novelraw Chapter 1027 - 858: Transaction with Du Li (Part 3)
Chapter 1027 - 858: Transaction with Du Li (Part 3)
"If there’s something urgently needed, I’ll make a list. If it’s convenient for you, Alliance Leader Du, you can supply part of it. How does that sound?"
Du Li felt his head buzzing. Not even caring about Divine Artifacts, and even showing a bit of disdain, just because they needed repairs!
In just a few short sentences, there was a wealth of information.
First, Mr. Jiang truly is a transient from the Upper Realm and doesn’t think much of the current fragmentary Divine Artifacts in the world, and he has more than one on hand; secondly, Mr. Jiang can actually repair Divine Artifacts!
Lastly, and most importantly—he outright requested to join the Demon Realm Alliance! Helping to remove heart demons seemed quite random, whether he does so seems not to matter much... Listening to him, it sounded like charging a fee was just a joke, thinking that one’s mind was not firm and was bewitched by the heart demon.
Casually helping others with a Supreme Divine Artifact and not caring about compensation, Mr. Jiang is quite generous!
With this thought, Jiang Yuan’s vision flashed with a string of positive impression data, and he could see that Alliance Leader Du, who he had just met, was nearly at two hearts of goodwill.
"If that’s the case, I’ll take the liberty to give you an Honored Guest Elder badge from the Demon Realm Alliance," Du Li was already intent on this, seeking to bring together all ambitious people to strengthen the weakened Demon Race and find a new path had always been his guiding principle.
When he presented the well-prepared token, Jiang Yuan took a look. Without a task completion prompt from the system, he asked, "Which department does the Honored Guest Elder belong to?"
He had a similar token from the Cloud Concealment Sect, but it was only a nominal title with no salary or benefits, so a formal employment relationship was never formed, and the Cloud Concealment Sect was still very safe.
If there’s no specific department providing a salary and benefits, then he couldn’t make ends meet, wouldn’t that mean he’s wasting a chance to charge, not even able to complete a task?
"Uh? This... the Honored Guest Elder isn’t governed by any department..."
"That’s not going to work, I need a nominal role in a specific department, preferably with a monthly stipend. I don’t care much about the amount, but there needs to be one."
"Typically, high-level cultivators not belonging to the Demon Realm Alliance internally are treated as Honored Guest Elders. The badge can also deter people, and it’s entirely unrestrictive. Come when you want, leave when you please; Honored Guest Elders feel more free this way.
If Mr. Jiang doesn’t like it, let me think about which department would be more suitable..." Du Li was indeed a bit confused, thinking to himself that truly extraordinary individuals don’t follow ordinary paths.
According to legend, Celestial Realm Immortals also had stipends, maybe Mr. Jiang just wants to relive the feeling of receiving one.
The request isn’t high, but arranging it is a bit of a hassle. It has to be a nominal role with a stipend, and the badge needs to be able to impress the broad Demon Cultivators...
"How about arranging Mr. Jiang in the Inspection Department?" After pondering, he patiently explained, "The Inspection Department is directly managed by the Vice Alliance Hierarch and the Alliance Leader, responsible for overseeing all alliance matters.
From handling cases to economic operations to personnel allocation, wherever authority can be exercised, there’s a shadow of the Inspection Department. This department was set up mainly out of concern for bribery, embezzlement, and things detrimental to the alliance’s interests.
Firstly, the Inspection Department’s authority is large enough that, once this badge is shown, even the most ruthless assassin departments must comply with instructions;
Secondly, the only superiors involved are me and the Alliance Leader, so you won’t need to do anything;
Thirdly, if you encounter any unfair situation, showing this badge can represent the alliance in enforcing justice; finally, and most importantly, with this badge, you can meet with me or the Alliance Leader anytime and go to any corner of headquarters."
Thinking it over, Du Li thought placing him under anyone else’s authority was inappropriate, deciding, "The Inspection Department has a total of five directors, each overseeing their own area.
I’ll have orders sent down that from today, Mr. Jiang will be the sixth director, and with this badge, you can temporarily command subordinates from the other five divisions. At the beginning of each month, a stipend will be issued, typically fifty thousand Spirit Stones, as well as Elixirs or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures of equivalent level. How does that sound to you?"