C50 The Treatment of Onestar Cultivator

Under normal circumstances, Wang Shan would have jumped at the chance for a hefty reward without a second thought.

"I refuse."

Wang Shan's response was icy.

The two warriors shook their heads in disbelief. They had hoped to bolster their fighting strength that evening but hadn't anticipated encountering someone so cautious.

Without further ado, they left, clearly disappointed.

The five girls were puzzled.

Wang Shan explained, "I'm here to study at Lotus Academy, not to be cannon fodder on a battlefield. If my dad found out I was at the front lines, he'd kill me."

The battlefield was fraught with peril, and Wang Shan was not about to gamble with his life.

So Wang Shan and his companions sought out a hotel nearby.

Given its proximity to the battlefield, the hotel's business was suffering.

The rates were exorbitantly high.

"It's 1000 yuan a day for the seven of you, but I can't offer any services because Demonic Beasts could invade at any moment. I need to return home at night," the hotel owner said bluntly, laying out the stark reality.

Upon hearing about the Demonic Beasts, the five girls declared, "We're not afraid, even if Demonic Beasts attack. The Young Master will protect us. He's a One-star Cultivator; he'll surely dispatch the beasts with ease."

Learning that Wang Shan was a One-star Cultivator, the hotel owner's attitude shifted to one of courteous respect, "Oh, you're a One-star Cultivator! I was unaware of your esteemed status. For One-star Cultivators, accommodation is complimentary at our hotel!"

The hotel owner was savvy; a One-star Cultivator could fend off Demonic Beasts. Having one stay was akin to employing a formidable guardian.

To check in, guests were required to present their identity cards. The hotel owner's eyes widened upon seeing the Nine-level Tower emblem on Wang Shan's Golden Identity Card.

"You reached the top of the Nine-level Tower at just 15?"

It was no small feat, as most people couldn't even make it to the third level of the Nine-level Tower by that age. But Wang Shan, a Super Talent, had already conquered its summit.

It's easy to foresee that Wang Shan is destined for unparalleled achievements in the future.

"The breeze is said to be cooler at the top of the tower, so I went up there to check it out," Wang Shan remarked casually.

The hotel owner's jaw dropped in astonishment.

While others struggled to reach the top, you ventured up there just to enjoy the cool breeze.

He was in the presence of a truly formidable individual!

It took the hotel owner half an hour to regain his composure before he informed Wang Shan about the times when the Demonic Beast would make its appearance.

"The Demonic Beast tends to be more active after midnight. It's not advisable for anyone who isn't a One-star Cultivator to venture out at that time."

Wang Shan thanked him, gathered his belongings, and headed back to his room.

"Wang Shan... that name rings a bell."

The hotel owner pondered over the name on the registration form, lost in thought.

Suddenly, he slapped his thigh in a burst of elation and stood up, talking to himself, "Wang Shan, isn't he the Super Talent who was specially recruited by Lotus Academy? I must be incredibly lucky to have such a genius staying at my inn!"

At the stroke of midnight, the hotel was enveloped in silence.

This was the prime time for the Demonic Beast to roam, a time when the wise chose not to tempt fate.

Meanwhile, Wang Shan stood on the hotel's top floor, surveying the ground below.

"What treasures could I get from the System Exchange if I were to slay a Demonic Beast?"

This ambitious thought sprang to mind once more, revealing the true motive behind his stealthy nocturnal excursion.