289: Chapter 289 Deputy Captain of the Guard Team

"Are there any benefits to joining the guard? How does it compare to the Hundred Eyes Clan? Am I also just going to be a gatekeeper?"

Mo Tianxiao was quite interested in the guard position Li Ya mentioned.

Li Ya shook her head and said, "How could that be? The relationship between the Hundred Eyes Clan and the Feather Spirit Clan is merely one of employment. They are too weak and can only handle gatekeeping duties."

"You are different. As a Palm Dao Realm Cultivator, your authority is naturally much greater than that of the Hundred Eyes Clan. Since I am making you the Vice Captain, your authority will be second only to mine."

Mo Tianxiao fell silent for a moment. "Becoming a member of the guard to help you manage the Void Land sounds decent. However, the Human Race is weak in the Void Land. What if other races refuse to submit to my management? After all, I am just a human."

Hearing Mo Tianxiao's words, Li Ya waved her hand dismissively. "Don't worry. If there are those who refuse to follow orders, you have the authority to suppress them with force."

"The four Palm Dao Realm Cultivators who besieged you earlier were also members of the Feather Spirit Clan guard. Generally, as long as someone's cultivation reaches the Palm Dao Realm, I will attempt to have them join the Feather Spirit Clan's guard."

"Oh? Then why didn't you step in to save them before?" Mo Tianxiao asked curiously.

"That was their own doing. They must naturally bear the consequences of their own actions. As members of the guard, I had already paid them their corresponding rewards on time."

"Tsk tsk, is this the peace-loving Feather Spirit Clan?"

Li Ya glanced at Mo Tianxiao. "The Feather Spirit Clan loves peace, but that doesn't mean we interfere in other people's business."

"In that case, I'll accept this Vice Captain position. How much salary do you plan to pay me?"

Mo Tianxiao decided to develop himself well in the Void Land. There were many resources here for him to use, and it was relatively safe for him.

Li Ya tossed out a token. "This is the Feather Spirit Clan Guard Vice Captain Token. You can command ordinary members with it. If anyone is disobedient, you can also use the token to intimidate them. As for the salary, it's one thousand Source Stones a year."

"One thousand Source Stones? Are you treating me like a beggar?"

Mo Tianxiao frowned slightly. The prestigious Vice Captain of the guard only had an annual salary of one thousand Source Stones?

The amount of extra profit those Hundred Eyes Clan gatekeepers skimmed in a day was probably more than a thousand, wasn't it?

"Oh, there's no helping it. Resources in the Void Land are just that scarce. Just make do with it, aren't we friends?"

Li Ya winked at Mo Tianxiao and pressed her hands together in a pleading gesture. "You aren't lacking Source Stones anyway. Help me out, help me out. I'll find a way to compensate you in the future."

"Sigh, forget it. Who told me I'm so kind-hearted?"

Mo Tianxiao took the token and agreed to Li Ya's invitation.

Although a salary of one thousand Source Stones a year was a bit low, this was the chaotic Void Land. He now lacked neither authority nor strength; wouldn't making a million a year be easy?

"You really are a good person! Brother Mo, I've decided you're a true friend!"

Seeing Mo Tianxiao agree, a satisfied smile finally appeared on Li Ya's face.

This trip hadn't been easy; they had almost come to blows.

In this Void Land, every Palm Dao Realm Cultivator was a precious resource. It was naturally best to keep them in one's own hands.

And so, the two of them completed a transaction, each with their own hidden motives. As for who would gain the most from this deal, it would depend on who was more shameless.

After discussing some details, the scope of authority, and the mission contents, Li Ya left happily. Mo Tianxiao put away the Flying Boat and returned to Tang Jin's home.

"Uncle Li? You're back!"

Tang Shuang, who was playing on a swing in the courtyard, immediately ran over when she saw Mo Tianxiao.

Mo Tianxiao crouched down, reached out to pat Tang Shuang's head, and asked, "Where is your father?"

"Daddy is cultivating. I'll go call him!"

As she spoke, Tang Shuang was about to run off to call Tang Jin, but she was pulled back by Mo Tianxiao. He sensed Tang Jin's Aura was on the verge of a Breakthrough, so he said, "No need to call him. Let him continue his cultivation."

Immediately, Mo Tianxiao took out several common herbs. Flames ignited in his palm, melting the herbs and instantly forming pills. The rich fragrance of the pills reached Tang Shuang's nose, making her swallow her saliva.

Mo Tianxiao filled a small bottle with the Medicinal Pills and handed it to Tang Shuang. "Little Shuanger, the pills inside are for you. Take one every day from now on. You must also Cultivate hard, do you understand?"

"Thank you, Uncle Li, Tang Shuang knows! When Tang Shuang is as strong as Uncle Li, I can protect Daddy!"

Tang Shuang gripped the bottle, her eyes filled with determination.

Though she was young, she already understood the truth that the weak would be bullied.

"Good girl."

"Uncle still has things to do. After your father finishes his seclusion, tell him to come find me at the Resource Exchange City. I'll give him a big gift."

"What kind of big gift?" Tang Shuang asked curiously.

"You'll find out later."

Mo Tianxiao didn't tell her. He smiled and gave the little one's head a vigorous rub before departing.

A new official must make a bold start. Mo Tianxiao took advantage of the fact that not many people knew his identity yet and rushed back to the Resource Exchange City.

There was still a long queue at the city gate. Many foreign races were obediently trying to please the two Hundred Eyes Clan guards at the gate, occasionally stuffing a few more Source Stones into their hands.

"Hmph, no discipline at all."

Mo Tianxiao gave a cold snort and walked straight past the many queuing foreign races to the very front.

"Hey! You ugly human! Who gave you permission to cut the line! Get to the back, now!"

In the queue, a Mutated Goblin immediately shouted a rebuke. The surrounding foreign races also stared at Mo Tianxiao, this short human, with angry eyes.

"Another disgusting human. We just killed two a few days ago, and now we've run into another. When will these human ants finally get out of our territory?"

"Exactly. If it weren't for the kindness of the Feather Spirit Clan lords, the humans here should have been slaughtered long ago."

The two Hundred Eyes Clan guards were somewhat surprised to see Mo Tianxiao, but they didn't show anything. Clearly, they didn't know yet that he had become their superior.

A Palm Dao Realm Cultivator was indeed worthy of their respect and fear, but unfortunately, he was just a human. Even with Captain Li Ya's warning, the two Hundred Eyes Clan members still only felt disgust for Mo Tianxiao in their hearts.

"Human, in the Resource Exchange City, everything is done according to the rules. Cutting in line is not allowed."

One of the Hundred Eyes Clan members spoke up to warn Mo Tianxiao.

Hearing this, the corners of Mo Tianxiao's mouth couldn't help but curl up as he looked at the two tall figures. "Done according to the rules?"

"Is your taking of bribes also done according to the rules?"

"Hmm?"

At those words, the expressions of the two Hundred Eyes Clan members changed, tinged with a hint of anger. "Human, do not push your luck. This is the Resource Exchange City, not a place where you humans can act wildly!"

"Is it me who is acting wildly, or is it you!"

Mo Tianxiao gave a cold snort, and his violent Aura suddenly erupted. His Palm Dao Realm cultivation instantly crushed down upon all the foreign races present. In just a split second, many of them fell to their knees with a thud, their expressions changing drastically.

"This human is a Palm Dao Realm Cultivator!?"

The two Hundred Eyes Clan members also knelt on one knee, their bodies trembling slightly as they stared solemnly at Mo Tianxiao. "Human! You dare to make a move here!?"

Friendly reminder: The website is about to be updated, which may cause your reading progress to be lost. Please save your "Bookshelf" and "reading history" in time (screenshotting is recommended). We apologize for any inconvenience!