Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The end of his lifespan could be seen at a glance! It did not feel good to be able to see the end of this lifespan at a glance!
Before Zhong Zhiyu grew up, he had seen too many outstanding people die in the torrent of time. Zhong Zhiyu knew his current situation very well. In the next 10,000 years, it was difficult for him to take another step forward.
In the past, as the master of the Holy Feather Villa, Zhong Zhiyu was all-powerful outside and unwilling to admit this.
However, Zhong Zhiyu had become a prisoner who was about to be controlled by Lin Yuan. Even his freedom would be taken away, and his aura had weakened. It was no longer as imposing as before.
Zhong Zhiyu felt he had to explain this to Lin Yuan in advance.
Zhong Zhiyu knew Lin Yuan valued him because he was a Grade 5 Creator. If he were not one, Lin Yuan would not have come to see him.
Zhong Zhiyu chose to submit and work for Lin Yuan in the future, but he could not spend all his time and energy to be this tool!
Zhong Zhiyuâs words not only let Lin Yuan know that Zhong Zhiyu was indeed in a predicament in terms of lifespan but that he was quite honest with him as well.
âIf you choose to join me, you will become a Class 5 Creator under Sky City. I wonât restrict your freedom if you join Sky City, but thereâs no need to find spiritual ingredients that can increase your lifespan!â
Upon hearing that, Zhong Zhiyu was stunned. For a moment, he did not completely understand what Lin Yuan meant.
When Lin Yuan said that he would not restrict his freedom, Zhong Zhiyu could not help but relax.
However, what did Lin Yuan mean when he said he was not allowed to search for spiritual ingredients that could increase oneâs lifespan? If he didnât look for spiritual ingredients to increase his lifespan, how could he extend it? Could it be that Lin Yuan was afraid he would waste time searching for spiritual ingredients that could increase his lifespan?
When Zhong Zhiyu thought of this possibility, he looked at Lin Yuan with a look of desperation.
Lin Yuan sensed the change in Zhong Zhiyuâs expression and knew he had misunderstood him.
However, Lin Yuan did not point it out immediately. He had already become an expert in psychological control. It would be much better to let Zhong Zhiyu know about the Lifespan Mouse later and resolve his worries.
âWhy? Iâm willing to join you, but are you saying youâre unwilling to extend my lifespan?â
Lin Yuan didnât say anything. Instead, he glanced at Winter.
Winter immediately understood Lin Yuanâs implication and replied, âNo core members in Sky City seek methods to extend their lifespan. Itâs because longevity isnât a concern for us.â
With a gesture towards the sky, Winter continued. âJoining Sky City means achieving immortality, not just dreaming of it. With endless lifespan, thereâs no need to seek further means of prolonging life.â
Though Zhong Zhiyu acknowledged Winterâs power, he couldnât help but scoff at the notion. âDo you take me for a fool? Endless lifespan is nothing but a fantasy. If it were possible, even ants could become giants! Surely, the vast Sky Beyond the Clouds would have changed by now!â
Lin Yuan anticipated Zhong Zhiyuâs skepticism. Without encountering the Lifespan Mouse, he would have shared the sentiment.
âOur trust seems lacking,â Lin Yuan remarked. âI propose a test. If I prove my claim, then release your holy spirit and submit to me. If not, youâre free to leave without coercion. What do you think?â
Zhong Zhiyuâs eyelids fluttered at Lin Yuanâs challenge. Realization dawned: Lin Yuan wasnât bluffing. There truly existed a means to attain eternal life!
With a racing heart, Zhong Zhiyu contemplated. Before Lin Yuanâs influence, heâd have dismissed such an offer outright. Now, however, the prospect seemed irresistible.
Although he still did not believe Lin Yuanâs words, Zhong Zhiyu was already somewhat convinced.
âIf you can really let me obtain an endless lifespan, so what if I release the holy spirit for you to control?â
With that, Zhong Zhiyu released his holy spirit.
Just as Zhong Zhiyu released his holy spirit, Lin Yuan heard the Sacred Sword Wielding Queen exclaim, âMaster, his holy spirit is very suitable to nurture holy maids! His fire- and lightning-type holy spirit should be considered the best among the fire- and lightning-type holy spirits!â
Lin Yuan rejected the notion without thinking.
What a joke. No matter how suitable Zhong Zhiyuâs holy spirit was to nurture a holy maid, the value of a holy maid was definitely inferior to a Grade 5 Creator!
Lin Yuan waved at Zhong Zhiyu, signaling him to come closer.
When Zhong Zhiyu arrived, Lin Yuan took out the Lifespan Mouse and looked at him with a smile. With Zhong Zhiyuâs ability, he should be able to see the depths of the Lifespan Mouse at a glance and know that it could provide an endless lifespan.
Lin Yuan smiled when he saw Zhong Zhiyu tense up at the Lifespan Mouseâs sight.
âI think I should be able to control your holy spirit now!â
Lin Yuan began to control Zhong Zhiyuâs holy spirit.
While Lin Yuan was controlling Zhong Zhiyuâs holy spirit, the latter did not resist and allowed Lin Yuanâs holy spirit to mark it.
Zhong Zhiyu looked at the Lifespan Mouse with a complicated gaze. After a while, he lowered his head and said, âFrom now on, I will be a member of Sky City. Please guide me! If you need me to follow you from now on, I will disband my Sacred Feather Villa. It is only my private organization. I donât like crowds by nature, so I didnât form a Creator group like other Grade 5 Creators.â
If Zhong Zhiyu had a Creator group under his command like Yi He, Lin Yuan would really be reluctant to bring him along.
Zhong Zhiyu did not have a Creator group like Yi He, so Lin Yuan did not have to worrv so much.
âContract the Lifespan Mouse first. After contracting it, return to the Holy Feather Villa to organize the resources and bring your subordinates. Then, return as soon as possible and meet me. I will stay here first to explore the mid-grade blessed land that is about to be born here. Remember to take care of your subordinates. Donât spread the information about the Lifespan Mouse!â
Lin Yuanâs words were equivalent to telling Zhong Zhiyu to keep him by his side.
Zhong Zhiyu already understood the Lifespan Mouseâs situation. Although this Lifespan Mouse was extremely weak, it could infinitely increase the lifespan of the contractor by replenishing vitality.
The contract between the Lifespan Mouse and the contractor was equivalent to connecting their lifespans. Whether it was the Lifespan Mouse or the contractor, the other party would die directly.
Being controlled by the holy spirit did not mean that oneâs life and death were controlled by the other party. However, if the contracted Lifespan Mouse fell into the hands of others, it meant that oneâs life would be controlled in the future.
Zhong Zhiyu smiled bitterly. Lin Yuanâs words were not a question but a request. He had no right to say no!
Zhong Zhiyu placed the Lifespan Mouse in Lin Yuanâs hand.
âIt wonât take long for me to return to the Holy Feather Villa to gather supplies and dispatch troops. Iâll be able to return within seven days.
âThese people under my command were all nurtured by me since I was young. They all have the same tongue as me and will not spout nonsense. You can rest assured about this!
âFrom now on, I will be under your command just like Winter is. Why donât we call you Young Master like he does?â
Since Zhong Zhiyu had been forced to join Lin Yuan, he would not put on a long face and go against Lin Yuan. It was stupid to resist when his life was already in the hands of others.
If Zhong Zhiyu wanted to make such a choice, he might as well fall out with Lin Yuan from the start.
âIt will take me about a week to explore this mid-grade blessed land. I will still be here before you return.
âYouâre much older than me, so Iâll call you Uncle Zhong!
âUncle Zhong, although you havenât established a Creator group, you should know a lot of Creators. If you know any Creators who are about to reach the end of their lifespan, you can introduce them to me. If Sky City establishes a Creator group, I can allow you to be the team leader!â
When Zhong Zhiyu heard that, he vaguely guessed his thoughts.
Lin Yuan still possessed additional Lifespan Mice, intending to utilize them to exert control over more high-grade Creators.
Zhong Zhiyu was acquainted with several Creators on the brink of their lifespans. After all, many Creators began seeking spiritual ingredients to prolong their lives when they had between 10,000 to 20,000 years remaining. âYoung Master, I am aware of Creators nearing the end of their lifespan. Iâll reach out to them and explore if theyâre open to trading freedom for an opportunity to extend their existence. Iâll brief them beforehand before bringing them to you.â
Upon hearing Lin Yuanâs plan to assemble a Creator team, Zhong Zhiyu was appointed as the team leader.
Zhong Zhiyu was geared up to recruit more Creators into Sky City.
Unbeknownst to Zhong Zhiyu, Sky City harbored only two Grade 5 Creators, with one currently absent. As the lone Grade 5 Creator beside Lin Yuan, he held the highest capability among Sky Cityâs residents.
Concerned about the intense pressure of leading the team, Zhong Zhiyu anticipated unwavering support from those he brought into Sky City.
Lin Yuan was delighted when Zhong Zhiyu volunteered to clarify the situation to the Creators, foreseeing it would alleviate much hassle.
Handing Zhong Zhiyu a ramet of the Fantasy Crystal Birth Stone Flower and a Thoughts Letter Paper, Lin Yuan introduced them, âWe usually communicate via the Fantasy Crystal Birth Stone Flower. This paper will facilitate communication with all Sky Cityâs core members once youâre with us.â
Zhong Zhiyu solemnly stowed away the ramet and the Thoughts Letter Paper, fully aware that he would be bound to Sky City for life.
When they arrived at Sky City, Zhong Zhiyu was prepared to build a good relationship with the core members of Sky City. This was extremely beneficial to his development in Sky City!
As for his subordinates, because they were used to tyrannizing others, they would likely cause trouble for him in Sky City.
Zhong Zhiyu was prepared to control his subordinates. If anyone still did whatever they wanted and did not know how to restrain themselves, he would not mind getting rid of these subordinates he had nurtured.
Zhong Zhiyuâs subordinates were both assistants and servants. Yet, Zhong Zhiyu did not have many feelings for these people.
He could get rid of them and choose some talented fellows to nurture.
Zhong Zhiyu had a little hobby that no one knew about. He enjoyed the process of nurturing and training his subordinates.
After Zhong Zhiyu left, Lin Yuan revealed a carefree smile.
Before leaving North of the Lonely River, Lin Yuan was still thinking about how to enrich Sky Cityâs Creator team.
Not long after he left, Lin Yuan now had two Grade 5 Creators and three Grade 4 Creators under his command!
However, this was only the beginning. Lin Yuan now had many Creator channels, and it was very convenient for Sky City to attract more Creators through these channels.
Winter looked in the direction where Zhong Zhiyu had left and said, âYoung Master, this Zhong Zhiyu can be said to be outstanding in both strength and talent. Heâs very worthy of you nurturing him in the future!
âFrom all aspects, Zhong Zhiyu is stronger than Vi He, who you just took under your wing. Itâs very difficult to make a Grade 5 Creator submit. Before you came, I thought that attacking was always inevitable. Fortunately, Zhong Zhiyu is smart enough and knows how to bend and be flexible.â
Lin Yuan scratched his head awkwardly. Winter saw him as too omnipotent.
In truth, Lin Yuan lacked the resources to nurture Zhong Zhiyu. To provide resources beneficial to Zhong Zhiyu, he had to await Morbiusâs next evolution.
Lin Yuan now had the option to select feys to spirit lock. Without selecting more, Morbius wouldnât evolve either.
Lin Yuanâs spirit-locked feys were the Jasmine Lily, Blackie, Purple Afterglow, Sky Sea, Green Vine, the Realm Abyss Red Lotus, the Sky-Questioning Flaming Heart Mushroom, and the Brahma Flower Jade Blood Snake..