Seeing her agree, Chen Lin could not help feeling a surge of delight.
Although contracts were highly binding, they were not entirely impossible to dissolve. Besides, this contract was being made under duress, so he would feel no guilt about breaking it.
But he soon realized he had been wrong.
She brushed a hand over the exquisite bracelet on her wrist and took out a scroll emanating powerful rule intent.
It was pitch-black throughout and carried a chilling aura.
"This is a River of Styx Pact. Anyone who violates it will have their soul scattered, unable even to enter reincarnation."
Madam Colorful Butterfly unfurled the scroll and spoke calmly as she looked at Chen Lin.
When Chen Lin remained silent, she sneered. "What, was everything you just said a lie? Were you planning to take the benefits and cast me aside once you left?"
The corner of Chen Lin's mouth twitched. He gave a dry laugh. "How could I? Let's sign the contract, then!"
He knew of the River of Styx Pact and had even seen one before. It simply had not occurred to him just now.
This was a powerful rule contract. This scroll alone was worth nearly as much as a furnace purgatory stone. She was sparing no expense to bind him to her.
Once such a formidable contract was signed, there would be no turning back. Thus, while negotiating its terms, Chen Lin argued his case on every point and weighed every word carefully.
Madam Colorful Butterfly did the same.
It took a full incense stick's worth of time before they reached an agreement and each left a soul imprint on it.
Once the contract was established, the scroll ignited without a flame and vanished without a trace.
An indescribable sensation immediately enveloped Chen Lin's entire body,