420: What's wrong with being a clerk in a business that never looks back?

Inside the Never Look Back Merchant Guild, Cultivators came and went in an endless stream!

Compared to before, the Trading Firm's business was now even more booming, filled with Cultivators from powerful factions who spent lavishly.

The resources within the Trading Firm had also become richer, with radiant treasures suspended in mid-air, available for purchase with divine marrow at any time if one desired them.

"Five-Colored Demonic Pagoda, Heavenly River Divine Lotus, Black Soul Stone... even Golden Body Realm Cultivators can use these treasures, and they're all here!"

"The Never Look Back Merchant Guild's foundation is truly extraordinary. That Young Master, being able to oversee the Trading Firm, must hold an uncommon status. I just don't know if he... will still take us in."

Chen Xuantong's eyes widened as he looked at the treasures in the pavilion.

Compared to when they were in the Suspended City, the Never Look Back Merchant Guild's treasures were now more high-end and diverse. Things they hadn't seen before had now appeared!

At the same time, he felt a bit uneasy, regretting deeply his previous refusal of Shen Tianxing's recruitment.

Chen Xuantong had no choice; he was now at a dead end and could only try his luck.

Not far away, Shen Liu's gaze happened to fall on him, a slight smile on his face.

Chen Xuantong steeled himself and walked forward, preparing to request an audience.

"Chen Xuantong, the Young Master has been waiting for you for a long time. Come with me to see him."

Seeing him approach, Shen Liu turned and walked towards the backyard.

The backyard was an area of the Trading Firm not open to the public; no one could enter without Shen Tianxing's permission!

Anyone who dared to force their way in?

That would be courting death!

For most Cultivators, Nie Qingxue and Nie Feiyang were enough to handle them. Moreover, with Shen Liu and Shen Qi here, even a Golden Body Realm Cultivator wouldn't be able to get close to the backyard.

Chen Xuantong looked at Shen Liu's retreating figure, his heart filled with dread.

"I've already disguised myself, yet I was still seen through at a glance? The legendary Sixth Master is indeed formidable!"

"It seems that Young Master already knows I've arrived."

If it were anyone else, Chen Xuantong would have turned and fled without the slightest hesitation.

But with Shen Tianxing, he felt a bit relieved instead.

With his strength, perhaps his cautious entry into the city was entirely superfluous.

His whereabouts had long been exposed to his sight.

Chen Xuantong followed Shen Liu towards the backyard, and none of the surrounding Cultivators paid attention to his movements.

Or rather, no one would pay too much attention. Everyone here was rushing to buy treasures; why would they notice a disheveled-looking, somewhat unkempt big man?

"You may go in yourself. The Young Master is waiting for you inside."

The entire backyard was enveloped by a barrier. After Shen Liu opened the barrier's entrance, Chen Xuantong entered the backyard alone.

From the outside, the Never Look Back Merchant Guild's backyard appeared to be enclosed by high walls and a large courtyard, looking no different from any other residence.

But in reality, this was all an illusion created by the barrier.

Inside, it was like a massive estate, with pavilions, towers, rockeries, and waterside pavilions – everything imaginable!

Every landscape feature was meticulously arranged and shone brightly.

By the small lake, pavilions stood in harmony.

Shen Tianxing, dressed in a green robe, sat in a pavilion, holding a fishing rod and leisurely fishing.

Beside him, Liu Yueying poured wine with her delicate hands, serving him diligently.

The young woman occasionally offered wine, her gaze eagerly watching the movements on the lake.

Chen Xuantong was mesmerized by the scene before him, as if he were immersed in the environment, feeling somewhat unreal.

"Chen Xuantong, a year apart, it seems you haven't fared well. In fact, you look quite disheveled."

Just as Chen Xuantong was in a daze, Shen Tianxing's voice echoed in his mind.

Like a clap of thunder, it pulled him back from his chaotic thoughts to reality.

Chen Xuantong was drenched in sweat, his heart filled with dread.

If his opponent had made a move just now, he would have surely died!

Fortunately, he was facing Shen Tianxing.

"Young Master Shen, your Wisdom Eye is sharp!"

"The few of us are now like stray dogs."

Chen Xuantong lowered his head, feeling utterly ashamed.

He had originally thought that with two hundred thousand catties of divine marrow, far from the Inner Sea, the eight of them could find a place to start anew.

They planned to Cultivate for several hundred or even a thousand years, and once they Broke through to the Golden Body Realm, they would re-enter the Jianghu. By then, even the forces behind the deceased Saints of Suspended City, if they sought trouble, would be powerless!

But who would have thought that while dreams were full, reality would slap them hard in the face!

They had only left for a few months when they were targeted by other forces.

The name Eight Seas Bandits might not mean much in Dongzhou, but when it reached those forces, their background was eventually dug up.

The tragedy caused by two hundred thousand catties of divine marrow almost prevented them from returning to the Inner Sea.

Shen Tianxing's words might not be pleasant to hear, but Chen Xuantong knew very well that it was the truth!

Splash!

The lake water churned, and a stout three-colored cloud bream was pulled up by Shen Tianxing. Liu Yueying joyfully stepped forward and put the large fish into a net.

Shen Tianxing cast his hook back into the lake and turned to look at him.

"I've heard about your situation. Do you regret your choice back then?"

Shen Tianxing said slowly.

Chen Xuantong's heart sank upon hearing this.

Had his last hope also been extinguished?

Judging by Shen Tianxing's tone, it was likely...

"Answer me, do you regret it!"

"Yes, I regret it. I humbly ask the Young Master to take me in!"

When Shen Tianxing's voice came again, the irresistible authority in his words made Chen Xuantong immediately kneel on the ground.

The eight-foot tall man, with a mountain-like physique, knelt respectfully before Shen Tianxing and kowtowed heavily!

This scene, if it were to spread outside, would likely astonish many Inner Sea Cultivators.

Chen Xuantong, who had roamed the Eight Seas and was infamous, would actually kneel and submit before a young man?

Inside and outside the pavilion, even the sound of the wind seemed to have stilled.

Chen Xuantong didn't know if his request would be granted, but he had no reason to retreat.

Because they had no way out!

"You may rise."

Shen Tianxing slowly rose and walked about ten feet in front of him. He gently waved his hand, and Chen Xuantong's burly, mountain-like body seemed to have no weight at all, being directly swept up by an invisible great force.

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Chen Xuantong's anxious heart finally let out a sigh of relief.

Shen Tianxing's action had already shown that his adventurous entry into the city today had finally achieved its goal!

"The Trading Firm still needs a few assistants. The few of you also have some strength, so you can follow Shen Liu and Shen Qi to manage things."

Chen Xuantong's heart was ecstatic when he heard these words!

What was wrong with being an assistant at the Never Look Back Merchant Guild?

Others wished they could be, but had no opportunity!

"Thank you, Young Master, but my brothers are still in danger."

"I want to..."

Shen Tianxing waved his hand and said, "Your brothers will be back soon. You may go now; Shen Liu will tell you what to do."

It was as if everything was under Shen Tianxing's control, including the other seven brothers left on Feiyun Island.

Chen Xuantong had no doubts, and his worries completely vanished.

With the Young Master's help, his brothers' lives were safe!