Indeed, You Ming An felt the pressure of competition.
Although You Ming An was a pitiful figure and had always had a hard life, she had never been employed before and thus had never felt the pressure of competition.
Now, facing employment for the first time, You Ming An felt the pressure was overwhelming.
She never expected that just protecting Song Cha would attract so many competitors.
Three Golden Core peak cultivators against one Golden Core peak cultivator; if it were anyone else, they might have cowered.
But You Ming An was different.
Since Song Cha had said that all she needed was someone to protect her and the little fox, You Ming An saw no need for courtesy.
Without hesitation, You Ming An launched an attack on Han Jin.
Han Jin was the strongest fighter among the three, so targeting him first was the best strategy.
Thinking this, You Ming An’s dagger mercilessly reached Han Jin’s neck.
Just as he was about to attack, Han Jin, who hadn’t made his move yet, felt the cold blade on his neck and was completely stunned.
He hadn’t seen how You Ming An approached or made her move, how she managed to do this without him noticing.
“You…” Han Jin opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
But he had barely spoken a word when the dagger on his neck pressed closer, cutting into his skin.
The pain made Han Jin want to shrink back, but the tight dagger on his neck made him dare not move.
In this situation, Han Jin’s mental focus was extremely high.
Because with just a slight lack of attention, You Ming An’s dagger could move closer by a few more inches, and he might very well lose his life on the spot.
You Ming An’s dagger, made of some unknown material, was pitch-black and sharp, slicing through the neck of a Golden Core cultivator as if it were cutting through tofu.
And clearly, the life of a Golden Core cultivator was very fragile.
They were not like Nascent Soul period cultivators who could continue their cultivation with their Nascent Soul even if their physical bodies were damaged.
During Han Jin’s torment, You Ming An finally spoke, “Will you still protect Song Cha?”
Han Jin: “…”
It was only when he heard You Ming An’s words that Han Jin remembered the reason he was fighting You Ming An was to protect Song Cha.
At such a moment, how could Han Jin dare to continue saying he would protect Song Cha? He quickly said, “I won’t protect her anymore.”
As soon as Han Jin finished speaking, he felt the dagger on his neck being removed.
Realizing that the dagger was no longer on his neck, he finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
You Ming An, feeling that he had dealt with the first opponent, then turned his gaze towards Ming Xue, preparing to deal with her next.
You Ming An’s gaze shifted to Ming Xue.
Just as Ming Xue noticed You Ming An’s gaze, she couldn’t help but shiver, “I… I won’t protect Song Cha either.”
Hearing Ming Xue’s words, You Ming An felt somewhat satisfied.
She hadn’t expected Ming Xue to back down voluntarily without having to make a move, which pleased her somewhat.
However, even though Ming Xue was dealt with, there was still Liu Xu to handle.
You Ming An was just about to turn to Liu Xu.
But before You Ming An could turn around, Liu Xu’s voice came from one side: “I… I won’t protect Song Cha either.”
You Ming An: “…”
This one didn’t even need a second glance; they knew to back off on their own.
You Ming An couldn’t help feeling somewhat satisfied.
Having dealt with three competitors in a row, You Ming An’s mood improved.
However, as You Ming An’s mood improved, Song Cha’s mood worsened.
Song Cha hadn’t expected these three to be so weak, or rather… so incompetent.
These two female cultivators were brought by Chu Man to protect her! Yet, they backed down just from a threat by You Ming An.
Song Cha: “……”
Song Cha felt somewhat conflicted.
However, she wouldn’t show such complex emotions.
After defeating these competitors, You Ming An looked at Song Cha with pride.
Song Cha: “……”
Now, You Ming An clearly felt very pleased with herself for defeating three people and securing this high-paying guard job.
Song Cha: “……”
Although the process was different from what she had imagined, the outcome of You Ming An getting the guard job was the same.
Well, at this moment, it’s time to encourage You Ming An.
“You Ming An, you are so powerful!” Song Cha’s eyes shimmered with admiration: “Not even three Golden Core peak cultivators could defeat you, you are truly amazing.”
You Ming An: “……”
Song Cha’s words clearly made You Ming An a bit happy, and the usually cold and gloomy her couldn’t help but feel some joy.
And Song Cha noticed You Ming An’s pleasure.
Suddenly, she understood something.
“No, you are even stronger than that. They didn’t dare to fight you at all, they admitted defeat as soon as you spoke.” Song Cha praised You Ming An with pure innocence, not caring if her praise hurt the feelings of others.
“Sister, I never understood what ‘terrified by the mere mention of one’s name’ meant before. But seeing this today, I instantly grasped the meaning of the phrase!” Song Cha continued her praise.
Hearing Song Cha’s words, a hint of pleasure couldn’t help but appear in You Ming An’s eyes, and her usual cold and gloomy demeanor was almost unable to maintain.
“You’re really good,” she said to Song Cha.
Song Cha: “……”
Song Cha never expected that the first time she would be praised by You Ming An would be at this moment.
But it didn’t seem too surprising either.
After all, You Ming An was abandoned as a child, and because of that abandonment, she always felt unloved and had never been praised by anyone.
So… is the correct way to win over You Ming An to praise her more in the future?
Thinking this, Song Cha felt a bit better.
Just a few compliments and she’s happy, feeling elated; You Ming An is actually quite adorable.
However, adorable is just adorable, it would be even better if it could save money.
Thinking this, Song Cha looked at You Ming An: “Sister You Ming An, you’re so good, could you perhaps charge less for the elixirs in the future?”
You Ming An: “……”
The moment You Ming An heard Song Cha’s words, all the joy she felt vanished.
Her voice turned cold again: “No.”
Song Cha: “……”
