Naturally, Locke refused.
First of all, although Locke was smart, he did not like doing business.
It was not that he looked down on the underground business. In fact, he believed that they were a crucial backbone of society.
After all, even Hobrick was forced to obtain his gold bars via illegal means.
This was something that was publicly acknowledged.
Secondly, Locke still wished to cultivate and increase his strength. The underground's matters were complicated and contradictory at times.
There was no city hall or police. If he was called in to settle disputes every day, how would he have the time to continue training?
His progression would be majorly stunted!
However, the underground forces were really capable. After all, they were even able to obtain dragon materials.
This fact alone had prevented Locke from abandoning the place.
As such, he intended to turn the Holy City's underground into his tool instead,