"Huh?" Shen Shi nearly dropped to the floor when he heard that. "A place on the Celestial Roster? Bro, haven't you got the wrong person? I may live in the Heavenly Court, but my cultivation isn't nearly enough to become a god."
"Not a god. An Underworld Enforcer," Du Yu said. "Better than carrying on with these scams. Who knows when you'll get caught?"
"An Underworld Enforcer?" Shen Shi froze for a moment. "You mean... working at the Legend Management Bureau?"
"Exactly. The Queen Mother of the West and the Jade Emperor gave me the authority to recruit staff myself. The Legend Management Bureau needs talent right now, and your 'hands-on skills' caught my eye."
"Huh?" Shen Shi hurriedly waved his hands. "I only know a few artifact-refining techniques. I have no experience whatsoever with legends!"
Du Yu gave him a wicked grin. "Then how much experience do you think I had before becoming an 'Operator'?"
"Uh... well..." Shen Shi pondered for a moment. "Everyone in my lineage is a merchant. I'm the odd one out, so I've never really fit in with them... if you really need me, I could lend a hand... I'm just afraid I won't understand anything and will only cause you trouble."
"Relax." Du Yu nodded slightly. "Just follow my instructions. Your abilities will have their uses. Starting today, the Legend Management Bureau is establishing a new department-the Props Department. You'll be in charge."
"I-in charge? Really?"
"Really. No more hawking your creations on the street. From now on, the Heavenly Court and the Underworld will pay your salary," Du Yu said. "Go pack your things and head down to the Underworld in the next couple of days. Forty li beyond the Ghost Gate stands Mount Unreturning. The Legend Management Bureau is at its foot.