Author: A Box of Tieguanyin

"If you have something to say, fellow Taoist, you might as well say it directly."

Xu Mu did not make it clear whether he wanted to settle nearby.

"I would like to invite fellow Taoists to join our Jinghai Gang!"

Xu Yiren straightforwardly explained the benefits and benefits of joining their gang.

In fact, there aren’t many benefits.

The Whale Sea Gang is just a small gang, with only six foundation-building periods in total, controlling three small cities, and a gang of one or two hundred people in the Qi-refining period.

It belongs to the lowest level gang in the outer sea, otherwise it would not be established in such a remote place.

It's more about convenience than welfare.

First, gangs can help consign items.

For example, the Dust Bone Flower he just bought was from a certain foundation-building period in the gang. He felt that the price in Dafang City was too low, so he stored it here for sale.

Also, gang members can trade with each other without having to go to distant Dafang City to sell.

If necessary, you can also team up with each other to hunt monsters or explore certain dangerous places.

It's more of a simple mutual aid group than a gang.

Because the place is remote and the foundation building period is rare, it will be much more convenient for everyone with the gang as a link.

This is also the reason why Xu Yiren invited him when they first met.

Without benefits, there are naturally no constraints.

After Xu Mu joins, he can come and go freely, and there is nothing he must do.

Of course, if he is willing to do it, for example, if he is stationed in Fangshi, he can receive a certain amount of spiritual stone share every month.

If there is a crisis in the gang, he can also choose whether to take action or not.

There will be a reward if you take action, and there will be no punishment if you don't take action.

The other party just wanted him to have a name.

If a war does break out in the future, just build up your power.

Xu Mu thought for a moment and felt that there was no harm in it, so he nodded in agreement.

He is taking shelter here, not that he is hiding in a cave, isolated from the world and not going anywhere.

In fact, as long as you don't make waves and don't stand out, it'll be fine.

After all, he still has to purchase cultivation resources and seek information, otherwise it would be unlucky to be involved in some natural or man-made disaster due to ignorance.

Joining a gang can give him another channel for information and make it easier to collect resources.

The most important thing is that this gang is very small and will not pose a threat to him.

If the other party has a golden elixir behind him, then he will have to think carefully about it.

Seeing Xu Mu's agreement, Xu Yiren's smile became brighter and her tone became more cordial and gentle.

"Regarding the news of Fellow Daoist joining, I need to inform the gang leader. The token and other identification certificates may have to be handed over to Fellow Daoist at a later date!"

"No problem!"

The two exchanged jade slips, and Xu Mu was about to say goodbye and leave.

Xu Yiren couldn't help but said again: "Fellow Taoist, don't you really think about it? There should be no place nearby with stronger spiritual energy than HLD!"

One of the benefits of joining the Whale Sea Gang is that you can open caves on three islands with cities.

Compared to the Chenwu Island he was looking for, the environment of HLD was obviously much better. There were several small spiritual veins on it, which were enough for several people in the foundation building stage.

"No!"

Although having a small spiritual vein can save a lot of spiritual stones, he has just joined and can't completely trust the other party yet.

There is no need to take such risks for a few spiritual stones.

"Well, if you need anything in the future, fellow Taoist, you can contact me at any time."

Xu Yiren was somewhat disappointed.

If Xu Mu is willing to settle on this island, the safety of Fang City will undoubtedly be greatly improved.

However, considering that it was only the first time for the two of them to meet, it is normal for them to be rejected. Maybe there will be a chance when they get to know each other later.

Xu Mu went downstairs to get the materials he purchased, wandered around Fangshi for a while, then left Fangshi and flew towards Chenwu Island with his flying sword.

"Um?"

To Xu Mu's surprise, not far away, he encountered Zhang Shu and the other five men again.

They were just two helpers who followed them, and they didn't know where they went.

The faces of the five people were gloomy, and it seemed that the result was not ideal.

Xu Mu didn't want to get into trouble, so he turned around and flew in another direction.

But he didn't expect that when the five people saw him, their eyes flashed and they blocked his way.

"Fellow Taoists, what does this mean?" Xu Mu frowned slightly and asked calmly.

"What do you mean?! Hmph! You made a few of us fail in hunting the Infant Weeping Beast. What do you mean by asking? Don't even think about leaving if you don't come up with some compensation today!"

Among the five people, a woman wearing a purple robe, a big nose and thick lips stood up and said coldly.

The remaining four Zhang Shu did not speak, they just summoned the magic weapon and looked at him with anger in their eyes.

Apparently, they were very angry because they failed to hunt down the Baby Crying Beast.

"..."

Xu Mu was somewhat speechless.

Can this kind of thing be blamed on him?

Is there something wrong with these people's brains?

Or are you saying that he is new here and deliberately looking for excuses to blackmail him?

"It's better for you to get out of the way. I don't want to cause any trouble."

Xu Mu's expression returned to calm.

He really didn't want to cause trouble, and he wasn't in the mood to bully him for a few qi training periods.

"If you want us to leave, you can bring us twenty middle-grade spiritual stones, otherwise we will teach you the rules of the Whale Sea Gang!"

"What are the rules of the Whale Sea Gang?"

Xu Mu was stunned for a moment.

"Are you from the Whale Sea Gang?"

"Yes! My master is the deputy leader of the Whale Sea Gang!"

The purple-robed woman said arrogantly.

"Could it be Xu Yiren?" Xu Mu said with a strange expression.

"Bold! You actually dare to call my master by his first name!"

The purple-robed woman's body was filled with spiritual energy and her face was full of anger, as if Xu Mu had offended her.

"..."

Xu Mu really didn't know what to say.

Originally, if these people continued to struggle, he was ready to kill them.

It’s really hard to get started now.

If that's the case, then——

Buzz!

A powerful spiritual pressure was released from his body.

"Build, build the foundation..."

Several people who were originally very proud suddenly turned pale.

"Front, front..."

"Go away!"

Xu Mu shouted coldly.

"Yes Yes Yes!"

The five people were like local dogs with their tails between their legs, shivering and shrank to one side, without any of the momentum they had just now.

Xu Mu was too lazy to pay attention to them, stepped on the flying sword, turned into a stream of light, and left instantly.
To be continued...