Chapter 86: Laundry, Lies, and the League of Cheddar
With the competition over, Han Yu got his reward from the Outer Court Disciple who had come to confirm the task.
"Thirty Silver Coins and Two Meal tickets for the Mess Hall." The Outer Court disciple said in a plain voice before taking his leave.
He had many things to do and couldn’t be bothered to waste time here even if he recognized the servant to be the infamous, Han Yu.
With him gone, Han Yu returned to the domitory to clean up, eat and train for a bit before retreating for the night.
In the dim light of an oil lamp that puffed out more soot than it let out light, Han Yu and Fatty Kui were in deep discussion.
"Okay, so if we can get ten more rats, teach them tricks, and put tiny hats on them, we can start a street performance troupe. We’ll call it ’The Rat Pack.’" Fatty Kui scribbled notes furiously about the ridiculous plan he had been discussing with Han Yu. "I’m sure within a year we’ll have saved up enough to get at least three spirit stones." He said with confidence of a stock market broker.
Han Yu nodded. "I like it. But first, we need more peanuts." They had been crucial in gaining the favor of the spirit rat.
’If there’s one, there’s bound to be more like it. After all this is cultivation sect, and not just any cultivation sect but one of the top ten on the continent.’ Han Yu thought to himself. ’With the sheer number of rats that might be present, there should definitely be at least a handful that gained intelligence somehow.’ he reckoned.
He lay back on his mat, hands behind his head, eyes on the same star above. He watched carefully, remembering the pigeon that seemed to like to use his head as a latrine. And when he saw nothing, Han Yu let out a breath of relief.
"Step one: Befriend rats.
Step two: Weaponize cuteness.