My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 84 The Messenger of Confidence

"There have been constant disturbances lately. The rumors about Wujiaji have drawn much attention to this desolate land. Now, there are even signs of outsiders appearing nearby."

"And this is only the beginning. As rumors spread, more and more cultivators from outside will enter our region in search of opportunities."

"The future will be chaotic. Those outside cultivators may not be able to offend the Wu family, but they will have no problem controlling us."

"Therefore, we sincerely invite Young Master Shen to join our Mutual Aid Alliance to face the changing future together. Our alliance's goal is to protect and help each other, and to establish our small cultivation family's Li Clan territory in this chaotic world."

"If you join, members can support each other, share resources, and explore the path to immortality together."

"Furthermore, our leader of the Mutual Aid Alliance has a close personal relationship with a certain important figure within the Wu family compound. If necessary, we can leverage his assistance."

Inside the living room of the village's main hall,

The young cultivator, who claimed to be an envoy of the Mutual Aid Alliance for Protecting Homes, was sitting in the guest seat, talking eloquently, his aura as a peak sixth-level Qi Refining cultivator making no attempt to conceal it.

The pressure was so intense that even Grandpa Han Qinhu and the others nearby were finding it hard to breathe.

In the main seat,
Shen Changchuan unconsciously tapped the armrest of the chair with his fingers, seemingly unaffected by the atmosphere, but rather somewhat distracted.

He had heard of the name "Baojia Mutual Aid Alliance" not long ago.

It was probably after leaving Wujiaji, on the way back, that Guo Cheng, who sold refined charcoal, told him something during a break in his journey.

That was when he was leaving Wujiaji, someone called the "Home Protection Mutual Aid Alliance" tried to recruit him.
He didn't agree; he refused.

Guo Cheng took the initiative to confess this matter to Shen Changchuan because he was worried about what problems might arise in the future, so he brought it up in advance to avoid creating a thorn in his side later.

Guo Cheng wasn't stupid. He knew that not long before, on his way back, he had encountered Song Laogui's ambush. In that battle, Shen Changchuan, with his Qi Refining Level 6 cultivation, had defeated and killed Song Laogui, who had been famous for many years as a Qi Refining Level 7 cultivator.

He witnessed that battle firsthand.

With such talent and ability, a genius's future is undoubtedly limitless.

Instead of seizing this opportunity to align ourselves with other forces, isn't it foolish to remain ambiguous with them?!

So it didn't take long before, during a slightly more peaceful period of leisure, Guo Cheng took the initiative to confess this matter to show his loyalty.

Try to get as close as possible to Shen Changchuan.

After being attacked by Song Laogui, Shen Changchuan was mostly focused on guarding against potential attacks on the road and didn't pay much attention to this.

Therefore, even now,

The other party came to his door under the guise of the Home Protection Mutual Aid Alliance, and only then did Shen Changchuan remember this matter.

This also made Shen Changchuan feel somewhat uneasy.

Is this a case of poaching from the boss?

"Home Protection Mutual Aid Alliance?"

"That name sounds pretty straightforward."

Shen Changchuan narrowed his eyes and thought to himself.

They're trying to poach him.

Shen Changchuan didn't have a good first impression of this so-called "Home Protection Mutual Aid Alliance".

However, considering that this Mutual Aid Alliance has a cultivator at the late stage of Qi Refining in charge, and that it seems to be making a big splash and is about to do something big, it might become the number one force in the area in the future.

Shen Changchuan didn't mind lowering his pride to listen carefully.

Therefore, his expression did not change much, and it was impossible for anyone to guess what he was thinking.

Half an hour later,
The envoy from the Mutual Aid Alliance had just finished speaking when he looked confidently at Shen Changchuan, who was seated at the head of the table.
His face showed confidence and composure, as if he was certain that Shen Changchuan would join.

Seeing Shen Changchuan's appearance, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

"Isn't it rumored that the young master of Dawan Village is only at the third or fourth level of cultivation? How come he can withstand the aura of my casually released sixth-level peak? That doesn't seem like it!"

"No, could it be that I used too much force and, like everyone else, got so scared that I'm frozen in place and can't move?"

The envoy suddenly thought of a possibility and glanced subtly at Han Qinhu and the other cultivators from Dawan Village on the other side.

The latter had beads of sweat on his forehead and looked tense, as if facing a formidable enemy.

While feeling proud of his own strength and disdainful of the weakness of Dawan Village,

I also realized that I might have been a bit too arrogant.

Thus, the aura that had originally enveloped him at the peak of the sixth level of Qi Induction dissipated completely. Until this moment...

Han Qinhu and the others on the other side finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Previously, under the intense pressure of the opponent's aura, it felt like facing a sharp edge, like walking on a blade.

Shen Changchuan remained silent.
He seemed to be deep in thought.

"What does Young Master Shen think?"

The messenger couldn't help but speak up and offer a reminder.

He felt that the other person must have been frightened.

Therefore, their voices all became slightly gentler.

"Well, I have some questions, and I would appreciate it if the envoy could enlighten me."

Shen Changchuan pondered for a moment before finally speaking.

"Please ask me whatever you wish, Young Master Shen. I will answer to the best of my knowledge."

"Since joining this Mutual Aid Alliance offers so many benefits, I wonder if there's a fee?"

"Well, to maintain the alliance's operation, a certain fee is naturally required. However, if Young Master Shen joins, it would be a favor to us, and we will split the profits 30/70."

"Seventy percent of the membership fee you pay will be returned to you, and the remaining thirty percent can be considered as a token of appreciation."

"Ahem, of course, please keep this matter a secret, Young Master Shen, and do not let it leak out."

The envoy coughed, lowered his voice, and said somewhat embarrassedly.

Does "seven-thirds split" mean this?
Wasn't it said that the gentry would return the money in full, while the common people would receive a 30/70 split, with the gentry receiving 70% of the share?
How did it come to mean that gentry only need to pay 30%?

Shen Changchuan nodded slightly.
Didn't say anything.

"After joining the alliance, how will the sect protect us from attacks by others?"

"Naturally, we should spread the word far and wide, saying that this place belongs to our Mutual Aid Alliance, so that those people will back down when they hear our name."

"What if someone disregards the alliance's reputation and forcibly attacks and plunders?"

"This"

It can be seen that,
The messenger hesitated for a moment.

However, he quickly adjusted.

"If someone still dares to attack after revealing their name, then the alliance leader will definitely lead people to seek justice for them afterwards!"

"What about the property damage caused by the attack? Will the alliance compensate for it?"

When Shen Changchuan asked this question...
The envoys were all taken aback.

Looking at Shen Changchuan's expression,

They all seemed bewildered, as if to say, "How could you possibly ask such a question?"

However, as a professional envoy
He suppressed the jumble of thoughts in his mind and forced a stiff smile.

"I'm sorry for my ignorance, but I've never heard of such a good thing as compensation."

Come on.

At this moment, Shen Changchuan finally understood.

Isn't this just an organization that takes money but doesn't do anything?

There is not much difference between seeking refuge with the Wu family in Wujiaji and receiving their protection!
He had mistaken it for some advanced alliance or force.

Or rather, a commercial insurance organization.

It would be better to rely on the Wu family than to rely on you, at least the latter has two Nascent Soul Realm cultivators in charge.

"In that case, I understand."

"Please, messenger."

　I've probably rested too much and haven't gotten back into the swing of things yet. I've only written one and a half chapters. I'm a bit sleepy, so I'll finish the half-chapter tomorrow and try to update three chapters tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)