Chen Cheng, however, had no time to guess what was on Xiao Yingluo's mind. He had captured her for two reasons. First, the True Disciples of Major Sects were all filthy rich, and he had a habit of relieving them of their treasures.
Second, he felt that Xiao Yingluo was too weak. If she wandered the cave dwelling alone, she would inevitably be killed. He wanted to protect her for a while until members of the Great Dao Sect arrived to retrieve her.
Of course, Chen Cheng had taken her one million taels in silver notes, but he had only promised to help if she ran into danger. He never said he'd be her full-time bodyguard.
His decision to protect Xiao Yingluo and keep her alive as best he could was a calculated one.
Chen Cheng had resolved to move through the cave dwelling with his identity concealed, which was tantamount to disappearing entirely.
