"My condition is simple. For the next five years, you must stand with our Ji Imperial Clan." Ji Tianming's expression was exceptionally serious.
If Chen Mo had merely possessed the strength of a Two-Qi Grandmaster or Three-Qi Grandmaster, then no matter how high his talent was, Ji Tianming would not have spoken this way.
Most likely, he would have asked Chen Mo to join the Great Zhou Imperial Family, become one of his ministers, or marry a woman from the imperial clan and become one of their own.
Rather than, as he did now, merely asking Chen Mo to stand on the Ji Imperial Clan's side.
Seeing Chen Mo hesitate without immediately giving a reply, Ji Tianming explained:
"Rest assured, we will not force you to do anything. You simply cannot do anything detrimental to our Ji Imperial Clan—at least not for the next five years."
"Alright~" Chen Mo nodded.
If that was all, he truly had no reason to refuse.
Still, he was somewhat curious. Why only five years?
What would happen to the Ji Imperial Clan after five years?
Would they no longer worry about him doing anything detrimental to them?
Of course, Chen Mo merely kept those doubts to himself and did not ask them aloud.
Seeing Chen Mo agree, Ji Tianming nodded and smiled.
"I hope you gain something in the Martial Pavilion. We do not have much time left."
"Two years and three months... that's enough." Chen Mo replied calmly.
With enough cultivation techniques, his strength would definitely improve tremendously during that time.
"So you did know..."
A flash of understanding passed through his eyes, but Ji Tianming did not mind.
"Then there is no need for me to say more. Cultivate diligently. If you can break through to the Great Grandmaster Realm, you will