Global Lords: Me and My Calabash Kiddos

In that instant, Luo Jiuying and Lin Tianzheng felt like their very lives hinged on the Lord’s whim.

As imposing as a mountain, as unfathomable as an abyss—just like the Lord who captured them, impossible to see through.

"I sincerely invite you to join my territory! Relax, I won’t treat you as slaves!" Yi Tian patted both their shoulders.

As long as Luo Jiuying and Lin Tianzheng submit, the remaining Qi Refiners and Elemental Masters aren’t worth worrying about.

"Greetings, Lord!"

Luo Jiuying and Lin Tianzheng immediately bowed to Yi Tian.

As seasoned Qi Refiners, it’s impossible for them to offer their loyalty just like that.

The Lord who captured them dumped them at Yi Tian’s territory precisely because they’d been delaying their loyalty.

Yi Tian checked Luo Jiuying and Lin Tianzheng’s loyalty scores.

Just above forty.

With a start like this, Yi Tian was satisfied.

"Fight for me, and we’ll grant you SSS Martial Skills, letting you achieve Great Success in no time."

Yi Tian nodded and helped them up.

He wasn’t just talking—he had Specialized Enlightenment Tea, SSS Martial Skills, and from Entry Level to Minor Achievement, ten days would suffice.

Yi Tian’s Celestial Ice Palm and Celestial Flame Palm trained to Minor Achievement were comparable to their SS Martial Skill Perfection.

"Thank you, Lord!"

Even if they didn’t really believe it, they still wore grateful expressions. Old foxes, both of them.

"You too! This isn’t a prison, you guys got lucky landing in my territory."

Yi Tian glanced at the rest of the Qi Refiners and Elemental Masters.

Seeing what was happening, the other S-level Qi Refiners and Elemental Masters didn’t dare rebel at all.

Those A-level Qi Refiners? Hard to say if it was the cold or sheer terror—

Trembling like leaves!

While the transaction was still ongoing, Yi Tian found the Twelve-winged Tiger Star Beast and took out the Ziwei Star Celestial Stone.

The captives were guarded by Zu Ti and his people, no way for them to stir up trouble.

"Roar!"

The Twelve-winged Tiger Star Beast saw the Ziwei Star Celestial Stone, and lunged like a cat that’d caught a whiff of fish.

Nearly four meters tall, the Ziwei Star Celestial Stone was instantly surrounded by the Winged Tiger Star Beasts from all sides.

"Swish!"

The Ziwei Star Celestial Stone sensed living creatures cultivating Star Power, and suddenly burst into starlight, enfolding all twelve Winged Tiger Star Beasts.

Every last Winged Tiger Star Beast closed its eyes, absorbing the thick Star Power emanating from the Ziwei Star Celestial Stone.

Ziwei Star—the master of astrology. The Ziwei Star Celestial Stone could boost the cultivation of any being training Star Power, and help them comprehend Star Mystical Techniques or unlock special talents.

Yi Tian saw the Winged Tiger Star Beasts couldn’t figure it out for now, so he didn’t stick around.

He shooed the Little Kiddo back to the villa to warm by the fireplace. As for himself, he activated the Heavenless Bead, switching his Mercenary status to active.

He officially began accepting Mercenary missions.

Yi Tian hadn’t forgotten his King of Mercenaries goal.

It wasn’t that he was afraid of the cold—the Heavenless Bead boosted his Mercenary efficiency and guarded against accidents.

On the A-level Mercenary Golden List, Yi Tian had fallen to rank 2716.

Right now, loads of Lords were braving the storm to raid each other.

Using the blizzard for cover was perfect for surprise attacks.

Rob and loot, get a golden belt—raiding a Lord could net you crazy riches.

But this time, the mutual attacks were just a tenth as common as last time.

Which meant Mercenary missions weren’t exactly hot—and if your Mercenary record was trash, not a chance anyone would hire you.

Same old rules: kill the invaders, and sealing the Celestial Dao Stone goes to the Mercenary.

Yi Tian had barely changed his status for a second before someone hired him.

A Dao Body chick—just Early-stage A.

Her enemy? Mid-stage A. The moment Yi Tian showed up, he flicked his finger and sliced the guy to bits with Sword Qi.

That’s fate, man!

Just tough luck for the invader.

Out of countless Mercenaries, how’d he run into the second-best in the world?

Yi Tian couldn’t even be bothered to wear his armor, showing his true face—the Dao Body girl was totally stunned.

"Till next time!"

Yi Tian took the invader’s Level 2 Celestial Dao Stone, greeted the Dao Body girl, and disappeared via teleport. Only then did the girl recover, cheeks blazing red...

The whole thing took less than a minute.

Not just Early-stage A.

Late-stage A too—Yi Tian pulled out the SSS-level Xuanyuan Sword, sixteenth-level Swordsmanship Mastery.

Even prodigies were doomed under Yi Tian’s sword.

His crazy speed meant at least forty Mercenary missions in an hour.

At this stage, Yi Tian had truly entered the unbeatable era among his peers.

Four hours later...

"Detected: a Mercenary is sending you a mission request. Mission objective: eliminate the invader. Invader is a Qi Refiner, Spiritual Power Late-stage A..."

Another straightforward mission.

"Accepted!"

Gripping the Celestial Dao Stone, Yi Tian delivered himself there.

With a flash of white light, Yi Tian landed in a snowy field.

"Fwoosh!"

Dozens of Martial Skills, Sword Qi, and Blade Qi—all coordinated—came flying at Yi Tian.

"Swish!"

The Xuanyuan Sword left its sheath. Yi Tian casually waved it a few times; all incoming Sword Qi, Blade Qi, and Martial Skills were obliterated under its might.

With the Fourth Layer of Instant Spirit boosting his speed, Yi Tian was blazingly fast.

"Detected: surrounding space around Lord is sealed. Lord must leave the sealed area to teleport!"

The Celestial Dao Stone pinged Yi Tian.

Damn!

Got set up!

Did the other side eat bear hearts and leopard guts or what?

Yi Tian had the Heavenless Bead, so he wasn’t nervous at all.

"Mercenary System Alert: content of this deal between employer and mercenary is grossly untrue. Mercenary may rob or kill employer with zero consequences."

"This mission’s level has been upgraded to S-level."

"Employer’s reputation destroyed. Mercenary System ban: can never hire mercenaries again, ineligible for any mercenary honors."

More alerts from the Celestial Dao Stone.

Where’s the employer?

Yi Tian scanned the area—couldn’t find the employer anywhere.

Suddenly, over a thousand B-level and higher indigenous people surged toward Yi Tian, intent on slaughter.

Plus more than a hundred Three-dimensional Combat Soldiers, twenty Five Elements Combatants, and two S-level Stone Men.

"Are they kidding me?"

Yi Tian frowned!

Was this employer just offering his life to see if Yi Tian’s sword was sharp?

"Wait! Upgrade, summon S-level Mercenary!"

Yi Tian remembered his planned operation.

If he can do it, so can others.

It’s really just a change in motive, that’s all.