122 Amnesiac Boy, Song Qi (Part 1)

"What is the qualification to be a 2-star mercenary?" Quan Jingyi's word appeared in Fu Tao's mind.

Fu Tao remembered that the mission that Quan Jingyi would request toward Mercenary Guild would have a requirement at least 2-star mercenary.

"2-star mercenary? Isn't it too soon?" Miss Chen tilted her head a little as she touched her cheek. Even if it was a small movement, each of her every movement was graceful. Fortunately, Fu Tao had some resistance after spending some time.

"Ah, I don't know too much about the mercenary system, so it is convenient to ask while this counter is empty." Fu Tao turned his back around to see the empty queue behind him.

Miss Chen was a little surprised, but she held back her expression.

"Oh? It is rare. Almost all people that come to register are all admirer of mercenary." After chuckling a little, Miss Chen continued, "If we are talking about mercenary, the basic thing is the rank, the rank of mercenary."

"There is five ranking if we exclude the 0-star mercenary, from the lowest 1-star until the highest 5-star. There is 6-star, but Mercenary Guild didn't have enough power to confer someone as the 6-star mercenary. Hence, 5-star mercenary is the highest ranking that someone can reach. If you work very hard, you will be able to be a 5-star mercenary."

"The prerequisite to be 1-star mercenary, I will not talk about it. As long as someone has some capability, whether it is combat or unique ability like healing, Mercenary Guild will welcome everyone."

"And for a 2-star mercenary, the prerequisite is to have some capability to combat a Fierce Beast. There are a few things other than that, but the capability to stay alive from a Fierce Beast is mandatory. And of course, it is a personal fight, not a team's one."

"For the other ranks, unfortunately, I didn't have the knowledge. I fear that the only people that know are only our Guild Master or City Governor." Miss Chen had an apologetic expression pasted on her face.

"So, is it another examination? Like a combat examination?" Fu Tao had some understanding as he listened more about the guild's system. It was indeed a good and systematic.

"Yes. But there is another way. Recommendation." Miss Chen smiled as she continued, "For some royalty or a mercenary group, they are not willing to wait for a proper examination as the examination will consume too much time. Not to mention the preparation. Hence, they are allowed to make some recommendation."

"Is it not illegal?"

"At first, it is. But after reviewing it, there is some benefit for Mercenary Guild itself. Lessening the burden on the Mercenary Guild's side. But there is a few strict requirement and harsh penalty."

"The recommender must have a high position in society, for example, our City Governor. Or in another case, someone with 2 stars higher than the recommended person is allowed to make one recommendation in a year."

"For example, one has to be at least 3-star mercenary to give a recommendation for a 1-star mercenary."

"And if the recommended fail, he will be forbidden to take the examination for two years straight along with large sums of monetary penalty for the recommender."

"Err, why is it all about coins?" Fu Tao was a little speechless, but he didn't have any way to retort as he began to realize the truth of the outside world.

"Isn't everything revolved around gold and silver? Fufufu. . ." Miss Chen covered her mouth as she giggled. "And also, there is another kind of recommendation. Guild Master's recommendation."

Fu Tao just waved his hand. "Nah, we don't know about Guild Master, so it is impossible for us. Anyway, thanks for sparing your time for us also your explanation."

"It is my pleasure. If there is something else that you want to ask, don't be reserved and come here. I will always be here." Miss Chen waved her hand toward the trio, but her pair of crescent eyes was aimed only at Mingyue.

Like there was only Mingyue in her eyes.

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"I am sorry, sir. Our establishment does not allow any form of animal to come inside."

"Animal is forbidden. No matter how much you pay, we will not allow it."

"Sorry, but we do not wish to disturb another guest by the smell of an animal."

"Clean? Animal is an animal. No means no."

"Animal? If you want to stay at the stable, we are fine with it."

"No! No animal is allowed!"

"Please, the exit door is over there."

"Tsk, a mere beggar thinking that they can afford the price?"

Even after spending the whole afternoon, Mingyue and her company were unable to find a suitable inn for them. The reason was simple, yet Mingyue was unable to find the solution.

Xiao Wu.

Even Fu Tao and Liao Yun were speechless as they realized that Mingyue was always together with Xiao Wu. And that was also the source of their headache.

'No! I want to be together with her!'

'Xiao Wu is not dirty and smelly! Only smelt tofu is the smelly one!'

And in the process, Fu Tao's heart was wounded. But fortunately, Fu Tao was used with it and he regained his usual self after a few minutes of sulking.

"Sigh. Little Yue. Can you do something about her?" Fu Tao pointed his index finger toward Xiao Wu. He was tired because they had been moving all around the city for a mere inn. And unfortunately, they were refused because of the same reason.

"Don't wanna!" Mingyue hugged Xiao Wu's neck as she rubbed her cheek. "Xiao Wu is a good kid! She smells good!"

Fu Tao was speechless as he held his forehead.

Even though they strolled around the city while searching for a suitable inn, Mingyue's wish was removing most of the potential inn.

"Sigh. I don't even know whether we can find any place to sleep or not." Fu Tao had a defeated look as he gazed upward to the sky.

Liao Yun furrowed her eyebrows as she scoffed, "No need to make it big. How about that place? They should be okay?" Liao Yun's index finger was pointed toward a rundown wooden building.

The building was out of the place, in the bad meaning, of course. This place was the only wooden building, a little old and kind of mouldy, and the first floor was filled with people.

Fu Tao sighed as he had lost vigour. "Fine. We will take a quick look."

But not waiting for Fu Tao to finish his sentences, Liao Yun and Mingyue had already gone inside the place.

Shaking his head, Fu Tao waited for their return because he believed that Xiao Wu would be refused again. But contrary to his expectation, Liao Yun shouted from the rundown place, "Smelly pig! We can stay here!"

Fu Tao was frozen on the spot, but he didn't waste time and went inside the rundown building.

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"Tok tok tok tok!"

Liao Yun furrowed her eyebrows as she was annoyed by the sound of knocking coming from the wooden door.

As the door was opened, the sight of panic Fu Tao cam in sight.

"Heck! Why do you have to disturb us in the middle of the night!" Liao Yun strangled Fu Tao as her temper was flared up. No one could blame her since it was in the middle of the night, moreover, Mingyue was already sleeping since a few hours ago.

The sound of knocking had already wake Xiao Wu as Xiao Wu snorted at the sight of Fu Tao.

"Humph! Dare to disturb Yueyue!" Xiao Wu narrowed her eyes as she shot a threatening glare toward Fu Tao. Fortunately, Fu Tao didn't even realize Xiao Wu's death glare.

"Th- that boy is awake! What should I do?"

"Can't you handle it on your own? Why are you disturbing us? Don't you know that a lady needs more sleep time more than you?" Liao Yun gave a disdainful glare, but Fu Tao disregarded it.

"Not only that, but Little Yue's little bird is convulsing!"

Liao Yun massaged her temple as she finally realized the reason for Fu Tao's panicky state. It was reasonable because both of them knew that little bird was Mingyue's. Even though the bird was unable to fly or do anything, Mingyue never threw the little bird away.

But if there was an untoward incident to the little bird, they didn't know what reaction would be shown by Mingyue.

". . . There is nothing you can do?" Liao Yun really didn't want to disturb Mingyue, but she was the only healer between them.

But before Fu Tao could answer, Mingyue answered from behind Liao Yun, "Let's see their condition."

Mingyue was rubbing her eyes as she walked bare-footed. Unlike this afternoon, Mingyue wore a simple and oversized shirt. It was convenient for Mingyue because there was no need for her to use a pant. Her eyes were not focused, but her word was not like a sleep-talking.

"A, I- I didn't know what happen, little Yue. It happened so suddenly. If I am already sleeping, even I wouldn't realize what had happened." Fu Tao suddenly felt miserable as he had to depend on a little girl. If there was another people saw this, Fu Tao would be condemned with his uselessness.

Mingyue didn't answer as she went to the room next door, followed by Xiao Wu.

The boy was conscious and was sitting on the bed. On his hands were Xiao Ming, Mingyue's little and black bird. Xiao Ming's body trembled non-stop.

Mingyue went closer and picked Xiao Ming with her hand.

The boy was hesitant, but in the end, he didn't do anything as he saw the tiny bird was picked up.

As Mingyue stroked Xiao Ming's body, Xiao Ming's body gradually stopped trembling. And in the end, Xiao Ming returned to his peaceful sleep.

The boy was stunned!

Liao Yun and Fu Tao that saw everything from the door were also stunned!

[Heck! What is that? Magic? Trick?]

[Only a few simple strokes are enough to cure that bird?]

Fu Tao and Liao Yun were better as they knew some about Mingyue's antic and bizarre things around Mingyue. But it was different for the boy.

He saw an angel! A saviour! No, a fairy!

Even for a weak and feeble little bird, she was willing to help her!

He found her at last! The person that he would pledge all of his life for.

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