The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Sea God Island, Cloud Sail City.

Valentine Family Manor.

Carson Flores stood at the entrance and said to the guard, ”Finnian Roth, Sea God Sect disciple, recommended by Steward Kaldren Stanford of Suffering Pray Sea, here to meet the Valentine Family Patriarch.”

Quickly, Carson was brought into the manor, following the spacious bluestone path to the hall.

Cyprian Valentine, the Valentine Family Patriarch, sat in his seat, scrutinizing Carson, ”You say you’re recommended by Kaldren Stanford, what proof do you have?”

Carson took out the Soulmirror Stone given by Kaldren Stanford, ”Steward Stanford asked me to hand this to the Family Head.”

Cyprian Valentine beckoned, and the Soulmirror Stone flew to his hand.

Cyprian Valentine checked the Soulmirror Stone, his expression calm as he left.

Carson awaited patiently, his demeanor serene.

At this moment, Carson’s appearance had slightly changed; his complexion darkened, he had grown a beard, and his hairstyle had been altered. These changes were not very noticeable individually, yet combined they marked a significant departure from his past look.

Carson had briefly encountered Crispin Valentine and others, but it was merely a hasty meeting; now, with his adjusted appearance, even if he met Crispin Valentine again, he might not be recognized.

Soon, Cyprian Valentine returned to the lounge, a smile on his face.

”Kaldren Stanford says you’re an alchemy prodigy, mastering the crafting of the White Bone Jade Algae Elixir in three days. Can you craft the White God Pill?”

Carson replied, ”Yes.”

Cyprian Valentine’s eyes gleamed, ”I’ll have the White God Pill ingredients prepared right away. If you succeed in crafting it, you can become a high-grade alchemist in the Valentine Family, with generous treatment...”

”Great!”

Carson agreed heartily, his demeanor confident.

Soon, Carson was taken to a pill room, where all the medicinal herbs were prepared; present were Cyprian Valentine and another white-haired elder.

Carson calmly began the crafting, his actions fluid and graceful, catching the white-haired elder’s eager gaze.

When the White God Pill successfully flew from the pill furnace, landing on the silver plate, the white-haired elder spoke excitedly, ”Good! Family Head, this crafting method is extremely accomplished, some aspects even I can’t match—this is talent indeed.”

Cyprian Valentine laughed heartily, ”If Mr. Compton praises him like this, he must be a Grandmaster of the Pill Path. Fine, Finnian Roth, from now on, you’re our high-grade alchemist in the Valentine Family.”

Carson bowed in gratitude, ”Thank you, Family Head. I have one more request...”

Cyprian Valentine was in a good mood, knowing that, for the Valentine Family, a powerful alchemist was more valuable than a mere master.

”Speak!”

Carson bowed, ”I wish for a specific herb.”

Cyprian Valentine frowned, ”Which herb?”

Carson answered frankly, ”Hidden God White Jade Stem.”

Cyprian Valentine pondered for a moment, then asked the white-haired elder, ”Mr. Compton, do we have this herb in our warehouse?”

The white-haired elder replied, ”This Hidden God White Jade Stem is uniquely useful and extremely rare. Our warehouse doesn’t have it, but, to my knowledge, the Aarav Family does have a sizable portion...”

Cyprian Valentine turned to ask, ”Why do you need the Hidden God White Jade Stem?”

”To repay gratitude!”

Carson answered calmly, ”The reason I have today’s alchemical skills is due to a fortunate encounter with a reclusive Grandmaster of the Pill Path. He taught me alchemy but didn’t recognize me as a disciple. I once asked how I could repay him, and he said if I ever came across Hidden God White Jade Stem, collecting some would count as repayment.”

”I’ve always wanted to repay his teaching grace but lacked the opportunity. The Valentine Family’s reach is vast, surely you can find the Hidden God White Jade Stem. Of course, I’m willing to help the Valentine Family with alchemy, I can forego other compensations, I only wish for the Hidden God White Jade Stem.”

Cyprian Valentine’s eyes brightened, ”Where is your teacher?”

Carson shook his head, ”He lives in seclusion, I cannot disclose his location.”

Cyprian Valentine did not doubt it; after all, the Immortal Realm is vast, such secluded cultivators who remain hidden are indeed numerous.

”You are a person of gratitude and righteousness...”

Cyprian Valentine turned to the white-haired elder, ”Howard, I don’t quite understand herbs. If I were to ask the Aarav Family for this, would they give it?”

Carson quickly interjected, ”I don’t need much, just enough for two fist-sized portions is sufficient.”

The white-haired elder smiled, ”If you ask for all of it, they may not give it, but if only for that amount, with the Family Head’s request, they’ll certainly comply, particularly since I’ve heard their Hidden God White Jade Stem is quite large, about the size of a jar...”

Cyprian Valentine smiled, ”Then it’s settled. Finnian Roth, stay at the Valentine Family without worry, continue your alchemical cultivation. Three months later, I’ll visit the Aarav Family and get the Hidden God White Jade Stem for you.”

Carson showed joy and quickly bowed, ”Thank you, Family Head, I will dedicate myself fully, focusing on alchemy, to repay the Family Head’s great kindness.”

Cyprian Valentine smiled faintly, ”I most appreciate those who are grateful and repay kindness; you work hard, the Valentine Family won’t treat you unfairly!”

Carson said loudly, ”Yes, Family Head!”