(Plenty of familiar tropes + slow-paced cultivation life + business battles + political intrigue + no harem. The first few chapters lay a lot of groundwork, so proceed with caution.)
A Nian was once a humble escort guard, but he was unexpectedly drawn into the schemes of powerful players.
To avenge his escort captain, Ye Ge, he grows stronger step by step alongside his small team, and along the way helps save a cultivation world whose spiritual energy is steadily fading.
Main character A Nian: Skilled at scheming and meticulous by nature. He wields a long spear with fierce, sweeping force.
Goudan and Maoshi: A pair of brilliant oddballs, one a fighter and the other a scholar. They're Nian's most trusted companions.
Xiao Ai: A short weapons master.
Uncle Gong: The escort agency has only one Uncle Gong.
Female lead: Guess how many girlfriends Nian has?!!!
