189: They want to recruit me as their subordinate?

The young stall owner took a sip of tea and continued, "The second situation is joining the Family's combat division."

"From then on, all resources for your Cultivate will be fully covered by the Family."

"However, that also means binding yourself firmly to the Family!"

"You must complete various tasks assigned by the Family every year!"

"This is for those who lack talent in trading but still have some talent for combat; they can join!"

"Choosing this means being tied to the Family's war chariot for life, with no freedom."

"You never know when you might die in battle!"

Gu Changan asked at the right moment: "So, is being like Fellow Daoist, having completed the Family's tasks, the best choice for your Family?"

The young stall owner nodded with a smile upon hearing this.

"Yes! Not just me, but my parents, siblings, and even my grandparents can all receive a large amount of resources for their Cultivate!"

Gu Changan nodded, understanding the crux of the matter: this was a case of one man attaining the Dao, and his kin ascending to heaven!

The young stall owner looked at Gu Changan quietly: "You have a general understanding of the situation now."

"Your help to me is immense!"

"If you have any requests, feel free to make them. As long as it's something I can provide, I will present it with both hands."

Gu Changan was somewhat surprised to hear this; could he really ask for anything?

Then, his eyes darted around. He had casually bought a Cultivation Technique, and the other party was a member of a Family inside Tianbao City.

This was directly triggering an NPC.

Should he ask for a core formation pill directly?

If he could get it, that would be best; if not, he could trade for it later!

Gu Changan organized his words: "Young Master Lei!"

"You see, I have also reached the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, so I am about to condense a Golden Core!"

"However, I do not have a core formation pill!"

"Nor do I have any channels to purchase a core formation pill!"

"I wonder, Young Master Lei, could you sell me a core formation pill?"

The young stall owner gave a bitter smile, shook his head, and put down the teacup in his hand.

"Fellow Daoist, you are making things difficult for me!"

"I am just a junior of the Family, and I only just passed the test today!"

"I haven't even gotten started yet!"

"Besides, even if I were to climb to a high position, such things are not for me to decide."

"You might not understand the internal procedures of the Treasure Pavilion!"

"How could strategic resources like the core formation pill be released so easily?"

"Every single one is strictly controlled!"

"Let alone selling it!"

"I do not have the ability to do that!"

Gu Changan's heart sank upon hearing this; it seemed the difficulty of obtaining a core formation pill was increasing.

He had originally thought that after securing the Materials, three sets of Materials would roughly be enough to trade for one core formation pill.

But now, it was possible that the Treasure Pavilion would not let go of it at all!

Then, obtaining a core formation pill would have to be considered in the long run!

Gu Changan asked at the right moment: "Is it that difficult?"

"Are there no channels at all?"

"Any other methods?"

The young stall owner smiled slightly: "No channels! But as for methods!"

"As long as you can join the Treasure Pavilion, when your contribution is sufficient, you can apply to the higher-ups!"

"Furthermore, if your Family has the capability, you can also trade with the Treasure Pavilion!"

"Exchanging for a core formation pill would be easy."

"However, the price might require a massive hemorrhage!"

"Fellow Daoist! You casually took out 10,000 Spirit Stones to buy a Cultivation Technique for the Foundation Establishment Stage!"

"Your Family must not be ordinary, right?"

Gu Changan hurriedly took a sip of tea upon hearing this.

In his heart, he was turning over how to deal with this.

Should he admit directly that he had no Family? Then the other party might turn hostile immediately.

Only when status and position are equal will others be willing to help you!

If they discover you are just a nobody, why would they help you?

If other friends found out, wouldn't that be a loss of face?

Or should he fabricate a Family?

Use a fake Family to trade with the Treasure Pavilion and swindle a core formation pill?

But a fake Family has no one to back it up!

To fabricate one, you at least need a Golden Core Stage or Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator!

Only when such a person comes to the Treasure Pavilion to trade will the Treasure Pavilion take it seriously.

They will believe you have the qualifications to trade, and your status will be equal!

Where could he conjure up a Golden Core Stage or Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator?

Option 2 had to be abandoned!

Gu Changan put down his teacup: "I do not have a Family behind me!"

"I am a Loose Cultivator!"

"Can Fellow Daoist point me to a clear path?"

The young stall owner's eyes lit up when he heard this.

The other party had no Family, yet could spend 10,000 Spirit Stones to buy a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation Technique.

He could be considered daring and capable!

If he could be absorbed into his own Family, it would not only strengthen the Family's influence.

But he could also serve as his subordinate.

A person this smart would be safer in his own hands.

This would both repay his favor and provide a powerful assistant for the future.

In the future, when facing competition from fellow clansmen or disputes with other Families, he would be able to handle things with ease.

Since he had already passed the test, he needed to organize and arrange his own manpower.

Otherwise, when he climbed up, he would just be a commander with no troops, a mere figurehead!

When the time came to get things done, he wouldn't even have a capable subordinate!

The young stall owner thought of many things in a flash, and realized the tea in his hand was already finished.

He casually picked up the teapot, refilled his own cup, and poured a cup of tea for Gu Changan opposite him.

Gu Changan was flattered; a Young Master was pouring tea for him?

He hurriedly stood up, raised his cup, and expressed his thanks!

He waited with some trepidation for what the other party would say next, wondering if there was any hidden channel to get himself a core formation pill.

Who knew, the young stall owner spoke leisurely: "No clear path!"

"But you just said you don't have a Family, so you are a Loose Cultivator, right?"

"Why are you still hesitating?"

"Just join the Treasure Pavilion directly?"

"After all, it's good to enjoy the shade under a big tree!"

"This way, not only will you have the backing of the Treasure Pavilion, but no one will dare to offend you wherever you go!"

"And you can also apply for a core formation pill internally through the Treasure Pavilion's channels!"

Gu Changan frowned slightly; who would like to be someone else's subordinate?

Besides, once you become a subordinate, can you still have freedom?

What if, after entering the faction, they require a soul lamp or some oath to restrict you?

Otherwise, why would they trust you?

When that time comes, whether you want to leave or stay won't be up to you!

Is it worth it for a core formation pill?

This is also what these big factions hope to see, right?

Recruiting various top-tier Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators under their banner makes their own influence increasingly stable.

Moreover, they don't need to Cultivate these Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the early stages at all.

They are all naturally grown; once they are mature, they are recruited under their banner.

One core formation pill controls the entire life of these Cultivators!

Gu Changan was breaking out in a cold sweat inside, but on the surface, he pretended to be very calm.

He said: "Young Master Lei, first of all, the Treasure Pavilion is not that easy to join, right?"

"Furthermore, after joining the Treasure Pavilion, it's not that easy to quit, right?"

"Do I have to sell myself to the Treasure Pavilion for a lifetime?"

"After all, no one is willing to gamble their whole life for a core formation pill!"