76: Chapter: Refusing Recruitment, He Became a Thug in Exchange for a Spot

"How about it? As long as you agree, I will send someone to speak with Qingtian Sect."

"Not only will I give you four quotas, but Xuan Yue Dynasty will also cultivate you as a Core Member of the Imperial Family. Resources will be yours to use freely, and it's highly possible you'll break through to Quasi-Emperor in the future."

Seeing Night Owl remain silent, Dugu Nianyu thought he was weighing the pros and cons.

So she quickly offered generous terms and helped Night Owl eliminate his worries.

She believed that if Night Owl had this intention, he would definitely agree.

"Not interested!"

Night Owl replied coldly, turned his head, and returned to Fu Lin Inn.

Although he disliked Dugu Nianyu's actions, she ultimately meant no harm, so he couldn't get angry.

As for the conditions Dugu Nianyu offered, they were even more laughable.

Leaving aside that Jiang Chen's kindness to him was as heavy as a mountain, he could never betray Qingtian Sect in this lifetime.

Considering Qingtian Sect's cultivation environment, perhaps no force in the entire Canglan Continent could compare.

Even the little rabbits on Qingtian Sect's back mountain wouldn't be tempted by the conditions Dugu Nianyu mentioned, let alone him, a Direct Disciple.

Seeing Night Owl refuse without hesitation.

Gu Chen also said coldly to Dugu Nianyu, "Ninth Princess, thank you for helping us out. It is impossible for Qingtian Sect disciples to betray their sect. You should give up on this idea."

After Gu Chen finished speaking, he also prepared to return to the inn.

Mu Xueqing and Qin Fei'er said nothing, merely glancing lightly at Dugu Nianyu.

Then they closely followed Gu Chen and walked toward the inn.

Dugu Nianyu was truly a bizarre person to dare use cultivation resources to lure Qingtian Sect disciples.

However, Dugu Nianyu couldn't be blamed. If she had ever visited Qingtian Sect, she wouldn't be acting so ludicrously.

Since they couldn't obtain the quotas themselves, they would have to let the sect's experts take action.

As for the favor Dugu Nianyu did them by helping them out of trouble, they would find an opportunity to repay her later.

Judging by Dugu Nianyu's demeanor, her purpose in appearing was likely because she valued Night Owl's strength, so they didn't have much goodwill toward her.

"Hey, wait a moment!"

Dugu Nianyu quickly stopped Gu Chen and the two others, saying, "I never insisted that your Senior Brother must join Xuan Yue Dynasty for me to give you the quotas. We can still discuss this."

Dugu Nianyu looked extremely depressed.

After Night Owl heard her conditions, not only was he unmoved, but he also acted cold toward her.

Even Gu Chen and the two others were much colder toward her.

She truly couldn't understand what charm Qingtian Sect possessed that made its disciples so loyal.

Generally, Cultivators, upon encountering recruitment from a powerful force, would usually consider it, regardless of whether they belonged to a sect.

After all, people strive for better things. Who wouldn't want sufficient cultivation resources and a better environment?

Xuan Yue Dynasty is one of the Three Overlords of the Southern Region. Any smart person would leave themselves a path of retreat.

There was no one like Night Owl, who didn't even bother to ask.

"Oh, we can still talk?"

Hearing Dugu Nianyu say this.

Gu Chen quickly stopped, returned to Dugu Nianyu, and said, "Ninth Princess, you should have said so earlier! As long as you don't ask Senior Brother to leave the sect, any other condition we can fulfill is negotiable."

"Mhm, mhm. Ninth Princess, what conditions do you require to give us the quotas?"

Mu Xueqing and Qin Fei'er also returned to Dugu Nianyu's side and asked.

As long as they could obtain the Quota Tokens on their own, they wouldn't give up.

"Hmm..."

Dugu Nianyu pondered for a moment, then looked at Gu Chen and the two others and slowly said, "How about this: the few of you go to the azure emperor inheritance and give your full support to my Xuan Yue Dynasty once, and I will give you the four quotas."

Since she couldn't recruit Night Owl.

She would take a step back and have Night Owl and the others act as hired hands within the azure emperor inheritance.

Although it was said that forces of all sizes from the entire Southern Region were participating in this inheritance, it was ultimately a struggle between their Three Great Dynasties.

When the time comes to compete for the inheritance, the fighting will surely be fierce. If Night Owl assists, her Xuan Yue Dynasty's chances of victory will greatly increase.

After all, Night Owl could kill a Peak Earth Venerable disciple of Wushuang Sect who wielded an Imperial Artifact with just a few bare-handed punches.

No one in Xuan Yue Dynasty could match such terrifying combat strength.

As for Gu Chen and the two others, she didn't know their combat strength; they were just a bonus.

"Oh? It's that simple?"

Gu Chen and the two others looked confused, slightly unable to believe it.

For The Four Night Owls, this condition was the same as having no condition at all.

They were originally here for experience; fighting more or fighting less made no difference.

"Ninth Princess, are you sure this is the only requirement? How will the treasures obtained in the inheritance be distributed?" Gu Chen asked after regaining his composure.

Mu Xueqing and Qin Fei'er also looked at Dugu Nianyu, wanting to see how she would respond.

Although they had no objection to assisting Dugu Nianyu with all their strength once.

If everything obtained in the inheritance had to be handed over, they would absolutely not agree.

After all, they wouldn't do something as foolish as getting no benefits and acting as free hired hands for others.

"The treasures inside the inheritance that you obtain, you can keep. But when I require you to take action, you must go all out," Dugu Nianyu replied with a smile.

She had already thought it through.

The most important treasures of the azure emperor inheritance were all inside the Main Hall of the inheritance.

When it was last opened, no one managed to open the Main Hall due to the Formation outside the hall.

This time, her Xuan Yue Dynasty would bring many Cultivators proficient in Formations inside.

When it came time to contend for the Main Hall, she would have The Four Night Owls and the other members of Xuan Yue Dynasty block the other two dynasties.

As long as the treasures inside the Main Hall were secured, the other items were negligible, and Night Owl and the others could take whatever they wanted.

"Alright, since that's the case, we agree to your request."

"Mhm, mhm, we can accept that."

Gu Chen and the two others nodded, officially reaching an agreement.

"Can you represent your Senior Brother? Why don't you go ask him before giving me an answer?"

Seeing Gu Chen and the two others agree so readily, Dugu Nianyu said with some concern.

After all, Night Owl was the main combat force; Gu Chen and the two others were just supplementary.

Since the three of them were Night Owl's Junior Brother and Junior Sisters, agreeing without Night Owl's permission felt somewhat unreliable to her.

"Ninth Princess, rest assured. Senior Brother Ye loves killing people the most. As long as there are people to kill, he is very easy to talk to."

"Exactly! We understand our Senior Brother's personality, Ninth Princess, please rest assured."

Seeing that Dugu Nianyu was slightly unconvinced, Gu Chen and the two others quickly reassured her.

After spending this time together.

They had a better understanding of Night Owl's personality.

As long as there were people to kill, he would be delighted, and any previous unpleasantness would vanish.

Moreover, they gained four quotas this time without any loss, so Night Owl would definitely not object.

"Easy to talk to as long as there are people to kill—what kind of Hobby is that?"

Dugu Nianyu looked bewildered.

However, she wasn't planning on asking further. As long as Gu Chen and the two others could represent Night Owl, that was enough.

"Fine, since you can represent your Senior Brother, it's settled. I will have someone send the Quota Tokens over shortly."

After Dugu Nianyu finished speaking, she took her Maid and returned to the inn.

Quota Tokens had already been allocated, so to include The Four Night Owls, she would have to kick some others out.

Therefore, she needed to carefully consider who to remove.

Watching Dugu Nianyu leave, Gu Chen and the two others also returned to the inn.

At this moment, the Innkeeper was bowing and scraping to the three, treating them like his own parents.

He quickly prepared the four most luxurious rooms for them.

Spiritual Beast Meat, Spiritual Fruits, and Spiritual Wine were delivered to the rooms as if they were free.

After they told Night Owl about the matter with Dugu Nianyu.

Night Owl showed no expression, merely giving a soft "Mhm," which counted as agreement.