Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

As they waited, Leo and Jessica started talking.

"This place is like a pit of snakes. Everyone is hiding their fangs and claws."

What she said was true. In this city, no one could trust anyone. Even the kindest-looking person could have ulterior motives.

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They had been watched since they sat on the table by who knew how many people.

"We have to be careful. It's too easy to find information here."

Information spreads easily. By now, the greedy hyenas might have heard that two very rich people arrived at the capital and made contact soon.

Not today, but maybe tomorrow or in two days. Leo knew how these people were thinking and knew that sooner or later, someone would approach him.

"Let's not reveal too much."

Jessica nodded.

She understood that they had to keep their identity a secret.

Before long, the meal came. They were piping hot and delicious. The duck was tender and juicy, and the fish was grilled perfectly. The meat was white and soft, and the taste was mouth-watering.

"This is good." Leo honestly thought.

"Yes. It's even more wonderful to be eaten with you, Dear Husband." Jessica added, her voice full of seduction and tease. "Let me help you with eating. Aaah~"

Martial artists had a tendency to be a loner or just a straight up single. They had no time to get along with girls or find love.

And, Jessica was not afraid to play her part. She had a sexy and flirty air around her that could arouse any man's lust. She wanted to be seen as a loving wife, even though her personality was far from that.

This was a part of the plan. And... Secretly, she harbored such a hope inside her as well.

'I can't believe the day I act as his wife would come.' She thought happily.

Thanks to that, her smile looked genuine and made the martial arts unable to take their eyes from them.

She used the chopstick to feed him and giggled in happiness. Her eyes were glued on him, and her actions were filled with love and passion.

The two of them looked like a perfect couple.

"It's delicious, even more so when you feed me." Leo responded in a skilled manner.

Having a beautiful girl like Jessica feeding him made him happy. Of course, he knew that it was for a mission. But that didn't mean he couldn't enjoy the moment.

"Hehe, I am glad. We will have a lot of fun when we go back to our room. I will service you with my mouth and make you happy. Wouldn't you like that, Dear Husband?"

"Hmm, sounds lovely."

She licked her lips seductively and giggled.

The atmosphere around the table was warm and romantic, and the people around were jealous. Even the servants couldn't stop himself from staring at them and ground their teeth in jealously.

No one dared to raise their voices. The two of them were 'valued' customers and had enough wealth to buy the entire Inn if they wanted. Or so they thought.

But, Leo and Jessica knew that the real game was about to start.

As they finished their meal, Leo noticed that some people maybe had enough of him and stood up from their table. It was a group of 3 martial artists.

Their appearance looked neat, and the one walking in the middle had a high quality clothes. He was smiling, but Leo could see the sharpness in his eyes. And from the way he looked at them, it was clear that they were his target.

"Hello, Young Lord. I am Deng Yue, the leader of the Deng Martial Arts School. I have heard of your reputation and am honored to meet you. Please, can I sit and have a chat with you? You seem to be a wise man and would love to hear your opinion."

The man was pretty polite and had a friendly aura around him. People who looked at him would think the same. That this man, Deng Yue, was a good man.

"Hello, I am happy to hear your compliment. However, as you can see, I am with my wife right now. So I am afraid that I can't share my table with you. Maybe we can talk more in the future?"

Leo didn't refuse him rudely, but he didn't accept his invitation either. He just politely turned him down. He had to sell it hard, especially since he knew the man's intention very well.

Even when he tried to look friendly, his intention couldn't be hidden. The way he looked at them was not the look of a good friend. Rather, it was the look of a predator.

"Now, now. Please don't be like that. Maybe you don't know it as you're not a martial artist, but I am a 6 Stars martial artist. If you're a businessman, I believe you can appreciate my strength. Come on, let me join your table."

"I am sorry, Mr. Deng, but I really can't let you join us." Leo smiled apologetically, "My wife and I are in the middle of a private conversation."

Normally, people would leave them alone with just that. But, Deng Yue was stubborn and refused to give up.

"I don't see your guard anywhere, Young Lord." Deng Yue's tone suddenly turned a bit threatening, "If you are alone and unprotected, then your safety can't be guaranteed. You know that Murim is not a peaceful place."

His words were not wrong. Murim was dangerous, and everyone had to be careful.

That was why Leo had to make sure that they were not defenseless.

Going around unprotected was asking for trouble. And this was the kind of trouble coming for rich businessmen who had weak guards or no visible guards around them. A hyena who thought they could take a bite.

But, Deng Yue had no idea that Leo was not what he seemed. Not that he would show it and give himself away.

"Hmm, you're correct. We do need a guard in the Capital city." Leo nodded. "I guess we could talk a little bit with you."

He smiled and gestured for Deng Yue to sit at the chair the farthest away from him.

"Haha, thank you, Young Lord. Don't worry, I am a nice guy."

Still, Deng Yue somehow chose the one closest to Jessica. His two companions snickered and took a seat beside him.

'What a bold move.' Leo thought. 'This bastard looks innocent but he's shit.'

Deng Yue didn't even try to hide his intentions. It was a bit refreshing, to be honest.

"So, Young Lord. My martial art school actually specialized in defense. We can protect your business and even train your guards. We have a wide range of techniques and are willing to teach them."

"Hmm, that's interesting. Maybe we can hire your group for protection then. How much will it cost?"

"It depends on the request. For a small business, it will be about 100 Golds a week. If you have a big one, it will be about 200. But for individuals, we offer only 50 each person for a month, which means you only need to pay 100. Of course, there is a condition to ensure your safety."

"Really? And what is the condition?"

"It's a secret. We can't reveal it unless we are hired. If we reveal it here, then there will be a problem regarding safety." Deng Yue smiled.

He didn't seem to notice the fact that Jessica was sitting quietly, observing his every movement and action.

"Hmm, 100 Golds, huh? That's not much if your skill as 6 Stars martial artist is true. Maybe we can come to an agreement."

Leo acted like he was interested and leaned back.

"Good, good. Now, let me know what you want to discuss. We are here to make a deal, right? Let's get down to business."