Peerless Tang Sect: God Emperor Haotian

"Knock knock knock—"

Ye Sen knocked on the door politely.

"Come in."

A steady voice came from behind the door.

After Ye Sen pushed open the door and entered, he could see the room's layout. Judging from the furnishings, it was clearly a study. In the center of the study was a desk, behind which sat a middle-aged man dressed in a dark robe.

This man was robust, with a distinctive profile that was sharply defined like it had been carved by a knife and axe. He had handsome features and an air of authority that emanated from his brows.

"Is this the sect leader of the Xuanming Sect, and Xu Sanshi's father?" Ye Sen thought to himself.

As Ye Sen sized up the other person, the latter also slightly raised his eyes and looked in his direction.

Their eyes met, and Ye Sen held on tightly, not affected by the other party's overwhelming aura.

After observing Ye Sen, the Xuanming Sect Master spoke, "Judging from your appearance, you're only about eight years old. Having level twenty-two soul power at this age is indeed very rare. I heard your second soul ring is at the thousand-year level?"

"That's right," Ye Sen replied with a nod, neither humble nor arrogant.

The Xuanming Sect Master asked, "You want to see me because you want to join our Xuanming Sect?" He wasn't surprised by Ye Sen's actions. It was normal for some extremely talented Soul Masters to wait for the best offer when choosing to join a sect, which explained why Ye Sen wanted to see him, the sect master.

However, to the surprise of the Xuanming Sect Master, Ye Sen shook his head very decisively as soon as he finished speaking.

"no?"

The Xuanming Sect Master frowned and said in a deep voice, "Then what is your purpose in wanting to see me?"

Ye Sen could see the other party's dissatisfaction and realized that if he couldn't come up with a reason that the other party could accept, he probably wouldn't be able to leave calmly.

Despite this, Ye Sen remained calm and continued with his prepared remarks: "Sect Master, I have come here to make a deal with you."

"trade?"

Upon hearing this, the Xuanming Sect Master raised an eyebrow, clearly quite surprised, and then said, "Tell me what you wish to trade?"

Ye Sen didn't mince words and went straight to the point: "I urgently need your sect's Xuanming Pill, but I don't have the money right now. So I'd like to exchange a future favor for one Xuanming Pill."

That's right, that's exactly the solution Ye Sen came up with.

He may not have money right now, but he does have something of value: a favor he can do for someone in the future.

Whether a favor is valuable or not depends on who it relates to.

If it relates to a promising Soul Master genius, then this favor is undoubtedly very valuable.

"Exchange a future favor for a Xuanming Pill?"

The Xuanming Sect Master was also taken aback by Ye Sen's sudden words.

"Hmm." Ye Sen nodded, then said, "Sect Master, I believe you can see my potential with your discerning eye. In the future, the value of my favor will far exceed that of a single Xuanming Pill. You will definitely not lose out by making this deal with me."

The Xuanming Sect Master stared at Ye Sen in silence for a moment.

Ye Sen, too, remained calm and composed.

An eerie silence fell over the scene.

After a moment, the Xuanming Sect Master suddenly broke the silence with a smile and said, "You little fellow are quite interesting. At such a young age, you dare to use personal favors to make deals in front of our sect. You have quite the nerve."

Ye Sen smiled and said helplessly, "Sect Master, I'm really forced into this situation by the questions. What do you think of this deal?"

The Xuanming Sect Master shook his head and said, "The Xuanming Pill is no ordinary pill. What if you die before you've fully matured? Wouldn't my Xuanming Pill be wasted?"

Ye Sen frowned upon hearing this.

The Xuanming Sect Master changed the subject, saying, "I'll give you another option: join our Xuanming Sect. I can give you the Xuanming Pills you want. Moreover, I promise to treat you as one of our own and provide you with ample resources."

An eight-year-old Great Soul Master—such talent cannot be ignored even by the Xuanming Sect. Moreover, Ye Sen's performance just now has piqued his interest in this young boy.

Upon hearing this, Ye Sen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the other party still values ​​his talent, he is confident in closing the deal. His only fear is that the other party will remain unmoved and uninterested no matter what he says.

Ye Sen said, "Sect Master, it's not that I don't want to join your sect, it's just that I can't."

These words did not deter the Xuanming Sect Master from recruiting Ye Sen; instead, they piqued his curiosity: "Why can't he join?"

Faced with the other party's question, Ye Sen did not offer any further explanation, but instead directly revealed his martial spirit.

As two spirit rings, one yellow and one purple, rose up, the Clear Sky Hammer also appeared in Ye Sen's hand.

"The Haotian Hammer?"

Upon seeing Ye Sen's Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, the Xuanming Sect Master stood up abruptly, his face filled with shock.

"Are you from the Haotian Sect?"

The Xuanming Sect Master looked at Ye Sen with disbelief. Given his status, he naturally knew of the Haotian Sect's existence.

Both being reclusive sects, the Haotian Sect was even more thoroughly hidden than the Xuanming Sect, and had existed for a much longer time. Even for him, the sect leader, this was the first time in his life that he had personally witnessed this martial spirit, which had disappeared from the continent for so long and was almost a legend.

Ye Sen said, "I do have some connection with this sect."

"Is there some connection?" The Xuanming Sect Master's eyes flickered, and he suddenly thought of many things.

Ye Sen asked, "Sect Master, do you still want me to join your sect?"

Upon hearing this, the Xuanming Sect Master frowned immediately.

In the world of Soul Masters, Soul Masters with inherited Martial Souls are different from independent cultivators. Any sect is extremely wary of others interfering with their Martial Soul inheritance. Without the consent of the other party's higher-ups, such actions could even lead to unnecessary conflict.

The thought that recruiting Ye Sen into the sect might cause conflict with the Haotian Sect instantly banished the Xuanming Sect Master's idea of ​​recruiting Ye Sen.

"Here you go. There's a Xuanming Pill inside. Remember today's deal; you'll owe the Xuanming Sect a favor from now on." The Xuanming Sect Master took a deep breath and tossed a small porcelain bottle to Ye Sen.

With his discerning eye, he could naturally see that Ye Sen's favor would be more valuable than a Xuanming Pill in the future.

Since it's impossible to recruit Ye Sen into the sect and complete this deal, obtaining a favor promise from a future top expert is a good alternative.

After all, in history, the Xuanming Sect has relied on such favors gained from early investments to help the sect overcome life-or-death crises.

Ye Sen subconsciously took the small porcelain bottle, and felt a sense of relief upon hearing the other party's words. Bringing up the Haotian Sect as a shield had indeed worked.

Although the conditions offered by the Xuanming Sect Master were very tempting, he did not want to become a worker under the other party's command.

After all, joining a sect and enrolling in a Soul Master Academy are completely different concepts. The former has a stronger binding force and is not as free to come and go as one would with a Soul Master Academy.

"Yes, a gentleman's word is as good as his bond. I will definitely find an opportunity to repay this favor to your sect in the future." Ye Sen took a deep breath and said with a firm expression.

Seeing Ye Sen's reaction, the Xuanming Sect Master immediately nodded in satisfaction.

After politely bidding farewell to the other party, Ye Sen immediately set off and left the Xuanming Sect.