Nie Wen

He decided to approach Nie Wen first. Because talking to him would be easier. He was an honest and sincere person who put the benefit of the clan above anything else. If he offers him something that benefits the clan he would not hinder his efforts. After asking some of his classmates, he found him in the Martial yard. He was watching the fights with his friends.

He went to him directly and asked, "Brother Wen, do you have some time?"

Nie Wen looked at him and it took him a while to recognize him. He couldn't blame him. They haven't spoken to each other until now.

"I'm sorry guys. I have some matters to attend to" he said and stood up.

They went to the back seats and sat down when they were far enough away from the crowd.

"You are Nie Li, right?" When Nie Li confirmed nodding his head "So what did you want to talk about?"

"Brother Wen, recently I have been having problems with not having enough time. I have been working on some projects and need some helping hands. Rather than some strangers, I decided to hire our clansmen"

Nie Wen was baffled. It was the first time a junior had ever made such a request to him. Usually, it was a defense against bullying in the class or a question of how to earn extra money.

Nie Li continued, "Each of them will get 500 spirit coins a month for a test period of one month. Then if they pass the test period, they will get 1000 spirit coins a month. And if I'm really satisfied with their work, they will be rewarded with excellent cultivation resources."

"Is this some kind of joke?" asked Nie Wen.

"No, It's not. You as their leader will get 1000 spirit coins now, and 2000 spirit coins after the test period. If you agree to my offer you will get your first salary right now" said Nie Li and took out 1000 spirit coins from his new interspatial ring and put them between them. "And I am not saying you must make them agree to anything. I want you to bring my offer to them and arrange a meeting between us. Convincing them will be my job."

"And you will pay 1000 spirit coins only for that?" asked Nie Wen looking at his interspatial ring.

Nie Li could understand him. He got 50 spirit coins a month from the clan. Nie Wen as a bronze rank demon spiritualist got paid 200 spirit coins a month. And he was offering five times that amount for only a test period. And an interspatial ring was not something that an ordinary kid from their clan could afford.

"Of course not. You'll have to lead them during their jobs. But yes, even if they won't agree to take my offer you can still keep your first salary" answered Nie Li.

"What kind of jobs?" decided to ask Nie Wen at last. He and his clansmen at the Holy Orchid Institute sometimes took some odd jobs to make money. Most of them were strapped for cash and cultivation was an expensive process. He didn't know what kind of cultivation resources Nie Li was offering but the money was good.

"Nothing dangerous, illegal, or something that could hurt the clan. For the most part, it will be buying things, selling things, transporting things, when I ask. But there may be other orders as well. But it won't take more than three to four hours a day. And jobs would be sporadic, so they won't be busy every day. Also, they must be ready to take orders from me and keep their mouths shut about the things they were doing."

"You said nothing was illegal," said Nie Wen, frowning.

"Even if it's legal, it doesn't mean it won't be confidential" replied Nie Li.

"Should I ask where are you getting the money from?" asked Nie Wen looking at the 1000 spirit coins between them.

"You'll learn soon enough if you take my offer" responded Nie Li easily.

"Okay, when would you like to meet them?"

"As soon as possible"

"Then I will arrange a meeting with them at the same time tomorrow at the Ice Phoenix restaurant," said Nie Wen looking at him questioningly.

"Good," said Nie Li standing up "By the way, do you know where can I find sister Zexi?" Nie Li asked.

"You want to invite her as well?" wondered Nie Wen.

"Of course, a good Inscriptions Patterns master is very much in demand." Also, I doubt she will come if you invite her yourself, thought Nie Li, but didn't speak out loud. However, Nie Wen understood it well himself. If she wasn't enticed by something that interests her, she would ignore any invitations.

"If she is not in the library, then she is in the Inscription Hall," said Nie Wen. He was curious about Nie Li calling Nie Zexi an inscription master because at most he would have used the term beginner.

"Until tomorrow, brother Wen."

"Until tomorrow, brother Li"

Nie Wen put the money in his pocket and looked towards Nie Li's retreating back. He wanted to ask so many questions but he knew he won't get the answers right now. He was offering too much money for a small job. It was suspicious. Maybe he was working for some young master of a wealthy family. If he is not mistaken he had a young master of the Sacred Family in his class. But he doubted that they would pay tens of thousands to their followers.

He'll see it tomorrow. He didn't know what kind of cultivation resources Nie Li was offering, but the money was good. He wanted to buy Soul Assembling Pill when he had enough money. With this, he may be closer to his goals.

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