The moment the Violet Mansion Cultivator spoke, everyone else perked up.
The bearded burly man hurriedly asked, "Is that true? Manager Liu, we've followed you for decades.
"If there's something this good, you can't leave us behind."
Manager Liu smiled. "According to headquarters' rules, a Violet Mansion Cultivator sent out on assignment can bring as many Foundation Establishment Cultivators as they want.
"When I get there, I'll need my own people too.
"Your talents may be lacking, but I raised all of you myself. You're more reliable than recruiting Rogue Cultivators from outside.
"I've already applied to the elder overseeing the branch divisions to become a Deputy Hall Master in Yong Kingdom. There should be an answer within a few days."
Everyone's faces filled with hope. So long as they could serve at a branch, joining the Wan Chuan Merchant Guild later would easily earn them over a thousand Spirit Stones a month.
Here at headquarters, they were at the bottom of the heap, bullied by anyone and everyone.
But at the branches, those sent from headquarters were naturally a cut above the rest.
Even if they did not join the Wan Chuan Merchant Guild, life would still be better than it was at headquarters.
The only drawback was that they had to lick blood from the blade's edge and take considerable risks.
Now that those branches were about to join the Wan Chuan Merchant Guild, there would be no more fighting and killing in the future.
Less work, greater rewards, and no danger—who would not want such a job?
After Manager Liu's speech, their long-numbed hearts burned hot once more.
Even while chopping wood, they felt especially energized.
Throughout Blood Shadow Headquarters, most of the lower-ranking disciples began entertaining such thoughts.
Violet Mansion Cultivators with connections pulled strings and