Keeping him around will only cause endless trouble.

Just as Li Chang'an was about to make his move.

A beep sounded in my mind.

"Beep, hidden quest unlocking in progress—Recruit Murong Hongxue."

"To survive in chaotic times, one needs not only one's own power, but also capable assistants to handle some shady matters."

"Please subdue Murong Hongxue and let him exert his abilities under your command."

"After subduing the other party, their loyalty will be automatically set to 100%, and they will never betray you."

"Reward: 99+ Coal, Special Reward: Steve Jobs' Speaker System"

"Steve Jobs' soundtrack—with my background music playing, no one can beat me."

"General MacArthur once remarked: 'I could have fought Steve Jobs to a draw, but the moment he turned on the stereo, I realized what it meant to be invincible.'"

"Detection indicates that Murong Hongxue has completely submitted to the host. The mission is complete and the reward has been issued."

Li Chang'an looked at the rewards in his backpack.

After thinking it over, he decided not to kill anyone.

After all, they received a benefit for no reason.

Since coal was such an important resource, he let Murong Hongxue go.

Brother Tongzi said he would modify Murong Hongxue's loyalty so that he would never betray him.

He felt much more at ease.

After all, he was a master of the Land Immortal Realm; killing him would be a waste.

Keeping him around means we have another talented person under our command.

Li Chang'an felt that the people he could currently use were all like Xiong Er, the Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix.

It's a bit too difficult to expect these people to fulfill their dreams.

Even if I had cheat codes, I still couldn't carry them.

Li Chang'an sighed, deactivated his armor, and plopped down on a rock.

He spoke to Murong Hongxue, who was kneeling on the ground.

"Alright, get up. I won't kill you."

He took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth.

"Tell me, how did you end up here?"