58: Chapter 58, could you please introduce me to some people?

Lin Xiao listened from the side, nodding continuously. Ordinary Believers were generally equipped with common iron weapons. Once they reached the First-order, ordinary iron weapons easily broke during combat.

At this point, they needed to switch to refined iron weapons, which were the ones Wang Tao and Su Xue's Believers were wearing earlier.

Upon reaching the Second-order, where internal energy could initially penetrate the body, they needed to use hundred-refined weapons. After reaching the Third-order, when they could skillfully infuse internal energy into weapons and armor, they needed to use Black Iron weapons and armor. On one hand, it was a quality issue. Even hundred-refined weapons and armor would easily shatter when frequently infused with internal energy.

On the other hand, it was an issue of internal energy conduction; Black Iron weapons and armor not only allowed internal energy to cover the equipment faster, but also provided a certain amplification effect.

As for artifacts, they were equipment used by Spirit Rank Believers. He didn't know how effective they were, but the price was certainly expensive enough.

The selling price of one low-grade artifact weapon: 5 million to 10 million faith points.

The selling price of one set of low-grade artifact armor: 20 million to 50 million faith points.

A set of Black Iron equipment, including both weapon and armor, only cost 1 million faith points, while a set of refined iron equipment like the ones Wang Tao and Su Xue had earlier also required tens of thousands of faith points.

Equipping one thousand Believers fully would cost ten million faith points. Precisely because of the high price, during the previous class assessment, many classmates' Believers could barely scrape together a few dozen sets of common iron weapons and armor.

"Your request is completely reasonable. After signing the contract, take a look at the market yourself. Don't be too rigid with the price; anything within 2 million divine power points is fine. I will purchase them for you tomorrow."

A flash of surprise crossed Pavilion Master Yan Yao's eyes. Judging from their previous conversation, Lin Xiao clearly didn't seem like the descendant of some great clan.

Yet, when he spent money, he felt unexpectedly generous. This caused the expression on his face to relax significantly; a generous boss was something all working deities liked.

"Besides the workshop, I hope my monthly salary can be 6,000 divine power points. Food and housing included, at least B-grade Spirit Fruit, and the surrounding spiritual energy environment cannot be too poor.

These are mainly to alleviate some of my personal pressure, as remote planets are not comparable to first-tier planets like this one.

The spiritual energy in the environment is too thin, which increases my daily cost of maintaining my Divine Kingdom. That is why I have requirements for food and housing; I hope you can understand."

Fearing that Lin Xiao might think he was asking for too much, Pavilion Master Yan Yao hurriedly began to explain.

"I know this price is much higher than that of an ordinary First-order Deity, but I am, after all, a graduate of Star Academy.

Besides artifact refining, I also take care of your safety, and in addition, I have to take time to instruct you and your Subordinate Deity. 6,000 divine power points a month is really not expensive."

To be honest, Lin Xiao felt a bit surprised by this price, not because he thought it was expensive, but because it was too cheap!

You have to know, he had spent a full 16 million divine power points to bid for two alien First-order Deities—one half-crippled and one fully crippled.

Although he knew that wasn't how you calculate the accounts—after all, one was buying a life and the other was just renting—the price difference was indeed too great.

"I have no issues on my end; I can agree to these terms. But I hope you can sign for 10 years. If the time is too short, it will be a hassle for me to recruit people again."

Pavilion Master Yan Yao thought for a moment, recalling the previous contracts that were either harsh or dangerous. In the end, he slowly nodded.

He had finally managed to recruit one. Compared to those graduates specializing in combat, Lin Xiao actually preferred this type of auxiliary talent.

After all, after the Spirit Rank, there were no longer any buildings for mass-producing pills, weapons, armor, talismans, or formations.

If he wanted them, he could only spend money to buy them in the market, which always made him feel a bit uneasy. What if he was sanctioned by someone? What if a certain resource went out of stock?

He had previously considered cultivating some Subordinate Deities in this area, but the reason he hadn't taken action was mainly because his reputation in Anping County hadn't been established yet.

Although he was wearing the skin of the Lin family, he knew the truth of it himself. If others knew he had so many divine power points in his hands, it was hard to guarantee they wouldn't take risks.

By then, even if the Lin family took revenge for him for the sake of their face, he would already be dead, so what use would that be?

Therefore, his original plan was to let the two Subordinate Deities make an appearance when the classes were divided. Once other Divine Beings saw the results, naturally more people would be willing to sign a Slave God Contract with him.

Now it was better; he had recruited a top student from a prestigious school who could just happen to help him guide his Subordinate Deities during his spare time.

Since he was staying in [Qingxu Heaven], which had its own built-in notary service, a contract soon appeared before the two of them.

They discussed the details with the other party again, such as how many artifacts needed to be refined each month and what their grades should be.

If there was a need to rush the refining of a batch of specific artifacts, how many extra divine power points should be added, and so on; in short, they went over everything they could think of.

In the end, they successfully signed the ten-year contract.

Once the signing was complete, this Pavilion Master Yan Yao could almost be considered one of his own. Lin Xiao asked with a smile on his face.

"You are also a graduate of Star Academy. Are there any classmates currently unemployed? It would be best if they were from the auxiliary department—pill refining, talisman making, formations, artifact refining, anything is fine.

Everything regarding the compensation is negotiable. If you bring one over, I will give you 3,000 divine power points. If the contract is successfully signed, I will give you an additional 10,000 divine power points as a referral fee. How about that?"

Pavilion Master Yan Yao didn't expect Lin Xiao to say that; just by helping to connect people, he could get 3,000 divine power points. It would be a waste not to earn this money.

"My Lord, please wait a moment. Let me see if there are any currently in Qingxu Market."

After all, they had just graduated, and there were simply too many classmates who, like him, hadn't found a satisfactory job yet. He had joined no less than ten job-hunting groups.

He flipped to one named [XXXXth Batch Star Academy Auxiliary Department Exchange Group].

"Are there any classmates currently looking for work in Qingxu Market? I have a pretty good offer here. Those interested can contact me to come and take a look.

The boss is quite a nice person; if there are any objections regarding the compensation, we can discuss them in detail."

The moment the message was sent out, it immediately blew up with quite a few classmates who had been lurking.

"Old Yan, have you found a job? How is it? What's the compensation? Which star sector?"

"This period happens to be the time when major sects in various markets are recruiting. Old Yan, don't tell me you actually got into a major sect?! If you get rich, don't forget your friends!"

"Damn? Is the major sect assessment that simple? Is your sect still recruiting? Introduce me, please. After all, it's a major sect; even if I have to do odd jobs in the beginning, that's fine."

Besides those who popped up, there were quite a few classmates private messaging Pavilion Master Yan Yao.

"Are there any requirements for the job? I'm from the puppet department; do you accept that too?"

"May I ask if the work location or work content is dangerous? I am only an auxiliary deity; if combat is required, it might not be suitable."

"Damn! Yaozi, you didn't call your brother when you had a good opportunity? If I hadn't turned off the 'Do Not Disturb' setting, I would have missed it.

I won't say anything else; I happen to be in Qingxu Market. If I pass the interview, I'm quitting that crappy job right away!

I've had enough of this idiot boss, painting pie-in-the-sky promises for me every day. Saying things like 'keep pushing, I'll promote you to team leader at the end of the year.'

I was actually quite happy at first, but then a colleague told me that this idiot boss says that to everyone! An old employee who has been here for twenty years is still at the very bottom!

His salary only increased by 300 divine power points in twenty years! Can you believe it?! It's practically exploiting deities like they are Believers!"