Becoming an Elder of the Worker Alliance

"What a cozy place. It seems you are a young friend who knows how to face life and enjoy it!" Mr. Yi exclaimed in constant admiration as he toured the private space under Gao Xu's guidance.

This modest dwelling had undergone tremendous changes in just a few days. Several towering pine trees had sprung up around the main house, their thick branches and dense leaves filtering the eternal, glowing light into soft, dappled patterns.

Lush greenery and fragrant flowers were nothing out of the ordinary, but the most extravagant feature lay directly behind the main house: a shallow, winding stream. Fish and shrimp thrived in the channel, which spanned only a few yards. The clear water flowed in from an unknown source and vanished into an unknown destination, creating a unique landscape that could only exist within this space.

These arrangements were naturally the work of the little fox Su Mei. It made it convenient for her to roll up her sleeves, catch fish, and play to her heart's content. Since Gao Xu could not always accompany her, he let her decorate the private residence as she pleased.

Mr. Yi had visited many reincarnators' private spaces, but compared to those cold, chaotic dwellings, this was the first time he had seen a place so close to nature, and he could not help but hold Gao Xu in even higher regard.

He was already of advanced age; had he not been in the Main God Space, he would truly have longed for a life of "plucking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, gazing leisurely at the southern mountains," living in carefree, distant tranquility.

Given this, after the two sat down on the stone stools outside the main house, Mr. Yi's tone became much lighter. "How have you considered my proposal, little brother? Our lineup this time is unprecedentedly strong; our chances of success are quite high!"

Hearing the words "strong lineup," Gao Xu's gaze sharpened. He pondered for a moment, sidestepping the topic to first express his gratitude for the 3,000 points Mr. Yi had sent in the email that day.

Although his gains from the previous world were substantial, his recent expenditures had also been significant, totaling over 7,000 points. Had those 3,000 points not arrived, he would have had to live frugally for the coming days, rather than being able to stroll through the trading district daily to hunt for treasures as he was now.

"You are being too formal, little brother!" Mr. Yi waved his hand. "The intelligence fee regarding the Blood Sea alone is worth more than 3,000 points; I had to swallow my pride to secure a favor-based price. Furthermore, there is the matter of Master Zhixiu coming to our rescue—that is a debt that cannot be measured in points. I have noted this favor; should you have any requests in the future, I will not refuse!"

"Good!" Gao Xu clapped his hands. "I have a request right now: please admit me into the Worker Alliance!"

"You want to join the Worker Alliance?" Mr. Yi was stunned for several seconds before he reacted. "I fear you do not know our predicament, little brother. Although our recruitment has reached nearly a hundred, the quality is extremely low. Most are just workers looking to fish in troubled waters, making up the numbers! I have already stopped mass recruitment, preparing to start with the 'bosses' to build our reputation before slowly expanding the scale!"

Mr. Yi's initial thinking had indeed been a bit simplistic. The Main God Space was not an online game; it was impossible for a server-wide announcement to trigger a flood of applicants just because a certain guild had killed a powerful boss.

Every decision a reincarnator made concerned their own life and safety; no one dared to act rashly or join an organization with unknown foundations.

In fact, Gao Xu had realized this truth the moment he returned to his private residence. If he did not possess the foresight from his past life, he likely would not have trusted the Worker Alliance either. Judging others by himself, he could not blame those ordinary reincarnators.

Having just killed a gatekeeper boss, Mr. Yi had already set his sights on the next one. Such a bold move indicated a shift in his strategy: as long as the Worker Alliance's reputation was truly established, there would be no shortage of recruits.

One kill could be luck, but two kills would be undeniable proof of strength!

However, Gao Xu keenly detected a mistake in Mr. Yi's words—a fatal mistake!

What did a "strong lineup" represent?

It meant that besides Mr. Yi's team, there was participation from other "bosses"! And likely more than one!

There is a saying: one does not fear an opponent like a god, but rather a teammate like a pig. A gatekeeper boss is a formidable enemy; even a team of one mind might not be able to defeat one, let alone one burdened by unstable "bosses" among its ranks.

Gao Xu had already intended to participate in Mr. Yi's operation, but he had not expected such a complication. As his thoughts raced, he quickly made his decision: he would join the Worker Alliance and become a decision-maker!

Gao Xu's blunt request left Mr. Yi deep in thought. He hesitated for a moment before speaking slowly: "In truth, without your help, little brother, I do not know how long the establishment of the Worker Alliance would have taken. In terms of merit, you are no less than us! There are three founding members in the alliance; adding another seat for you is not impossible, but I would need to persuade the other two. Let this operation serve as your proof, how about that?"

After finishing, Mr. Yi smiled slyly: "If you are the one commanding, you surely won't worry about any mishaps. I can finally relax this time..."

Gao Xu beamed. Although Mr. Yi saw through his intentions and attempted to bind him with a nominal, powerless position, the result was exactly what he wanted. With such a mutually beneficial outcome, what reason did he have to refuse?

Once the terms were settled, their relationship grew much closer, and the topic gradually shifted to their target: Wei Wuya of the Handsome Siblings world.

"Compared to the Red Ghost King, the difficulty of Wei Wuya is much greater!" In Mr. Yi's mind, Gao Xu was undoubtedly an unfathomable veteran. He knew full well that the Red Ghost King's Blood Sea was a trump card, and that Gao Xu could command Master Zhixiu as his own arm—he was absolutely an expert!

Even so, since Gao Xu had taken on the heavy responsibility of command, he still had to be tested. Otherwise, if he knew nothing about Wei Wuya and led everyone into a death trap, would that not be a tragedy?

"I know what you are worried about, sir..." Gao Xu nodded, his expression calm and indifferent as he spoke slowly. "A gatekeeper boss can last for up to three months; if no one defeats them, they will change automatically. But does that mean they cannot be challenged at other times? Clearly not. In reality, they are all transformed from ordinary boss templates, which can generally be divided into two types: the first is an increase in strength based on a Tier 1 boss, such as the Red Ghost King! Under normal circumstances, his Blood Sea only supports his use of the Blood Demon Divine Art and lacks the effect of immortality. But under the gatekeeper boss template, his environment becomes the greatest obstacle, increasing the combat difficulty exponentially!"

Mr. Yi was shocked upon hearing this; it was clear this information was entirely unknown to him.

Gao Xu continued: "The second type is weakening a Tier 2 boss to become a Tier 1 gatekeeper boss. At first glance, this seems better than the first, but that is not the case. Take Wei Wuya as an example. As the leader of the Twelve Zodiacs and master of the Wuya Sect, the Tier 2 boss Wei Wuya has a large number of subordinates. His disciples are willing to die rather than be humiliated. In his lair, Heaven Beyond Heaven, hidden within the trap-filled Turtle Mountain, many reincarnators lose their lives in confusion before they even see Wei Wuya's face. These obstructive minions are not affected by the gatekeeper boss template; they are all at Tier 2 level. Therefore, even if Wei Wuya's own two great skills—his hidden weapons and mechanism arts—are weakened, he is still much harder than the Red Ghost King, unless..."

"Unless what?" Mr. Yi, his emotions successfully stirred, asked urgently. "We have also considered other possibilities, but it is said that no matter how we lure him, Wei Wuya will never leave his lair..."

Gao Xu smiled, his expression filled with indescribable confidence and pride:

"That is why you need me to command!"