Chapter 202 Selling Myself for Fifty Years

He Zhenghao was slightly startled when he heard Li Fan's words, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.

However, Li Fan gave him no time to react or think, instantly activating the Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart's ability to bewitch people's hearts, simulated by Huan Zhen, to its fullest extent.

"I am twenty-nine years old, a Late Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. Fellow Daoist, what do you think of my talent?" Li Fan looked at He Zhenghao with piercing eyes, pressing him.

"Extraordinarily talented, rare in this world," He Zhenghao couldn't help but reply.

"With a mere test, I made a huge profit of six hundred thousand contribution points from the lingwu grass investment. While others went bankrupt, I became rich. Fellow Daoist, what do you think of my ability?" Li Fan asked again.

It seemed to touch He Zhenghao's sore spot, and he gave Li Fan a resentful glance before replying, "Fellow Daoist has sharp insight and keen intuition. I am far from comparable!"

Li Fan then said, "Within this Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, ordinary Cultivators are like cattle and horses. Without influence or background, it's as difficult as ascending to heaven to make a name for oneself. Do you agree, Fellow Daoist?"

He Zhenghao nodded: "Fellow Daoist speaks truly."

Li Fan took the opportunity to pat He Zhenghao's shoulder, saying earnestly, "Precisely because of this, we must stick together even more."

He Zhenghao felt that Li Fan's words made some sense, but before he could ponder it further, he heard Li Fan ask with concern, "You've been in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance for quite a few years, haven't you?"

He Zhenghao thought for a moment, a nostalgic look on his face: "Yes, it's been almost over a hundred years."

Li Fan shook his head repeatedly upon hearing this: "Over a hundred years, and only Middle Stage Foundation Establishment. I also heard you say that you have some slight influence on Wanxian Island. But, how much effect has your painstakingly cultivated network had on your Cultivation? Probably negligible, right?"

He Zhenghao was about to retort, his mouth opened, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Because what Li Fan said was indeed true.

"That's because what you've cultivated are useless connections. If your value remains, they will naturally greet you with smiles and politeness. But what if one day your Cultivation is lost? Will they still look at you directly? Moreover, their relationship with you is absolutely only superficial. If it truly involves their own interests, hehe…" Li Fan patiently explained.

He Zhenghao couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

"In short, Fellow Daoist, you haven't found a true backer; you've followed the wrong person!"

"But if you follow me, it will be vastly different."

"I am a person who values brotherhood the most. I believe in sharing blessings and facing difficulties together," Li Fan said with a righteous expression, speaking endlessly.

"Take, for example, the Nascent Soul Cultivation Technique you've been unable to obtain…" Li Fan paused here, completely capturing He Zhenghao's attention.

"If you wholeheartedly follow me and work for me, then it's not impossible for me to lend you two hundred and fifty thousand contribution points so you can exchange it and Cultivate it first!" Li Fan said decisively.

He Zhenghao, upon hearing this, seemed to be struck by lightning, trembling all over and completely losing his composure: "Is that true?"

"Hehe, I, Li Fan, have always kept my word and never gone back on it!"

"I heard that the Nascent Soul Cultivation Technique you admire seems to be quite compatible with your Foundation Establishment wonder?"

He Zhenghao nodded repeatedly: "That's right, that Cultivation Technique is called the Mountain River Hidden Dragon Skill. If I can switch to Cultivating this technique, I will definitely achieve Golden Core within fifty years. Even breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm is a sure thing."

After speaking, he looked at Li Fan eagerly, wanting to speak but hesitating.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand contribution points, if Fellow Daoist were to accumulate them again, it would take a very long time, wouldn't it? If you could exchange for the Cultivation Technique earlier, breaking through to the Golden Core Realm decades sooner, perhaps your future achievements would be completely different!"

The longing in He Zhenghao's eyes grew even stronger.

After a long while, after some thought, He Zhenghao finally said, "If Fellow Daoist can lend me the contribution points, I will certainly follow Fellow Daoist's lead in everything from now on."

Li Fan chuckled, pulled out a golden foil paper from his storage ring, and quickly wrote several lines of characters on it using his hand as a brush.

Then he smilingly handed it to He Zhenghao: "Words alone are not proof. If Fellow Daoist agrees, please sign this [Business Contract]!"

This golden [Business Contract] was precisely the kind that the Clone had signed with Jiao Xiuyuan before.

It was said to have originated from the Five Old Men Association, a simplified version of the Five Old Men Association's [Soul Contract].

Once both parties signed, they would be bound by the power of the contract, spontaneously acting according to the agreed-upon terms in the contract.

He Zhenghao carefully read the terms in the contract.

"This Cultivator Li Fan hereby lends two hundred and fifty thousand contribution points to Cultivator He Zhenghao at an annual interest rate of one percent."

"Both parties agree that the debt shall be repaid within fifty years."

"During this period, He Zhenghao and Li Fan shall form an interest alliance with Li Fan as the core. Without significantly harming his own interests, He Zhenghao shall fully accept Li Fan's requests and opinions."

"Li Fan shall, based on He Zhenghao's annual performance, appropriately reduce or waive the interest for that year."

…

He Zhenghao's brows furrowed slightly, but then quickly relaxed.

In his opinion, the content of this [Business Contract] was not harsh at all.

It was even somewhat generous.

After all, two hundred and fifty thousand contribution points was truly a huge sum for a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Who would be willing to lend so many contribution points to a Foundation Establishment cultivator at such a low interest rate?

Moreover, there was even a chance to reduce or waive interest annually.

All that was required was to work for Li Fan.

It was merely working indirectly.

Compared to the [Soul Contract] from the Five Old Men Association, which demanded unconditional servitude, this contract was still very generous.

He Zhenghao thought so.

Thus, after hesitating for a moment, he slowly wrote his name on the [Business Contract].

Li Fan's face lit up with joy at the sight.

With flowing strokes, he signed his own name.

The strokes settled, and the contract was formed.

The golden light instantly split into three parts, one flying into the sky.

The other two parts surged into Li Fan and He Zhenghao respectively.

"From now on, we are our own people," Li Fan said with a smile, patting He Zhenghao's shoulder.

He Zhenghao also felt Li Fan becoming increasingly amiable.

"Do you have a heavenly mystery little mirror here? I'll transfer the contribution points to you," Li Fan offered.

"Yes, yes." He Zhenghao immediately took out his heavenly mystery little mirror from his storage ring.

A moment later, two hundred and fifty thousand contribution points successfully arrived.

He Zhenghao's face immediately flushed with excitement, and he couldn't wait to exchange for the Mountain River Hidden Dragon Skill.

A golden Jade Slip appeared in his hand. With the Nascent Soul true Cultivation Technique he had longed for finally in his possession, He Zhenghao couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Bowing to Li Fan, He Zhenghao said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist!"

Li Fan narrowed his eyes and waved his hand: "We're all our own people, no need to be so polite."

"Since you've already obtained the Cultivation Technique, why don't you quickly see how effective it is? Is it truly as suitable as you said? I'll be your Protector!" Li Fan suggested.