Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 22 - Flooding the Dragon King Temple

Shen Roujia accepted the dagger and lightly pushed him. “Got it, protect her well.”

With that, the two of them passed through the bamboo forest and rushed into the center.

Gu Zhi’s robes were stained with blood as he fiercely withdrew his long sword from a man in black, frowning deeply. “Why are you here?”

Shen Roujia was momentarily stunned, nearly hit by a sleeve arrow, but Chang Sheng steadied her. “Be careful.”

Gu Zhi glanced at Shen Roujia from the corner of his eye, then kicked another man in black and yelled at Chang Sheng, “Chang Sheng, protect her for me!”

There were only five or six men in black still standing, but many lay twisted on the ground.

Shen Roujia looked at Gu Zhi, subconsciously adding a filter in her mind. He looked too handsome.

Although Shen Roujia wasn’t skilled with a dagger, she could defend herself within close range.

The ones who had been chasing Gu Zhi suddenly turned towards Shen Roujia.

“Capture this girl first!”

Holding the dagger, she was caught off guard, repeatedly dodging and evading.

Sparks flew as blades clashed.

Shen Roujia broke into a cold sweat, and Gu Zhi and Chang Sheng quickly rushed to her rescue.

Shen Roujia’s muscles were sore, and as their forces clashed, the shock made her tiger’s mouth ache, causing the dagger to break.

She observed their movements and narrowly escaped several blades with a backward flip.

Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, she heard Gu Zhi shout, “Watch out!”

A cold sword pressed against her throat, as a man in black who had jumped up from the ground held her tightly.

Hmm? If she died now, could she return?

Gu Zhi raised his long sword, confronting the others. He said coldly, “Let her go.”

A fat man in black sneered from behind Shen Roujia. “Our client wants your life. We’ve been paid.”

Shen Roujia took a light breath. “Well, if you can’t take her life, it’s your own incompetence. Why pretend to be heroes?”

The man in black hissed and tightened his blade. “You little girl, with your sharp tongue.”

Gu Zhi couldn’t help but laugh. “How about this, let her go, and I’ll pay you double.”

The group, looking like novices, actually lowered their heads to discuss.

Shen Roujia gently pushed the blade away. “I wonder how much our Miss Gu is worth.”

The man in black pouted. “Twenty taels of silver. Didn’t expect such a low bounty to be so difficult, what bad luck…”

Shen Roujia burst into laughter. “What? Gu Zhi, did you hear that? Which genius came up with this? Hahaha.”

Gu Zhi’s face darkened. “I’ll give you fifty taels. Now leave as far as you can.”

At that moment, one of the men in black on the ground jumped up and rushed to Shen Roujia’s side.

He shouted at the fat man in black, “Let her go!”

The fat man slowly released Shen Roujia. “Boss, why…”

The man in black gritted his teeth. “Kneel down now!”

Shen Roujia was stunned. Was fifty taels really that valuable?

She felt a bit embarrassed and tried to decline. “No, no, everyone, there’s no need for this.”

All the men in black solemnly stared at Shen Roujia, then kneeled on one knee in unison.

“Subordinates greet the Pavilion Master!”

As soon as they spoke, even the air seemed to pause. Shen Roujia’s smile froze on her face.

“Huh?”

Gu Zhi and Chang Sheng were also slightly stunned, exchanging glances.

Gu Zhi couldn’t help but whisper to Shen Roujia, “What’s going on?”

Shen Roujia scratched her head, blinking. “Wait, what are you all doing?”

The men in black were also confused, one hesitantly spoke. “It’s the rule you set, Pavilion Master. We must pay respects when we see you.”

Shen Roujia was even more bewildered. “No, what I mean is, why do you think I’m the Pavilion Master?”

The men in black exchanged glances and pointed to her neck in unison. “Seeing the Pavilion Master token here, if you’re not the Pavilion Master, who else could be?”

Shen Roujia suddenly understood, looking down at the jade fishbone pendant that had somehow been thrown out. She immediately reacted.

“Oh, that… Hmm, you surprised me. I wasn’t prepared. Please, rise. No need for such formalities.”

The men in black looked at each other. They had just joined and had never seen the Pavilion Master, but they recognized the jade fishbone.

How did the missing Pavilion Master suddenly appear at the back of the temple?

The burly men in black obediently stood still, waiting for Shen Roujia’s orders.

Shen Roujia was amused. This unexpected surprise was delightful.

She cleared her throat and spoke seriously. “Why did you come to harm my friends? Who is your client?”

The leading man in black bowed his head respectfully and confessed. “Pavilion Master, it’s a misunderstanding. We’ll withdraw immediately.”

Shen Roujia pretended to be annoyed. “What? Do you not take me seriously?”

The man in black immediately knelt down again. “No, no, Pavilion Master, it was your rule not to reveal client information.”

Shen Roujia secretly thought to herself that her original self was quite a mysterious character. She hadn’t expected this at all.

“Ahem, rules are dead, but people are alive. As the Pavilion Master, is there anything I can’t know?”

The man in black respectfully replied. “Yes, yes, this girl’s life was bought by the Shen family. We only complete tasks without involving grudges.”

Shen Roujia waved her hand lightly. “You may leave now. I won’t hold this against you.”

As the fat man in black left, he couldn’t help but mutter. “Why would our Pavilion Master work as a maid in this temple?”

The leader gave him a hard knock on the head. “Is it your place to question the Pavilion Master?”

After they left, Gu Zhi was still standing there, stunned. “Uh, it’s over just like that?”

Shen Roujia glanced at their departing figures. “Ah, it’s over.”

Gu Zhi couldn’t help but scrutinize Shen Roujia’s face. “What kind of organization is this?”

Shen Roujia paused, clicked her tongue, and clapped her hands. “Oh, right, I forgot to ask.”

Chang Sheng had been staring at Shen Roujia all this time without saying a word.

Shen Roujia tilted her head and looked over. “Hey, are you scared silly?”

Chang Sheng seemed to be talking to himself. “I should have thought of this earlier.”

Before Shen Roujia could react, Chang Sheng suddenly kneeled on one knee, placing one hand on her shoulder. “Chang Sheng greets the Pavilion Master.”

Shen Roujia stood there stiffly. Well, this was unexpected.

“Chang Sheng?”

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Chang Sheng had a look of admiration. “I was originally a disciple of the eighth level of the Hidden Pavilion. I was harmed by villains and ended up here. It is my great fortune to see the Pavilion Master.”

With this identity, Shen Roujia felt a bit guilty.

Chang Sheng continued speaking. “The Pavilion Master created the Hidden Pavilion as a child, becoming a legend. Over the past ten years, the Pavilion Master has become the faith of everyone in the Hidden Pavilion!”

Shen Roujia listened in a daze, laughing foolishly. How did it feel like her original self had a plot of a strong female protagonist?

The goose was bewildered: Was there really something this good?