Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Promotion
"Achoo!"
On the carriage heading to Wu Manor, Zhang Yuan sneezed heavily.
He rubbed his nose, secretly grumbling in his heart.
The tense Mother Zhang sitting across from him imdiately asked, "Yuan’er, did you catch a cold?"
"Mom, I’m not sick."
Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but laugh as he patted his own chest, making a thumping sound, "I’m stronger than an ox now!"
He wasn’t boasting, in fact, he was being modest.
Zhang Yuan already had extraordinary physical talent and had now beco a Martial Artist, reaching the Tier Two Dark Force level.
His physique had greatly increased in strength, able to burst out with strength of over a thousand pounds.
This wasn’t visible on the outside.
But in reality, Zhang Yuan’s muscles were as tough as tal, his skin was tougher than old ox leather, and his resistance to heat and cold far exceeded ordinary people, so how could he catch a cold?
His exaggerated actions, however, made Xiang Xiu, who was sitting beside Mother Zhang, cover her mouth and giggle.
Relieved, Mother Zhang said, "It’s fine if you’re okay."
When she was at ho, she prayed every day at her late husband’s tablet.
Pleading that Father Zhang, with his spirit in heaven, would keep their son safe.
Zhang Yuan said, "Mom, it’s hard for you to keep moving around."
Moving from the county to Wu Manor, then back to the county, and now back again to Wu Manor.
Even though they had few belongings and a carriage to travel, moving around inevitably caused so hassle.
"You child!"
Mother Zhang scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about? How is it hard for ? You are the one working hard outside!"
She understood very well.
Zhang Yuan joined the martial world gang, inevitably facing fights and unknown dangers.
Mother Zhang felt she couldn’t help Zhang Yuan in any substantial way, so the least she could do was not be a burden to him.
Running between the county and Wu Manor was nothing.
Zhang Yuan nodded silently.
He wasn’t strong enough yet.
But one day, he vowed to give his mother a stable and happy life.
By that ti, Zhang Yuan would have no fear of any threat!
His resolve to kill a certain soone deepened further.
Dead, must kill!
The carriage rolled over the gravel road, entering Wu Manor.
Mother Zhang and Xiang Xiu, sitting in the carriage, looked out the window at the outside scenery.
Even though they knew Wu Manor had been attacked, seeing it firsthand was another matter.
In fact, compared to the county, Mother Zhang preferred the environnt here at Wu Manor.
The houses in Wu Manor were spacious and comfortable, the yards big enough to grow flowers and vegetables.
Most importantly, she could go out for walks and visits, and the neighbors were all good people.
Mother Zhang had also t Chen Zhize’s family.
The county, though more prosperous, ant that for safety, Mother Zhang and Xiang Xiu mostly stayed inside.
To avoid unnecessary trouble.
Seeing their intact ho brought her a great sigh of relief.
"Junior Brother Zhang!"
Zhang Yuan, having just helped his mother into the house, was approached by a hurried white-clad youth: "Master Zhao has sothing to discuss, you should head to Whale Castle now!"
Mother Zhang quickly said, "Yuan’er, go ahead, don’t worry about us at ho."
Zhang Yuan nodded and hurriedly headed to Whale Castle.
In the Battle Hall’s main hall, he t Zhao Jinlan and Gao Sheng, the two Vice Hall Masters.
Zhang Yuan greeted, "Disciple Zhang Yuan greets Master Zhao and Master Gao!"
Gao Sheng nodded slightly, and Zhao Jinlan smiled, "Zhang Yuan, the achievent of you slaying the Iron Corpse has reached the Squad Leader’s ears. The Squad Leader has just awarded you and promoted you to Battle Hall Incense Master!"
Promotion to Incense Master!
Zhang Yuan felt as if a pie had fallen from the sky.
He knew that his accomplishnt in slaying the Iron Corpse, even if shared with other Furious Whale masters, was significant enough.
But he never expected that Squad Leader Wei Changfeng would directly promote him to Incense Master.
This was really unexpected.
Although Incense Master is the lowest head position in the Furious Whale Gang.
To take this position, one must have Tier Two Dark Force cultivation.
Not to ntion rits and experience!
Zhang Yuan’s cultivation was sufficient, and his rits were about right.
But his experience was severely lacking.
No doubt, this promotion was an exceptional one!
Gao Sheng suddenly said, "Zhang Yuan, your promotion to Incense Master was highly debated above, all thanks to the Squad Leader pushing through for this decision, so do not disappoint his expectations!"
Zhang Yuan instantly replied, "This disciple is willing to die for Furious Whale!"
Being soone who has lived two lifetis, with considerable emotional intelligence, he knew exactly what to say.
Gao Sheng looked satisfied, and then handed Zhang Yuan a scroll: "This is the Squad Leader’s command."
Zhang Yuan accepted it with both hands, unrolled it, and read it carefully.
The command content was simple, assigning him a task.
Zhang Yuan understood clearly.
This task was like a pledge.
A pledge he needed to submit to the Furious Whale Gang!
The position of Incense Master was not easily obtained.
Zhang Yuan put the command away and solemnly said, "Disciple will follow the order!"
"Very good."
Gao Sheng’s eyes turned to Zhao Jinlan, "Master Zhao, could you accompany him to the Inner Hall?"
Zhao Jinlan chuckled, "Sure."
Zhang Yuan was recomnded to the Battle Hall by Chen Zhize and was carefully taught by Dong Yuanwei.
Both Chen Zhize and Dong Yuanwei were from Zhao Jinlan’s group.
Since Zhang Yuan joined Furious Whale.
He already bore her group’s mark.
This young man, although having joined recently, progressed rapidly with great performance.
Not only achieving ritorious deeds, but also earning the Squad Leader’s favor.
Exceptionally promoted to Incense Master!
Zhao Jinlan was naturally pleased to see a talented youth from her group.
She personally accompanied Zhang Yuan to process his promotion in the Inner Hall.
The benefits and treatnt of an Incense Master far exceeded that of regular mbers.
From now on, Zhang Yuan’s monthly salary increased to thirty taels, and he would receive dividends from the gang’s business at the year-end.
In addition, Zhang Yuan could request a new weapon and a martial art!
This was indeed very surprising to him.
Zhang Yuan’s Hundred-Forged Goose Feather Saber, previously damaged in the fight with the Iron Corpse, had several nicks on the edge, needing repair at the Artisan Hall.
And he would have to pay for it himself.
Now, those repair costs were directly saved.
He chose a new long blade from the Furious Whale Armory.
It was also a Yanling Saber.
But this new saber was of Three Hundred Forged quality, far superior to the original Yanling Saber.
Weapons like sabers and swords are graded by ten-forged, hundred-forged, three hundred forged, five hundred forged, and thousand-forged.
Above the thousand-forged level are Profound Soldiers and Divine Soldiers.
The materials used and forging techniques vary for different weapon grades.
With Zhang Yuan’s status and experience.
To get a Three Hundred Forged Yanling Saber for free was quite a deal.
He was quite satisfied.
In fact, if Zhang Yuan was willing to use his major rit, he could exchange for a Five Hundred Forged Long Blade.
But it wasn’t really necessary.
As for martial arts.
After much consideration, Zhang Yuan ultimately chose an archery skill.
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