Fredrinn Firecrown: The Weakest Villain

Boundless Ocean Arcanum [Pseudo-Apex]

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After purchasing the cultivation method, Fredrinn handed it to Bernard. "This is one of the secret cultivation methods in our family's library."

Everyone watched as Bernard took the small booklet from his hands. They only saw the book cover, but they felt like they had been slapped by the ocean wave! Just from this, they could tell that the book was authentic.

Bernard also felt a weird sensation. It was like an illusion. He opened the first page and scanned the introductory text with his spiritual perception. Normally, he only needed to scan the book briefly and all the contents would be revealed to him. However, this book was different. Each page has a restriction and he had to use his understanding in each page to proceed with the next.

"This is…"

"This isn't just a transcendent-rank cultivation method!" Bernard's pupils constricted when he realized the value of the book. He only read a few lines, but his understanding of the water element increased significantly!

Fredrinn snatched the book from him and kept it inside his storage space. "You guessed it right. That book was not a transcendent-rank cultivation method. It's a pseudo-apex-rank!" He chuckled.

With the exception of Bernard, everyone was stunned. Even Roland and Andre were shocked.

"Bernard, is what he said true? You've seen the book. You should be able to tell its rank after reading the first lines." Xavier couldn't believe it.

Bernard shook his head with a wry smile. "It's true. Its potential is definitely beyond the transcendent-rank."

"No way! There's actually a cultivation method at that level in this tiny kingdom?!" Norman muttered in shock.

"What if I tell you that it's not the only book at that level in our library?" Fredrinn grinned.

No one said anything. Just the one piece of the pseudo-apex-rank cultivation method was already a shocking thing. If they truly had more, then the Firecrown Household was destined to stand at the peak of the Star Wind Kingdom!

"Everyone, I promise that if you join us, I will allow you to peruse a cultivation method similar to the one I showed. And if you prove your loyalty to the family, you will be provided with even more benefits." Fredrinn already ensnared everyone with his honeyed tongue. They knew that he had hidden motives for hiring more experts, but they couldn't pass up this opportunity.

"Sir Fredrinn, I apologize for my rudeness earlier. I'm willing to serve the Firecrown Household!" Bernard lowered his head. He was stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm for decades. He was certain that the cultivation method he saw earlier could help him overcome this barrier and advance to the next realm.

The others didn't expect that Bernard would be the first one to express his desire to join the Firecrown Household.

"Good! I know that you are destined to be a part of our family, Sir Bernard!" Fredrinn laughed heartily. This was a peak Nascent Soul martial practitioner!

"Sir Fredrinn, I'm also willing to serve the Firecrown Household!" Norman seriously said. He came from a humble background. To become who he is today, he experienced numerous challenges and struggles. He also realized that he was close to reaching the limits of his potential. He knew that he couldn't overcome this hurdle on his own.

Now that the opportunity had presented itself, he would be a fool if he didn't take it.

"Please accept me as well, Sir Fredrinn!" The poison expert, Henry Bloodhound, cupped his fist with his head lowered.

"Hahaha! Count this old man too!" Xavier stroked his beard.

"I'm getting bored reading books in the Magic Tower. I hope you'll accept an old woman like me, Sir Fredrinn." Lolita chuckled.

The remaining two hesitated for a moment, but under everyone's persuasive eyes, they were 'forced' to agree."

"Great!" Fredrinn clapped his hands. "With your presence, our Firecrown Household would soon become a formidable force in the kingdom! Now to finalize this agreement, please sign the soul contract with my father."

When they heard the words 'soul contract', everyone furrowed their eyebrows. This was a contract with a binding spell. If one party failed to comply with the agreement, they would face severe penalties. There was even a high chance of death.

"Don't worry, everyone. This is just for formalities. I know that no one here would betray us." Fredrinn smiled innocently.

Everyone could only force out a smile when they heard his words. However, they also understood his actions. After all, the secret he revealed was enough to turn the whole kingdom upside down.

"Please read the contract carefully, everyone. Let me know if you have any questions." Roland said as he distributed the contracts.

Everyone carefully inspected the clauses. They wanted to make sure that the Firecrown Household wouldn't cheat them.

To their surprise, the benefits were more tempting than they had expected.

"Are you really giving us this much compensation?" Clyde Lester was stunned when he saw the annual salary and the other benefits. Just the salary alone was already thrice his annual income! Not to mention that there were more benefits.

"Of course! We wouldn't dare cheat you guys since this is a soul contract, but just to make it clear, the compensation package will only be given to you after three years of probation period." Roland explained.

Clyde smiled and gave him a thumbs up. "Cool!"

"Then when can we read the pseudo-apex-rank cultivation methods?" Bernard asked. This was what he was most concerned about.

"About that…" Roland didn't know how to respond.

Fredrinn immediately spoke. "As guest elders, you need a sufficient amount of merit points before you are allowed to peruse our secret cultivation methods. We will set up this system since there is only a limited number of books at that level. I hope you understand, Sir Bernard."

"I see. We will follow your arrangements." Bernard nodded. For books at that level, it was necessary to place such restrictions.

The contract signing progressed smoothly.

"Elders, we will hold a welcoming celebration for you guys. However, we still have important matters to take care of in the capital so we can only postpone the celebration until our return to Red Sun City. For the time being, you should go back and wait for our message. If you want to recommend another Nascent Soul martial practitioner, you can bring them with you when we return." Roland announced.

"Yes, patriarch!"