"Recruit us?" At Xiao Yan's words, the magical beasts fell silent.
They were all old creatures who had lived for many years, so naturally, they understood what Xiao Yan meant by recruiting them. But they had long grown accustomed to living freely in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. How could they willingly become someone else's lowly subordinates?
How was that any different from becoming someone else's watchdog?
As though he had seen through their thoughts, a faint smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face.
"I know many of you refuse to accept me right now, and you're unwilling to become my subordinates. But that isn't a problem. After all, I have no use for you yet."
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the magical beasts secretly breathed sighs of relief. If this human youth forced them to submit, they really would have no way to resist. The two Half-Saint experts behind him were simply too terrifying.
Compared with death, submission was not something they could not accept.
"However..." Xiao Yan changed tack, looking at the magical beasts as he said calmly, "Within three years at most, the force under my command will reach a level that can shake the Northwest Continent. If you're willing then, you can still come over and serve under this young master."
At the youth's words, the magical beasts exchanged bewildered glances, none daring to make a sound. No matter how powerful this human's force became, what did that have to do with them?
Besides, what could anyone accomplish in three years? For many of them, even a single nap lasted longer than that.
"Especially you. Never mind these small fry, but a Five-Star Dou Zun is barely worth this young master's efforts to win over. Think it over, old fellow."
Xiao Yan smiled at the Beast Venerable, while