Conditions

"Then why did you come to me? We've never met before, this is our first meeting. Aren't you afraid I share the same thoughts as the Poison Cloud Sect?" After Miao Miao explained the whole story, Lin Ming suddenly asked.

Although what Miao Miao said made it clear that she meant the people from the Chu Yun Empire weren't suitable choices, why was someone like herself, whom she had only just met, suitable?

Lin Ming Miao Miao, but since they were communicating, Lin Ming wanted to clarify things. Otherwise, if things escalated into a fight later, it would be a waste of everyone's feelings. For Lin Ming, resolving things peacefully from the start was the best option.

"Miao Miao Young Master Lin, do you believe in a woman's intuition?" Lin Ming asked Lin Ming.

After she finished speaking, seeing Lin Ming's expression that said, "Do you think I would believe this?", Miao Miao thought for a moment and then spoke again.

"Young Master Lin, Chu Yun Empire, do you think I have any other options? If I could resolve this myself, I certainly wouldn't choose to rely on anyone. However, as you can see, my strength is only that of Two-Star Dou Wang. While such strength might be considered a high-ranking Dou King Expert by ordinary people, it's nothing more than a large grasshopper to these people who are about to arrive. I don't have many other skills, but I believe I have a good eye for people. The moment I saw you, Young Master, I knew you would become a soaring Giant Dragon. My meager possessions are probably nothing to you. And you likely won't stay in the Chu Yun Empire for long, so from every perspective, I will choose you."

Regardless of whether Miao Miao's words were true or false, Lin Ming knew that even if he asked again, her answer wouldn't be much different, so there was no need to waste any more words.

So much so that after Lin Ming finished speaking, Lin Ming said in Miao Miao, "If you want my help, you can!"

After this conversation, Lin Ming felt he could help Miao Miao. This wasn't because of what she said, but because Lin Ming himself would only be staying in the Chu Yun Empire for about half a year, and after that, Xiao Yi Xian would have to face everything on her own.

If I help Miao Miao now, then Xiao Yi Xian will have a Dou Wang) as an ally. In addition, the fact that Miao Miao was able to open the Thousand Poison Workshop in Heavenly Poison City shows that she has some connections, relationships, and methods. All of these can be helpful to Xiao Yi Xian.

Upon hearing Lin Ming's words, Miao Miao was immediately overjoyed. Of course, as someone who could run the Thousand Poison Workshop in this Heavenly Poison City, she knew there was no such thing as a free lunch. Lin Ming's choice to help her must have come with conditions. So, after her initial joy, Miao Miao immediately said, "Young Master Lin, please feel free to name any conditions you have. As long as it's within my power, I will definitely do it."

"Young Master Lin, what do you mean by this?" Miao Miao asked, puzzled, as Lin Ming held up three fingers after she finished speaking.

After Miao Miao finished speaking, Lin Ming stated his requirements. "Three years! Serve me for three years. During these three years, your only task is to obey my commands. After three years, it's up to you whether you stay or leave. As long as you do your job diligently during these three years, I can guarantee that by the end of the three years, even if you don't reach the Dou Emperor, you will at least reach the Dou Wang Peak."

Since he had decided to have Miao Miao help Xiao Yi Xian after he left the Chu Yun Empire, Lin Ming naturally wanted Miao Miao to serve Xiao Yi Xian sincerely during his absence.

To get someone to do something wholeheartedly, besides helping them solve their problems, you also need to give them the benefits they require.

Although Lin Ming didn't know what benefit Miao Miao wanted most, in this Dou Qi Continent, improving one's cultivation level was like making money in his previous life—something that the vast majority of people desired. That's why Lin Ming said that.

"Young Master Lin... you... are you telling the truth?" Miao Miao asked in disbelief upon hearing Lin Ming's words.

After all, it was Miao Miao who had asked Lin Ming to help her resolve the Poison Cloud Sect issue, and she was mentally prepared to pay a heavy price. Who would have thought that the price she paid would be much less than she expected, and that she would actually gain tremendous benefits?

No wonder Miao Miao had that expression. It's like someone going for a job interview in her past life.

Anyone who's ever been interviewed knows that HR professionals are always trying their best to lower your salary expectations. But then one time, the HR person not only doesn't try to lower your salary, but actually says you're asking for too little and they're going to increase it.

When faced with something like this, what would you think? Your first thought would definitely be, "Is this some kind of scam?" And that's exactly how Miao Miao feels right now.

"Since I, Lin Ming, have said it, I can definitely do it. Of course, let me make this clear beforehand: if you have any ulterior motives along the way, then I can take back what I've given you." Looking at Miao Miao's incredulous Miao Miao, Lin Ming replied confidently. Of course, as he spoke further, Lin Ming also revealed a ruthless look.

"Young Master Lin, rest assured. Within three years, I will obey your every command!" Miao Miao immediately assured him after Lin Ming finished speaking.

After receiving Lin Ming's affirmative reply, Miao Miao knew that Lin Ming was serious. That's why Miao Miao responded in that way.

Of course, Miao Miao could understand the harsh words Lin Ming said later. After all, if it were her, and she were to solve someone else's problem and provide them with resources for cultivation and improvement, and that person were to do something disloyal during that time, Miao Miao would definitely deal with him. No one would tolerate that, let alone a prodigy like Lin Ming.

"Alright! Now that you know, I won't say anything more. Let's arrange a place for us to stay first." Seeing Miao Miao's reply, Lin Ming nodded and gave the order.

"Young master, please come this way with me." Arranging accommodations was no problem for Miao Miao, so much so that as soon as Lin Ming finished speaking, Miao Miao invited Lin Ming and the others to follow her.

Led by Miao Miao, Lin Ming and the others arrived at a courtyard. Looking at the tranquil environment of the courtyard, Lin Ming nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright, you can go now!" After looking around the courtyard, Lin Ming spoke to Miao Miao.

"Yes!" Miao Miao nodded in response after Lin Ming finished speaking.

"Don't worry about the Poison Cloud Sect. We'll just kill Ren Fei Yun when he arrives. Even if he reaches the Dou Emperor, it won't change the outcome." Seeing Miao Miao questioning look in Miao Miao's eyes as she left, Lin Ming knew what she wanted to say, so Lin Ming spoke to her after her reply.

"Then please rest well, young master. I'll take my leave now." Upon receiving Lin Ming's answer, Miao Miao's worries instantly vanished. She spoke with even greater respect before taking her leave.