As precious as this piece of wood was, it wasn't enough to compensate for his efforts.
Leiot clearly understood this and, unsurprised by Pei Ze's words, said without hesitation, "I can have all my kin sign a contract with you, becoming your vassals."
Pei Ze shook his head again. "Not enough."
'Spirit Creatures are generally weak in combat. At best, they could serve as servants in the Wizard Tower, responsible for cleaning or tending to the herb gardens.'
'If they were to serve as a fighting force, only the Thorn Spirits and Solan Tree People would be of any use.'
'But most of them were only at the first or second-tier level of strength, with very few at the third tier. It still wasn't worth a major effort on his part.'
Leiot fell silent for a moment before speaking again. "I can sign a contract with you, become your vassal, and serve you for a century. That should be enough, shouldn't it?"
