Chapter 7

Beside him, the old butler of the Shen household shook his head secretly. With such an imposing presence, Chai Yushan would likely defeat Qin Yang in one blow!

Qin Yang said indifferently, "Your master is so powerful, and you are so capable, why haven't you solved your impotence problem yet?"

Chai Yushan's face suddenly changed.

The old butler's eyes showed shock. Could it be that Chai Yushan was really impotent? If he came here now and proposed to marry Shen Yuling, it was worth pondering!

"You're lying!" Chai Yushan said fiercely.

Qin Yang said with a half-smile, "Whether I'm lying or not, you know in your heart! I advise you to stop refining medicines. Your divine treasury is fire-averse, and refining medicines every day is simply courting death!"

"It's just impotence now, but in a year or two, you'll lose your life. Then, we'll see if your three-star alchemist master can bring you back to life!"

"It's impossible, impossible!"

Chai Yushan said in shock and anger. His greatest strength was refining medicines, and he was most proud of this. If he couldn't refine medicines anymore, he wouldn't know what to do.

Qin Yang said coolly, "After refining medicines every day, you need to soak in cold water for an hour, right? Even in winter! This can alleviate the situation, but only temporarily. If you continue refining medicines, you will surely die!"

Chai Yushan's eyes were full of horror. He hadn't told anyone about this, not even his master, yet Qin Yang had said it outright.

"It's not true, it's not true."

Chai Yushan left in a daze. He had no intention of staying at the Shen household, and even if he did, marrying Shen Yuling was likely impossible now!

...

The Shen household was vast. After a while, the old butler led Qin Yang to Shen Yuling's courtyard.

Seeing Qin Yang, Shen Qianshan's eyes showed disappointment. Qin Yang looked ordinary, and he couldn't believe such a person could cure Shen Yuling.

—Even though Qin Yang had driven Chai Yushan away!

"Young man, are you confident that you can cure Yuling with the conditions you set?"

Shen Qianshan said solemnly. He had been in the business world for thirty years and was a Qi Condensation realm expert, exuding an aura of authority that pressed down on Qin Yang.

Under such an aura, most young people would find it hard to speak, let alone lie!

"Lord Shen, this is not how you treat guests."

"First, you had me tested, and now you're doing this."

Qin Yang said coolly, and suddenly, Shen Qianshan felt a terrifying aura of authority.

This aura was even more terrifying than what he had felt from some important figures in the capital!

Shen Qianshan's face changed abruptly. The aura of authority vanished as if it had never been there.

Shen Qianshan was incredibly shocked. Such a strong aura of authority, and the ability to control it at will—what kind of divine being was this young man?

"Sir, I apologize." Shen Qianshan bowed.

"Never mind."

Qin Yang waved his hand. "Where is Shen Yuling? I need to cure her, and I have other matters to attend to! By the way, do you have any issues with my two conditions?"

"No problem, absolutely no problem." Shen Qianshan said hurriedly.

Shen Qianshan was now excited. Perhaps Qin Yang could really cure Shen Yuling?

"Sir, please come inside."

Shen Qianshan led Qin Yang into the room. Shen Yuling bowed gracefully, curiously examining Qin Yang. He seemed to be about her age, dressed ordinarily, and she wondered why her father was so courteous to him.

Qin Yang also examined Shen Yuling, nodding in satisfaction. Shen Yuling was quite beautiful and seemed well-mannered.

If she awakened a martial soul, she would barely qualify as his servant.

"Sir, do you need any preparations?" Shen Qianshan asked.

"No, sit down and give me your hand."

Qin Yang sat down, and Shen Yuling sat beside him, extending her hand. Qin Yang reached out, placing his fingers on her pulse.

Pulse diagnosis was common among alchemists, but they could discern very little. Qin Yang, however, could see much more from a person's pulse!

Qin Yang's martial soul, the Swallowing Heaven Emperor Tree, had devoured countless experts, and there was a chance it would gain the memories, techniques, and abilities of those devoured.

Not long before the cycle, the Swallowing Heaven Emperor Tree had devoured a black-hearted alchemist, gaining many memories and powerful skills.

That black-hearted alchemist had reached the half-step Sovereign level. Though he was black-hearted, his alchemy skills were unparalleled.

After two minutes, Qin Yang withdrew his hand.

Shen Qianshan inwardly sighed. Such a short time, he probably didn't see much.

Qin Yang said coolly, "Shen Yuling's problem is simple. She is about to awaken a martial soul, but the soul she is to awaken is very powerful, and her spirit cannot bear it."

"Currently, she only experiences occasional pain, but once her martial soul awakens, she will die soon!"

Shen Qianshan was shocked. Qin Yang's explanation was more detailed than other alchemists. They had only mentioned that her spirit had issues, not that she was about to awaken a powerful martial soul.

"Sir, can Yuling's problem be solved?" Shen Qianshan asked respectfully.

Qin Yang said calmly, "The solution is simple. You must have heard of the master-servant contract. If Shen Yuling and I form a master-servant contract, her burden will be transferred to me, and her problem will be resolved!"

Shen Qianshan and Shen Yuling's faces changed. The master-servant contract was a very domineering contract. If the master died, the servant would also die, and the master could use the contract to kill the servant directly!

"Sir, is there no other way?" Shen Qianshan asked solemnly.

As a father, Shen Qianshan naturally didn't want Shen Yuling to sign a master-servant contract!

Qin Yang said coolly, "Lord Shen, for Shen Yuling to sign a master-servant contract with me is an honor! If not for her soon-to-awaken powerful martial soul, she wouldn't be qualified to sign a master-servant contract with me based on her current status!"

"I have other methods, but they are impossible for you to achieve! Even if you sold the entire Shen household, you might not be able to afford the treasure needed to strengthen Shen Yuling's spirit to support her martial soul!"

"You can consider it. I'll give you ten breaths! By the way, Shen Yuling's martial soul will awaken in ten to fifteen days."

At that moment, Shen Yuling's face turned pale, and her body began to twitch slightly.

Shen Qianshan's face changed abruptly. This was another episode for Shen Yuling.

This was just the beginning; soon, her condition would become severe.

"Sir, may I know your identity?" Shen Qianshan asked urgently.

Qin Yang said coolly, "I am also from Qingyun City, just an ordinary person."

"Father, it hurts."

Shen Yuling said in pain. Qin Yang instantly tapped her body twice, and her pain significantly reduced.

"Sir, I agree." Shen Qianshan took a deep breath.

Given the aura of authority Qin Yang had displayed, Shen Qianshan estimated that Shen Yuling wouldn't be too wronged if she followed Qin Yang.

More importantly, if he didn't agree, Shen Yuling would die soon!

"Heaven and earth as witnesses, soul as the bond, master-servant contract, formed!"

Qin Yang recited, biting his finger and pointing at Shen Yuling's forehead. Her forehead was stained with blood, which gradually seeped into her head.

Soon, Qin Yang withdrew his finger, and Shen Yuling's terrible pain completely disappeared.

"Is it over?"

Shen Qianshan's eyes showed disbelief. He had seen powerful experts form master-servant contracts, which were very complicated and took half a day. Both the master and the servant would be exhausted after the process.

"Do you think it's that difficult?" Qin Yang said coolly.

The master-servant contract was indeed difficult for ordinary people, but for Qin Yang, it was easy! However, even Qin Yang couldn't form a master-servant contract casually!

If the servant was useless, it would also have a negative impact on Qin Yang!

"Father, I feel the master-servant contract is formed, and I no longer feel any pressure." Shen Yuling said.

Qin Yang said calmly, "Shen Yuling, you can call me Young Master from now on."

"Yes, Young Master."

Shen Yuling said obediently.

Shen Qianshan's expression was complex. "I still don't know your name, Sir."

Qin Yang said coolly, "I am surnamed Qin."

"Qin Young Master, Yuling has never endured much hardship. I hope you will treat her kindly. I am very grateful." Shen Qianshan bowed deeply.

Qin Yang smiled faintly. "Lord Shen, rest assured. Yuling following me is her fortune! She will be my servant, and the matter of the master-servant contract will be known only to the three of us."

Shen Qianshan secretly sighed in relief. That was better.

"Thank you, Qin Young Master."

Qin Yang said coolly, "Prepare the silver bills. Shen Yuling, change your clothes; you don't look like a servant in that outfit."

"Okay."

"Yes, Young Master."

Shen Qianshan and Shen Yuling agreed. Soon, the silver bills were in Qin Yang's hands, and Shen Yuling had changed her clothes. Despite the servant's attire, her appearance and demeanor made her stand out more than any ordinary noble daughter.

"Lord Shen, the amount of silver bills is incorrect. This is two million taels." Qin Yang said.

Shen Qianshan smiled. "Qin Young Master, Yuling will be under your care. This is a small token of my appreciation. If you need anything from the Shen household in the future, just tell Yuling."