Rise of The Demonic Emperor: Absolute Domination

Chapter 9:

Yu Kuan opened his mouth and spoke in a gentle tone, "I apologize for entering the groom's dressing room to talk. There is no private room here, and we needed to negotiate quickly while ensuring our privacy. I hope this hasn't inconvenienced you."

"It's fine. Let's get straight to the point. I don't like this fake politeness and forced respect. Let's speak directly about what we want, without beating around the bush," Lin Fan replied indifferently, his gaze sharp and cunning as he looked at Yu Kuan, who met his stare with an equally sly and calculating expression.

"Alright, as you wish, Lin Fan. Let's get to the heart of the matter. I've already offered you everything I can to have you join my family and become my ally. What are your personal conditions for accepting my offer?" Yu Kuan asked, his expression both shrewd and serious.

"Instead of setting conditions, how about I make you an offer myself?" Lin Fan asked, his tone equally sly and filled with amusement as he enjoyed the flicker of surprise on Yu Kuan's face.

"Oh? An offer?! I'm truly curious to hear what you could possibly offer a patriarch of one of the Seven Great Clans," Yu Kuan responded with great interest.

"The Seven Great Clans! Everyone keeps mentioning that as if it's something impressive, but in reality, you're nothing more than tyrants ruling over ants. You yourselves are weak, and I'm sure you're well aware that the entire Golden Dragon Empire is merely a mid-tier empire. So, there's no reason to feel any pride in belonging to one of its so-called Seven Great Clans," Lin Fan said, his voice carrying a slight irritation and obvious disdain for these so-called elite families.

"Your words only make me more curious about your identity. You don't seem like just an ordinary young man. Could it be that you're from somewhere outside the Golden Dragon Empire?" Yu Kuan asked, his curiosity evident, his mind racing as he considered the implications of Lin Fan's words and his blatant disregard for the empire's most powerful forces.

'This young man… his strength is not ordinary, and his words confirm that he has an unusual origin. That would explain his unnatural power. Perhaps this is an unexpectedly golden opportunity for me. I'll wait and see what kind of offer Lin Fan has in store,' Yu Kuan thought, feeling a hidden excitement but also remaining cautious.

"No. If you look into me, you'll easily find out my origins. I'm merely the young master of a fallen second-tier family within this empire. But if you're curious, the source of my confidence is my master. He discovered my immense talent a year ago, and I've been training under him since then. In just one year, I've reached this level of power," Lin Fan declared arrogantly, his confidence overwhelming as he lied without so much as blinking.

"What?!!" Yu Kuan shot up from his seat in shock, his eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets, unable to maintain his composure.

"One year to reach this level of strength?! I've never heard of such a terrifying rate of progression in my entire life!!"

Lin Fan's smirk widened, full of arrogance and scorn, as he casually propped his feet up on the table. "As I said, you've never heard of it before, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Don't apply your lowly standards to me—there's no comparison."

Yu Kuan's arms trembled, a powerful explosion seeming to go off in his mind. He slowly sat back down, still shaking—shaking from sheer excitement!!

'This level of advancement… even the word "terrifying" doesn't do it justice. The techniques he trains with must be on a level far beyond anything I can imagine. But even so, his monstrous talent plays a crucial role in this as well—it's undeniable. Before, I was willing to do whatever it took to make this young man my ally… but now, even becoming his subordinate would be the greatest fortune of my life!!' Yu Kuan's mind raced to keep up with the overwhelming revelations, his excitement and ambition soaring to new heights.

Lin Fan maintained his composed demeanor, his arrogant and contemptuous smirk never fading. But inside, he felt chills running down his spine, though he showed no sign of it.

'Damn, this is so much fun!! Ahh, how I love seeing the sheer joy and excitement on this ant's face. Look at him—so thrilled despite my obvious disdain for him. In the end, no matter how intelligent or ambitious ants may be, they remain bound by their narrow vision and limited knowledge. Before absolute power and wisdom, everything else is meaningless!'

"So, Yu Kuan, aren't you eager to hear my offer now?" Lin Fan asked, his mocking smirk still in place.

"Yes, I am extremely eager, Young Master Lin Fan. What might your offer be?" Yu Kuan responded with absolute respect and enthusiasm, his tone having completely shifted. Lin Fan let out a small chuckle, quickly suppressing it.

"Alright then. Simply put, in exchange for following me, I will provide you with a fifth-grade cultivation technique, along with a matching fifth-grade combat technique. Each time you advance to a higher realm, I'll grant you techniques of an even higher grade, ensuring your path to the next world is smooth and unhindered," Lin Fan began, listing the benefits in an indifferent tone as if he were offering scraps.

"I will also provide you with a constant supply of pills that are always one grade higher than your current level. This will remain the case as you advance to higher realms, significantly increasing your cultivation speed. That's all. Of course, there are conditions," Lin Fan finished, casually reminding Yu Kuan that there would be a price to pay.

'Amazing… absolutely incredible. In my clan, only the patriarch and the ancestors have access to the sole fifth-grade technique we possess. Not to mention the extreme rarity of fifth-grade pills, which I'll now have an endless supply of… and that's just at my current level! Being part of a true powerhouse really is on another level. But still, I need to confirm the conditions first. I can't let myself get too swept up in the benefits alone,' Yu Kuan thought, feeling immense joy but also remaining rational, keeping a level of caution—though far less than before.

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