Manipulation and Loyalty

Chapter 10:

"If these are the benefits I will receive from following your leadership, then of course, I will gladly accept. But what are the conditions for my acceptance in the first place, young master?" Yu Kuan asked rationally, his excitement evident, yet his mind constantly alert to avoid falling into a trap.

'These benefits are truly exceptional, just as I said earlier. But surely, the price I must pay for them must be equally high. I refuse to believe he would give me all this without expecting something valuable in return.'

"My conditions may be difficult for others, but I trust that someone as intelligent as you will find them easy, Yu Kuan. You will help me bring the Yu Clan under my complete control. In other words, you will betray your clan and make them submit to me—willingly or by force," Lin Fan stated coldly, clenching his fist tightly as if he had already secured control over the Yu Clan.

Yu Kuan exhaled in relief upon hearing Lin Fan's condition, then spoke with ease, confidence, and complete composure, "With pleasure, young master. Trust me on this matter; I can devise a plan to accomplish it. However, it will take considerable time. May I ask what benefit this brings to someone of your standing, young master?" He finished his sentence with doubt, as it didn't seem logical for Lin Fan to gain much from controlling a clan like the Yu Clan—if what he said was true.

"No, it won't take long. I will provide you with the details on how to subdue them quickly later. For now, just come up with a solid plan for me to enter your clan as a member, as you originally intended. This will be your duty as a strategist from now on," Lin Fan replied indifferently, his eyes gleaming with cruelty and an insatiable hunger for dominance.

Then, he continued in the same tone, "As for why I want to subdue the Yu Clan, my master's training mission for me is to reach the Upper World on my own and join his sect without any assistance from him, except for the techniques he implanted in my mind before his departure. That means I must rely entirely on myself in this endeavor. So, I decided to strengthen my clan along the way and make it the ruling power of this empire. Do you understand now?" Lin Fan rose from his seat and began pacing slowly toward Yu Kuan.

"Yes, I understand." Yu Kuan responded with feigned calmness, but his doubts grew slightly as he thought in shock, 'The Upper World!! That legendary realm that only the greatest cultivators in history have ever managed to reach. What this young man is saying keeps shocking me over and over. But still, there's no actual proof of his words. This could very well be a trap. Everything will be clear if he truly gives me the technique. If he avoids it or delays giving it to me, then he's simply deceiving me.'

Yu Kuan began to doubt Lin Fan. The initial shock that had clouded his rationality had now faded. After carefully analyzing Lin Fan's words, he realized that everything he said was merely talk without solid proof. This posed a serious threat to Lin Fan's scheme, as his lies could be exposed and his plan could fail.

But Lin Fan continued walking toward Yu Kuan calmly, his sneering, arrogant smile unwavering. He was already planning how to drive the final nail into the plan, ensuring that Yu Kuan would trust him completely.

"Yu Kuan." Lin Fan whispered as he placed his hand on Yu Kuan's shoulder. "I have told you so much, and I have hidden nothing from you. This proves how much I value you. So, don't disappoint me. If I ever find out that you have betrayed me one day… I will make you wish for death but never find it. Understood?!" Lin Fan whispered in a chilling tone into Yu Kuan's ear, making the air around them feel deathly cold.

"This is understood, young master Lin Fan. However, to ensure my loyalty and devotion to you, I also need confirmation of your words," Yu Kuan replied fearlessly as he stood up from his seat, facing Lin Fan. He expressed his thoughts, believing they could either save him from falling into Lin Fan's trap or cause him to fall deeper into it with no way out.

Lin Fan's smile widened upon hearing Yu Kuan's response. This was exactly what he had been waiting for—Yu Kuan demanding proof, which would allow him to secure his control over him completely.

"Good, that is entirely reasonable. I would have doubted your intelligence if you hadn't asked me for proof. Here, these are the techniques I promised you. Now, it's your turn to prove your loyalty to me, Yu Kuan!!" Lin Fan said as he handed over the techniques from his spatial ring, a maniacal laugh echoing in his mind. His first manipulation in this world—successfully executed!

Yu Kuan grasped the techniques tightly, a relieved and joyous smile spreading across his face as he held undeniable proof of Lin Fan's sincerity. Without hesitation, he quickly stored them in his spatial ring before kneeling before Lin Fan with absolute respect, his head pressed firmly to the ground.

"Yu Kuan, at the Third Layer of the Profound Sky Realm, swears to follow young master Lin Fan for life!"

Yu Kuan swore his allegiance with excitement, showing no hesitation in betraying his clan so easily.

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