Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

I saw Yun Qianshan running along the mountainside, while saying quickly:

"Elder Li has sent a message. Mr. Ji has passed the assessment for the position of Lower Grade Guest Official of the Mysterious Rank and is now preparing to complete the registration procedures!"

"You quickly prepare the relevant materials and follow me to the council hall to help Mr. Ji complete all these procedures!"

"According to the headquarters, Mr. Ji's promotion to Lower Grade Guest Official of the Mysterious Rank entitles him to ten slots for relatives!"

"Qiuyu, Mr. Ji is not the kind of ungrateful person. You have helped him a lot over the years, and he has noticed. Among these ten slots, there must be one for you!"

Upon hearing Yun Qianshan's words, Qiuyu stood still in place.

Wasn't Mr. Ji here to be assessed for the position of Upper Grade Guest Official of the Yellow Rank?

How did he become a Guest Official of the Mysterious Rank?

Although Qiuyu had a glimmer of hope when Ji Boying participated in the assessment, that hope was not great.

After all, there were only five slots for Upper Grade Guest Officials of the Yellow Rank, and any one of those slots could bring considerable benefits.

She didn't think that after helping Ji Boying with some small favors over the years, he would allocate one of those precious five slots to her.

But now...

Maybe she really had a chance?

Seeing that Qiuyu was still motionless, Yun Qianshan became anxious.

"Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and prepare things!"

"Ah... okay!"

Qiuyu came back to her senses and responded lightly, then ran towards the corridor with a look of surprise on her face.

Seeing Qiuyu leave, Yun Qianshan followed her upstairs.

In the entire hall...

There were only a group of onlookers and the Chief Steward Wang Qian, who was sitting paralyzed under a pillar, lost in thought.

She looked in the direction Qiuyu had left, her eyes empty, and murmured...

"A Guest Official of the Mysterious Rank? Wasn't he supposed to have not even passed the qualification assessment?"

"Why... why is it like this!"

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"Mr. Ji, you are now a Guest Official of the Mysterious Rank and have the qualification to sign core agreements with the trading company."

Qiuyu handed a scroll made of animal skin to Ji Boying and said gently,

"If you sign the core agreement, Mr. Ji will become a core member of the trading company from now on. Not only will you receive better treatment, but you will also have access to higher-level core resources of the trading company!"

"In addition, the trading company's protection for core members far exceeds the current level."

"As for the restrictions on core members..."

Qiuyu paused and continued,

"The restrictions are the same as the offerings of other sects and forces. Once you become a core member of the trading company, you cannot sign any cooperation agreements with other forces."

"Furthermore, after becoming a core member, the monthly ordinary tasks will be transformed into annual special tasks."

"On these scrolls, there are specific requirements and treatment for core members. Mr. Ji can take a look first."

Ji Boying's expression became serious as he listened, and he took the scroll and glanced at it briefly.

The requirements on it were not much different from the agreement he had previously signed. As for the differences, Qiuyu had already introduced the key points, and the rest was irrelevant.

Looking at the scroll, Ji Boying pondered for a moment and then asked,

"If I sign the core agreement, can I terminate it?"

Upon hearing Ji Boying's words, Qiuyu couldn't help but smile bitterly.

She shook her head and said,

"Generally speaking, it cannot be terminated."

"Mr. Ji!"

Yun Qianshan, who was beside them, quickly persuaded.

"Mr. Ji, the foundation of the Wan Dao Commercial Headquarters is far beyond the reach of miscellaneous sects like the Chi Yan Sect. Even the Tian Dao Sword Sect would have to bow down before the Commercial Headquarters!"

"Not only that, but the Commercial Headquarters is independent of the righteous and demonic paths. No matter what happens between the righteous and demonic paths, it has nothing to do with the Commercial Headquarters!"

"If Mr. Ji can become a core member of the headquarters, even if Fulong City has completely fallen into a place of demonic cultivation, Mr. Ji can still move freely without any worries about safety."

Hearing this, Ji Boying couldn't help but be amazed.

He had some understanding of the foundation of the Commercial Headquarters when he encountered Xie Shao'an and Chen Shu before.

But...

He never expected that the Wan Dao Commercial Headquarters would be an existence that even the Tian Dao Sword Sect had to bow down to!

The Tian Dao Sword Sect!

The strongest sword sect in the Eastern Cyan Xuan Continent, even in the Central Saint Divine Continent, it is still a top sect.

With hundreds of Nascent Soul elders in the sect, there are even Sword Formation experts sitting in the Soul Formation stage.

Sword cultivators!

The strongest martial cultivators who can fight beyond their level. What being a Divine Grade sword cultivator means, there is no need to say more.

"This matter is of great importance, I hope the shopkeeper will allow me to consider it," Ji Boying said without rushing to sign the contract.

Being a core member is similar to being a sect's offering. Ji Boying has never liked being bound, even though the Commercial Headquarters doesn't impose many restrictions on him, he still needs to consider it carefully.

Seeing that Ji Boying didn't have the intention to sign the contract immediately, Yun Qianshan didn't persuade him anymore.

"Mr. Ji," Qiu Yu stepped forward and handed him a new list. "This is a resource list within the core offering privileges. If Mr. Ji needs anything, it's best to exchange for it as soon as possible."

"I'll take it back and have a look. If I need anything, I'll send a message to you tomorrow," Ji Boying nodded slightly, took the list, paused for a moment, and continued, "I'm a bit tired from the assessment these past few days. If there are no other formalities, I'll go back first."

"The formalities have already been completed. Mr. Ji can leave at any time," Qiu Yu said softly.

"In that case, I'll take my leave," Ji Boying stood up, bowed slightly to the two of them, and then turned and left.

"Mr. Ji!"

However...

Just as he was about to leave, Qiu Yu's voice sounded again.

Ji Boying paused his steps and turned around, asking, "Is there anything else?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yu opened her mouth, intending to say something, but at the last moment... she smiled and said, "Mr. Ji, take care of yourself."

Ji Boying was slightly stunned at her words, then smiled and thanked her before leaving directly.

Yun Qianshan watched Ji Boying's figure recede into the distance and said, "Were you planning to tell Mr. Ji about the relocation of the Commercial Headquarters?"

Qiu Yu nodded with a hint of disappointment. She bit her lip lightly, lowered her head, and remained silent.

"Qiu Yu," Yun Qianshan sighed lightly and said, "You should know better than me who Mr. Ji is after spending so much time with him."

"There are some things that he may not know if you don't speak up."

"While there is still time, and knowing that there are not many people who know that Mr. Ji has become a guest of the Profound Rank, you should quickly secure that position for yourself. Otherwise... when more people find out, even if Mr. Ji wants to help you keep a spot, he may not be able to do so."

After saying that, Yun Qianshan sighed again and left the room.

Qiu Yu sat on the chair, looking at the teacup that Ji Boying had drunk from. After a long time, she whispered to herself, "But... I still can't bring myself to ask him for it proactively..."