Chapter 36: A New Clerk
"What are your plans?" Luo Chuan asked, his calm gaze settling on Yao Ziyan.
"Plans?" she murmured, her thoughts swirling.
Now that her identity had been exposed, returning to the Shadow Kill List was no longer an option. The betrayal within the monster royal family made her people unsafe, and with the ruins on the verge of opening, the peace of the Nine Stars Mountain Range wouldn't last long.
For a moment, Yao Ziyan felt adrift, unable to think of a safe haven.
Luo Chuan watched her silently, his expression unreadable. He had a good idea of what she might be struggling with.
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Suddenly, the system, which had been silent for a while, chimed in:
"Mission: The man who seeks to be the strongest shop owner cannot run a one-person operation. Recruit a clerk for Origin Mall. Reward: One chance to draw a lottery."
Recruit a clerk? Luo Chuan thought, glancing at Yao Ziyan. The timing seemed too convenient, and he began to suspect the system had already chosen a candidate.
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Yao Ziyan sighed softly, shaking her head. "I don't know."