Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

The soldier trembled and said, "D... death by violence." Princess An Yang, angered, said, "Take him away and beat him to death!"

Li Jinkui grabbed the soldier and threw him into the crowd. The soldiers raised their hands and beat the man to a pulp.

Princess An Yang addressed the crowd, "From the moment you joined the Wolf Head Army, you ceased to be humans and became phantoms dwelling in this wolf helmet."

The Wolf Head Army shouted the order in unison, kneeling on one knee in neat formation, submitting at the Commandery Princess’s feet. Princess An Yang said, "Since you have taken refuge in the mountains, if your conscience is clear, you may simply speak the truth with my Wolf Head Army. We are an army of righteousness; how could we trouble you? Yet, you rashly speculate. Although you have your reasons, the crime of infiltrating the army is undeniable and unforgivable. Take them away and beat them as well!"

Qingyao slightly shook her head. Li Xian calmly said, "Princess An Yang, I admit to the crime of infiltrating the army. But I wish to plead for a chance to redeem myself through meritorious service."

Princess An Yang said, "Redeem yourself through meritorious service? How will you redeem yourself, and what service will you perform?"

Li Xian said, "I am willing to infiltrate Jade City."

Princess An Yang sneered, "Infiltrate Jade City? I already have many men of valor assisting me. What use is it to have one more or one less like you, with such a lowly and filthy life?"

Li Xian said, "If the Commandery Princess wishes to overthrow Jade City, you need capable people. I, Li Xian, consider myself such a person and can definitely assist the Commandery Princess. May I ask, what position does Xu Cheng hold in Jade City?"

Huang Su cursed, "You worthless commoner, how dare you question the Commandery Princess!?"

Princess An Yang, with interest, said, "Xu Cheng is the ’Silver Masked Gentleman’ of Jade City."

Li Xian said, "Very well, if the Commandery Princess loses a Silver Masked Gentleman, someone eventually needs to replace him. Give me three years, and I will surely qualify as a Silver Masked Gentleman."

Princess An Yang, with interest, said, "The newborn calf is not afraid of the tiger. Do you know how many years Xu Cheng spent to become the Silver Masked Gentleman? That Xu Cheng, already a dragon among men, still took thirteen years of effort."

"He started as the Martial Arts Instructor of Jade City, a starting point that the many men of valor cannot reach even after a lifetime. Even so, climbing to the Silver Masked Gentleman took thirteen full years."

"Moreover, it was due to my financial investment that he became the Silver Masked Gentleman. You claim to only need three years; where does your confidence come from? Even someone like Xu Cheng, whom I know well, dared to betray. Someone like you, of unknown origin, I would never invest in or assist. Without roots or foundation, how difficult it would be to rise to Silver Masked Gentleman."

Li Xian calmly said, "I have no confidence, but... to survive, I must climb with all my might."

Princess An Yang, recalling the earlier situation, saw that this youngster could infiltrate the Wolf Head Army so quickly, even Li Jinkui did not notice, indicating some talent; allowing him a chance might not be impossible. She said, "I detest those who make empty boasts and use flowery words. What if you cannot fulfill the role of Silver Masked Gentleman within three years?"

Li Xian thought to himself, "I’ll find another way to escape; I can’t just sit and wait for death." Sincerely, he said, "Whatever happens to Xu Cheng, will happen to me!"

Princess An Yang squinted her eyes slightly, "Interesting, interesting. Don’t agree too readily. Even if you enter Jade City, you will be under my control at all times. Three years will pass in the blink of an eye. If you exchange three years of survival for a thousand cuts execution, whether it’s worth it or not, you will have to consider for yourself."

Li Xian cupped his hands and said, "Three years as the deadline; if I do not become the Silver Masked Gentleman, then I will be at the Commandery Princess’s disposal."

Li Jinkui clenched his fist, looking towards the red phoenix sedan chair, then coldly glancing at Li Xian, waiting for Princess An Yang’s decision.

After a long silence, Princess An Yang said, "Very well, you are allowed to live for three years!"

(ps: Jade City will also be where young Li truly begins to make a name for himself! Rest assured, young Li will stand up!)