Subordinate: Little Wù

Protector Wu was taken aback. "Mister E, you..."

Yang Shan: "You haven't joined any inner circle yet, have you?"

Protector Wu smiled bitterly, "No, Earth Grade Protector, unless they are geniuses like Mister E, are not considered by any elders."

Yang Shan: "With your current abilities, when will you ever reach the Heaven Grade Protector? The Dou Zun level is probably an unattainable dream for you. I see that you have a good character and know how to handle things, so I'm giving you a chance."

Protector Wu asked cautiously, "Mister E, do you want to help me get in touch with that Young Master?"

Yang Shan was displeased:

"What, am I not qualified to take you in?"

Protector Wu: "No, no, no, that's not what I meant!"

Yang Shan and Hun Dan are allies. Although Hun Dan may indeed become his support in the future, he certainly can't put all his eggs in one basket.

Yang Shan also needs to lay the foundation for his future status in the Soul Hall.

Yang Shan could control his tone to be more arrogant. "As a Soul General, not to mention the future, even now, my status is not much lower than that of the Venerable Elder. Following me is a waste of your talent, isn't it?"

"No, no, Mister E, I really didn't mean that!"

Yang Shan deliberately avoided looking at Protector Wu again. He had already sensed that the Sha Feng was heading this way, accompanied by quite a few people.

A 30-point favorability rating isn't very stable, so Yang Shan only needs to demonstrate his "strength" and let Protector Wu figure out how to win him over.

In the original work, Protector Wu was the first Soul Hall character to appear. Although he became a piece of trash in the later stages, he was a very imposing boss in the early and middle stages. He even captured Venerable Yao.

In the original work, NPCs all have some degree of combat power and potential bonuses, so if Yang Shan had to choose between two subordinates, Yang Shan actually felt that Protector Wu was more worth cultivating than Sha Feng.

A knock sounded at the door, Yang Shan calmly said, "Come in!"

Sha Feng then pushed open the door and bowed respectfully:

"Mister E!"

Behind Sha Feng were three people. Yang Shan checked them out and found that although they were not as good as Sha Feng, they were all Eight-Star Dou Zong with Purple Word Seal! Moreover, there were quite a few people standing outside the house.

Sha Feng led three Eight-Star Dou Zong into the room, and said apologetically:

"Please forgive me, Mister E, after I told you about your mission, many Dharma protectors wanted to try. There are too many people, so I may have to trouble you to choose one yourself."

Yang Shan didn't think anything of it, but Protector Wu felt his scalp tingle.

Sha Feng Protector is a veteran of the Ghost Wither Branch Hall, Nine Star Dou Zong. Within the branch hall, apart from Elder Mu Gu and his direct lineage of protectors, there are very few people who dare to say that their status is much higher than his! Such a Heaven Grade Protector is still so respectful when working for Yang Shan.

Even their very first words are to pin a trivial charge on themselves, in order to lower their own profile.

I used to think that the Sha Feng Protector was high and mighty.

Who would have thought that the Sha Feng Protector's experience as a "dog" was so seasoned!

Protector Wu swallowed hard and then secretly glanced at Yang Shan.

A deep sense of crisis arose within him.

I felt like slapping myself twice.

Sha Feng, a Heaven Grade Protector, is now working for Yang Shan.

Even as a mere Earth Grade Protector, he still had reservations when faced with Yang Shan's invitation!

How does one's future come about?

Your future is something you have to fight for! Can you succeed if you're timid?

Protector Wu immediately went to Yang Shan's side, poured Yang Shan tea, and said with a fawning smile, "My lord, please have some tea."

Yang Shan glanced at Protector Wu, and in front of Sha Feng and the three Eight-Star Dou Zong, questioned:

"Why are you pouring me tea? Do you think I would dare drink it?"

Protector Wu was on tenterhooks. Yang Shan's direct reprimand put immense pressure on him, as if he were facing Elder Mu Gu.

Protector Wu made a snap decision and knelt before Yang Shan: "My lord, I have truly been in seclusion cultivating diligently and was unaware that you had returned. I should have come to greet you immediately; it was my dereliction of duty, please forgive me!"

Protector Wu knew that once he knelt down, there was no turning back.

All the colleagues who witnessed the incident would automatically assume that he was Yang Shan's subordinate.

Worried that Yang Shan would not accept him, Protector Wu Little Wù even used his soul to transmit his voice. "My lord, I am willing to do anything for you, please accept me!"

[Ding! Player, please note that Protector Wu is willing to become your subordinate. If you choose to accept, Protector Wu's current "Affection" will be changed to "Loyalty".]

The "Subordinate Training Section" was available as early as version 1.2.

Many players actually have NPC subordinates.

However, these subordinates are generally of low rank and have very limited potential, so they are not worth developing at all.

So the core purpose of these players is actually to experience being "superior".

Yang Shan had never considered cultivating his subordinates before.

Because it will slow down his development in the early stages.

In addition, there really aren't many good training options.

The nature of "loyalty" is completely different from that of "likability".

For example, Yun Yun and Ya Fei are now very willing to listen to Yang Shan's "ideas".

But "subordinates" obey the "orders" of their masters! The former possess their own autonomy.

The autonomy of subordinates is largely controlled by their "masters".

Therefore, "subordinates" are included in the "training section" just like "Blood Pact Magical Beast" and "mounts".

The Protector Wu has unilaterally declared his loyalty.

Yang Shan needs to respond before Protector Wu will be officially included in the "subordinate training program".

Yang Shan nodded slightly:

"Alright, do you think I'm an unreasonable person? Get up!"

Protector Wu: "Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!"

Yang Shan: "From now on, please call me Mister E. It sounds more comfortable."

Protector Wu: "Yes! Mister E!"

Yang Shan: "."

[Ding! Congratulations to the player for acquiring the subordinate – Protector Wu. For details, please go to the "Subordinate Training" section.]

[Ding! Player, please note that because you responded to Protector Wu, Protector Wu is extremely grateful to you, and your loyalty has increased by 20 points. Current loyalty: 55 points.]

[Protector Wu] (Purple; Rising)

Rank: Four Star Dou Zong

Attribute: Dark

Affiliation: Cheng E (Soul Hall) Position: Earth Grade Protector

Loyalty: 55 Character Potential:

Extreme Speed - Five Star Dou Zong

Limit - Eight-Star Dou Zong

Soul Strength: Spirit Realm Early Stage

Water Spiritual Root: 35 (PS: Many arguments in the Five Elements theory point to "water corresponding to black," so this article sets the dark attribute as a variation of the Water Attribute. Therefore, the spiritual root manifestation is still water, and the variation is changed through cultivation techniques or Constitution.) Comprehension: 48 Good Fortune: 20 [Note: Loyalty is only used as a reference. If loyalty is below 50 points, subordinates may be passive or disobedient. Below 40 points, they may betray at any time. Below 20 points, they may devour their master.]

[Note: A player's attitude and behavior towards subordinates, as well as objective external factors, will affect the subordinates' loyalty. Players should not mistreat their subordinates to avoid repercussions.]

Yang Shan had also studied the "subordinate training sector" in his previous life and was well aware of its intricacies.

To put it bluntly, loyalty can be measured by favorability.

A score above 70 is generally considered "loyal," while a score of 90 truly indicates a willingness to give one's life for one's master, even without fear of death.

Unless the other party is really giving too much. For example, if Protector Wu currently has 90 loyalty points, but the Soul Hall Master, Hun Miesheng, comes over and tells Protector Wu to betray Yang Shan, he will give him resources and make him a Dou Sheng.

That Protector Wu will definitely betray us.

Of course, this is an extreme theoretical case. Generally speaking, 70 loyalty points are more than enough.

Yang Shan glanced at Protector Wu's potential and had already made up his mind.

The current seal of the Protector Wu is (purple; rising), which has a special bonus from the NPC in the original work. If it is properly nurtured, it has a great chance to become Golden Word Seal in the future.

Moreover, looking at the present, Protector Wu's combat strength is also quite considerable.

Taking down two Xiao Aotian would be a piece of cake! Yang Shan put down his teacup, stood up, and spoke in a warm tone:

"Thank you for your help, three Heaven Grade Protector."

Yang Shan is now officially the personal disciple of Old Mu Bone, and these three Heaven Grade Protector dare not put on airs in front of Yang Shan.

"Mister E, you're too kind!"

"We should thank Mister E for giving us this opportunity!"

"Rumors are not as good as seeing. Mister E is exceptionally handsome, and at first glance, he has the potential to become Dou Zun!"

These Heaven Grade Protector are all seasoned veterans who can say whatever they want to anyone.

Even though you can't see through the Unseeable and can't see what he looks like, you can still force yourself to praise him as handsome and extraordinary.

Yang Shan: "Please wait a moment, everyone. I need to go outside and finalize the personnel arrangements first."

Sha Feng quickly said, "We'll stay with Mister E and introduce Mister E to his colleagues outside."

Seeing Sha Feng's fawning face, Protector Wu was already seething with anger! Yang Shan now held an extraordinary status and had a large number of Contribution Points, making him a highly coveted target in the eyes of these protectors.

They rushed to be Yang Shan's dogs.

However, Protector Wu doesn't have a good solution yet.

He secretly resolved that he must perform well in this mission!

This Sha Feng really does a good job.

There were nearly twenty people standing quietly outside the private room.

Pure One Suit Earth Grade Protector!

The Soul Hall's foundation is indeed profound!

Yang Shan planned to leave 150,000 Contribution Points and give them to Protector Wu as an initial investment.

After all, the system stipulates that these Contribution Points can only be used to recruit people.

Of course, the kind of bug-exploiting approach, like giving Contribution Points to Protector Wu first and then asking Protector Wu for them back later, has long been blocked by AI Nüwa.

The worst-case scenario is that Protector Wu's loyalty could drop below 20!

It's reasonable to use one's position and status to seek personal gain, but circumventing the rules for profit comes at a price.

Yang Shan promised Sha Feng 100,000 Contribution Points.

Three Eight-Star Dou Zong, each worth 50,000.

With the remaining 100,000, Yang Shan appointed five Earth Grade Protector.

Including Yang Shan and Protector Wu, there were eleven people in total.

The lowest level is Four Star Dou Zong! With this lineup, let alone defeating the Lion Underworld Sect.

That's enough to start a war against the Jia Nan Academy!

Thousand-Hundred Two Elders would be terrified at the sight of this lineup!

Looking at the ten protectors standing in a row in front of him, Yang Shan was also filled with emotion.

I've never fought such a lucrative battle in my life! "Let's go, follow me to the front!"