"I wouldn't dare accept the title 'Fellow Daoist'." Even though he had already reached Core Formation, Kang Yinghe's attitude toward Du Youqian was more deferential than ever.
Du Youqian found this strange.
He had been using his crushingly powerful Divine Sense to monitor every fluctuation in Kang Yinghe's emotions and thoughts.
He could sense that Kang Yinghe's respect and obedience toward him were genuine.
It seemed Kang Yinghe had no desire to break free from his control.
In fact, Du Youqian had long prepared some leverage. He had planned that once Kang Yinghe reached Core Formation and became Immune to All Techniques, rendering the Secret Techniques and Restrictions controlling him ineffective, he would use that leverage to force Kang Yinghe to continue serving him.
To his surprise, Kang Yinghe had no desire to be forced. He actively wanted to latch onto a powerful patron...
Du Youqian fought the urge to grab him by the collar, shake him violently, and demand an answer.
