Chapter 332: An opportunity already claimed? Reporting for duty-"Please keep subscribing"
Lei Wuji's heart sank, and he hurriedly said, "Household Head, if you feel this is insufficient, our Lei Clan can find another way!
"As long as we can trade for that opportunity for Nascent Soul Formation, we will pay any price within our means..."
Xu Chuan raised a hand, stopping Lei Wuji's urgent words.
"You misunderstand, Elder Lei. It is not a question of how much you offer. Rather, this is something I cannot agree to."
His gaze calm, he looked at Lei Wuji. "You should understand the current situation in Skyreach Prefecture, Elder Lei.
"The Lei Clan has an agreement with our Xu Household to serve us for ten years.
"But this is a transaction, or, one might say, an alliance.
"You know perfectly well what would become of the Lei Clan otherwise.
"I promise not to obstruct your ancestor's attempts at Nascent Soul Formation in any way.
"If he can overcome the heart demon tribulation and attain the Nascent Soul through his own abilities, that will be his good fortune, and a blessing for Skyreach Prefecture.
"When that happens, our Xu Household will naturally send congratulatory gifts, and we can end the Lei Clan's ten-year term of service ahead of schedule.
"Our two lineages can then deal with each other as equals."
Lei Wuji's expression eased somewhat at this, but he knew the main point was still to come.
Sure enough, Xu Chuan changed tack. "However, neither will I actively provide any assistance. After all, the situation in Skyreach Prefecture is gradually becoming clear.
"The sudden appearance of another newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator could upset the existing balance. That would hardly be fortunate for our Xu Household."
His words were blunt and realistic.
Lei Wuji opened