The breakthrough had occurred, but Zhong Wunian, completely consumed by rage and devoid of reason, now radiated a terrifying black flame. The stone pillars surrounding the villa began to melt, and the air grew stifling and oppressive.
"Die!"
Zhong Wunian swung a flaming fist towards Ye Ming's head. However, before his fist could reach Ye Ming, his body froze. A single finger was now pressed against his brow.
A pure white energy surged into his sea of consciousness.
In mere moments, the black flames emanating from Zhong Wunian's body gradually receded, and clarity returned to his pupils.
"This kid's potential is quite good, to actually awaken the Black Flame attribute!"
Having accomplished this, Ye Ming slowly withdrew his hand and said with a smile.
"Has Wunian entered the Shiyuan realm?"
At this moment, Li Zhirou hurried over, asking with some concern.
"Mm! He has indeed stepped into the Shiyuan realm!" Ye Ming looked at Zhong Wunian, who seemed somewhat dazed, and smiled with satisfaction. "It's just that the method I used earlier was a bit extreme. He'll need some time to adjust to his current power."
"Alright… alright!"
Hearing this, Li Zhirou finally relaxed, her voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Mr. Ye!"
"Sister Zhirou, there's no need for thanks. If anyone should be thanked, it's you for shouldering so much of Junxue's burden." Ye Ming chuckled. "Going forward, I'll have to trouble you with managing the alliance!"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhirou's beautiful eyes flickered. Her heart was filled with both joy and surprise.
From Ye Ming's words, it was clear he intended to grant her a significant position within the soon-to-be-established alliance, likely in management.
"I won't disappoint you, Mr. Ye!"
Li Zhirou nodded earnestly.
Organizing her thoughts, she finally voiced the question that had been troubling her. "Right, Mr. Ye, what exactly happened to Wunian? Why does he show such… reverence towards Chao Ge?"
Mo Chaoge herself was also eager to know the answer.
She looked at Ye Ming, her gaze questioning.
"Actually, this matter is both complex and simple to understand," Ye Ming said, pointing at Mo Chaoge. "Firstly, Chao Ge, you are very special."
"Me?"
Mo Chaoge pointed at herself.
"That's right! You should be aware of the existence of the immortal path by now, correct?"
Ye Ming continued his inquiry.
Mo Chaoge nodded. "Mm! Sister Zhirou told me some things before."
"Since that's the case, then I'll tell you about some special existences among immortal cultivators."
Ye Ming spoke, then proceeded to reveal all information regarding "Spirits" and "Spirit Servants."
"Are you saying that Wunian is… my Spirit Servant?"
After listening, Mo Chaoge looked at Zhong Wunian, who was still stabilizing his internal energy in the distance, with a look of shock.
Li Zhirou finally understood why her son was so devoted to Mo Chaoge.
As for Fang Junxue, she remained remarkably calm.
It seemed that Ye Ming had already deduced this answer when he helped Zhong Wunian break through earlier.
"Zhong Wunian has indeed become your Spirit Servant!" Ye Ming explained further. "There are two ways a Spirit Servant is chosen. First, the Spirit Lord actively chooses."
"The second is that the Spirit Contract within the Spirit Lord spontaneously decides."
"Zhong Wunian falls into the second category. The Spirit Contract within you chose him."
"So that's how it is!"
Mo Chaoge calmed her emotions, feeling a sense of unreality and wonder.
"A Spirit Contract making an autonomous choice is what every Spirit Lord hopes for!" Ye Ming patted her shoulder with a smile and pointed at Zhong Wunian. "The Spirit Contract between you and him is based on reverence. From this day forward, Zhong Wunian will be your strongest sword and your strongest shield. He will protect you with his life."
"In his heart, you are a god above the heavens. All his faith originates from you."
"Therefore, with such a Spirit Servant, it will be difficult for anyone to harm you."
After hearing this, Mo Chaoge fell silent, her expression complex.
Not only she, but Li Zhirou, as Zhong Wunian's mother, also felt a mixture of emotions. However, this feeling did not last long before she came to terms with it.
She was intelligent and understood many principles.
Without meeting Mo Chaoge, Zhong Wunian would have remained an ordinary mortal. It was through his connection with an extraordinary person that he now possessed power.
Since he had gained power, the price he paid should be borne appropriately.
His loyalty was that price.
"Don't overthink it. Everyone has their own destiny. You give him strength, and he responds with protection. It's as simple as that."
Ye Ming clearly sensed Mo Chaoge's lingering unease and slight melancholy about Zhong Wunian's status as a Spirit Servant.
"I know!"
Mo Chaoge smiled. Although the smile was still somewhat forced, she seemed somewhat relieved.
A moment later, Zhong Wunian finally managed to stabilize the energy within his body. He opened his eyes and looked at Mo Chaoge and the others.
Although he had been adjusting his energy, Ye Ming and the others' words had reached his ears.
Spirit Servant!
This was his new identity!
Zhong Wunian stood up and approached Mo Chaoge. Without hesitation, he bent one knee, half-kneeling on the ground, and said respectfully, "From now on, I am the sharpest sword in your hand and the most steadfast shield. Unless I die, I will not let anyone harm you!"
"You… sigh! Get up!"
Mo Chaoge reached out to help him up, but Ye Ming gave her a look, and she ultimately retracted her hand.
Her Spirit Contract with Zhong Wunian was different from Ye Ming's with Chuan Ye Zhen.
The former was born of reverence, while the latter was… an indescribable affection.
Therefore, Mo Chaoge had to display an imposing demeanor in front of Zhong Wunian.
This not only helped Zhong Wunian maintain his faith and improve faster but also served as a tempering of Mo Chaoge's own character.
As she fully adapted to her role as Zhong Wunian's master, Mo Chaoge's cultivation would also increase rapidly with Zhong Wunian's faith.
This was why Ye Ming had prevented Mo Chaoge from making any gestures that might "diminish her status."
"You should head to the Kingdom of Britain first!"
Ye Ming nodded at them and, with a wave of his hand, a spatial portal suddenly appeared.
He and Fang Junxue were still waiting for some guests.
"Alright!"
Mo Chaoge gave him a deep look, then turned and, with Zhong Wunian and Li Zhirou, entered the spatial portal.
They vanished moments later.
"What do you think of Chao Ge?"
After they left, Fang Junxue looked at Ye Ming with a knowing smile and asked.
"Yo! Could you be jealous?"
Ye Ming playfully pinched her delicate nose and retorted with a smile.
"Do I need to be jealous?"
Fang Junxue caressed her own lower abdomen and countered.
Indeed!
From any perspective, she was the undisputed first lady of this household.