"The elite among men all live for their convictions. That is why I admire this man and am willing to modify him personally. With proper guidance, he could become a formidable general. But I must trouble you with that guidance, Grand Commander," Yan Wenshan told Fang Qianyuan privately, transmitting his voice through spirit essence.
Lin Shi's heart was filled with hatred. He was a naturally keen blade. If the sect could put him to use, then whenever a mission involved Demon-Slaying or dealing with the Demonic Path, sending him would ensure wholehearted service, without complaint or resentment.
Fang Qianyuan had saved his life and recognized his worth. He also held a high position, with rightful authority. Why worry that he would not win Lin Shi's loyalty?
Of course, this also took into account Lin Shi's own talents. They were more than sufficient to secure him a future as a General-Rank Warrior with Earth Rank combat power. He was not rotten wood beyond carving.
At this point, Yan Wenshan smiled again and said to Fang Qianyuan, "This is also why I invited you here, Grand Commander. After modifying him into a warrior, I greatly strengthened his physique, then used your immortal blood to inscribe a Blood Mark Curse Seal. Guess what happened?"
"Could it be... you succeeded?" Fang Qianyuan asked, his heart stirring.
"Indeed." A smile appeared on Yan Wenshan's face.
Having said that, he turned to Lin Shi. "Lin Shi, hurry up and show the Grand Commander!"
The moment his words fell, Lin Shi let out a wild bellow like a tiger's roar. The tremendous sound reverberated through the cramped stone chamber like explosive thunder.
A visible spiritual radiance flickered, and crimson spirit essence, like blazing flames, surged wildly from his body.
Only then did Fang Qianyuan notice what seemed