Degrade from Nobility to a Humble Slave

The tasks in this pamphlet were beyond Zen's capabilities.

Even though it seemed senseless, Zen continued to scan the pages and came on another task.

There was no set amount for this task. Instead, it offered a range between a single point and many thousands of points.

Reading this task through carefully, Zen noted the mission was to resist an insect assault.

Insect attacks were a big problem plaguing the southern part of the empire.

From April to May every year, a massive influx of blade locusts carried devastating disasters to the south.

There was no such thing as simple where blade locusts were concerned. Unlike common insects, each blade locust was the size of a human adult.

In order to resist an invasion of blade locusts, the Empire dispatched large numbers of troops yearly to travel south and eliminate them.

But, the Empire's forces weren't enough, and many were sent south from the Cloud Sect too.

That was why the task was offered in the pamphlet.

"For killing twenty blade locusts, you receive a point. If you slay a blade locust leader, you will get another point..." Zen calculated the numbers in his head quickly. Shortly after that, he said, "Master Su, I'd like to accept the task of repelling an insect invasion!"

When Master Su heard Zen, she gave a subtle yet sly grin and blinked in an exaggerated manner while she asked, "You're wise to pick that task. It's the only task in that pamphlet you're able to handle, isn't it?"

but didn't

how he earned the points, Zen just needed to

still laughing, but as quickly, her face changed. "No,

was stiff as he

level accepted this task, but, only forty percent of them came back! Did you know that?" demanded Master Su as she stared deep into Zen's eyes. With

replied Zen as he nodded firmly.

Satisfied, Master

he gripped the pamphlet. "That doesn't change the

so hard, that tears rolled down her face and gracelessly, she chided, "You know shit! In any

his brows, Zen's eyes were dark and grave as he said in an earnest timbre, "Master Su, I know you're only thinking about my safety, but, I really need to earn points. So, I have no choice but to accept the task at

Her beautiful eyes shone with intense color as well as skepticism. "Why are you so

as motionless as a wooden pestle.

Aura. This guy was as

accept this assignment!" repeated Zen as the pitch of his voice rose in

picked up her pen, bent her head back over the work

only left Zen one option, and he would

whole day, the two shared the space, but neither shared any

with her work, Master Su treated Zen as though

motionless,

the day and into the evening. Finally, Master Su moved and gave Zen a sharp look.

when Master Su met Zen, she liked him very