Chapter 1: The Journey on the Airplane

Gao Yuan nodded and said, "Miss Chen, there is no need to be polite; this is our duty. Moreover, we truly admire your courage for insisting on participating in this performance despite the dangers involved."

Gao Yuan also found it quite strange. He took out the amulet from his collar, but there was nothing unusual about it; the warmth was still very apparent. This amulet had been passed down from Gao Yuan's ancestors, and even he did not know from which era it originated. Some colleagues claimed it was an artifact from the Song Dynasty, while others said it was from the Tang Dynasty.

The story of bodyguards and beautiful women is also a popular theme in film and television, with classic works existing in both Chinese and foreign contexts. Therefore, after receiving this task, many colleagues joked with Gao Yuan, saying that this was a great opportunity for intimate contact with beautiful women, and who knows, it might even spark some chemistry, leading to winning the heart of a beauty.

Gao Yuan is twenty-two years old this year and is a young agent in the Ministry of State Security. Despite his young age, Gao Yuan possesses exceptional reflexes and athletic talent, and is proficient in various combat techniques and the use of equipment. Therefore, he, along with six other colleagues, is tasked with protecting the Chinese delegation participating in the performance for world peace held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.

Chen Yajie said: "Amulet? What a strange appearance, I have never seen an amulet like this before, it looks like it has some age to it"

However, this is merely a joke; the reality cannot be as portrayed in films. Although during this performance, Gao Yuan and Chen Yajie met every day, and Gao Yuan almost revolved around her, they hardly exchanged more than a few words. Any communication that did occur was limited to official matters concerning safety and protection, and it took place in the presence of many people. This was the first time they sat face to face in a relatively secluded environment.

Chen Yajie smiled and said, "The purpose of this performance is to promote peace. If we do not participate in this performance out of fear of terrorist attacks, wouldn't that mean we are surrendering to terrorism?"

Chen Yajie smiled slightly, and at that moment her gaze shifted to the area beneath Gao's neck, saying: "Mr. Gao, what is this that you are carrying"

At that moment, Gao Yuan distinctly felt that the temperature of the amulet was rising significantly, as if it were being heated. Suddenly, a burst of radiance emanated from the amulet, streaming through the gaps between the fingers of the two individuals. It began as a thin thread and quickly expanded between them, the brightness increasing rapidly, soon enveloping both Gao Yuan and Chen Yajie completely in this sphere of light

Gao Yuan suddenly opened his eyes and realized that he had unknowingly fallen asleep. He rubbed his temples, and in the haze of his drowsiness, it seemed that he had had a dream. However, he could hardly recall the content of the dream now, only vaguely remembering a phrase.

Chen Yajie revealed a smile that the media described as angelically beautiful, saying: "Mr. Gao, you have worked hard these past few days; I truly want to thank you all."

Gao Yuan nodded and said, "In any case, this performance did not encounter any issues, and we can all return home safely." Although Gao Yuan and his colleagues thwarted multiple terrorist attacks, the majority of these incidents were not disclosed in order to avoid causing panic among the performance troupe. As a result, the entire troupe was largely unaware of the terrorist threats they faced. Consequently, when leaving, some even joked about how they did not see any terrorists in Geneva this time.

At this moment, the voice from the airplane's loudspeaker came through: "Dear passengers, a gust of turbulence will be encountered ahead. There will be some vibrations in the aircraft shortly. Please do not panic, quickly return to your seats, fasten your seatbelts, and remain calm"

The theme of this performance is to condemn terrorism and call for world peace. Therefore, prior to the event, several terrorist organizations planned to attack it. In response, the participating countries dispatched their elite agents to protect their performers. Throughout the performance, Gao Yuan and his colleagues dedicated tremendous effort, successfully apprehending seven suspected terrorists, intercepting five parcel bombs, and thwarting three suicide bombers, thereby preventing two terrorist attacks in advance. This ensured the safety of the entire delegation and the smooth progress of the performance.

As this performance involved a charter flight, it underwent strict inspections by Gao Yuan and others before takeoff. The crew members are all state personnel, thus once on board, it can be essentially guaranteed that this mission will be successfully accomplished. At an altitude of several tens of thousands of meters, any terrorist attack would be ineffective, unless a terrorist organization also possesses the capability to intercept with aircraft or attack with missiles. If such an attack were to occur, it would be beyond the capacity of Gao Yuan and his colleagues to handle. However, generally, terrorist organizations do not possess such capabilities; only a state can do so. At an altitude of several tens of thousands of meters, any terrorist attack would be ineffective, unless a terrorist organization also possesses the capability to intercept with aircraft or attack with missiles. If such an attack were to occur, it would be beyond the capacity of Gao Yuan and his colleagues to handle. However, generally, terrorist organizations do not possess such capabilities; only a state can do so.

Unlike typical amulets made of jade or gold and silver, this amulet, approximately 5 centimeters in diameter, is crafted from a dark blue-black metal. Furthermore, the design of this amulet is not the usual deities or auspicious beasts. One side is engraved with symbols that appear very ancient, while the other side depicts a warrior clad in armor, wielding a spear, with fierce eyes and hair like swords, presenting a very menacing appearance. Some say the figure is Zhang Fei, while others suggest it is a yaksha. However, the exquisite craftsmanship and lifelike detail make this amulet truly unique. Anyone who sees it may find it somewhat strange. But why has this amulet suddenly begun to emit heat? Such an occurrence has never happened before.

Looking out of the window of the aircraft, it was still pitch black, and I had no idea where the plane had flown to by now. However, since I was already on the plane, there was no need to be so tense. Moreover, I was not on duty at the moment, and my mind had relaxed a bit. This mission was certainly not an easy one, and I was indeed quite fatigued, which is why I had just dozed off while leaning against the seat. But now that I was on the plane, there was no need to be so tense, and I was not on duty at the moment, so my mind had relaxed a bit. This mission was certainly not an easy one, and I was indeed quite fatigued, which is why I had just dozed off while leaning against the seat.

Gao Yuan was deep in thought when he suddenly heard a voice from the loudspeaker: "Dear passengers, we have now entered Chinese airspace, and we will arrive at our destination airport in approximately two hours." This announcement shifted Gao Yuan's attention away from the amulet and reminded him of his responsibilities

Gao Yuan had not fully grasped what was happening; he only felt a blinding light, prompting him to instinctively close his eyes. The last thing he saw was the beautiful face of Chen Yajie, and then everything went dark. At that moment, Gao Yuan felt his body tremble as he plummeted rapidly.

Chen Yajie reached out to take the amulet. Just as Chen Hanyun's hand was about to touch the amulet, the aircraft, which had been flying steadily, suddenly experienced a violent jolt. Although both were seated and had fastened their seatbelts, their bodies still shook violently. As a result, by chance, Chen Yajie's hand and Gao Yuan's hand clasped together, and in their joined palms, they inadvertently grasped the amulet.

At the aisle entrance of the cabin, Gao Yuan replaced the colleague who was on duty here and began the final moments of guard duty

Seeing that Chen Yajie was somewhat curious about this amulet, Gaoyuan also took the amulet off from around his neck and said: "This amulet has been passed down in my family; I just received it on this trip. I don't really know what it is..."

This is in the public cabin outside the lounge, where people are gathered in small groups. Some are reading, some are playing cards, others are quietly chatting together, while some are leaning back in their seats sleeping, and others are walking back and forth in the cabin. Since this flight is a charter, the layout of the cabin is not like that of a typical commercial aircraft with rows of seats; instead, the seating arrangement is more relaxed and spacious. However, after more than ten hours of flying, everyone is feeling a bit fatigued.

Upon lowering his head on the plateau, he realized that he had forgotten to tuck his amulet back into his clothing, exposing it for Chen Yajie to see. Therefore, he said: "Oh, this is my amulet"

Before the performance, news emerged that a terrorist organization was planning an attack. Many suggested that Chen Yajie decline this performance, but she disregarded the danger and insisted on participating. During the performance, she also attended several events organized by the United Nations and was awarded the title of World Peace Ambassador by the UN

Fate has not yet been determined, the future is to be created by oneself

Before the plane landed, this mission was not yet considered complete, so it was necessary to stand firm for this final post. After regaining his composure, Gao Yuan immediately stood up, put on his coat, and checked the weapons he carried: a Type 95 pistol tucked into his waist, three throwing knives inserted in the inner pocket of his coat and among his books, two magazines, and a military knife strapped to his left calf. Since he was on the plane, explosive weapons could not be used, so the focus was primarily on cold weapons. After checking his weapons again, Gao Yuan pushed open the door to the lounge and walked out

This beautiful woman is one of the key individuals being protected by Gao Yuan and his colleagues this time, known as the genius girl Chen Yajie, who possesses unparalleled beauty and exceptional intelligence. She is also the designated ambassador of peace for this world peace performance

Although Chen Yajie is only eighteen years old this year, she is a world-renowned prodigy. She entered university at the age of thirteen, studied abroad at fifteen, and now holds two master's degrees, with one currently in progress. She is also multi-talented; to date, she has published two novels, released one piano album, and three music albums, and has acted in two films. She is one of the most popular idols in the world. Furthermore, Chen Yajie has consistently dedicated herself to charitable causes, promoting peace and friendship, and opposing violence and terrorism, which has endeared her to people across the globe.

Upon hearing this, the passengers moving about in the cabin were thrown into a flurry. Those seated hurriedly packed their belongings and fastened their seatbelts, while those walking around quickly sought a place to sit down.

At that moment, a slender figure sat down opposite the plateau, fastened the seatbelt, and raised her head, revealing a face that was almost flawlessly beautiful. The plateau was taken aback and said, "Miss Chen, is that you"

However, when Gao Yuan held the amulet, he felt it begin to emit warmth. Although he found this somewhat strange, after a moment of hesitation, he still handed the amulet to Chen Yajie

At that moment, Gao Yuan suddenly felt a warmth in his chest. When he pressed his hand against his chest, he realized that the heat was emanating from the amulet he was wearing.