296: My Mo Yan people can't just be an ordinary old housekeeper.

“Since you have made up your mind, I will not try to persuade you further.”

Mo Yan put away his admiration, his gaze sweeping over the few people in front of him.

“General Ao Zhan, Hua Li, Numinous Flower, Tang Ketian, the four of you should go back and rest well, consolidating the Realm you have just broken through.”

“Yes, My Lord,” the four heroes responded in unison.

Mo Yan’s gaze finally fell on Lin Xiaoran, Su Qingxue, and Chen Beixuan.

“The three of you as well, having observed the battle today, you must have gained many insights. Go back and quietly digest them. Tomorrow morning, prepare to join the army on an expedition to conquer a dungeon.”

Conquer a dungeon!

They had only just witnessed what true group combat was, and understood how insignificant they were on such a battlefield.

Now, were they about to personally participate in even more intense battles?

Only Chen Beixuan remained as calm as an ancient well, merely nodding silently to Mo Yan.

“All of you may leave,” Mo Yan waved his hand.

After saluting, everyone successively exited the Lords Manor.

Inside the spacious conference room, only Mo Yan remained.

He leaned back in his chair, looking out the window at Cangming City, brightly lit and peaceful.

But this peace was built upon absolute military might.

He needed more and stronger power to protect all of this.

A moment later, he opened his communicator.

“Uncle Qin, come to my conference room.”

“Yes, My Lord.”

In less than a minute, Uncle Qin, with his white hair but vigorous spirit, pushed open the door and entered.

He wore an ethereal immortal robe, his posture straight, and respectfully bowed to Mo Yan.

“My Lord, you called this old servant?”

“Sit,” Mo Yan pointed to the chair opposite him.

Uncle Qin was slightly startled, then quickly waved his hand: “Before My Lord, this old servant dares not.”

Mo Yan did not insist. He took out the jade box containing the wood spirit heart from his Talent Space, placed it on the table, and pushed it across.

“Take this.”

Uncle Qin looked at the jade box, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he did not ask further, simply taking it with both hands.

“My Lord, this is… ”

“Open it and see.”

Uncle Qin complied, carefully opening the jade box.

The moment that emerald green heart, slowly beating as if alive, came into his view.

A rich essence of life surged towards him.

Uncle Qin felt all the pores on his body open up at that moment, and a long-lost vitality seemed to be injected into his aged body.

His pupils sharply contracted, and his hand trembled, almost knocking over the jade box.

“This… what kind of supreme treasure is this!”

As a butler who had served in a wealthy household for many years, Uncle Qin was quite knowledgeable.

But he had never seen anything so incredible!

This was absolutely a treasure that could drive countless powerful individuals mad!

“My Lord, this item is too precious, this old servant… ”

“This is a wood spirit heart, an Epic-grade wondrous item,” Mo Yan interrupted him. “Its purpose is to be implanted into a living being’s body, to reshape their bone structure, grant them an Innate Wood Spirit Body, and acquire powerful self-healing abilities.”

Uncle Qin’s breathing became rapid, his aged face filled with an expression of disbelief.

He, an ordinary old man who was already over fifty, with declining Qi and blood, and destined to never embark on the path of Cultivation, would have the Opportunity to be reborn, possessing the longed-for Aptitude for immortal Cultivation!

This was… Heaven-Defying change of fate!

“My Lord! This is absolutely not permissible!”

Uncle Qin knelt on the ground with a “thud,” holding the jade box high above his head.

“Such a divine item is meant for Prodigies like General General Ao Zhan!”

“This old servant… this old servant is of advanced age, with withered Qi and blood, half his body already in the grave. His only value in this life is to serve My Lord’s daily needs well… ”

His voice choked, and old tears streamed down his face: “For you to give this Heaven-Defying Opportunity to this old servant is… is to bring shame upon this old servant!”

“How can this lowly life of mine be worthy, how dare I defile such a supreme treasure!”

It wasn’t that he didn’t want it.

It was that this favor was too heavy!

So heavy that his old life seemed insignificant.

Mo Yan looked at Uncle Qin, who was kneeling on the ground.

“General Ao Zhan and the others have their own Dao; they have no use for this.”

“As for myself,” Mo Yan smiled, “I have my own Opportunity; this item is not very useful to me.”

He stood up, walked to Uncle Qin, and helped him up.

“If I give it to you, then take it.”

Mo Yan’s tone made it impossible for Uncle Qin to resist.

“I need someone I can absolutely trust, someone who can manage this vast territory for me for a long time, and guard my rear.”

“General Ao Zhan and the others will be fighting on all fronts, Hua Li will handle external affairs. And you, Uncle Qin, are the most suitable candidate.”

“Your loyalty, I see it. It is more precious than any wondrous item. But loyalty alone is not enough; I need your time, not ten or twenty years, but a much longer period.”

“My people, Mo Yan’s people, cannot just be a Mortal old butler.”

“I want you to be able to see the further scenery of this world with me.”

These words caused Qin Sheng’s entire body to tremble.

He looked up at Mo Yan’s deep eyes, in which there was not a hint of jest.

So… My Lord…

Uncle Qin’s eyes instantly reddened.

He thought he was just a lucky old servant, favored by the Lord and able to live out his golden years in peace.

He never expected that in My Lord’s heart, he held such an important position!

The grace of recognition, the grace of rebirth!

Uncle Qin could no longer control his emotions, and old tears streamed down his face.

“This old servant… this old servant’s life, from now on, belongs to My Lord!!!”

“As long as My Lord gives the command, whether it be a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, or the destruction of my Divine Soul, this old servant will not even frown!”

[Notification: Your retainer “Uncle Qin” has activated the hidden trait “Oath of Longevity”!]

[Oath of Longevity: Uncle Qin regards you as his faith and everything. He will protect your foundation with eternal life. His management ability effect is increased by 50%, and his Cultivation speed is increased by 50%. When the territory expands, you will receive an additional Luck bonus.]

Mo Yan was satisfied, and helped him up.

“Go to the study; I will act as your Protector.”

“Yes, My Lord!”

Uncle Qin, holding the jade box, followed Mo Yan to the study.

He sat cross-legged and, following Mo Yan’s instructions, pressed the wood spirit heart against his chest.

The moment the wood spirit heart touched his skin, it transformed into an emerald green stream of light, forcefully merging into his body.

“Ah— ”

Uncle Qin let out a suppressed groan of pain. He felt as if his internal organs were being torn apart by an overbearing force, then reorganized.

His wrinkled skin visibly became smooth and firm at a speed perceptible to the naked eye.

His white hair, starting from the roots, rapidly turned black.

His hunched back slowly straightened.

A powerful aura of life erupted from his body!

In just a little over ten minutes, a vigorous man, looking to be only about thirty years old, replaced the old man who had been in his declining years.

Uncle Qin slowly opened his eyes, feeling the unprecedented power within his body and the surging vitality. He excitedly knelt on the ground once more.

“Thank My Lord for the grace of rebirth!”

“When you have free time, go to the academy and listen to Teacher Xu’s lectures; it will be of great help to you in the future.”

“Yes, My Lord!” Uncle Qin’s voice became full of vigor.

Just then, Li Zezhong’s avatar popped up in front of Mo Yan, from the Lord’s built-in communication panel.

He glanced at the caller ID, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He connected the call.

On the light screen, Li Zezhong’s dark, square face appeared.

But at this moment, his face was filled with shock.

“Brother… you… who the hell are you?”