Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 394 - 393: Name Your Price

Chapter 394: Chapter 393: Name Your Price

When Lin Tian first became a zombie, he fought with the Demon Exorcism Girl once. The Demon-suppressing Thunder Skill she used was powerful, so this mere electric baton didn’t faze Lin Tian at all.

"You... how are you unharmed?" the attacking security guard exclaimed in shock.

Lin Tian just sneered, reached out to pull him over, then grabbed his neck and lifted him up. Holding the two guards in his hands, Lin Tian tossed them lightly, and both flew out of the shop, landing on the street; the shocked guard even passed out upon impact.

Pedestrians on the street all kept their distance but didn’t go too far, craning their necks to look toward Spiritual Treasure Pavilion. The rest of the security guards didn’t dare to take any reckless action, holding their electric batons and watching Lin Tian warily.

"Manager Qian, attacking customers with electric batons, let’s see how you’ll handle this," Lin Tian said, sneering at Qian Fula.

"They... they are temps, it has nothing to do with the Bai Family!" Qian Fula tried to maintain his composure, defending himself.

Temps? What a convenient excuse. Blame it all on the temps, Lin Tian thought with a sneer but didn’t argue.

There was no need to say anything because someone had already taken out their phone to record the chaotic scene, even posting it online.

Qian Fula was obviously aware of the situation, his forehead sweating more and more until it streamed down, soaking a large patch of his collar.

With an incident like this at Spiritual Treasure Pavilion, no matter who was right or wrong, his position as manager was likely untenable, and he might even face the wrath of the Bai Family.

The people who had been stunned by the electric baton slowly regained consciousness with the help of their companions. However, having experienced the power of the electric batons, they didn’t dare to make any rash moves, and with the security personnel daunted by Lin Tian’s display of force, they too remained static, leading to a stalemate.

After several minutes, some people couldn’t resist the urge to leave, as some were there just for the spectacle; they didn’t want to get involved in this troublesome situation.

But just as they reached the entrance, they were forced back inside because a large group of people had entered. There must have been about a dozen of them, each looking fierce, and the leader was none other than Mr. Bai, Bai Yuze, of the Bai Family.

This group actually shut the door as they came in, locking everyone inside the shop.

Damn, Bai Yuze isn’t thinking of silencing us by killing, is he? Bringing so many people and closing the door, Lin Tian thought in surprise from the back of the shop.

Probably because the situation was urgent, the staff hadn’t reported that Miss Xiao was also there, and Bai Yuze hadn’t noticed Lin Tian and the others at the back.

"I am Bai Yuze. Rest assured, as long as you all cooperate, none of you will suffer any harm. I promise you this, as the young master of the Bai Family. However, if you don’t cooperate," Bai Yuze said with a cold expression, "I can’t guarantee that you or your families will still be able to stand in Xikou City!"

Mr. Bai... Many people obviously recognized Bai Yuze’s name and were immediately silenced, afraid to speak. The Bai Family might not harm them physically, but with their influence, bankrupting an ordinary company would be an easy task, and they were bold enough to even take a bite out of the Xiao Family.

Decisive enough, although Bai Yuze’s narrow-minded, he’s also ruthless in his actions, Lin Tian thought, watching Bai Yuze whom he hadn’t seen for many days.

"Good. Work with my people and let them check each of your phones. Delete any videos and photos inside and then promise not to speak of today’s events," Bai Yuze, expressionless, said: "Of course, our store is also at fault. To show our apologies, we will provide satisfactory compensation to everyone, and dismiss the person in charge of the store to give everyone an explanation. I hope no one has any objections to this arrangement."

Qian Fula had wanted to step forward to report that Miss Xiao was also present, but when he suddenly heard Bai Yuze planning to scapegoat him, he froze in his tracks.

Although he was somewhat prepared, Qian Fula still felt a chill when he heard that the Bai Family intended to pin the responsibility on him. After more than a decade of dedicated service to the Bai Family, this was the reward he got.

Facing the prospect of retirement burdened with such a stigma, Qian Fula found it hard to accept, even though he was at fault too.

He didn’t report, but someone went up to report to Bai Yuze, a security guard approached and whispered a few words in his ear.

Bai Yuze furrowed his brows, instead of issuing orders to his subordinates, he parted the crowd and strode over. The crowd gave way, and Bai Yuze finally saw that beautiful figure, the Bai Family’s Miss, whom he had once used every means to pursue.

But what he saw was not only the Xiao Family’s Miss, but also a man he both feared and hated, wishing he could tear him to pieces—Lin Tian.

"Mr. Bai, quite imposing, aren’t we? I just took a photo too, should I coordinate with your men?" Lin Tian said playfully, looking at him with a smile.

"It’s you, Lin Tian!" Bai Yuze’s expression twitched, he said through gritted teeth.

"Lin Tian? That name sounds familiar," a customer whispered doubtfully.

"Are you dumb? Lin Tian is the big shot from the Zhonghai City Gambling Stone Festival, Master Lin himself!"

"Is this young man really that Lin Tian?"

"Very likely, he’s appeared together with the Xiao Family’s Miss, and look at Mr. Bai’s expression, he must be that Lin Tian."

...

The crowd no longer cared about Bai Yuze’s threats and started discussing again, the volume of their conversation growing louder. Their gazes towards Lin Tian were full of excitement.

"Sir, are you really the Lin Tian from the Gambling Stone Festival?" A lady with her hair in a bun asked Lin Tian, astonished.

"Of course, I am. Do I not look like it?" Lin Tian said, touching his nose and laughing somewhat amusedly.

"No, not at all, I just didn’t expect Master Lin himself to be so handsome!" the woman with the bun exclaimed with delight, her eyes sparkling with affection as she looked at Lin Tian.

Previously, they were aware of his erudition, and he even had a top-quality jadeite in his hand. Coupled with the reputation of Master Lin in the Jade Industry, a collector of numerous top-quality jadeites, and his youthful and handsome appearance, she could not imagine where else in the world she could find such a man.

"Ahem ahem..." The Miss intentionally coughed twice, reminding Lin Tian not to be charmed away.

"Lin Tian, what do you want?" Bai Yuze asked coldly.

"Hehe, I don’t want anything much. A few days ago, I met a TV host named Su Shan, she would probably be very interested in this news," Lin Tian chuckled.

"Open the door, let them go!" Bai Yuze ordered without turning back, his voice cold.

The security guard dared not delay, hurriedly opened the large door, but at this time, instead, not a single person left. Master Lin was right there—if anyone could receive his guidance, even just a fraction of his skill, they could become a significant figure in the Jade Industry.

"Miss, let’s go, our task for today is complete," Lin Tian said, smiling at the Miss and Su Qingqing without so much as a glance at Bai Yuze.

The trio including Lin Tian treated the dozen or so people from the Bai Family as if they were nothing, nonchalantly walking towards the store exit.

"State your terms, Lin Tian. I understand you; you just want money. Name your price!" Bai Yuze said with a heavy tone.

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