Upon hearing Lan Xin’s words, Jiang Xuan finally realized he had underestimated her from the very beginning.
Back then, in a bid for self-preservation, he had exploited Lan Xin’s weakness and forced her into a master-servant contract.
He thought having a loyal subordinate would give him more security in this perilous world ruled by women, and he never anticipated betrayal.
At that time, Lan Xin had sworn up and down that he should be at ease—only a Martial Emperor-level powerhouse could forcibly break this contract.
A Martial Emperor? Those top-tier powerhouses were practically mythical on this continent.
In fact, those Small Imperial Dynasties hadn’t even seen a Martial Master.
The thought of how rare Martial Emperors were allowed Jiang Xuan to brush off any concerns about the contract.
Little did he know, barely a moment after parting ways with her, Lan Xin had turned around and sought help from an ancient ancestor at Martial Emperor level, secretly nullifying the contract. The twist left him stunned!
When Jiang Xuan’s thoughts returned to the present, he hastily said, “Lan Xin, cool your jets. I think we can discuss this like mature adults…”
Before he could finish, Lan Xin leaned in close to his ear with a teasing tone and said, “Oh, so you’re finally feeling scared now? Do you really think I forgot what you did to me back when I couldn’t unleash my real power? My dear master.
I thought playing along as your subordinate would help us bond closer. But sadly, you never gave me a chance.
Since that’s the case, I suppose it’s time to lay my cards on the table and shift the balance of power. If it weren’t for the contract tying me down, I would’ve turned you into my little slave from the get-go!
But hey, it’s not too late! As the saying goes, luck changes. This time, it’s your turn to submit to me.”
With those words, a black formation appeared beneath Jiang Xuan and Lan Xin’s feet.
Under the influence of the formation, Jiang Xuan found himself immobilized.
In the next moment, Lan Xin’s spirit surged into Jiang Xuan’s mind, prepared to plant her servant mark on him.
But as soon as her spirit entered, she was sucked into a twisted void.
What followed was a scene that turned her entire understanding on its head.
At the end of the void stood a white-clad man wielding a black blade.
Though he looked remarkably similar to Jiang Xuan, a closer inspection revealed his face was devoid of any emotion.
The moment she caught sight of the man, Lan Xin’s spirit suffered a violent shock.
When her spirit returned to her body, she discovered that the master-servant contract had been formed—except she was now on the serving end.
This time, Lan Xin even had the eerie sensation that not even her Martial Emperor-level ancestor could break this new servant contract.
……
A little while later, Jiang Xuan calmly sat on a wooden chair sipping spirit tea, while Lan Xin stood behind him, gently massaging his shoulders.
As Jiang Xuan sipped his tea, he asked, “Little Xin, you really caught me off guard just now! Weren’t you the one who said you wanted to turn the tables and be the master? Why did you change your mind as soon as the contract was renewed?”
At that moment, Lan Xin’s face was pale, still a bit shaken. “Just now… that was obviously a joke! I’m absolutely loyal to you, my dear master.”
“Loyal, huh? I can’t help but recall you were planning to turn me into a slave?”
Lan Xin: “…….”
“Misunderstanding! What I meant was… I’m your loyal servant…”
“Oh, it’s not that serious. I just see you as a subordinate. Your job is to keep me safe.”
“Master, I’ve come clean! Please feel free to give me any orders from now on.”
Internally, Lan Xin was thinking, 【 The black aura and the mysterious white-clad man in my mind… Who exactly is my master?
That white-clad man clearly could have wiped me out, but he showed restraint.
I guess it’s impossible to force this now; I’ll just have to find another opportunity.】
On the flip side, Jiang Xuan wasn’t buying into the idea that Lan Xin, his scheming reverse servant, would suddenly have a change of heart.
He suspected it was his System that intervened, after all, there was a system in his mind.
Previously, it was Jiang Xuan who had placed a mark on Lan Xin’s spirit; this time it was the reverse—Lan Xin tried to mark him.
But the results showed Lan Xin had failed, once again becoming Jiang Xuan’s servant for some inexplicable reason.
Coming back to reality, Jiang Xuan spoke slowly within the system’s space: “System, you were the one who handled the master-servant contract, right?”
“Ding! To inform the host, this system had not acted, and the contract was already concluded.”
Jiang Xuan: “????????”
After hearing the System’s reply, Jiang Xuan was caught off guard.
Before he could ask further, Lan Xin suddenly chimed in, “Master, it’s getting late. Maybe you should rest early. I… I’ll fulfill my duties and serve you well…”
Jiang Xuan: “????????”
“Little Xin, about the serving thing—why don’t you find a place to settle in first? Just don’t wander too far from me.”
“Master, are you forgetting? Lots of bad women might be on their way to find you. Only by staying close can I ensure your safety.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
“But… even if there are bad women coming, your strength might not be enough to protect me…”
“No, no, no! I actually have a secret technique that lets us escape in a flash, but the key is to maintain contact with you.
So… for the sake of your safety, I’ll just have to stick close…”
With that, Lan Xin moved forward and tidied up the soft couch.
“Master, you can start to relax. Don’t worry; with me around, there’s no way those bad women will catch you.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
