The entire process did not take long, primarily because the identities of the two parties did not match. The shopkeepers were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators without prospects, while Li Yuanba was a Golden Core Elder, creating a gap in status that made the meeting essentially a courtesy visit.
Li Yuanba accepted the congratulations gift and reassured the shopkeepers with his words, signaling he would not cause trouble in Jieshan City.
He was not much concerned about the profit; what he valued more was the connection between Jieshan City and the forces of the Righteous Path.
Manager Xin Shun, please stay!" Li Yuanba called out as the nine shopkeepers were leaving.
Manager Xin Shun was the shopkeeper of his own sect's shop, and Li Yuanba, being his direct superior, had the authority to dismiss him with a single word.
Manager Xin Shun respectfully stopped, wondering if Li Yuanba was interested in his position and wanted to replace him with his own person.
