nyslfriends Chapter 325: Seeking Refuge
Chapter 325: Seeking Refuge
Chapter 325: Seeking Refuge
Blackstone Valley Market was no longer capable of defending itself against the constant threats of Demonic Beasts and Treasure Hunters. The chaos had driven away all potential customers, and guarding a Marketplace with no profit while risking one's life was no longer feasible.
After seeking advice from his master, Luo Yuxuan decided to temporarily abandon Blackstone Valley Market and return when the situation was more stable. As long as Gu Qingyang was around, no one could seize control of Blackstone Valley Market.
"Fellow Daoists, I want to express my deep gratitude for your support over the years. I have decided to leave Blackstone Valley Market temporarily until the situation improves. Given the current state of the Marketplace, it is in everyone's best interest to temporarily depart for safety," Luo Yuxuan announced.
He began to bid farewell to the numerous merchants and families in the Marketplace.
"At least Luo Fellow Daoist can return to Qingxu Sect, which provides a safe haven. It's not the same for us small clans," one person said.
"That's right! I heard that Azure Void City is strict in screening for spies, and we might not even have a chance to enter the city," another added.
"It's unlikely we'll get in. If we could, I would have moved my entire family to Azure Void City long ago," someone lamented.
As they heard Luo Yuxuan's plan to leave, the remaining cultivators began discussing their options. With their current strength, despite being more powerful than loose cultivators in normal times, they would be burdensome when accompanied by families.
After a brief discussion, one cultivator proposed, "How about we seek refuge with Wang Fellow Daoist's East Zhou Trading Company?"
"That's a good idea, but we don't know if Wang Fellow Daoist is accepting people," another replied.
"True, we're penniless now, and with businesses suffering, our skills are of little use," they agreed.
Their various skills, such as shop management and cultivation techniques, were currently of little use as trade routes were blocked due to the ongoing crisis. Staying in Heishi Valley had become unsustainable. They were willing to join another faction, receive protection, and weather the difficult times.
"We're just discussing here; why don't we go and inquire about Wang Fellow Daoist's intentions?" one suggested.
Wang Hong was concerned that Hu Jian might push himself to the brink and decided to give him a less strenuous task.
"It's like this, you've seen that we have over five hundred new members now. They're peripheral members and need someone trustworthy to manage them."
"Ah, I see. We do need one of our own to handle this."
Hu Jian suggested, "What about Wang Xiaohu? He's sociable and gentle, so he should be suitable."
Although Hu Jian was often reckless in battles, he wasn't foolish and could discern Wang Hong's intention. He wanted to recommend someone more suitable for the task than himself.
Wang Hong shook his head slightly, smiling without a word.
"What about Zhuang Mo? He's cautious and detail-oriented, so he should do well."
Wang Hong still shook his head.
"Then how about Qian Fei..."
Hu Jian introduced six people in succession, but Wang Hong continued to shake his head. Finally, Hu Jian sighed in resignation, "Alright, I give up. East Master, why do you insist on picking someone like me, a rough person? Aren't you afraid I'll mess everything up when I'm in charge?"
Compared to managing these meticulous administrative tasks, he preferred charging into battle without thinking. In his own words, he didn't need a brain; using his brain was Wang Hong's responsibility.
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