...
After a brief conversation.
Liu Chang'an finally learned that the other party hadn't just been passing by, but was there to investigate a recent case of missing children in the martial world.
When he learned that the culprit, the old Daoist priest, had already died at Liu Chang'an's hands.
He was initially a little skeptical and expressed doubt.
But when Liu Chang'an produced the old man's possessions as evidence, Dongfang Guyue couldn't help but be astonished.
"Little brother!"
"Chen Tai, the 'Thunder Rush Hand' who secretly colluded with monsters to traffic children, was actually killed by you just like that?"
Liu Chang'an nodded, saying nothing.
After a pause, he finally spoke a single sentence: "This was acting on Heaven's behalf."
"Hahaha!"
"What an excellent phrase: 'Acting on Heaven's behalf!'" Dongfang Guyue was overjoyed.
The other person looked every bit like an utterly ordinary mortal.
But the more Dongfang Guyue looked, the more he felt that the other party was extraordinary.
Thus, he became interested.
"Little brother, may I ask your name?" Dongfang Guyue asked with a smile.
Liu Chang'an nodded.
He was about to blurt out a name of two characters, but the words caught in his throat, and he paused suddenly.
He quickly corrected himself: "My name is... Han Li."
"Han Li?"
Dongfang Guyue repeated the name softly, already committing it to memory.
In the subtle workings of fate.
He felt that this young man named Han Li was unique and had boundless prospects for the future.
Given his composure and temperament, even if he came from a common background, he would certainly be no ordinary person in the future.
This was precisely why he was willing to associate with a mortal.
After exchanging names, Dongfang Guyue probed with a few more questions.
Liu Chang'an always answered flawlessly, which made Dongfang Guyue feel quite kindred.
The more they talked, the more Dongfang Guyue felt like he had met a soulmate, even regretting that they hadn't met sooner.
A talent!
He had met a talent!
Dongfang Guyue hesitated, feeling a bit embarrassed to ask: "Brother Han, we are like old friends at first sight today. I have a favor to ask. Would you be willing to agree?"
"What is it?"
Liu Chang'an frowned.
Dongfang Guyue took a deep breath and said earnestly: "I would like to invite you to join the Divine Fire Villa and join me in saving this chaotic world."
"Join... join the Divine Fire Villa?"
Liu Chang'an was stunned.
Dongfang Guyue looked at him intently, saying with great expectation: "That's right!"
"That bunch of incompetent fools in the One-Qi Dao Alliance only care about fighting for power and profit. They completely disregard us wandering cultivators, suppressing us everywhere and limiting our space for survival..."
"In this chaotic world, it's harder for many ordinary people to get ahead than to reach the heavens."
"Therefore... I wish to invite people like you, Brother Han, who have a clean background and are not from a noble family, to make a difference in this tumultuous era."
What magnificent ambition.
What is called vision?
This is vision!
If Liu Chang'an's personality hadn't been as steady as an old dog, he would have been swept up in this enthusiasm.
Burning!
It was intensely inspiring!
Just as Dongfang Guyue reached out, radiating his unique personal charm.
Liu Chang'an hesitated and tentatively asked: "Does... does joining the Divine Fire Villa come with pay?"
"..."
Dongfang Guyue was speechless.
After a few seconds of silence, he nodded.
"Others may not have it, but since you are asking, Brother Han, there will definitely be pay."
"How much?"
Liu Chang'an pressed.
Pfft!
Dongfang Guyue almost lost his composure.
He had only meant to be polite, but he didn't expect the other party to actually ask for money.
But to strengthen the Divine Fire Villa and recruit people.
He had no choice but to grit his teeth.
"Brother Han, if you join the Divine Fire Villa, I'll give you a monthly salary of one hundred taels. How about that?"
He thought a lengthy negotiation would follow.
Who knew that when Liu Chang'an heard "one hundred taels," he instantly became excited.
His eyes lit up.
He agreed without a second thought: "Deal. You must keep your word."
"My word is golden."
Dongfang Guyue promised.
He stepped forward and clapped Liu Chang'an on the shoulder, saying.
"Since you've joined the Divine Fire Villa, we are family from now on."
"I am a few years older than you; just call me 'Big Brother.'"
"Big Brother!"
Liu Chang'an dutifully called out.
Dongfang Guyue immediately beamed. He felt he had taken another step closer to his dream.
Faced with this talent he had finally managed to recruit, Dongfang Guyue naturally cherished him greatly, inquiring about his well-being and showing meticulous care.
With his help.
Liu Chang'an successfully detoxified himself.
Afterward, Liu Chang'an also developed a sliver of recognition for him.
Before long.
The two sat cross-legged.
Liu Chang'an began to patiently ask, "Big Brother, apart from you and me, how many other people are currently in the Divine Fire Villa?"
When Dongfang Guyue heard this.
He found it somewhat difficult to speak.
He replied quietly: "Two..."
"Two?"
Liu Chang'an was startled.
If his hearing hadn't been quite good, he would have suspected he had misheard.
"Just two?"
"Yes!"
Dongfang Guyue scratched his head, pointing at himself, then pointing at Liu Chang'an: "You and I together, doesn't that make two?"
"Seriously..."
The corner of Liu Chang'an's mouth twitched slightly.
He had originally thought, seeing the other party's confident demeanor, that he had already gathered quite a few people.
As it turned out, the Divine Fire Villa was merely an empty shell.
However, on second thought.
The name Divine Fire Villa had only been conceived today, so it wasn't too surprising.
Fearing that this hard-won talent would run away, Dongfang Guyue encouraged him: "Brother Han, there's no need to worry. With the two of us working together, why should we worry about failing to achieve great things in this chaotic world?"
"Given enough time, the Divine Fire Villa will surely become famous throughout the land!"
After saying this.
He even entrusted Liu Chang'an, this rare talent, with an important position.
He directly appointed him as the Vice-Clan Master of the Divine Fire Villa, placing him second only to himself.
Although it was currently just a title with a salary of only one hundred taels of silver.
Liu Chang'an knew very well what the four characters "Divine Fire Villa" would mean in the future.
It was an existence that would rival the One-Qi Dao Alliance and the world's number one noble family, the Wangquan family.
With the identity of the Vice-Clan Master of the Divine Fire Villa, he could establish a firm foothold in this world, even achieving rapid ascent.
Although his primary focus was on the Prudent Path.
He was definitely not an idiot who couldn't adapt.
In the long run, joining the Divine Fire Villa was absolutely beneficial.
With this thought in mind, Liu Chang'an cupped his hands and said: "I am willing to contribute my meager effort to the foundation of the Divine Fire Villa."
Dongfang Guyue was overjoyed.
He immediately grabbed Liu Chang'an and said excitedly.
"Good!"
"Having you, my virtuous brother, to assist me is like a fish finding water."
After saying this.
His expression suddenly became solemn.
"Brother Han, although your temperament is excellent and your cultivation talent is good, you started practicing too late."
"Here is a copy of my self-modified Divine Fire Art. You can take it and start cultivating now."
Liu Chang'an hadn't expected Dongfang Guyue to be so generous right off the bat.
He simply flipped through a few pages.
And immediately knew that the Divine Fire Art was an extremely powerful cultivation method.
Feeling deeply moved inside, Liu Chang'an looked at him again.
"Big Brother, if there is ever a need for me in the future, I will go all out and await your command."
This feeling.
It was like a fresh intern joining a company and being made Vice President on the very first day.
Not only was the annual salary in the millions, but the boss also gifted him a Rolls-Royce.
Encountering such a god-like boss?
It made Liu Chang'an think of a saying: Treat a man as a national scholar, and he will repay you as a national scholar.
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