed his name.
The others did the same.
Only then did Jia Rengui's heart truly settle.
The contract stipulated that if he were in any danger, these people would have to make every effort to protect him within their capabilities. If they couldn't protect him, they would have to create opportunities for his escape as much as possible.
In return, he would offer something they couldn't refuse.
Everything was clearly stated in the contract, including the items he could offer and the number of choices they had.
It was a contract that was fair to both parties.
However, it did not specify what Jia Rengui was required to do.
Therefore...
A somewhat sinister glint flashed in Jia Rengui's eyes.
This contract was entirely in his favor.
Because it specifically detailed what Duan Chen and the others had to do, but not what he had to do. This meant he had every opportunity to make a move against Duan Chen and the others.
The corners of his mouth curved into a smile, which quickly disappeared.
His gaze swept over Hill, not paying much attention to the small cat buried in Hill's embrace.
Just an animal...
He had killed countless of them.
A genuine and enthusiastic smile adorned his entire face, but it soon turned into one of great worry as he anxiously said to Duan Chen.
"From now on, Brother Bai, you must be extremely careful..."
Duan Chen waved his hand.
"It's alright, don't dwell on it. I've been in this line of work for many years, I know what to do."
Jia Rengui nodded, appearing to fully trust Duan Chen.
Both sides, in essence, had their own agendas, each playing their own game.
However, on the surface, the necessary actions were not delayed.
Jia Rengui's footsteps did not stop. In fact, his heart was filled with worry, concerned that his plan might be thwarted. He couldn't explain why, but he had a remarkably strong sixth sense that things were rapidly moving in a direction he could no longer control.
Therefore, before things completely spun out of control, he had to bring them back to the right track to preserve all his interests.
Jia Rengui's pace quickened, leading Duan Chen and the others to the entrance of the basement.
As they approached the basement, the worry in his eyes became more intense and evident. He reached out and opened a bookshelf at the entrance of the basement, then took out a book from it.
This book was connected to wires. He opened the title page and operated it a few times. The bookshelf suddenly split open, revealing a door behind it.
"This is the basement... let's go in."
Seemingly having made a great decision, Jia Rengui led the way and walked in.
Duan Chen and the others followed behind him, without any communication, which also served to alleviate Jia Rengui's vigilance to some extent.
However, he wasn't entirely at ease, as he knew that agents or mercenaries like these always possessed some peculiar abilities.
Perhaps there was an ability that allowed for telepathic communication.
Fortunately, his basement had long been equipped with special defenses against this, completely blocking mental communication.
Duan Chen also noticed this as they descended.
As soon as they entered the basement and the elevator descended further, he felt his connection with the ancient scripture suddenly become much fainter.
He couldn't help but frown, a bad premonition stirring within him. However, he tried to initiate contact with the ancient scripture and found that his connection with his companions was still intact, though it felt precarious.
"Can you hear me?"
He inquired over the communication.
The replies from his teammates were delayed.
"We can hear you."
"What's wrong, Captain?"
"Your voice is so faint... could it be a signal issue with your talent?"
It was good that he could hear them.
Duan Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
If they couldn't communicate, they would likely lose a significant portion of their convenience and advantage.