After getting my license ,I learned that I can take tasks that are 1-Star above my rank and below. Going to the 2-Star Task Board ,I notice quite a bit of notices.
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Kill a Tier 2 Demon Beast.
(Triple-Horned Minotaur)
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Exorcise a Tier-1 Spectral Phantom.
(Demon Wraith)
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Escort a Caravan to Jade Lotus City.
(Up to 10 people can take this quest.)
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Looking at the first couple of requests ,I decide to take the most straightforward task. Kill the Tier 2 Demon Beast. The Triple-Horned Minotaur. The reward is 5 gold coins. That'll let me rent an inn for about half a year just with that. I won't even need that long either ,so I'll have a bit extra leftover. I only need to rent an inn for half that time.
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After travelling to the location that the receptionist gave me after I took the request. I see a forest. I start walking around a bit. But where is the demon beast ,system?
[Detected the Triple-Horned Minotaur .86 miles to the northwest of your current position.]
Following the compass ,I see the minotaur. Can you show me its info ,system?
[Sure thing ,Host.]
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Name: Triple-Horned Minotaur
Age: ???
Cultivation: Tier 2 | Middle Stage
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Could you tell me how strong it's cultivation is compared to a human cultivator?
[Yes ,it's equivalent to a Qi Gathering Realm Stage 6 Cultivator. It might even be slightly stronger ,due to it's demon beast bloodline.]
So It's basically nothing compared to me. Well ,I don't want to break my wooden sword. So I just throw a punch at the minotaur and I manage to punch a hole through it's chest.
[Killed Triple-Horned Minotaur(Lv.16)! Received 90% Experience due to level difference. 4% Experience gained.]
Hm? Nice ,I can gain exp from killing demons and monsters. That's awesome! After taking evidence of the kill from the dead body ,I return with a horn and the demon core of the minotaur. The system can automatically store the drops of all demons and monsters I kill ,so I don't need to carry them. After walking into the guild and turning in the horn and the task paper ,I receive the 5 gold coins.
"There you go ,also could I please have your guild card for a moment?" The Receptionist asked politely.
"Sure ,here you are." I respond in kind. handing my guild card to her. Slightly wondering what she needs it for.
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After half a minute she comes back with my license and informs me. "Congratulations. You've just been promoted to a 2-Star Mercenary!"
"What? Was that all I needed to do?" I replied ,obviously surprised at the sudden rank up.
"Of Course. The first rank is just to determine if you can be a real mercenary or if you're not able to be a mercenary at all. If you fail your first quest by any means ,you're license would be revoked."
I sweat in my heart ,you're joking. I would have my license revoked if I fail?! "Thank God ,I would have to sleep on dirt if I had my license revoked."
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Host: Lin Yushin
Age: 18/∞
Level: 28(Qi Condensation Stage 8) : 25%(76%|1hr)
Health: 100%
Qi: 100%
Strength: 18,202
Vitality: 18,202
Dexterity: 18,202
Mind: 18,202
Qi: 182,020
Weapon: Wooden Sword(Mortal)
Innate Skills: Eternal Life | Innate Qi | Heaven's Favorite
Skills: Five Elements Cultivation Technique(Lv.4) | Sword Flight(Lv.9)
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