Chapter 507 - 507 388 Peripheral Members of the Star Alliance

507: Chapter 388 Peripheral Members of the Star Alliance 507: Chapter 388 Peripheral Members of the Star Alliance Zhang Xiaoman gazed at the sunflowers at the bottom of the lake, lost in thought.

Generally speaking, there are two ways an oasis could form in a desert.

One is from the accumulation of melted snow from tall mountains, combined with rainfall from other places.

This type of oasis is typically seasonal, regularly drying up for periods, and the lakes are not very large.

The other is formed through the seepage of deep groundwater.

This type of oasis is relatively larger and more stable, but in turn, the lake’s depth is usually quite profound.

The oasis where everyone currently was naturally belonged to the latter category.

Through Xiao Man’s Spirit Detection Technique, he sensed that the sunflowers at the bottom of the lake were at least tens of meters below the surface.

At such depths, it was impossible for an ordinary person to reach them without specialized diving equipment.

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xiaoman then turned his attention to the Star Guards.

“It seems it’s time for the Star Guards to shine again,” he mused.

He projected his consciousness onto one of the Star Guards and then issued the command to enter the lake.

The Star Guard was clad in solid armor, clearly unable to swim.

However, Zhang Xiaoman did not need them to swim down; he only needed to control the Star Guard to walk step by step towards the destination.

The oasis’s water was crystal clear, and standing above it, one could occasionally see fish passing by; Xiao Man’s field of view underwater was much better than he had imagined.

Of course, it wasn’t him who was actually moving but the Star Guard itself, he only needed to issue the commands, as they were not affected by the water’s environment.

Before long, the Star Guard who had gone underwater had already returned to the shore, holding several sunflowers that had just been picked.

Zhang Xiaoman picked up one of the flowers, gave it a gentle shake, and the droplets fell off like they would from a smooth mirror.

However, he couldn’t consume these flowers immediately.

He would need to bring them back for testing first to analyze their composition, then feed them to a couple of rabbits or something like that before trying them himself.

Moreover, to be cautious, this process had to be done in the Original Realm.

Even though he now possessed the Morning Star Ring, which made him immune to poison, who knew what other effects eating the sunflower might have?

It was best to be safe.

“Alright, I’ve accomplished what I came here for and will be returning to the Star Alliance Headquarters soon.

Mr.

Zhan, do you have anything to pack?

You should come with me later,” he said.

Jannan nodded in agreement and then went back to the cabin to collect his belongings.

Zhang Xiaoman then looked towards the members of the Wildfire Team and said:

“Kaman, this would be our second cooperation, wouldn’t it?

I do admire your abilities.

So, how about it, are you interested in signing a long-term contract with me?”

Weiss was surprised by the sudden offer, initially taken aback, and then filled with delight.

He had been racking his brain about how to cling to this powerful figure, and now the opportunity was being handed to him—he couldn’t have asked for more.

“Haha, Lord Jixing, you’re too kind.

You’re the boss and we’re the workers; to call it cooperation might be an overstatement.

However, if you have any tasks to assign to us, we’d be glad to take them on,” he said with a pause, and then asked, “By the way, what kind of mission were you referring to?

Would it have anything to do with these monsters?

If that’s the case, I’m afraid we might…”

Zhang Xiaoman withdrew his Spirit Detection Technique and gave Weiss a reassuring look:

“I am aware of Wildfire Team’s strength.

Although you are experienced, you still know too little about these monsters to take them on—it would naturally be difficult.”

“But if you’re willing, I can provide some assistance.

I believe you all heard when I was explaining some of the organization’s affairs to Jannan; you should have a general understanding of our objectives, right?”

Upon hearing this, they all showed somewhat embarrassed expressions.

After all, when others were discussing confidential internal information, they should have excused themselves.

However, due to their intense curiosity about these Transcendent matters, they stayed close by, and now that the main party was addressing them, they naturally felt uncomfortable.

“You don’t need to worry.

Since I didn’t ask you to leave at the time, it’s because I intended to share some information with you.”

“In fact, the enemy we are facing is far more vast than you imagine, and given the current strength of the Star Alliance…

we are in need of fresh blood.”

His words immediately made the Wildfire Team realize the implication, and they looked at him with surprised yet pleased expressions.

“Then, may I ask what we could do for you…?” Weiss asked tentatively.

Zhang Xiaoman entrusted the sunflower in his hand to Hu Peng for safekeeping, then turned back to them and said:

“I have prepared two options for you.

The first is the long-term cooperation I mentioned earlier.

I will provide you with missions, and upon completion, you will receive adequate compensation, just like the tasks you are currently undertaking.”

“The second option is for all of you to join the organization as external members.

You will carry out missions communicated by the organization, with regular salary and benefits.

However, no monetary reward will be given upon mission completion, but I will provide other forms of rewards.”

“How to choose is up to you to decide.”

As he spoke, Zhang Xiaoman took a tied-up parchment scroll from the pocket of his robes and handed it to Weiss.

“This is an extra reward for the task I entrusted to you this time, a bonus for your success in helping me find the sunflowers.

Inside, it contains a small ability that can enhance the user’s physical condition for a short time.

To use it, just tear it open—that is, in your terms, a Magic Scroll.”

Weiss accepted the tied parchment, slightly stunned, then revealed an excited expression and inquired:

“This, Lord Jixing, may I ask if we choose the second option, are the ‘other rewards for completing tasks’ similar to this item?”

Zhang Xiaoman nodded.

“Something like that.”

Weiss and his teammates exchanged glances, then clapped their hands decisively and said:

“I think we have our answer!

Lord Jixing, we’d be very happy to join your organization.

Thank you very much for this opportunity!”