Affiliate Lord: Liu Ruyan!

[Zhao: I can cooperate with you. You provide me with resources, and as I grow stronger, I can Shelter you. We can sign a contract!]

Su Ye looked at the message Liu Ruyan had sent:????

What does that mean? Getting something for nothing?

"Why does this guy talk like a lunatic?" Su Ye thought, stroking his chin as he looked at the message Liu Ruyan had sent.

Of course, it was also because Su Ye didn't know Liu Ruyan's thoughts and plans that he felt Liu Ruyan's words were no different from those of a lunatic.

[Otherworld Traveler: Send me a photo?]

Liu Ruyan looked at Su Ye's words and immediately took a selfie.

[: Photo JPG!!]

Looking at the photos Liu Ruyan sent, Su Ye remarked, "Tsk tsk, as expected of Empress Ruyan, she's done everything, but she's never looked ugly."

[Otherworld Traveler: Did you know you got beaten up?]

Su Ye looked at the message from Liu Ruyan with a mischievous smile on his face. Unfortunately, Liu Ruyan didn't understand the joke. Well then, since that's the case, let's get down to business.

[Otherworld Traveler: I only sign Affiliate Lord Contract. You must know the resources I have since you contacted me. Equal Contract? I don't sign those. Think it over before you contact me.]

Su Ye sent a message directly.

For Su Ye, having another subordinate lord was just another subordinate; it made no difference otherwise, since Su Ye already lacked nothing.

All I need to do is develop steadily; nothing else matters.

Liu Ruyan fell silent after reading the message from Su Ye.

Should we sign Affiliate Lord Contract?

A glint appeared in Liu Ruyan's eyes. Liu Ruyan had already considered this path, after all, she was just an Normal lord.

Although both parents were Gold Lord, they were only slightly better off than Normal. There were countless Gold Lord in the Main World.

However, Liu Ruyan was unwilling to sign Affiliate Lord Contract just like that.

This so-called unwillingness is nothing more than not having been beaten down by society. Liu Ruyan's mind is very clear. She also knows that if she returns to the Main World like this, she will either die with her talent and Legendary Troops.

Alternatively, they could become dependent on a powerful Families and sign Affiliate Lord Contract.

You don't actually think they'll let you get something for free, do you?

Her talent and Troops destined her to either attach herself to a powerful Families or die quietly. A rising star? Only those who grow into powerful figures are truly rising stars; what are they if they don't?

A potential lord? Don't be ridiculous. This world has never lacked potential lords; what it lacks is opportunity. You don't think you're the only genius, do you?

Are you the only one with good talent and good Troops?

Just kidding. Every year there are billions of Novice Lord, and countless geniuses are born. One more or one less won't make a difference. Don't take yourself so seriously.

For an empire, you only have the right to call yourself the future if you grow up; if you don't grow up, well, tsk tsk.

Liu Ruyan took a deep breath, a determined look in her eyes. She was going to take the gamble!

The scales in Liu Ruyan's heart had already tipped between choosing Long Chen and choosing Su Ye the moment she sent Su Ye the message.

Long Chen is stable, but his potential is clearly limited. And do you think that just because Liu Ruyan is with Long Chen, she won't sign Affiliate Lord Contract? She will still sign one, and she will be under Long Chen's command.

As for why? A large Families would agree to let an outsider grow up without some means of control. What if you turn the tables and become the master? They would still sign a contract, just with a different attitude. Sometimes, a contract is just a safety net.

Since it's all a gamble anyway, why not find someone with a higher potential? Can you really guarantee that the Long Family won't have other ideas about you? It's better to find someone with a higher potential; if you win the gamble, you'll take off.

[Zhao: Can you guarantee I'll have enough resources?]

Su Ye raised an eyebrow as he sorted through the messages, glancing at Liu Ruyan who had sent him the message.

"Tsk tsk, it seems there's no other way," Su Ye thought to himself, a glint of shrewdness in his eyes.

With God Level talent and Legendary Troops, once they reach their full potential, nothing more needs to be said.

How could one not love such a subordinate lord? (Some experts say they shouldn't recruit Liu Ruyan. Why not? Her talent and the growth of her Troops are both excellent. As for the fear of trouble from Rebirth person, does refusing to recruit her mean she won't cause trouble? Because Su Ye Xiu will definitely seek revenge on Su Ye for betraying him; that's just how protagonists are. Just explaining!)

[Otherworld Traveler: Words are meaningless; no matter how much you say, it's all empty talk. Shall we sign? I'll send you the contract once we've signed it.]

Liu Ruyan looked at the message sent by Su Ye.

Liu Ruyan looked at the message Su Ye sent, then took a deep breath, a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes. Having come this far, did she still have a choice?

[: Sign!!]

Su Ye looked at the message sent by Liu Ruyan with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He directly spent a thousand Origin Crystal to obtain a Affiliate Contract and traded it over.

Looking at the contract in her hand, Liu Ruyan signed her name without hesitation.

The system notification sounded simultaneously in Su Ye's and Liu Ruyan's ears.

[Ding: Subordinate Lord. Eternal Contract Formed. You have obtained Subordinate Lord: Liu Ruyan!]

[Ding: Subordinate Lord. Eternal Contract Established. You have become Su Ye's subordinate lord!]

"Su Ye!!" Liu Ruyan murmured the name. This person was her lord. She had staked everything on Su Ye, including her future.

"That's really decisive." Su Ye stood up from the small stool and looked at the fishing rod in front of him.

"I'll just have to wait until I get back to fish," Su Ye said with a smile.

"Dark Flame Dragon?" Su Ye looked at Cassilia, who was in the Territory.

"Cassilia!" Su Ye's voice rang out.

A blonde-haired young girl, Cassilia, appeared before Su Ye, a pair of small golden wings on her back. "Your God Emperor, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Come with me," Su Ye said with a smile, opening the Light Gate and leading Cassilia inside.

Within Liu Ruyan's Territory.

Liu Ruyan looked at the unfolding Light Gate with a hint of trepidation, but she quickly calmed down. Her clothes changed into a cheongsam, black stockings, and high heels, exuding elegance and highlighting her figure.

A short-haired, nonchalant boy wearing a white short-sleeved shirt with a silly dragon design and the words "Dragon's Glory" printed on it, shorts, and flip-flops walked out with a blonde little girl.

Su Ye looked at Liu Ruyan's outfit. "You're quite aware of your own limitations."

Liu Ruyan blushed and looked at her cheongsam, which had a rather high slit.

"Master!!" Liu Ruyan said respectfully to Su Ye. Now that things had come to this point, there was no need to keep up appearances.

From this perspective, Liu Ruyan has a very clear understanding of her own position.

At the very least, Su Ye didn't dislike Liu Ruyan.

However, what Su Ye said stunned Liu Ruyan.

Do you know Yi Ye Zhi Qiu?

Liu Ruyan looked at Su Ye, paused for a moment, and then said, "I know him. We grew up together. I just think of him as an older brother."