Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 539: The King's Worry (Request for Subscription)
The next day, the ship arrived at Golden Island. Their vessel docked at the military port and headed straight to the naval base. Upon arriving at the naval base, the primordial sword saint informed Ryan and the others that he needed to enter seclusion and left. Ryan and the others understood that most ninth-level experts spent their time in seclusion, so they didn’t think much of it.
The reason Zhao Hai brought the primordial sword saint into the space was not purely out of kindness. Zhao Hai had already noticed that those who stayed in the space for a long time tended to be loyal to him, and the primordial sword saint was one of the rare top experts among the human race's ninth-level experts. Zhao Hai couldn’t possibly let such a talent slip away.
Of course, this didn’t mean that he no longer wanted to assist the Versailles Family. On the contrary, Zhao Hai intended to help them. With Ryan and the others now on Golden Island, he could guarantee their safety. Thus, for the current Versailles Family, it made no difference whether they had a ninth-level expert stationed there or not.
Moreover, the situation of the Versailles Family was quite similar to that of the Iksa Family, and could even be said to be worse off than Iksa. The members of the Iksa Family sent to Golden Island were all elites, led personally by their clan leader, while those from the Versailles Family were mostly young individuals. Although they were full of energy, they lacked experience in handling matters.
In this situation, what the Versailles Family needed was not a ninth-level expert to stand guard, but a stable environment that would allow them to develop with peace of mind.
After arriving on Golden Island, Zhao Hai arranged a place for Ryan and the others to stay. He then asked them whether they wanted to start their own business or assist the budah family in managing Golden Island.
Naturally, Zhao Hai couldn’t offer them high-ranking positions; he only allowed them to serve as ordinary staff members to gain some experience. If they preferred to run a business, he could arrange a location for them.
Ryan was also a very intelligent person, especially since her decisions could influence the future of the Versailles Family. Although she didn’t explicitly state it, she understood that the chances of the Versailles Family escaping this predicament were slim. She and her companions were likely the last embers of the Versailles Family.
Because of this mindset, Ryan carefully considered every action she took. She was genuinely impressed by Zhao Hai; the initial condition of the budah family had been worse than theirs, yet Zhao Hai had transformed it in just a year, which was astonishing.
After some thought and consultation with the other family members, Ryan decided to let a few older members conduct business on the island. This would provide the Versailles Family with a stable income, while the younger, inexperienced members could assist the budah family with various tasks to learn and gain experience.
Zhao Hai fully supported Ryan's approach. Among the group from the Versailles Family, some had management experience and had engaged in business dealings before joining. Thus, allowing them to run a business was the best option; it would both help them gain experience and earn money for the Versailles Family.
As for the younger members, even though they had been carefully selected by the family, they lacked experience and were in need of learning. Having them learn on the island was the most sensible choice.
Zhao Hai promptly made arrangements for Ryan and the others. He also granted them a piece of land and constructed houses for them, as Ryan had requested not to live permanently in the naval base.
The arrival of Ryan and her group quickly became known among the islanders. The locals had some understanding of the relationship between the Versailles Family and the budah family. Therefore, upon seeing the members of the Versailles Family on Golden Island, they knew what it meant.