Lin Gerei wore a kindly smile and looked very approachable. An old man like him was impossible to associate with the underground emperor who ruled the Slums.
"You can come work for me directly. Food and lodging included, and fifty percent of your monthly pay can go toward repaying your debt."
Providing them with jobs was certainly a good thing. But Mudrock would not serve another as her master, so she politely refused:
"I'm sorry, sir. We all share the same opinion. We won't be joining any organization."
"Oh? Why are you so determined to go it alone?"
"That isn't the reason. The main thing is that all of us have received Lord Shi Lei's kindness. He saved our lives. From now on, we'll follow at his side and won't seek another master. Sorry."
Lin Gerei sat in his chair, supporting himself on his cane with one hand. Today's matter felt a little troublesome.
Lin Yuxia was usually well-read and sensible, but she was far too innocent. She had not even noticed such a potentially powerful rival, forcing him, her father, to lend a hand:
"It's fine, I understand that. To be honest, I have quite a few Infected under me, but I lack someone capable of managing them and commanding their respect. I'd like to invite you to help. Your salary can fully cover the cost of your inhibitors."
My daughter, this is all your father can do for you.
He would try to send the competition away and give her a chance to spend time alone with Shi Lei.
Mudrock looked hesitant. Ever since she had resolved to follow Lord Shi Lei, she had not wanted to work for anyone else.
But she truly owed the other party a debt of gratitude, and some decisions were beyond her