Di Xin nodded in satisfaction. With a flick of his finger, two barely perceptible talisman seals instantly sank into the two men's brows.
A bone-chilling pain swept through their souls in an instant!
It was a "Curse-Seal Jade Talisman" formed from the destiny of the Shang Dynasty's Daoist lineage.
"This is the 'One Thought of Life and Death Talisman.'" Di Xin's voice was like a cold wind from the Nine Nethers.
"One thought of loyalty, and it will protect your souls. One thought of betrayal, and your souls will be destroyed at once, reduced to Calamity Ash!
"From now on, your lives rest on a single thought of Mine. Think carefully!"
As Fei Zhong and You Hun felt the icy brand deep within their souls, it was as if they had been shackled by Invisible Shackles.
They were afraid, yet somehow felt a twisted sense of "relief"!
Their worth had been acknowledged. As long as they obeyed, they could stay alive—and perhaps even live better!
"Your servants... swear to serve Your Majesty faithfully until death! We will never harbor disloyal thoughts!" The two kowtowed again. Their voices trembled, yet rang with absolute conviction.
"Effective today, you will take charge of the newly established 'Secret Inspection Office.' Your duties are to investigate the officials in secret, monitor the vassal lords, and gather intelligence on enemy states—especially the movements of Xi Qi!
"You will report directly to Me! I will provide whatever resources you need."
"Your servants accept Your Majesty's decree!" Fei Zhong and You Hun's voices echoed through the dungeon, brimming with the excitement of men given a new lease on life.
North Sea, frozen wasteland.
Wen Zhong's army encampment stretched on like a dragon, its baleful aura soaring into the sky.
Inside the central tent, Wen Zhong sat in the