Chapter 1011: Enticing Offer
Chapter 1011: Enticing Offer
Having decided to recruit, Lu Xuan planned to advertise briefly in the Celestial Star Cave and the Sea Pavilion Commerce Guild.
The Celestial Star Cave had numerous Loose Cultivators, and he was acquainted with many Star Envoys and even Star Masters. Moreover, he held the position of a guest advisor in the Sea Pavilion Commerce Guild, so selecting three to five Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators shouldn't be a problem.
In less than half a day, Mu Daoren arrived after hearing the news.
He entered the courtyard, a place he was familiar with, and threw a large piece of Fifth-grade Beast meat onto a stone table, emitting a rich and enticing aroma.
"Fresh Sandalwood Mountain Boar Demon meat, they say its flesh is fragrant and delicious. It's a match made in heaven with your high-quality Spirit Brew," Mu Daoren said with a squint.
"If you don't process it soon, I might just swallow it whole," he chuckled at Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan shook his head slightly, quickly grilling the so-called Sandalwood Mountain Boar Demon meat and taking out a potent Ape Demon Wine.
"Excellent wine! Excellent meat!" Mu Daoren exclaimed, biting into a large piece of golden-yellow Beast meat, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and then downing a cup of Ape Demon Wine.
Lu Xuan smiled silently and offered a toast to Mu Daoren from a distance.
"Lu Daoyou, I heard your shop is hiring?"
"In my opinion, it's about time. Your shop is doing so well, selling high-quality Spirit Brew, high-grade Sword Talismans, and even Foundation Establishment Pills and Purifying Pills. You're an Inner Sect Disciple of Cave Profound Sword Sect, and your Spirit Plant skills are among the best in the entire Yunxu Realm," Mu Daoren said.
"With such a background, it wouldn't be surprising if your shop expanded several times its current size. It's ridiculous to have only two Foundation Establishment Cultivators managing such a large business!" Mu Daoren mumbled, emboldened by the wine.
"I was indeed considering it," Lu Xuan nodded slightly.
"Why not ask this old man to help then?" Mu Daoren laughed.
"Mu Daoyou, you're joking. You're the Appraisal Master of Sea Pavilion Commerce Guild and a direct disciple of the Mu family. You have a Nascent Soul Ancestor above you. Asking you to manage my shop would be too much of an inconvenience," Lu Xuan replied.
"Besides, my little shop couldn't possibly accommodate a Core Formation True Man like you."
Lu Xuan knew Mu Daoren was jesting, so he responded casually.
"Haha, Lu Daoyou, you're joking. I've been in Star Snatching Tower for so many years, and I have a rough idea of how much spirit stones your shop earns," Mu Daoren said.
"With your resources, not just one, but two or three Core Formation Cultivators wouldn't be a problem."
Mu Daoren poured himself another cup of Ape Demon Wine and smiled.
"However, I'm quite busy and can't stay in Star Snatching Tower for long. When it comes to selecting people, I'd still need you to help screen them," Lu Xuan said seriously.
"No problem!" Mu Daoren readily agreed.
"Not only can I appraise treasures, but I'm also quite skilled in judging people. I can help you filter out a large number of candidates," the tall old man assured him.
The two had known each other for many years, often drinking and chatting together. Additionally, Mu Daoren had exhausted his potential and had no desire to cultivate, leaving him with plenty of free time. Therefore, the task Lu Xuan entrusted him with was a minor matter.
Lu Xuan nodded slightly and briefly explained his requirements and the benefits of joining his shop.
"These benefits... are far more generous than those offered to Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the Sea Pavilion Commerce Guild," Mu Daoren said, his eyes flashing with surprise as he gained a new understanding of Lu Xuan's wealth.
After a brief exchange, Mu Daoren hurriedly left.
Lu Xuan hesitated for a moment, then sought out the Star Envoy of Thunder Star Cave, Qi Wuheng, as well as Guo Bingqiu, Ye Xuan Yin, and other Loose Cultivators, asking them to spread the word about the recruitment for his shop.
He had only intended to attract some Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but he had greatly underestimated the influence of the general store and himself within the Liyang Realm.
News of the general store's recruitment spread rapidly throughout Liyang Realm.
In Star Snatching Tower.
Hong Qinghai exited the general store and posted a three-foot-long white paper at the entrance.
Near the store, there were often cultivators keeping watch on the changes in the treasures within, so as soon as the paper was posted, it attracted numerous Qi Condensation and even Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
"A general store is hiring!"
"Due to expansion, the store is short-staffed. We are recruiting three to five cultivators with the following requirements:..."
"Benefits: A basic salary of four thousand low-grade Spirit Stones per month, with the possibility of increases based on performance. Additionally, various treasures from the store will be provided as welfare, and the store owner will periodically bestow pills, spirit brew, sword talismans, and more."
"These benefits are incredible!"
Over a dozen cultivators gathered around, exclaiming in surprise.
"Four thousand low-grade Spirit Stones per month! I wish I were a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!"
Four thousand low-grade Spirit Stones was considered a substantial sum for most Foundation Establishment Cultivators, especially for loose cultivators.
Even after deducting the costs of daily cultivation, they could save up enough to purchase a third or even fourth-grade rare treasure in just three to four months.
In addition to the basic salary, they could also enjoy various treasures from the general store as welfare.
The crowd gathered outside the store was well aware of the treasures within.
"In other words, if I'm chosen, I'll have a chance to obtain a free fourth-grade Purifying Pill?"
"There are quite a few fifth-grade treasures in the store."
A cultivator chimed in.
"Don't forget the hidden benefits."
"The store owner is Master Lu Xuan, one of the top two or three Spirit Herb Masters in the Liyang Realm, and also a guest advisor for the Sea Pavilion Commerce Guild."
"He's also an inner disciple of the Cave Profound Sword Sect!"
"If we're taken under Senior Lu's wing, we'll have his protection, and we won't have to worry about safety. With his guidance, we'll gain immeasurable benefits."
"That's right! The two cultivators currently managing the store have been by Senior Lu's side for many years, and who knows how many precious treasures he has bestowed upon them. They've not only accumulated a vast amount of Spirit Stones but also advanced their cultivation at a rate that rivals those of geniuses."
"Store Owner Wen, I remember you were just an ordinary Qi Condensation rank manager in the Sea Pavilion Commerce Guild's Star Snatching Tower, and you were relatively unknown within the entire guild, with few people recognizing you."
"But now, those managers from the same period in the guild haven't had much change in status or cultivation, while Store Owner Wen has reached the Mid Foundation Establishment stage and has gained quite a reputation in the entire Celestial Star Cave. Even many Core Formation True Men treat him with respect and as an equal."
"And Store Owner Hong, according to rumors, he was a Confucian-Daoist Cultivator from the Daxia Realm who accidentally offended a great scholar at Jixia Academy and had to flee to the Liyang Realm."
"But somehow, he managed to befriend Senior Lu, and now he's also at the Mid Foundation Establishment stage, with the prospect of reaching Core Formation."
"It's said that not long ago, a scholar from Jixia Academy came to purchase fifth-grade spirit brew from him, and the attitude he received was..."
The crowd whispered among themselves, and those who met the requirements were deeply moved.
As for the remaining cultivators whose cultivation hadn't reached the Foundation Establishment stage, they pounded their chests in frustration, knowing they had missed an incredible opportunity.
(End of Chapter)
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