Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 248 - 248 0215 Cant Even Get a Master-Servant Pact

Chapter 248: Chapter 0215: Can’t Even Get a Master-Servant Pact Chapter 248: Chapter 0215: Can’t Even Get a Master-Servant Pact Chapter 0215 Can’t Even Obtain a Slave Contract

“Rubbish. Once you walk through the gates of Marquis Jingguo’s Manor, you become part of it. Pan Yulin, let me remind you. You are the one who signed a life-or-death agreement with Qi Tian. Even if you die in battle, I won’t allow you to surrender.” Zhang Xiankun grumbled angrily.

Upon hearing this, Pan Yulin exploded with anger, “Zhang Xiankun, I’m your family’s personal servant. I’m not here to be treated like a dog. If this is how you treat me, then I quit. This is the letter of appointment from the Jingguo Marquis Manor. I’m giving it back to you.”

Pan Yulin took out a letter and threw it hard on the ground.

“You, you…” Staring at the appointment letter which was discarded like trash, Zhang Xiankun pointed at Pan Yulin, unable to find words to respond.

Pan Yulin didn’t bother with Zhang Xiankun any further. He turned to Qi Tian apologetically, “Qi Tian, I was indeed ignorant and acted overconfidently, disrespecting you. I would like to apologize and beg for your forgiveness.”

Qi Tian was speechless. What is this? When Pan Yulin was gaining the upper hand, he was arrogant. Now that he was at a disadvantage, he switched sides instantly. Even a dog behaves better than him.

“Pan Yulin, don’t you feel ashamed of yourself?” Qi Tian scoffed.

“If you think I’m disgraceful, then so be it. We’ve signed a life-or-death agreement; if I can’t beat you, then I can only beg for your forgiveness to spare my life. Please spare me and I’m willing to pay any price,” Pan Yulin replied.

The crowd booed him, but Pan Yulin didn’t seem to mind. He attained his current cultivation level after a great deal of toil, he was not willing to lose his life. Moreover, he was fighting for the Manor Jingguo, not for himself. So, he was even less willing to give up his life easily.

Everyone’s gaze shifted to Qi Tian, eager to see what choice Qi Tian would make.

Qi Tian blinked. Pan Yulin no longer had any trump cards left. Killing him would pose no difficulty for Qi Tian, but doing so wouldn’t benefit him in any way. It would simply add another kill to his tally. With so many people watching, he had the upper hand, and Pan Yulin was begging for mercy. Insisting on killing him might tarnish his reputation and that of the Imperial Master Mansion.

After some pondering, Qi Tian said, “Alright, since you’re begging for mercy, I can spare you.”

Pan Yulin was overjoyed and quickly bowed deeply to Qi Tian, “Thank you, Qi Tian, for your mercy.”

“Hold on, I’m not done yet. In this life-and-death duel, you instigated and caused me some trouble, and made me bleed a little. You can’t deny that, right? Even though your life can be spared, you still must face punishment. Apart from the 300 spirit stones you’ve lost to me, you need to compensate me with 1,000 spirit stones, then I can spare you,” Qi Tian said lightly.

“What? A thousand spirit stones?” Pan Yulin almost cried. If he had a thousand spirit stones, why would he agree to serve in Marquis Jingguo’s Manor? He could have used the spirit stones to cultivate on his own, right?

“Yes, one thousand spirit stones. I won’t accept anything less,” Qi Tian firmly replied. “One less, you better just die.”

Pan Yulin was instantly crestfallen. His wealth was limited; even selling his own flesh wouldn’t fetch him a thousand spirit stones. He could only beg for help from the Vice-Minister of Taichang Temple, Wang Xin, and others like Fang Yanxiong and Hao Shuo. But, as soon as these men met his eyes, they all turned away. Pan Yulin could only turn to Wu Junlin, an eunuch of the Prince Mansion, who didn’t even cast a glance at him. Pan Yulin looked for help from Luo Xia and Wang Song.

Luo Xia ignored him as he disliked Pan Yulin’s character. Wang Song, however, coughed and rose to his feet, giving Pan Yulin a glimmer of hope.

“Qi Tian, may I say a few words?” Wang Song asked, impressed by Qi Tian’s unexpected absorption technique.

“Please go ahead, Master,” replied Qi Tian eagerly.

“In principle, your demand of a thousand spirit stones from Pan Yulin for his offense isn’t excessive. However, it’s a fact that he doesn’t have that many spirit stones. Hence we need to find a mutually acceptable resolution to this compensation case. I have a suggestion. Please consider it. If you accept it, that’s great. If not, we can think of other solutions,” said Wang Song.

Qi Tian nodded, “I am all ears to your suggestions.”

Wang Song secretly nodded his head, regardless of whether Qi Tian accepted his plan, Qi Tian’s words were pleasing to hear. Smiling, he said, “It’s simple. Qi Tian, aren’t you about to serve as the County Master? You seem to lack a few right-hand men. How about recruiting Pan Yulin as your slave, signing a slave contract with him?”

“Sign a slave contract? I would not.” Pan Yulin became worried. If he signed a slave contract with Qi Tian, his life and death would be at Qi Tian’s mercy. If Qi Tian allowed him to live, he could live. If Qi Tian wished his death, he would die. He wouldn’t have any other choices. This was something he could not accept under any circumstances.