Seeing the smile on Zhang Tian's face, Su Nan and the other three felt a chill in their hearts.
Why did this guy's smile resemble the Black Impermanence under the King of Hell so much?
"Since you're here, I'll do my part as a host. After all, this isn't the Wang family's territory anymore, is it?"
Zhang Tian chuckled, then slowly stood up and picked up some stones from the side, tossing them over.
"Sit. This is my space. Here, you will be under my control. In other words, as long as I don't want you to leave, you won't be able to get out, even if it's a hundred years."
Zhang Tian spoke the harshest words with a nonchalant air.
Telling an old man that you'll lock him in a dark room and let him wait for death is a fatal blow to that old man.
At this moment, the four members of the Wang family were no different from that old man.
Upon hearing Zhang Tian's words, the four exchanged glances. Although they were inwardly displeased, they obediently sat on the stones.
Zhang Qilin, however, watched the scene coldly.
He rarely spoke, but that didn't mean he wouldn't act.
After the four sat down like good children, Zhang Tian slowly began to speak.
"I'll give you two choices now."
"The first choice is to surrender to me. From now on, you will have nothing to do with the Wang family. I am very optimistic about your skills in conspiracy and trickery. You should be able to forge a future for me."
"Of course, if you follow me, I won't treat you poorly. See this pool of spiritual water? It's all mine. As long as you are obedient, I can reward you with it. Not to mention anything else, your lifespan will definitely increase."
As Zhang Tian spoke, he stood up and waved his hand, displaying an ambitious demeanor.
If these people were willing to work for him, Zhang Tian wouldn't mind giving them some incentives.
After all, if the Wang family could span across the entire grave-robbing world, it proved their strength.
Whether it was in business or in scheming, they were stronger than other families.
Such a fine steed, Zhang Tian had no reason not to tame it.
After Zhang Tian finished speaking, two of the four were already tempted.
After all, so much spiritual water that could increase lifespan was worth it if it could be obtained.
It was better than dying of old age.
However, seeing that Su Nan had not spoken, no one else said anything.
"Of course, you also have a second choice. If you disagree with my first choice, we will have a monumental battle. Of course, that's if you can win without the array's support."
Zhang Tian said, raising his eyebrows slightly.
While he presented two choices, in reality, there was only one.
After Zhang Tian finished speaking, Su Nan was the first to speak.
"Brother Zhang is indeed straightforward, giving us two choices. Since Brother Zhang has said so, we naturally will follow Brother Zhang's wishes."
"If Brother Zhang can give us something substantial, we don't really mind."
Su Nan adopted an indifferent attitude.
But in his heart, he was plotting something.
After all, he was a man who had lived for half a lifetime.
How could he possibly submit to a young brat? Wouldn't that be a slap in his face?
Therefore, the first thing Su Nan thought of was to agree to Zhang Tian's words first.
Then, once he got out, he would use the array to subdue the two of them.
At that time, this space, along with all this spiritual water, would be his.
With this, not to mention other families, even the Zhang family would not be able to defeat their Wang family.
The ultimate secret was within reach.
However, in the next moment, Zhang Tian's words shattered his dream.
"Since that's the case, that's good. I have a few curses here. How about this, each of you will get a curse. Once the curse is branded onto you, our cooperation will officially begin."
As Zhang Tian spoke, he took out the curse fragments he had found in Wang Canghai's tomb earlier.
Zhang Tian had already figured out this curse.
It was a minor curse that prevented the cursed person from betraying him.
Wang Canghai had used this curse to make sea monsters and drowned girls protect his tomb.
Ultimately, once this thing was branded, it meant absolute obedience.
Therefore, this thing was fatal to the Wang family as well.
"This..."
Seeing Zhang Tian take out the items, the few of them were stunned.
If this thing was branded onto them, wouldn't they be completely subservient?
But at this moment, they had no choice.
If they didn't choose, perhaps Zhang Tian would force them to choose the next moment.
They couldn't fight, and they couldn't escape.
"I agree."
Suddenly, Su Nan spoke.
"No! If this thing harms us, our Wang family will be finished!"
Galu exclaimed anxiously.
"Do we have any other choice now? Do you want to live, or die here?"
Su Nan said calmly.
After he spoke, the other three fell silent.
Seeing this, Zhang Tian didn't say anything and walked over directly.
He branded the curse mark onto the four old men.
He also placed a master mark on himself.
In this way, a master-servant relationship was established.
Zhang Tian could now feel that if he wanted them to suffer, it would only take a thought.
The other four felt the same. At this moment, Su Nan had no intention of using the array to deal with Zhang Tian.
If he tried to use the array, he would immediately die. It was better to obediently do as he was told.
Perhaps he could even get some spiritual water to drink.
"Wang family's Su Nan pays respects to the Patriarch."
As expected of a wise man, once Su Nan understood, he immediately knelt down.
After all, the older one gets, the more one fears death.
Seeing Su Nan's actions, the others also began to kneel.
Zhang Tian nodded with satisfaction.
With this, there was no suspense for the other families.
After all, he didn't have a deep relationship with them, so he could forcefully unite them later.
However, he did have some connection with the Xiao Hua Hua family, so he would deal with them later.
"Alright, since you have surrendered to me, we are all one family now."
"You are now a branch of my Nine Gates, primarily in finance and economics."
"This is your reward, and there will be more every year. If anyone does well, their reward will be doubled."
As Zhang Tian spoke, he threw out a large bucket of spiritual water.
This thing as a salary would make capitalists weep.
"Thank you, Patriarch."
After the four shouted, they quickly took the bucket.
The four felt a bit excited. Such a heavenly treasure was rare in this era.
To receive a large bucket every year was definitely a good thing.
"Patriarch, you want us to manage finance?"
"What is this?"
Su Nan asked, confused.
"It means managing money, to make the entire Nine Gates stronger."
Zhang Tian replied.
Su Nan suddenly understood. Managing money? They were the originators of that.
"Alright, we will definitely complete the task."
He said, as this was a simple task that required no effort, and with a bucket of spiritual water every year, it was essentially free.
Zhang Tian nodded with satisfaction.
He had won over the Wang family without much effort. Well, he was indeed remarkable.
"Alright, you all go back and prepare. We should be leaving now."
Zhang Tian said, waving his hand, and they exited the space.
Su Nan and the other three were even more bewildered.
This had far exceeded their expectations.
"Farewell, Patriarch."
Seeing Zhang Tian leave without a word, the four shouted again.
Even though Zhang Tian did not respond.
After Zhang Tian left, the four felt a sense of dullness.
The air seemed to become quieter.