Bai Pu had no reason to refuse.
As a "weak" little Awakened who had just arrived, having a Huaxia compatriot willing to take him in was an opportunity he could only pray for.
Besides, Bai Pu wanted to remain hidden in Spirit Pivot City. Only after gaining a deeper understanding of the city's social structure and operating order would he consider his next move.
Of course, he needed to take that step quickly... Bai Pu could certainly work at the spirit plant store for three to five years and slowly familiarize himself with the Silver Heart Continent. He had the patience for it.
But Earth still faced an imminent threat that had to be resolved by him, the Earth Captain.
Uncle Mu led Bai Pu to his own shop before long.
The shop had quite a distinctive name: Frost Pine Spirit Plant Store. According to Uncle Mu, frost pine was a famous natural sight from his hometown in Huaxia's Northeast District.
The shop was tiny, a typical husband-and-wife operation. Uncle Mu handled errands outside, mainly purchasing stock and maintaining relationships with regular customers. His wife managed the store, serving as the receptionist, handyman, gardener, and more all by herself.
Though she was an Awakened, Aunt Mu was still visibly aged.
They also had a daughter who attended high school in the Horizontal Bay District.
When she saw Uncle Mu bring in a stranger and say there would be another helper in the shop from now on, Aunt Mu looked slightly stunned and let out an almost imperceptible sigh. "Then... how much will his wages be?"
"Ordinary apprentices earn three or four hundred Silver Dragon Coins. We'll give Little Bai four hundred," Uncle Mu said.
"Uncle and Aunt, taking me in is already an immense kindness. I don't need wages during