Qin Shaofeng was only mildly surprised by Fu'an Village's ceremony of pledging allegiance, then agreed without the slightest hesitation.
There was no need to consider it, nor was it possible to refuse.
This was the rule of this Dao World, Qin Shaofeng understood.
"Fine. Since you wish to pledge yourselves to me as your master, I will not stand on ceremony. From this day forth, I shall be your master."
"Thank you, Master!"
The Old Village Chief and the others were overjoyed and knelt in worship.
Since Qin Shaofeng had agreed, the ceremony had to continue so that it could be considered complete.
Once the ceremony was over, the Old Village Chief and the others rose.
Then, the Old Village Chief said to Qin Shaofeng with utmost respect, "Master, since you have become the master of Fu'an Village, the name Fu'an Village is no longer suitable. Please give Fu'an Village a new name!"
A name?
Qin Shaofeng was slightly taken aback, then said, "In that case, Fu'an Village shall be called Qin from now on! As for how you should address me..."
Qin Shaofeng paused briefly before saying, "King. From now on, you shall address me as King. From this day forth, I am King Qin!"
Qin?
The Old Village Chief and the others were slightly stunned, but they did not think much of it and directly accepted the name.
Since he had become the master of Fu'an Village—no, it should be said, Qin—many things became much easier for Qin Shaofeng to handle.
Previously, he had wanted to discuss matters with the Old Village Chief and the others, but now there was no need.
Once they pledged allegiance to a master, the master's will took precedence. No one would hold any other opinion.
"All right, next I will speak about