Free Web NovelChapter 327: Chapter 327: Signing a Master-Servant Contract with Mo Yuan
In her past life, Mo Yuan had hunted her down for Ye Chuxue, forcing her into a life on the run.
In this life, he had driven Ye Chuxue to her doom for her sake, even shielding her from the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder.
With Mo Yuan’s current Cultivation, facing the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder meant certain death.
And so, Song Wanning’s resolve began to waver.
She wasn’t a cold-blooded person. On the contrary, she cared deeply for those she considered her own and was willing to make sacrifices for them.
The moment Mo Yuan willingly risked his life to save her, he had drawn a clear line between his present self and the man from her past life.
"Sigh..."
Song Wanning let out a soft sigh.
’In our past life, Mo Yuan didn’t know me personally. Then and now, it’s always been a matter of which side we’re on. There’s no absolute right or wrong.’
’If he can truly change, perhaps he doesn’t have to die.’
’Besides, I originally planned to leave a clone behind to take my place, but I never expected my Cultivation to grow so quickly. I’ll probably ascend before long.’
’The Lower World is no longer my main battlefield.’
’So, it might be acceptable to let Mo Yuan live.’
"Mo Yuan."
Song Wanning called out softly, and Mo Yuan immediately looked up.
"Senior?"
He stammered, his eyes filled with a sense of grievance.
His gray eyes looked moist, like a puppy wagging its tail, waiting for its master’s comfort.
Who would have thought that the moody, sensitive, and fragile Mo Yuan of the past would ever wear such an expression?
Song Wanning had expected to be met with all kinds of accusations, so Mo Yuan’s reaction took her by surprise.
She crouched down, looked him in the eye, and asked bluntly, "I’ve been using you from the very beginning. Now that you know, why did you still block that lightning for me?"
If he were simply seeking revenge, he should have watched coldly from the sidelines, waiting for the lightning to strike her down. Not risked his own life to save her.
Mo Yuan’s face paled slightly at her words. He pursed his lips before speaking. "At first, I was furious. I desperately wanted to ask you why, Senior."
"I even thought about abandoning you, just walking away. I considered mobilizing the entire Demon Clan for revenge, just to make you regret it."
As he spoke, a bitter smile touched his lips.
"But..."
’But Senior’s power is too immense. She’s like a fortress wall. Without realizing it, she has become my support, my emotional anchor.’
’So what if I was just being used?’
’Doesn’t that just prove I’m useful to her?’
Having talked himself around, Mo Yuan continued to gaze at Song Wanning with pleading eyes.
"Senior, I’m very useful. Please, let me continue to follow you."
"From now on, the Demon Clan will be the Song Family’s staunchest ally."
"I’ll train hard, too. I’ll ascend to the Spirit Realm as soon as I can so I can continue to be a weapon in your hands."
’Calling myself a dog just doesn’t sound right, after all.’
Mo Yuan phrased it more elegantly, his expression one of sincere hope.
’Ever since meeting Senior, my life has had a purpose.’
’A life like this is a life worth living, isn’t it?’
"..."
The corner of Song Wanning’s mouth twitched. She had to admire Mo Yuan’s flexibility.
But she wasn’t willing to leave any potential threats lingering. If Mo Yuan were to betray her, the Song Family, who would remain in the Lower World, would face dire consequences.
So, she stopped beating around the bush and stated her terms directly.
"You may follow me, but you must first enter into a Master-Servant Contract."
The Master-Servant Contract was common between humans and demon beasts. After all, what human would willingly become another’s servant?
Still, it wasn’t unheard of for some to follow a powerful master and willingly enter into such a contract.
So, while Song Wanning could spare his life, he had to sign the Master-Servant Contract.
She couldn’t let her family pay the price for a moment of weakness.
After stating her demand, Song Wanning expected Mo Yuan to hesitate, or even refuse.
But to her surprise, a bright light flared in Mo Yuan’s eyes. He nodded immediately, as if terrified she would suddenly change her mind.
’A contract with Senior! This means she sees me as one of her own!’
’Our bond will be closer than anyone else’s! It’s a privilege no one else has!’
"Senior, I’m willing! I’m willing!"
As he spoke, he proactively offered up a wisp of his Divine Soul, placing it in Song Wanning’s hand without a moment’s hesitation.
Once the contract was sealed, a single thought from Song Wanning would be enough to obliterate him completely.
’But I know that as long as I never betray her, she won’t kill me. Otherwise, she would have just finished me off right here and now!’
Meeting Mo Yuan’s expectant gaze, Song Wanning didn’t hesitate. She performed the ritual to seal the contract, binding Mo Yuan irrevocably to her side.
A new connection suddenly formed in her Sea of Consciousness. Now, whenever she sent a thought, Mo Yuan would instantly perceive it.
From now on, she had another channel through which to monitor the Lower World. It was the best of both worlds.
A blush crept up from behind Mo Yuan’s ears as he fought to suppress the exhilaration bubbling up inside him.
The Golden Small Sword clicked its tongue at the sight.
"He’s been completely won over by our master’s power!"
The Cultivation World’s reverence for the strong was clearly more than just an old saying.
The Dragon Spirit nodded. Who would have thought that one day, Mo Yuan would be counted among their "companions"?
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With the potential threat resolved, Song Wanning followed Mo Yuan back to the Demon Palace.
Now that the contract was in place, there was no need to hide any secrets from him. She took out several of the legacies she had obtained from the Secluded Land and handed them over to Mo Yuan.
In addition, she told him that the people of the Secluded Land were still trying to break its seals.
"The moment there’s the slightest sign of trouble, you are to report to me immediately. If the Song Family needs help, your clan is to find a way to aid them in secret. Do you understand?"
"I understand! Rest assured, Senior!"
Mo Yuan nodded with a grave expression, clearly aware of the matter’s severity.
’If those people from the Secluded Land get out, it won’t just be the Human Clan in danger. The Demon Clan will likely be affected as well.’
’After all, that’s a lot of Divinity Transformation cultivators...’
"Yes," Mo Yuan said. "But with the new dragon vein, everyone’s cultivation speed is bound to increase. When the time comes, we won’t necessarily lose to them."
Mo Yuan had been keeping a close eye on the Human Clan, so he was naturally aware of the earth-shattering feat his senior had accomplished.
"Things are different now. You don’t need to worry so much, Senior."
Song Wanning knew this as well. She nodded, stayed with the Demon Clan for another day or two, and then set off for the Song Family estate.
When she had obliterated Ye Chuxue, she had nearly lost control of the aura emanating from her body.
’I’ll probably ascend to the Spirit Realm very soon.’
For now, she wanted to spend more time with her parents and with Li Rao.
The outcome of the Ascension Heavenly Tribulation was impossible to predict. She didn’t know if she would be able to survive it.
So, upon returning to the Song Family estate, Song Wanning became a homebody, focusing all her attention on her parents and occasionally guiding Li Rao in her cultivation.
Compared to her three previous apprentices, Song Wanning had spent the least amount of time with Li Rao.
But Li Rao was different from the other three. She was grateful and content, and the way she looked at Song Wanning was filled with admiration and deep reverence.
Under Song Wanning’s tutelage, both Li Rao’s Cultivation and her Alchemy Technique improved by leaps and bounds.
A year passed in this manner.
Finally, Song Wanning could no longer suppress her Cultivation.
