Chapter 74 - Accepting One More (2/2)

Tao sighed at Yan Zaizen's myriad of thoughts, he continued to explain, ”Long story short, I voiced opinions that wasn't exactly...popular with the upper-echelon of the Empire. My Master stripped me of my name, status and sent me to the Deep Mines as punishment.” Despite it not going into too much depth, it matched with Yan Zaizen's assumption.

”Hm. Your past is your past.” Yan Zaizen nodded, not caring about who he was before. Considering he was sent to the Deep Mines to die, why would he have good feelings towards the Empire or his former master? He even helped to plot against the royal family, no wonder he was so willing to take the risk.

Looking at Bai Lufeng, Yan Zaizen contemplated. Having a mid-Origin Core Realm servant would be incredibly impressive and useful. Not to mention, he was loyal and moral and considering that he also posed no threat to Yan Zaizen, he felt no reason not to agree. ”Sure. However, you'll need to make a soul oath.” Yan Zaizen said, his tone held for no debate.

Bai Lufeng thought for a second and nodded in agreement. A soul oath wasn't something that could be easily accomplished and could only be set up by someone at the Aurora Soul Realm, otherwise, most people kept to heavenly oaths. However, for heavenly tribulations, depending on the weight of the oath, the punishment wasn't as intense and could be survived with personal strength or outside help.

Soul Oaths wasn't like that at all. If you break it, unless someone was heaven-defyingly great, your soul would be sent to the underworld.

After the Soul Oath had been sworn, Yan Zaizen informed Bai Lufeng to fly the skyship towards Sky Heart City. Tao gave Bai Lufeng the qi method to pilot the ship. However, Bai Lufeng suddenly recalled something.

”Wait! Lord Zai, the-”

”Don't call me Lord Zai, makes me feel old.” Yan Zaizen interjected quickly. It truly didn't feel comfortable being called Lord Zai, despite possessing his overwhelming strength. He was only nineteen after all.

Bai Lufeng was startled but then realized after understanding who Yan Zaizen was. In truth, when he arrived, he was shocked to death. Yan Zaizen was alive, survived the Deep Mines for two years, and came back with a cultivation that could rival peak powers in the continent. When he saw the quick but intense battle between Yan Zaizen and Lord Xiāo, he was enthralled. If he were to fight either one of them, it's unlikely he could survive a single blow, but it truly left one filled with respect for both of them.

Now, this mysterious person, that filled him with respect, was actually a nineteen-year-old boy with a heaven-defying soul cultivation.

”Young Lord Zai?” Bai Lufeng tested, his voice cautious with every word. Yan Zaizen looked thoughtfully for a second and nodded in acceptance. That truly felt more suitable for him.

”Young Lord Zai, Lady Di's Father was killed yesterday. The Yi family was uprooted, and an apology was issued for your disci- I mean, your punishment being handled improperly. They have even sent a notice of invitation. The Emperor wants to personally apologize for the incident, hoping to seek reconciliation.” Bai Lufeng had connections everywhere, and he didn't dare to make a move to join Yan Zaizen until he knew the Imperial Palace's personal position on the matter.

Yan Zaizen expected this, hell, it was what they were going for. As for the Yi Family being killed, they could only blame others for bringing them down.

”Mhm.” He softly nodded in response, obviously not being surprised at this piece of news. ”What about the Xiāo City Lord?” This was what he truly was concerned over.

”He returned to Xiāo City and went into secluded recovery to tend to his wounds due to your battle from earlier.”

Yan Zaizen felt a little relieved. He was a member of the Anima Syndicate and despite members being able to kill other members, it didn't seem right to do so. In truth, he only spared him for Wu Yuanxu. If it wasn't for Wu Yuanxu detailing the Anima Syndicate with such zest and zeal, then he would've ended his life then and there.

”Alright. Go.” Yan Zaizen instructed, sending Bai Lufeng off to pilot the skyship. Turning towards Tao, his voice contained a chilly intent, ”Did you bring it?” Tao nodded in response, handing Yan Zaizen a spatial ring.

He slowly walked towards Diyi, ”We aren't finished.”

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