Nantian Aurora could not help but be secretly shocked. He had already thought highly of the Central Chamber of Commerce, but he did not expect that he had still underestimated it. A newly established Chamber of Commerce actually had such a terrifying super expert. It was simply shocking.
"I am Nantian Aurora. Greetings, Senior." Nantian Aurora originally wanted to put on the airs of a Mysterious Ascension Early-stage expert, but now that he saw this mysterious person, he did not dare to put on airs and immediately greeted him respectfully.
Although he could not see the person's face, he thought that since the other party's strength was so high, the other party's age was definitely far above his own. It was not a loss to call him Senior.
"I've been paying attention to you for a long time. No need to stand on ceremony. Sit," the mysterious person replied indifferently.
Nantian Aurora hurriedly nodded in thanks and sat opposite the mysterious person. Si Haixiao sat beside him. As for Patriarch Black Earth who came with them, he did not have the qualifications to meet the mysterious person and was directly left outside the door.
"Although the Will of Heaven interfered in the competition for the position of Deputy Island Master this time and caused me to die prematurely, I still think highly of your strength. So, I'm prepared to personally invite you to join our center. Are you willing?" The mysterious person went straight to the point.
"I am indebted to Senior's great kindness. I cannot be more grateful. The reason why I have my current position is inseparable from the Central Chamber of Commerce's strong support. Since Senior has spoken, I should not refuse. However, I am now the Cultivator Academy's Deputy Dean. If I join the Central Chamber of Commerce, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to the academy …" Nantian Aurora pretended to smile bitterly.
Nantian Aurora pretended to smile bitterly.
Before coming here, he had already expected the other party to ask this question. So, he had already thought of an excuse in advance. Although he, Nantian Aurora, needed the Central Chamber of Commerce's support, he was not willing to join just like that.
This was a completely different concept. Now, they were only in a cooperative relationship, and everyone was equal. However, if he agreed to join the Central Chamber of Commerce, he would become the other party's subordinate in the future. He would definitely be subjected to all sorts of restrictions. Nantian Aurora was still very clear on this point.
"That's fine. If you join our center, we will give you a secret identity that will not be made public. Naturally, there will not be any trouble with the Cultivator Academy. As for your position and treatment here in the future, you do not have to worry. You will definitely be satisfied," the mysterious person said indifferently.
This time, Southern Polar Light didn't know how to refuse. Seeing Si Haixiao repeatedly signaling him with his eyes to agree, he knew that if he continued to refuse, he would lose face. If he really angered this mysterious person, not only would the Central Chamber of Commerce no longer be allies in the future, but they would also become enemies. That would be big trouble.
"Then … I will respectfully accept." Nantian Aurora immediately nodded in agreement. He thought to himself that he would only be joining in private anyway, and the outside world did not know of his relationship with the Central Chamber of Commerce. He could also go back on his word and refuse to admit it.
"Very good. In that case, eat this pill. In the future, you will be one of us," said the mysterious man as he placed a medicinal pill before Nantian Aurora.
He even needed to take medicine! Nantian Aurora's eyelids twitched. This was completely different from what he had expected. Even if he hadn't eaten pork, he would have seen pigs run. The pill in front of him was definitely poison. Once he consumed it, he would never be able to escape the control of this mysterious person in the future.
For a moment, Southern Polar Light couldn't help but want to flick his sleeves and leave. At the end of the day, he and the Central Chamber of Commerce were only using each other. He had never thought of becoming a puppet controlled by the Central Chamber of Commerce.
However, the powerful aura of the mysterious person in front of him was so oppressive that he didn't dare to move at all. Nantian Aurora even suspected that if he dared to refuse, he probably wouldn't be able to walk out of here today.
He didn't dare to leave, and he didn't want to agree. Instantly, Nantian Aurora was in a dilemma. In an instant, sweat poured down his forehead like rain, and his entire back was completely drenched.
"What? You're not willing? " The mysterious person's voice had an additional trace of unfriendliness. He didn't release an earth-shattering aura, but it made Nantian Aurora, a Mysterious Ascension Early-stage expert, so scared that he couldn't breathe.
"Old friend Nantian, hurry up and eat it. We definitely won't harm you." Seeing this, Si Haixiao, who was at the side, hurriedly chimed in. "There will only be returns if you put in the effort. If you want to obtain higher power and status, you naturally have to show your sincerity. Otherwise, how could the Central Chamber of Commerce invest so much in you? Don't you think so?"
One was coercion, and the other was enticement. Nantian Aurora had no choice but to agree. Moreover, it was indeed as Si Haixiao had said. During this period of time, he had already witnessed the enormous power of the Central Chamber of Commerce. He was deeply aware of how terrifying and astonishing it was. If he could obtain its full support, regardless of the cost, just the thought of that scene made him excited and fascinated.
In the end, Nantian Aurora gritted his teeth, picked up the pill on the table, and ate it. He had no choice. If he didn't eat it, he wouldn't be able to escape unscathed today.
"Good. From now on, you're one of us. Don't worry, the Central Chamber of Commerce will never mistreat one of us." The mysterious person smiled in satisfaction.
"What should this subordinate do next? Senior, please tell me." Nantian Aurora respectfully asked.
Nantian Aurora was a sensible person. Since he had already taken the pill, he knew that it was already impossible for him to go back on his word. Instead, he might as well lower his stance and serve this mysterious person well. This way, he would be able to obtain even greater benefits in the future.
"Since you've failed in the competition for the position of Deputy Island Head of Middle Island this time, find another opportunity next time. What you need to do now is to lay low in the Cultivator Academy, gain a firm foothold, and think of a way to fight for the position of Deputy Dean. As for other matters, we'll decide on them after that," the mysterious person instructed.
"Yes, I'll obey Senior's instructions." Nantian Aurora immediately accepted the order.
Since he was unable to compete for the position of Deputy Island Head of Middle Island in the short term, it was not a bad idea to first obtain the position of Deputy Dean of the Cultivator Academy. He believed that with the Central Chamber of Commerce as his backing, this step would definitely be a piece of cake.
Coming out of the mysterious person's room, Nantian Aurora felt as if he had just gone through a sauna. His entire body was drenched in cold sweat. He turned his head and looked at the tightly shut door, filled with lingering fear. Luckily, he was sensible enough just now. If he had said anything wrong, he might already be a corpse by now.
Since Nantian Aurora's side had been settled, Patriarch Black Earth, who was guarding outside the door, naturally joined the Central Chamber of Commerce. However, he was different from a core figure like Nantian Aurora, who was highly valued. Even if he had taken the pill, he could only be considered an outer member. In the future, he would still be Nantian Aurora's subordinate.
In order to celebrate the two of them joining the Central Chamber of Commerce, Si Haixiao specially got someone to prepare a private room. A table of good dishes was laid out, and the three of them drank and chatted merrily. (To be continued …)
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