Shen Hua nodded in acknowledgment. This Shen Yubin indeed possessed the gift of gab. Speaking is truly an art, and to reach Shen Yubin's level is quite rare. After all, not everyone can instantly refute their own words and do so with such eloquence.
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Shen Hua paused for a moment before continuing, "Do you know about the Extreme Water Sect? It is one of the largest sects in Shan Yang County, with formidable strength and a Nascent Soul Elder presiding over it. I have a bit of history with the Extreme Water Sect."
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Shen Yubin immediately understood upon hearing Shen Hua's words. Everything suddenly made sense. No wonder this senior exuded no hint of demonic energy, nor did his techniques bear any trace of demonic cultivation. Even the sword he wielded was a rare treasure. Normally, demonic cultivators are destitute, so how could they possess such a fine sword? It seemed that this senior before him was a talented disciple highly favored by the Extreme Water Sect, who, for some special reason, had departed from the warm embrace of the sect's family and turned to demonic cultivation.
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Since Shen Yubin understood, everything became much easier. "Senior, indeed, the Extreme Water Sect is the largest sect in Shan Yang County, with formidable strength that overshadows the entire county. Moreover, the disciples of the sect are all outstanding, not only in strength but also in their commitment to justice, helping the weak and punishing the wicked. The Extreme Water Sect is truly a model for all sects to emulate, an object of admiration for countless."
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Shen Yubin spoke for a while, preparing to gauge Shen Hua's reaction.
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Shen Hua nodded again, his expression unchanged. "I killed a Nascent Soul seed of the Extreme Water Sect and fought with their Golden Core Elder. One could say we have a connection."
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Shen Yubin's breath hitched for a moment. Look, look, is this guy speaking human language? Killing a Nascent Soul seed and fighting with a Golden Core Elder—how can this be considered a connection? Isn't he intentionally setting me up? So, everything I just said was completely wrong.
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Shen Yubin finally stopped talking. He chuckled wryly, "Senior, whether you want to kill or spare me, it's up to you. But please, don't toy with me anymore. I'm timid and can't handle the fright."
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Shen Yubin knew that his talents must have been noticed by this senior, or else he would have ended up like Shi Yan—cut into pieces. It's only because he has some utility that he's been able to survive until now. The skill of "Tending towards the Auspicious, Avoiding the Inauspicious" is quite useful indeed.
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Seeing Shen Yubin now behaving much more obediently, Shen Hua's lips curled up slightly. It seemed that his earlier admonishment had worked.
"Be my servant," Shen Hua demanded.
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The prostrate Shen Yubin widened his eyes at once. To become a servant meant being subjected to restrictions, forever under another's control. Life and death would be at the master's whim.
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"Ah, Senior, this is a bit unreasonable," Shen Yubin protested. "As I said, I am a demonic cultivator, and we do not abide by reason."
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"Senior, I am willing to serve you, but I cannot agree to this condition," Shen Yubin insisted, engaging in a tug of war with Shen Hua.
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Eventually, Shen Yubin became Shen Hua's servant for three years. During this time, he must wholeheartedly assist Shen Hua, who, in turn, could not send him on any suicidal missions. Of course, this was formalized through a contract. Verbal assurances alone wouldn't suffice for Shen Hua. Special contracts in this world held significant binding power. Once signed, the rules' force constrained Shen Yubin, and if he were to violate it, he would meet a swift demise.
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In truth, Shen Hua's initial intention was to have Shen Yubin follow him for three years. He first proposed a condition Shen Yubin would never agree to, then revealed his true purpose. By comparing the two conditions, Shen Yubin naturally found the role of a servant for three years much more favorable. This was the "Bait and Switch" tactic.
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Benefitting from knowledge acquired from a past life, Shen Hua had profited to this day. Now, with a servant possessing the skill of "Tending towards the Auspicious, Avoiding the Inauspicious," he was in a good mood.
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After nursing his injuries for the past few days and acquiring the Wind Thunder Sword, his combat strength had undergone a qualitative change. With everything in place, Shen Hua planned to continue searching for the Son of Destiny.
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Exiting this desolate wilderness, Shen Hua flew ahead with Shen Yubin trailing behind, his expression complex.
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Shen Yubin hadn't anticipated that stealing a Foundation Establishment artifact would land him in such a situation. However, he quickly realized that being able to accompany a Golden Core cultivator for an extended period might also be a stroke of luck. As long as he performed adequately and gained the appreciation of Senior Shen, the benefits would be boundless.
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"Senior Shen, where are we headed?" Shen Yubin inquired.
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Ignoring Shen Yubin's question, Shen Hua activated the interception system to search for nearby Sons of Destiny. However, Sons of Destiny were not easily found, especially ones whose backgrounds were suitable—ideally, they would be from minor sects or families. Shen Hua dared not approach those from major sects; otherwise, several Nascent Soul cultivators might emerge. Additionally, the interception system's range was limited, capable of detecting Sons of Destiny only within a few hundred miles.
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Thus, Shen Hua flew aimlessly, hoping to encounter Sons of Destiny elsewhere. The best places to find them were in large cities, where the population density increased the likelihood of their appearance. However, Shen Hua had offended the Extreme Water Sect, a major sect in Shan Yang County, and dared not search for Sons of Destiny in those areas for the time being.
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