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At this moment, the white-haired youth standing before him, not yet twenty years old, was actually a Sword Master. The shimmering, dancing lunar flames and the blade aura that swept across dozens of meters, invincible in its path, unequivocally confirmed his status. Even if he were only a first-level Sword Master, the royal family of Fasin would undoubtedly seek to appoint him to a high-ranking position. Considering his age and magical prowess, even the Radiant Temple would eagerly welcome him into their upper echelons without hesitation. Yet, such an individual was content to be a mercenary, enduring the hardships of the outdoors, battling bandits and monsters for meager rewards—akin to a level-ten dragon working as a plow beast, which was utterly absurd. However, the Sword Hero Ruyns could not afford to laugh, for regardless of the peculiar preferences of this white-haired youth, he had now directly confronted the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce. Although the chamber was immensely wealthy and influential, if this Sword Master were to align with a powerful faction, it could spell doom for the chamber, leaving its future far beyond merely bleak.

"The damned girl, she escaped, but how did she find a Sword Master as her bodyguard? What should we do now?" The Sword Hero Ruyns was not a hired warrior but a powerful figure with deep blood ties to the chamber's leadership. His interests were deeply intertwined with those of the chamber, so he was naturally concerned about its future, forgetting his own safety in the process.

"You're troubled, you're lost, you don't know what to do, right?" As Captain Ruyns stood at a loss, the white-haired youth suddenly looked up at him. There seemed to be a magical force in his gaze that held Ruyns' attention, while a faint voice echoed in his ear, penetrating his heart and breaking down his defenses, causing him to unwittingly reveal his thoughts.

"Yes, I don't know how to resolve the current crisis for my family. Offending a Sword Master is a terrible situation, especially since our influence has diminished significantly after a recent purge."

"Tell me everything that happened, and I will find a solution for you. Trust me; I won't deceive you, will I?" The voice was filled with peace and tranquility, making Ruyns inadvertently recount every detail of the situation without omission.

The "Soul Transference Technique" from *The Nine Yin Manual* is a wondrous skill capable of dominating one's mind. Initially, Huang Chang knew that the fanatical followers of the dark cult would never divulge any secrets or information about key figures, so he developed this technique based on ancient witchcraft as a secret weapon for revenge. This learned genius managed to unify Daoist true qi with witchcraft, using true qi to enhance mental fortitude. Normally, such mind-control techniques require immense innate spiritual power and decades of arduous cultivation, but the "Soul Transference Technique" allows users with sufficient mastery of Nine Yin true qi to achieve, within a short time, results that others might take decades to accomplish.

I specifically cultivated the "Soul Transference Technique" in Fontainebleau to control half-orcs. Later, after gaining magical powers through the "Companion Contract," I further honed my mental strength, enhancing the technique's potency. Given that the Sword Hero was already injured and in shock, it was easy for me to break through his mental defenses and extract all his secrets.

Jin Luosha's story is a rather cliché tale. As the wealthiest chamber in the south, the Star Shield always had factions seeking to exchange wealth for status and entry into the nobility. When succession disputes arose in the kingdom of Fasin, the conservative old guard decided to remain neutral, while the ambitious new guard aligned themselves with a particular prince. After extensive preparation, the new guard launched a peaceful coup. However, due to intelligence failures or poor planning, the old guard's hidden strengths thwarted the new guard's plans, turning the peaceful coup into a violent purge. With the support of the prince, the new guard overpowered the old guard, executing most of the elders and officials in a single day. Jin Luosha, the only granddaughter of the chamber's chairman, fled for her life.

An underage girl posed no threat to the new guard, who had seized power and the backing of the prince. However, they discovered that the old guard had connections to the Radiant Temple after reviewing documents. While they believed they could handle other factions with money and royal authority, the temple's influence transcended worldly matters. To prevent the temple's intervention, the new guard needed to eliminate all members of the old guard, removing any potential advocates. Thus, killing Jin Luosha became crucial to protect the new guard's position.

"You don't need to worry. There's still time between when the temple becomes aware of the situation and when they intervene. If you can eliminate all obstacles before the temple intervenes and finds Jin Luosha, the problem will be resolved. That Sword Master won't join any faction, so feel free to pursue him openly. Remember, involve high-level experts and post high-level tasks in the Dark Mercenary Guild and Adventurer Guild. Also, get the Assassins Guild involved. Ideally, have the prince recruit some Sword Masters to ensure success."

Using the "Soul Transference Technique" to instill the will to hunt me down in others is indeed peculiar, but it is necessary to draw attention and dispel the temple's suspicions. This Sword Hero is a significant figure in the new guard and controls much of the military force, ensuring a vigorous pursuit. My mastery of *The Nine Yin Manual* now rivals Catherine's fourth-level "Emperor Martial Overlord Technique." In a world where martial prowess is generally low, even facing a human Sword Emperor, I am confident in my ability to escape safely. Therefore, I am not afraid to escalate the situation. Unfortunately, transforming into a werewolf requires absorbing moonlight energy during a full moon night, and if I don't transform back immediately, I must wait until the next month to regain human form, rendering the transformation impractical. Otherwise, I could engage in battle without fear unless facing a top-tier Sword Emperor.