Chapter 68: Expanding Influence
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A cold iron mask was slowly fitted onto Wang Xuan’s face, and Pang Yukun smiled.
The next day, Xiao Ming met the Wang Xuan that Pang Yukun had spoken of—a pale, even malnourished young man. Could someone like this really handle the dark and dangerous work of a secret guard?
“The heart is what matters most!” That was Pang Yukun’s explanation to Xiao Ming.
Seeing the determination in Wang Xuan’s eyes, Xiao Ming chose to believe in him. After all, he currently had no better candidates, and Wang Xuan, alone and desperate, seemed like a suitable choice.
“Do you know the skills required for a secret guard?” Xiao Ming asked.
Wang Xuan shook his head but replied, “If I don’t succeed, I’d rather die.”
Xiao Ming nodded slowly. This was a man consumed by hatred, with enough drive to carry out this task. He said, “From now on, you will live behind this iron mask. Starting today, you are my Left Guard. I will also introduce you to a colleague.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Li San stepped out from behind a screen in the main hall.
Xiao Ming continued, “This is Li San, one of my men. The matter of the secret guards is of great importance, and I cannot place my full trust in you alone, as it concerns my life and safety. Therefore, the secret guards will be divided into Left and Right Guards. You are the Left Guard, and Li San is the Right Guard. You will compete with each other. Whoever proves superior will become the chief when the two guards are merged in the future.”
Wang Xuan glanced at Li San. His expression was unreadable behind the iron mask, but he said coldly, “Your Highness, the position of chief will undoubtedly be mine.”
Li San smirked. Last night, when Xiao Ming had approached him about the secret guards, he had been shocked. But realizing that he could go from being a mere servant in the prince’s residence to becoming one of Xiao Ming’s secret guards overnight, the shrewd Li San knew exactly how to choose.