"Good. For your service, I will give you 5% of the revenues."
"Thank you, Young Master."
Nick bowed and thanked Ken ecstatically for paying him. Ken's move was calculated. he first took the money from him and only then paid to make Nick feel grateful.
Ken rewarded him with 10,000 Qi Stones. It was already a lot for Nick who didn't have the support of a big clan or a sect. It was higher than his annual income, and he didn't even participate in the costs or the manufacturing.
Ken knew that Nick would appreciate the payment much more if he was first left with nothing, thinking of himself as a helpless slave. This way, he would be thankful when he gets paid.
"Of course, I take care of my followers. Remember, just be loyal and you will enjoy endless resources in the future."
"I will be loyal forever, Young Master. You've already saved me from the scheme of the evil cultivator. I will be subservient until the day I die!"