The Hands Who Came Seeking His Protection
"Your juniors Lin Cheng, Song Ying, Chen Bin, Sun Li, and Li Ming pay their respects to Senior Shi."
The five Core Formation Cultivators dropped to their knees almost at the same time and spoke respectfully.
Zhao Sisi and Zhao Zijie were a little surprised. To become disciples of Shi Yue, these five had lowered themselves remarkably.
Shi Yue was quite pleased with their attitude. His status was no ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator's; it was only proper for five Core Formation Cultivators to kneel before him.
"Rise. I have some questions for you."
The five Lin Chengs answered and stood up.
"What skills do you have? Or, to put it another way, why should I take you in? If I wanted to recruit people, all I'd need to do is say the word. I'm sure plenty would want to become my disciples." Shi Yue gazed at the five with an impassive expression and asked in a low voice.
Lin Cheng and Song Ying exchanged a glance. They stepped forward together and said in unison, "We are foolish and have little to offer, but we each have a loyal heart and are willing to serve Senior Shi. At a single word from you, we would face death a thousand times without hesitation."
The other two men and one woman did not lag behind. They all stepped forward and said in unison, "The three of us siblings are willing to acknowledge Senior Shi as our master and will never betray you. If we break this vow, may we be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."
"I don't keep idlers here. I can take you in, but you'll do whatever I say. Most importantly, I loathe traitors. Anyone disloyal will be killed without mercy."