Page 88: Deserve a break

"Young master Bai! Young master Bai! There's still a lot of people outside crying and begging to enter your tutelage. What should I do?"

A week ago, Long Bai appointed Senior Mo as the manager of the household. Since then, elder Mo became busy driving away people who were still trying to beg to become Bai's student. Although it was a big step for elder Mo's prestige in the sect and in the alchemy tower, he was being battered by the multiple works that are needed to be taken cared of.

"Young master Bai, is it not possible to take in some people to help us in maintaining this place? This is thrice bigger and wider than the previous residence you received from master Wei. This old man can't keep up with the demands of this huge residence."

Long Bai was preparing to go out when he heard elder Mo's request. He just realized just now too that some things have changed and he needs to take in some helpers. Although he had these realizations, his popularity has not yet sank into his mind. Because he stayed inside his new place for a week, he doesn't know how big of a deal his case was. To be given an elder title at such young age, there's no way that such news would not be a major thing to discuss among common people.

Just before he stepped out of the place, he remembered one oerson who could become elder Mo's helper.

"Elder Mo, I will leave the hiring of cleaners and helpers for this place. You may take out some from the funds saved from selling our vitamin pills to hire them permanently. It would be a great help to them if they will become permanent workers here and at the same time, it will save you some time to be hiring every now and then. For the mean time, I'll be going out to meet an acquaintance who would likely want to help you in our business. I'll be leaving now!"

"Wait young master! How about the.. ahh, there he goes.."

Elder Mo returned to his work while thinking of his next steps on how he would hire helpers. Long Bai on the other hand planned first to visit the inner courts of the sect to find a certain man he wanted to work with elder Mo. On his way, he was greeted by the disciples, inner and outer disciples of different ages. However, calling him an elder was too much for him to bear. After the sect leader announced his appointment as the 4th alchemy elder in name, people started to flock his place and in addition, even older cultivators were now addressing him elder. They would even move away from his way like they were moving away from a calamity.

Another reason why they were feeling fearful against him was because of the purple cloud beast that he was able to tame. During the ceremony, they have witnessed how the purple cloud beast showed its obedience to him after feeding the bloody pill. As of that day, Long Bai's name became a legend on the streets. Even speaking ill about him became a grave offence which was punishable by death when caught.

Speaking of beast, White paw was now residing inside the tiny world he called "pocket world". He named as such since it was like a world that was just like a pocket where he can store huge amounts of things. For a whole two days, He spent his time arranging things inside it. He built a medium sized house enough for two people and one large cat to stay in. Around the house, he also added new patches of land for new herbs to grow later on. For the meantime, he was satisfied with the simple layout. There was still a wide space to mend however he planned to manage it the next time he will enter.

On another note, White paw was enjoying the place since his cultivation was steadily increasing. Long Bai's cultivation base was greatly affecting White paw's ability to assimilate with essence. Currently, White paw's cultivation rate was doubled compared to when it was still a rogue beast.

After 17 minutes of walking, he found the house where Mo Shan was staying. It was well built compared to the houses found at the outer court where outer disciples were staying. While he was walking towards the entrance of the house, inner disciples lumped together on the sides as they were waiting for something to watch. Some of them were speculating that Long Bai might have come to punish someone.

By the window, he saw Mo Shan arguing with another alchemist. It looked like he was being asked for some ridiculous request.

"Sh**t! Why should I leave? This is also my place. You are just ahead of me in years but our rank is just the same!"

"Mo Shan, like I said, I am the senior here. If you can't take it, then leave!"

"I agree with him!" Long Bai shouted from the outside while still watching the two arguing.

"Who the f*sh just said that!" Mo Shan looked outside by the window and saw Long Bai waiving his hand. Without thinking of the person in front of him, Mo Shan jumped out of the window and went to meet Long Bai.

"Brother ..ah, Elder Bai. You came. What are you doing here?"

Long Bai smiled and replied, "Just call me like usual. I just came to ask you to leave this place."

Mo Shan was disheartened for a moment after hearing such words but then he realized Long Bai wasn't that kind of person. From what he remembered, this person in front of him is not that bad at all. He was even trying to hitch him with his sister. And then a kind of realization hit him.

"Huh? Wait, what do you mean?" Mo Shan was asking such question but inside, his pulse was beating fast. An idea came into his mind. An idea that he might be asking him to transfer to his place. However, he can't directly ask him since he feared that he was wrong.

"I mean what I say. You see my new place is too wide and I need more people to help me maintain it. Will you come?"

Mo Shan's lips curved uncontrollably while he was still trying to maintain a dignified face. Because of such, he even looked weirder.

"If you don't want, then I won't force you." Long Bai walked back to where he came from leaving Mo Shan behind. However even before Long Bai can make 3 meters away from where he was standing beforehand, Mo Shan came running trying to hug Bai from his back.

"Brother Bai! Wait for me! I'll go with you!"

Pack!

Before he can successfully give a back hug, Long Bai made one of his step move with haste for a second causing Mo Shan to miss and fall on the ground. After all that ordeal, Long Bai ordered him to proceed immediately to his new residence and go help an old man in there. Without any question, Mo Shan happily followed the order like a faithful worker.

Not after the visit at the inner courts, he immediately went to Ling Tian's place which the four of them; Ling Tian, Ah Mu, and Yue decided to meet for today. Since the competition was finished, it is time for them to meet and enjoy the break because after this day, they will again return to their normal cultivation routines. In addition, tomorrow, they would need to attend a meeting set by the sect leader and talk about the next agenda which is the interschool competition.

After the business with Mo Shan, the whole hours were spent with Ling Tian , Ah Mu and Yue. While they were trying to learn new things from each other, the conversation was focused on Long Bai's adventures.

"Brother Bai, White paw is really a beauty. But how did you do that thing?"

"What thing?"

"You know, how you made White paw appear and disappear?"

"Hm, let me try something. Whatever you see, please keep it a secret, ok? If you'll agree, I'll tell you how I did it."

"You can bet on us brother Bai."

Long Bai looked at the sincere expressions from the three and finally gave in.

"Alright, hold each other's hand, I'll bring you there."

"Huh? How will you.."

Before Ah Mu can complete his sentence, they were sucked into his pocket world. Long Bai can bring any physical objects from the outside but only himself can't physically be brought in there. Although such was the case, his consciousness can make a physical body that can interact with the things inside the pocket world.

The three who were brought in the pocket world were shocked at first but then amazement followed. Since they saw Long Bai was still there, they knew they were safe.

"Hm? Little Bai, who are these children?"

A deep voice came from the house he built. The three also heard the voice and was startled by it.

" Brother Bai, whose voice was that? It sounded like an old man and where is this place? Were we transported to another place?"

"You'll meet him inside and he will also tell you about this place. I'll leave you for a while."

Long Bai disappeared in front of them and had his consciousness back to the real world. Staying in an open place like that makes him vulnerable to attacks so he decided to return back to his new place and resume activities in there.

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Elder Mo's struggle

It was still early in the morning and yet I needed to wake up to start the day properly. Becoming the manager of everything, I have a lot to do which I tried to make it done in just a day. Now that young master became an honorary elder alchemist of the sect, my job would definitely increase. On the other hand, because of such event, I was appointed as the residence manager which was a huge thing. Now that I have a title inside the sect, I can now avail the sect's benefits such as the discounts when purchasing products of the sect and in addition, I can enter the sect's medicinal garden. The only downside was that I don't have time for myself since there are a lot of things to do.

'Ah, young master. Could you at least hire some helpers to aid my works? (ToT)'

'Oh wait, how about I ask him? Maybe it will work. I haven't requested something from him for a long time since he always give me something. This is a different case. I should do it'

Early that morning, I was successful in conveying the problem to young master. It was a pulse-racing moment for me but it went well. I was ecstatic that morning.

At the middle of the day, a young man came knocking at the door. It was a young alchemist who introduced himself as Mo Shan, Mo Lan's sister, Long Bai's future brother-in-law. I was quite intrigue since he introduced himself as future brother of his young master so I tried playing along for a while.

"Oh hello, I am young master's appointed manager of this residence. I don't know you but pkease correct me if I'm wrong, young master has already taken a wife named Yue. How come you're claiming to be his brother-in-law? Are you related to lady Yue?"

After asking such question, I saw the hesitation and confusion in the young man's eyes. Although I was just doing a prank, I felt happy somehow. In actuality, I already heard about this man from young master just this morning. He told me that a man named Mo Shan will be arriving and will be helping me with the chores. Young master told me that he might also be able to help in the business since he's related with the merchant union.

The young man was silent for a while that I wasn't able to contain my laughter. In the end, I told him that I was just doing a prank. Ah, this thing that I learned from young master. I was able to use it somehow.

That day, I spent my time doing all the chores while having Mo Shan shadow me. If I'll do this for a few days, I trust that this young man will be able to manage more things. This way, I would be able to have more time for myself. Next will be the house helpers.

I remembered this young man was from the merchant union. He might know some hiring services. When I asked him about it, I was able to hear a positive reply. Since the merchant union do different kinds of businesses, it was not a disappointment.

The young man told me that they even employ families as helpers. If they are chosen rather than just a regular hiring, they would even just be satisfied with having a free lodging and free food. They won't require salary since they were given a place to live in. Although it sounded shady at first but the young lad assured that they only advertise families that have good records with the union.

Because I was finally convinced by this young man, I gave him the task to bring the family helpers as soon as possible. I was happy that the young lad was energetic and willing to do the job. Ah, the youths really have so much energy to spare. Anyway, let's get back to work.