Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
“What does this mean?”
“This isn’t the same as what you stated before.”
“Everyone fights to the death just for this?”
Inside the Tian family’s manor, everyone was shocked, looking at the contract in their hands. The treatment of entering the Tian family was the same as before, but the problem is…
One year!
The contract period is only one year?
Countless deaths and injuries happened in Tiankeng. Everyone was basically fighting for their lives. Who wasn’t there for resources and stability for the future? If it’s only for one year, who would actually agree?
“Just for one year, what’s the point for this daddy to work this hard?”
“Yea, what is the Tian family planning?”
“Toying with us?”
Everyone raged and expressed their anger as they couldn’t understand. However, when a man appeared, the entire scene suddenly became silent.
“It’s him!” Su Hao raised his head and saw that familiar aura. His memory was still fresh, the Tian family’s world esper…
Tian Gang!
Su Hao silently bowed his head.
Losing the emotional control of his smart computer, he wasn’t sure whether he could control his emotions from being shown in his eyes. In order to not be detected by Tian Gang, he tried to avoid his gaze.
“Senior…”
Everyone turned silent.
No matter how arrogant one is, facing a world esper, they must show respect. After all, that realm is above every other realm.
“No worries.” Tian Gang casually said, “The Tian family as head of the top ten families, how could we trick you all? Everyone, take it out.”
“Yes.”
Yet another contract appeared.
Everyone had a quick look and were stunned. This is a life-long contract. The reward is actually better than before! However, the requirement of this contract is to have all family members and close friends transferred here under the Tian family’s protection.
“I know everyone has doubts.” Tian Gang calmly continued, “Thus, I give everyone the two contracts. Everyone can choose freely. As for the term for your family members, you should know about Su Hao, right?
“Su Hao?”
The crowd trembled.
Even though he was just a peak professional esper, everyone here heard of this name.
Rumor said that he was at the standard of the domain realm, and yet he led several friends to kill absolute domain espers, life domain espers, and even killed a first-generation esper.
Who won’t know him?
“It’s him.” Tian Gang put an image on the screen. It was the moment when Su Hao invaded the Tian family. With a dignified look, he continued, “This is the reason the Tian family requests all your family to come here. It’s not for restraint but protection. After all, only by combining everyone’s small family here can you be united, right?”
Everyone went silent.
To let their family come here is indeed not comfortable, especially those with some ideas. This is simply putting their whole life in the Tian family’s hands. However, what Tian Gang said was also reasonable. If their family members became the target of Su Hao…
Who can save them?
“You all must have been well aware of the hatred between Su Hao and the Tian family. Although Su Hao already got crippled, I never dare to look down on him. Just with that move of his, he can make everyone suffer.” Tian Gang coldly said, “I don’t want you all to have family members massacred after just entering the Tian family.”
“So, choose.”
“Whether you want to leave after one year or join the Tian family for life.”
When Tian Gang finished his words, there were dozens of people who signed the contract. They were hoping for the Tian family to protect their family in the first place. Such a requirement preferably met their needs. And there were some people who hesitated, but still chose to sign up.
Lifelong contract.
Contract…
This stuff is useful?
Su Hao scratched his ear. He had not seen how the Su family accept outsiders because most people in the Su family are united. Thus, they didn’t face many issues, but the Tian family? Based on what are they going to control these espers? A paper contract? Obviously, Su Hao wouldn’t believe this. This contract can only put a binding on the surface.
“I’ll do it.” One man signed first.
Swish!
When his thumbprint was pressed on the paper, a light ray soared as endless energy emerged. That man now had a strange seal on his wrist.
“This is…” Su Hao found this strange.
“This is an indelible energy footprint. Before the contract expires, the Tian family will be able to sense your position and your life. Once you betray the Tian family, you will be chased to the end of the world.” A person next to him explained in a low voice.
“Many thanks.” Su Hao closed his eyes after expressing his gratitude. So, this is how it works.
He just thought about how the Tian family would be so at ease in using a mere paper contract to bind someone. Although this contract seemed simple, it actually has so many abilities.
“Can this thing be destroyed?” Su Hao subconsciously asked.
“Of course, although it’s very difficult. This is the most complicated core footprint of each family. Except for members of the Tian family, no one can touch it, let alone destroy it. The footprint consists of several peak domains and is encrypted with its complicated formula. If you want to crack it, you need at least a few strong espers of the same strength and the same complex reverse decryption formula.”
“Of course, if you try to brute force it, then it won’t be complicated. However, to achieve such a level, I am afraid only a world esper can do so.” The person next to him continued his explanation.
“So that’s the case.” Su Hao looked amazed. The people surrounding him also nodded.
Energy footprint?
A world esper?
This is a question which normal people don’t have to consider. If one has the background of a world esper, what’s the need to come here? Now, most of them here have no background. If one wants to find the Tian family as a background, how would they give up such an opportunity to join the Tian family?
Of course, others might not have noticed, but Su Hao was well aware that when it came to the information of a world esper being able to lift the footprint, several people’s eyes revealed a glimmer of hope. Su Hao suddenly understood. These guys are probably disciples from the other top ten families. These forces indeed have sent spies.
Then…
One year of a lifetime?
To choose an option wouldn’t take a long time. Although the demand by the Tian family was a little harsh, most people ended up choosing to agree to the lifetime contract. After all, their initial aim to join the Tian family, isn’t it for the safety and stability of their family?
“Let me do it!”
“I’m coming too!”
More and more people came forward.
Soon, over 90% actually signed the lifetime contract. Only a small number of people were still hesitating, while a few number of people chose the one-year contract. Soon, it was Su Hao’s turn to sign. Everyone’s eyes were shifting to him unconsciously. Which option would he choose?
“Can I ask a question?” Su Hao said straightforwardly.
“Say.” Tian Gang looked at him in curiosity.
“If I choose the lifetime contract, can I have more resources? I think I am very powerful. You all must have seen my performance before, right?” Su Hao continued shamelessly, “I require a lot of energy for my cultivation. Previously, I have joined a few forces, but they all got sucked dry by me.”
Everyone: “…”
“You think you can ask for more?” Tian Gang looked at him with interest.
“Of course.” Su Hao stood with his chest up, “In order to show my strength, I did kill a few peak domain espers.”
“Pfft~~”
The Tian family’s people literally vomited blood.
Damn you, you kill so many peak domain espers just to show your strength for more resources? If we had known this earlier, the Tian family would have given resources to you directly so you won’t be this ruthless. F*ck, those are peak domain espers, man!
Tian Gang’s mouth slightly twitched. He also didn’t feel great about it.
“Of course, if not…” Su Hao scratched his head, “Can you pay me in advance a year’s worth of resources?”
“Alright.” Tian Gang nodded, “I will send them to you in a moment. From today, you’re the lifelong disciple of our Tian family.”
“Alright.” Su Hao was very excited and signed the contract.
Buzz~
The footprint flashed. Su Hao was just about to retreat but noticed that Shadowless God Needle within his sea of consciousness was showing strong hostility against this new footprint.
This is…
Su Hao was shocked.
To be able to make Shadowless God Needle react, that indicated that this power is also a Rule Force! The proof of this contract is Rule Force, then doesn’t that mean…
Su Hao suddenly understood.
That guy who explained to them just now is definitely someone from the Tian family. Those convincing words were half-true. The only thing that he didn’t elaborate on was the one who produced this footprint is a world esper!
Life detection?
Position scanning?
How could it be that simple?
Su Hao was very sure that if someone dares to betray the Tian family or uses the power of a world esper to break it, the result is only death! Without a doubt, the so-called contract is just on the surface. This damn imprint is the real climax!
One year?
Lifetime?
It’s all just a gimmick to trick people into letting their guard down. No matter which one you choose, the real deadly move is the family footprint. Once someone is invaded by a Rule Force, you can only be the Tian family’s puppet for life.
The Tian family is indeed playing tricks.
Su Hao smirked. In the end, the Tian family revealed its true color. However, it had zero relation to him. What he needs to do now is to train himself within this chaos. Slowly increasing his progress towards the domain realm and then breaking through.
As for the Tian family’s footprint…
Su Hao inspected his body. Since the appearance of the footprint, Shadowless God Needle had become restless. Although Su Hao suppressed it, he had this strange feeling that the so-called footprint of the Tian family is like a flower in front of him. As long as he wishes for it, he can destroy it at any moment.
It’s just that simple!
“This strange feeling…” Su Hao thought about it carefully, “Could it be a part of the Rule Force itself?”
