The news that the training quota of the guild headquarters fell into Li Wei's hands was immediately announced, and as expected, it immediately caused a commotion in the entire "Wilderness Delicacy" tavern.
A hubbub.
The tavern was noisy, and everyone was expressing their own opinions. In general, it was the questioning of Li Wei.
"Is there only one spot in the whole branch, why give it to a newcomer?!"
"So many senior hunters, after years of mixing, haven't even managed to get a spot once. How did he get it?"
"This is not fair! There must be some dark side!"
...
Looking at the chaos of demons dancing in the tavern, Erin's face was full of impatience. She held a stick in her hand, and after a fierce pounding on the table, creating bursts of loud noise, she finally managed to suppress the voices of the rest.
She said, "Cut the crap, all of you! Levi, bring out that guy's head!"
Levi pursed her lips, slowly untied the cloth bag that had just been installed.
Zhang Xi's head was publicly displayed.
Now, the crowd calmed down a lot.
Eileen was still chattering away: "Look at you, one by one! The委托 from vampire Konstoff has been hanging at our branch for half a year! Do you know how the other branches are laughing at us? Such a big branch, half a year, and you can't even solve a C-level commission! No branch is this unpromising!"
"Still want training slots, can't even handle a C-level commission, why should we give you training slots? Levi has only been in the industry for how long, and he directly solved this big trouble, who should the slot not go to but him? Huh? You still have grievances, what grievance do you have?!"
A burst of scolding, no one dare to say anything.
As Eileen said, the vampire assassination commission of Konstoff did hang on the branch for a long time, and Eileen also made it no less than once that whoever solves it, the slot is given to him.
However, a real vampire poses too intimidating presence. Few dare to accept the commission. Those with the courage to do so never return, and few even manage to come back alive.
This only makes people more reluctant to take on the commission. Although the training slots are enticing, one must have the life to enjoy them.
Those who haven't completed the limit forging would be courting death by seeking trouble with a vampire. Even those who have completed the limit forging aren't guaranteed to succeed. Over the past six months, two exceptional limit-level powerhouses rare in the entire District 17 have already perished at Zhang Xi's hands.
Under such circumstances, who else would dare to bother with the vampire?
No matter how Li Wei managed to complete this commission, Zhang Xi's head is already right here, and it won't deceive.
Moreover, with the strong support of Elin, the branch head, others can't say much.
From this point, it can be seen that Irene still commands a high level of prestige in the Branch of Block 17. This has also put Levi at considerable ease. With Irene's declaration, the pressure Levi is about to face should be much less.
However, this world is never short of surprises.
"I disagree."
The tavern door swung open and a man entered.
His face bore signs of wear and tear, with chiseled features that exuded the charm of a mature man. His shoulder-length hair was tied back with a ribbon, giving off an aura of the ancient Huaxia style imprinted in Levi's previous life.
He was dressed in a simple cloth outfit, with bandages wrapped around his legs for ease of movement. Behind him, a white cloth was wrapped around a long object, presumably a spear.
Standing at the foot of the stairs, Levi locked eyes with this man from afar. As they did, various voices of other hunters within the tavern continued to float past his ears:
"Zhang Zongming?"
"Zhang Zongming is here?"
"Now there's a good show to watch."
"Zhang Zongming has been waiting for this quota for six years. He can't possibly give up now, can he?"
...
Ai Li chuckled softly in Li Wei's ear and said, "This is Zhang Zongming, known as the number one master of Block 17... haha."
Li Wei turned to look at Ai Li, noticing an odd expression on the woman's face, as if she held some contempt for Zhang Zongming.
In fact, there was no need for Ai Li to introduce him, as Li Wei was already acquainted with this fellow. Although they had never met, he had indeed heard the name for a long time.
An old-timer hunter who became famous a decade ago, he was hailed as a genius at the age of seventeen and completed ultimate training at twenty, now for seven years. It is said that he once, with a long spear, won against a master who broke through the genetic chain in a one-on-one duel.
Why does Ai Li have a look of contempt? Li Wei can also guess one or two reasons.
After seven years of extreme tempering, even now, I am still at the same level, marking time and making no progress. I have never been able to break through the genetic lock. What does this indicate?
It is not just due to a lack of potential.
Over these seven years, not everyone has refrained from threatening his title as the "number one master". The reason he has never been knocked off this throne is only one: those who once threatened his title as the number one master have all eventually left Block 17.
This place is too small and too dilapidated. Ambitious people are unwilling to live in this obscurity for a lifetime.
However, Zhang Zongming has always stayed here.
So, it is not surprising that he is looked down upon.
But no matter what, his title as the number one master of Block 17 is well-deserved.
"Eileen, you made this decision too hastily," said Zhang Zongming step by step, as he approached.
Eileen let out a cold laugh and said, "The training quota is tied to the vampire hunting mission, which has long been announced. Zhang Zongming, we've talked about it several times, and I advised you to take care of this commission. If you get it done, the quota is yours. But you've always been procrastinating. Now that Li Wei has brought back the vampire's skull, you can't blame others."
"A C-level commission is not so easily resolved!" Zhang Zongming said with a cold face, "Of course, I have to make thorough preparations. Everyone in the neighborhood knows that I must get this quota this time. Why did you give the commission to someone else?"
"It has been delayed for half a year. If it's not handed over to someone else, will you let it be delayed for another half a year?" Eileen said.
"Didn't I say that I would take care of this commission within a month at most?!"
"That's what you said three months ago as well."
Zhang Zongming took a deep breath and said, "Alright, Eileen, I won't debate these with you."
His gaze turned to Li Wei and said, "Li Wei, since this quota is now in your hands, let's talk. I'm ready to buy this quota, name your price."
Li Wei was stunned for a moment, and then revealed a smile, spitting out two words: "Not for sale."