Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chen Anran opened her eyes upon hearing the sound and looked at him.

Fatty Li rubbed his hands together, leaning slightly forward, his tone filled with awe and longing: "Master Chen, tonight... tonight I truly thank you, Master Wei, and Master Lin for saving my life! My worthless life, Fatty Li, was saved by these masters!"

He paused, observing Chen Anran's expression. Seeing that the other party showed no impatience, he continued, "I don't have any great abilities, but over the years I've traveled all over the country and have developed some discernment. I'm also quite diligent and understand human relationships. You see... for you immortal beings navigating the mortal world, you must need someone to run errands and handle miscellaneous tasks, right?"

He took a deep breath and finally revealed his core idea: "I, Fatty Li, am willing to be your lackey! I'll serve you faithfully without hesitation! Wages are negotiable, you don't even have to pay me! Just enough to eat! I only ask... I only ask to be able to follow you masters, broaden my horizons, and absorb some of your divine aura!"

After saying that, he looked at Chen Anran nervously, his heart pounding as if he were waiting for his fate to be pronounced.

Chen Anran looked at Fatty Li's complex eyes, which were filled with fear, excitement, longing and humility, and was slightly taken aback, but then he understood.

Fatty Li is shrewd, cunning, glib, and full of tricks. When Chen Anran was taking over the shop, she was somewhat hesitant to entrust him with important matters. However, after tonight's brush with death, Fatty Li has developed a profound awe of "divine intervention," awe that is enough to suppress most of his ulterior motives. Besides, he's alone and unattached, making it convenient for him to use such methods.

With the sect newly established and everything in need of rebuilding, whether it's the agritainment business currently being planned, the Yunyin Stone Art business that was just taken over, or other industries that may be expanded into in the future, there is indeed a need for some people who understand worldly rules and can handle miscellaneous tasks. Fatty Li has traveled all over the country, has extensive experience, and understands human relationships. If he can be used well, he will be a valuable assistant.

Thinking of this, Chen Anran wore a half-smile as he looked at Fatty Li and slowly said, "Boss Li, working with us isn't as easy and carefree as you think. Although we are cultivators, we also value cause and effect, and we place great importance on being down-to-earth. Are you sure you can endure hardship and abide by the rules?"

Upon hearing that there was hope, Fatty Li was so excited he almost slipped off his seat. He immediately swore, "I'm sure! Absolutely sure! Master Chen, rest assured! I, Fatty Li, may not be able to promise anything else, but I'm definitely hardworking and resilient! I know the rules, and I'll follow them! If you tell me to go east, I'll never go west; if you tell me to chase a dog, I'll never chase a chicken! Whatever you ask me to do, I'll do!"

His expression, as if he wanted to tear his heart out to show his loyalty, made Wei Qingyi, who was sitting across the aisle, glance at him slightly, and Lin Xiaoman also covered her mouth and secretly smiled.

Chen Anran chuckled and shook his head: "Alright, alright, stop with your江湖 (jianghu) act. Since you're so willing, I'll give you a chance. However..."

He paused slightly, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority: "Not yet a full-fledged employee, but for now, consider yourself an external helper on a trial basis. What you'll do specifically will be arranged when we get back. If you perform well, you'll naturally reap the rewards; if you harbor any illusions or act underhandedly..."

Chen Anran didn't finish his sentence, but the calm, authoritative aura in his eyes sent a chill down Li Pangzi's spine. He immediately bowed and scraped, "Understood! Understood! Young Master Chen... no, Boss! Boss, don't worry, I, Li Pangzi, will definitely work hard and never let you down!"

He knew he had made the right move, stepping into a completely new world. How far he could go depended on his own performance.

At this moment, the passengers in the cabin, who had seemed to have been put on pause, gradually "woke up," mumbling groans as if they had just had a very deep sleep and were completely unaware of the terrifying scene that had just unfolded. The flight attendants also began to move around and check, and everything returned to normal.

Chen Anran and the others exchanged glances, all seeing a hint of relaxation in each other's eyes.

This aerial adventure was finally over without any real danger, and I even gained a potential "employee," a "vengeful spirit Buddha" with great potential, and a bunch of amulets.

........................

The plane landed smoothly at Lincheng Airport.

The sky outside the porthole was already beginning to lighten, and the morning light cast a pale golden glow on the airport runway.

As the plane came to a complete stop, a sigh of relief and the hustle and bustle of packing filled the cabin. For most passengers, this was just a somewhat bumpy journey with unexpected twists and turns, soon to be forgotten amidst the daily grind.

But for Chen Anran and his group, especially for the newly joined Fatty Li, the experience of that night completely reshaped his worldview.

"We've arrived, let's get off the plane." Chen Anran unbuckled his seatbelt.

Fatty Li quickly stood up and deftly helped Wei Qingyi and Lin Xiaoman with their luggage, his posture respectful and obsequious: "Master Wei, Master Lin, let me do it, let me do it!"

Wei Qingyi nodded slightly, accepting his kindness. Lin Xiaoman, however, was still a little unaccustomed to it and whispered, "Thank you, Uncle Li."

The four of them followed the flow of people out of the covered bridge and stepped onto the familiar land of Lin City. Breathing in the slightly damp air, Chen Anran and Wei Qingyi exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of relief in each other's eyes as they returned home.

"Let's go back to town first, then transfer to another bus back to the mountain," Chen Anran planned the famous route.

"Boss, I'll do whatever you say!" Fatty Li immediately agreed, then tentatively asked, "Um... Boss, our sect... is it a sacred mountain, shrouded in mist and teeming with cranes? Will my common attire......"

Chen Anran chuckled, "You're overthinking it. The Cloud Hidden Sect is just a few old houses under renovation. There are no cranes, but there are a few pheasants. As for being vulgar..." He glanced at Fatty Li, "Cultivation is about cultivating the heart, not appearance. In the future, you should have fewer crooked thoughts and do more practical things; that's better than anything else."

"Yes, yes, boss is right!" Fatty Li nodded repeatedly, but in his heart he was thinking: A few old houses? Don't immortals live in blessed lands? It seems that the Cloud Hidden Sect is keeping a low profile! Yes, that must be it!

They had a quick breakfast near the airport before taking a bus back to the town.

Along the way, Fatty Li was filled with curiosity about everything outside the window. He felt that the mountains had spiritual energy, the water had dragon veins, and even the old man herding cattle might be a reclusive master. Everything looked like a scene from a cultivation novel, and he was having a great time imagining it.

Upon arriving in town, Chen Anran, familiar with the area, contacted a fellow villager he knew before and hired a small truck. He then drove with his luggage to the small village at the foot of Yunyin Mountain.