Chapter 75: I Need a Trustworthy Person

The setting sun cast its glow upon the streets.

The neatly arranged houses were bathed in a golden hue.

Luo Chen stood at the entrance of a small courtyard, facing the golden afterglow, and let out a long sigh of relief.

The negotiation with the old man was initially successful.

Perhaps it was because of the pineapple wine business between them, or perhaps it was because I found a safe and profitable job for Xiao Yue.

In any case, when I brought the wheelchair to his door, the old man did not refuse after hearing what I had to say.

Instead, he said he would try to talk to Long Pan Hu and the new hall master of the mine hall.

He couldn't guarantee the outcome, though.

Behind him, a gentle and weak voice sounded.

"Big Brother Luo, this is what Grandpa asked me to give you."

A greenish-blue gourd was held in Yuan Xiaoyue's palm.

"He said he really likes the wheelchair!"

Luo Chen took the green gourd and sensed it slightly, feeling surprised.

The material of this gourd was quite extraordinary, and it must have been at least a hundred years old.

If it had been engraved with an array, it would have been at least a low-grade magical artifact.

Was the old man so generous?

This thought flashed through his mind, and Luo Chen chuckled to himself.

Indeed, the old man wasn't like Daoist Chen Xiuping, who was known for being stingy.

He was a very generous old man, both inside and outside, and that's why he had taught two hall masters, Yue Jian Hu and Long Pan Hu.

Shaking the gourd, he heard the sound of the liquid inside.

"Xiaoyue, how was the stall today?"

Yuan Xiaoyue's fingers were intertwined, and her face was quite excited.

"The business was pretty good. I tried the method you taught me for hawking, and many people came to buy the snacks. But—"

The first time he met this little girl, she was like a young cub who had never seen the world.

Later, she mustered the courage to set up a stall on the street, but she always looked timid and afraid to face people.

Now, although she was still gentle and weak, she had gained a bit more confidence.

Indeed!

Back when Luo Chen was in college, he became much more confident after selling socks and earning money.

Effort and harvest often bring confidence.

He smiled and asked, "But what?"

"Many people said you're a black-hearted boss and told me to be careful about my wages being deducted."

Yuan Xiaoyue's voice was a bit softer, and she looked at Luo Chen with some nervousness.

"Ah, let them say what they want. Your Big Brother Luo isn't that kind of person."

Luo Chen waved his hand, looking quite generous.

However, when he turned to leave, his face was somewhat grim.

I have worked hard all my life, contributing to the country, society, and this cultivation world!

How did I become a black-hearted boss?

If I catch the person spreading rumors, they won't have any good juice to drink!

When he returned to the courtyard, he was greeted not only by Gu Caiyi but also by Qin Liangchen and Murong Qinglian.

They were gathered in his side house, pointing and discussing.

Seeing Luo Chen, Murong Qinglian smiled.

"Your house is much better now than before!"

"Is that so?"

Luo Chen's eyes lit up, and he entered the house.

Upon seeing it, he was extremely satisfied.

The old side house was spacious, but because it faced north and was near an alley, it had no windows.

As a result, the room was very dark and damp.

However, the newly rebuilt house had two skylights on the roof.

Covered with the glazed tiles from Xianzhuju, they could bring in natural light from outside.

Moreover, the young man who rebuilt the house was very considerate, dividing the bedroom, living room, kitchen, and alchemy room with thin walls.

Thus, the house now had a normal layout.

Overjoyed, Luo Chen waved his hand.

"Today, we're celebrating the new house. I'll cook a meal for everyone!"

The others all smiled and agreed.

During dinner, as Luo Chen poured wine from the green gourd, Qin Liangchen and Murong Qinglian exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

That was a special gourd from the Yuan family.

It was a gourd vine that Yue Jian Hu had transplanted from an ancient mountain range, not a spiritual plant, but it had some minor spiritual effects if it was old enough.

Why was the old man's pineapple wine, made from ordinary ingredients, so delicious?

The reason was that he used several large gourds to nurture the wine, giving it the effect of a spiritual wine.

Now that Luo Chen had obtained a green gourd over a hundred years old, it was clear that the old man had agreed to support him.

This was a good thing!

If Luo Chen could really take control of the Alchemy Hall, it would provide them with more support in the gang.

The current Broken Mountain Gang was no longer as pure as it used to be, and they needed help.

Of course, perhaps this gang, formed by itinerant cultivators, had never been pure.

It was just that they had been deceived by Uncle Mi Hua before and were only now gradually realizing the problem.

After drinking a cup of wine, Luo Chen mentioned his proposal.

"Will there be any trouble if Sister Caiyi joins the Broken Mountain Gang?"

Gu Caiyi, who was sitting beside him, also became nervous.

This was related to her future source of cultivation resources.

Qin Liangchen said without hesitation, "There will be some trouble, but not much. The main issue is that you want to place her in the Alchemy Hall."

Murong Qinglian explained, "The Broken Mountain Gang has always welcomed itinerant cultivators from the Dahan Market to join. For early-stage cultivators, we don't pay much attention, but for mid-stage cultivators, they are our main target for recruitment."

"For late-stage cultivators, it's more cautious and requires a recommendation."

Luo Chen smiled, "With Brother Qin and Sister-in-law recommending her, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Murong Qinglian shook her head, "That's only for ordinary late-stage cultivators. For a ninth-layer Qi Cultivator, the approval of the gang leader is required. When Xu Renke, the Broken Blade, joined, it was his decision."

Seeing the nervous Gu Caiyi, Murong Qinglian's expression turned serious.

"Moreover, the personnel composition of the Alchemy Hall is still unclear after its establishment."

"If you try to reserve a position for Caiyi now, Uncle Mi Hua might not agree."

After saying this, the atmosphere became somewhat oppressive.

After a while, Luo Chen said softly, "I need a trustworthy ninth-layer Qi Cultivator in the Alchemy Hall!"

Qin Liangchen sighed. He was already a nominal elder.

Moreover, his newly attached right hand was still in the recovery and adaptation phase, and it was unlikely that he could join the Alchemy Hall.

However, to ensure that the hall had a certain self-defense capability, the Broken Mountain Gang would definitely need to send experts.

Of course, this could also be interpreted as sending monitoring, supervising, and overseeing Qi Cultivators.

Given the foreseeable situation, Luo Chen's request was quite reasonable.

"This matter will need some careful discussion."

"Brother Qin, I'm counting on you." Luo Chen sighed.

Gu Caiyi also toasted him, "Brother Qin, please take care of it."

As the meal was about to end, Luo Chen suddenly asked about the gang's situation.

"How far along is the establishment of the Alchemy Hall?"

"The location has been determined, right next to our Medicine Hall in the Slanting Moon Valley. For personnel, the late-stage cultivators are not yet decided, but the Medicine Hall will send ten mid-stage cultivators, and the main hall is considering forming transportation and sales teams."

Murong Qinglian said uncertainly, "You will have to attend the gang meeting within ten days at most!"

Ten days?

That should be enough!

Luo Chen thought to himself.

(End of Chapter)