Chapter 1097

Qin Qi was speechless and broke into a chuckle, but did not deny it.

Yan Shuiming slightly knitted her brows, “This matter isn’t entirely without room for compromise!”

“Senior, do you have an alternative solution?” Qin Qi asked, puzzled.

Yan Shuiming spoke, “For the next three years, you may continue to stay at the residence of the Ji sisters, but I will announce to the outside world that you hold the status of Young Palace Master of the Primordial Heart Palace!”

“This way, everyone will know that you are already under my banner!”

Qin Qi grew even more confused in his heart, “Senior, why are you so insistent on having me join your ranks?”

“What, is it wrong for me to want to recruit you?” Yan Shuiming stared straight at Qin Qi with intense eyes.

Qin Qi replied, neither humble nor overbearing, “I only believe that all matters in this world revolve around profit. If Senior goes to such lengths to invite me into your fold, it can’t simply be about winning me over!”

“If I cannot bring Senior any benefit, then I would rather not join your ranks!”

“I hope Senior can enlighten me!”

Yan Shuiming was taken aback at first, then burst into a coquettish, light laughter.

Her laughter made her graceful form tremble, and beneath that smile, her already ample figure appeared even more alluring and beautiful.

When the laughter subsided, Yan Shuiming looked straight at Qin Qi, “Qin Qi, you’re really making me more and more interested in you.”

“If it were any other junior, upon hearing that I wanted to recruit them, they’d have already jumped at the chance. Yet you, when I treat you so sincerely, you respond with suspicion!”

“Heh, you’re not wrong. If you couldn’t bring profit to me, why would I go through so much trouble for you?”

Qin Qi said, “I am all ears, Senior!”

Yan Shuiming didn’t bother to conceal any further, “First, your talent is indeed extraordinary. Given time, your achievements will be limitless. Recruiting you is, in the long run, no loss for me!”

“But that’s not the core reason I’m so keen on taking you in. The real reason is because of the cultivation technique you showed during your lightning tribulation!”

“The technique you practice contains surging Yang Qi, and can even absorb lightning tribulation. This technique can help me cultivate a secret technique!”

Qin Qi asked, “Secret technique?”

Yan Shuiming parted her red lips lightly, “The essence of this secret technique isn’t something you need to know. You only need to know that, from now on, every month, you’ll need to come to the Primordial Heart Palace and spend some time helping me cultivate this secret technique!”

“Of course, this will deplete your Yang Qi, and may even cost you some Primordial Energy. Beyond that, each year, those of us at the Nascent Soul Stage have certain task quotas. These tasks can’t always fall to me alone!”

“Naturally, I need capable subordinates to help out. When the time comes, you’ll have to make a move. This is also the price for me helping you heal your Ghost Servant!”

Qin Qi’s lips twitched when he heard this.

He thought to himself, these Nascent Soul Stage experts could hardly be doing charity.

But thinking it over, the other party wasn’t restricting him, and only had him take on the empty title of Young Palace Master of the Primordial Heart Palace!

This transaction, whether in reason or sentiment, wasn’t a loss for him!

Besides, he would gain Yan Shuiming’s public protection—against Xuan Yi Sect, he’d have another trump card!

With these thoughts, Qin Qi bowed respectfully, “Since Senior has been so frank, I find I have no reason to refuse you!”

Yan Shuiming smiled upon hearing this, “It’s good that you think so. Since you’ve agreed, you can release your Ghost Servant now!”

“I will cast a spell and help you heal her!”

Seeing this, Qin Qi wasted no further words and released the Spirit Evil Woman from the Spirit Pet Bag on the spot.

When her gaze fell on the Spirit Evil Woman, Yan Shuiming’s red lips parted, showing a hint of surprise, “Interesting. Your Ghost Servant is very intriguing! No, rather, it’s you who’s interesting!”

“Qin Qi, you actually managed to subdue a Nascent Soul Stage ghost cultivator to be your slave?”

Qin Qi didn’t explain too much, “It was due to a coincidence!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t ask further about your matters. Everyone has their secrets!”

Yan Shuiming didn’t press, “I only care about matters between you and me. Alright, follow me!”

With that, she raised her fair hand.

She gently took out a ceramic vessel and pressed it toward the Spirit Evil Woman’s soul body.

With this press, the soul of the Spirit Evil Woman was instantly absorbed into the vessel.

“Senior, this is…” Qin Qi was full of surprise.

“You’re a bit too stingy in how you treat your Ghost Servant.” Yan Shuiming spoke, red lips parting. “This is a Soul Storage Device. Specifically used to contain soul bodies.”

“It has effects of calming and nourishing the soul. It’s perfect for storing a Ghost Servant! Its effectiveness far exceeds your Spirit Pet Bag!”

“If you keep your Ghost Servant in the Spirit Pet Bag for too long, not only does the soul receive no nourishment, it actually gets damaged!”

Qin Qi heard this and said, “I have learned, Senior!”

After speaking, he stared eagerly at the Soul Storage Device!

How could Yan Shuiming not know what Qin Qi was thinking, “What, do you want it?”

“Mm…” Qin Qi made no attempt to deny it.

“This treasure is quite valuable. If next time you assist me in cultivation and I am satisfied, I may reward you with a Soul Storage Device!”

While saying this, Yan Shuiming led Qin Qi into a secret chamber,

The secret chamber was filled with carved skull patterns everywhere.

Within the chamber, there was a formation emanating a sinister aura, with a ram’s head inscribed upon it.

“This is…” Qin Qi was puzzled.

“This is where I usually cultivate; the place is wondrous for nourishing and healing souls!”

Yan Shuiming released the Spirit Evil Woman again, “In a moment, I’ll activate the formation and personally oversee the process. It will take about ten days to fully restore her soul!”

“Though her soul will recover, her cultivation will, of course, suffer losses. You must be prepared for this!”

Qin Qi heard this, and couldn’t help but ponder silently.

“Senior means that with the help of this formation, any damaged soul can be restored?” Qin Qi inquired.

“Yes, that’s right. Though, if the soul is too badly damaged, the formation alone won’t suffice.” Yan Shuiming finished.

She gracefully manipulated the formation with her hand.

In an instant, the formation was activated, and the atmosphere in the chamber immediately became even more sinister and terrifying!

However, Qin Qi could clearly sense a force, impossible to describe, slowly gathering toward the Spirit Evil Woman’s soul!

And just as this invisible force appeared,

his Spirit Pet Bag began to stir once more!