Chapter 12: The Art of Patience
The moon hung over the Yin family home, its pale light casting long shadows across the stone walkways and ornate roofs. The night was quiet, except for the occasional cricket chirping, a stark contrast to the chaos that had unfolded earlier that day. Adam lay on his straw mat in the servant's hut with his eyes closed but his mind far from sleep.
His fingers touched Step's Shadow Man hidden in his clothes. The price was felt The Acknowledgement - A small but noticeable tribute to his growing understanding of the tricks and workings of the system. But he knew better than to act foolishly. One wrong move in this cruel family meant death or worse.
"Slow and steady," Adam muttered under his breath, something he had said in the past few days. He was not yet alive. He was in for the long game.
The next morning Adam rose before dawn, the same as all the servants. The daily chores were tedious: cleaning the training ground, fetching water for the guards, and making sure the young leaders' rooms were clean. But Adam had learned to see these as opportunities. Each task brought him closer to the information he needed to rise from his humble position.
As he cleaned the smooth stone tiles of the training ground, he heard the familiar voices of Yin Zhu and Yin Bao.
"Don't think I didn't see your trick, brother." Yin Bao said: His voice was sharp.
Yin Zhou laughed, his voice dripping with humiliation. You are proud of yourself, sister. I have no reason to think about a little person like you.
Adam laughed and sat down as he worked. The cracks in their relationship widen, just as he had planned.
Later that day, Adamu is sent to clean the great hall, a job he hates because it is visible. The hall is the center of the work, and The guards, guardians and senior members of the family continue to attend. Mistakes here can result in punishment or worse.
As Adamu polishes the jade tiles, his ears are awakened by the sound of approaching footsteps. Two small stewards, who were notorious for their cruelty to servants, entered the house with loud, angry voices.
One of them said with a laugh, "Did you hear? Yin Bao is angry again." He also blamed his brother spoiling his garden"
someone smelled it. "As Yin Zhuo sneered. He's busy impressing the elders. Did you see him fight yesterday? Three dummies fell in unison."
Adam's hands were shaking as he listened, his mind listing all the details. Yin Zhuo's strength is no joke, but his money is his weakness. If he can find the right way to use it. ..
Objective: Destroy Yin Zhu's next training exercise without getting caught.
Cost: [Level 1 Body Enhancement Pill].
Adam's eyes twitched as the system message appeared. The energy bill is not cheap. Even a low-level pill can improve its strength, it can withstand difficult tasks - and pay if it's right.
Flawless killing trick
is funny. Yin Zhou's training sessions are a spectacle, attended by guards, staff, and sometimes family elders. some errors It could be dangerous
Time to get creative, Adam thought with a smile spreading across his face.
That evening Adam entered the training ground under the cover of darkness. The place was deserted, the only sound was the rustling of leaves in the wind. And Adam walked like a shadow, his steps quiet.
First he approached the trainees, examining their wooden boards. These tiles were designed to withstand the heavy blows of the farmers, but Adam They knew they couldn't be undone. With a small nail he had taken from the tool shed, he loosened the joints of the two tiles, cutting invisible grooves into the wood.
Then he turned his attention to the gun rack. Yin Zhou's favorite training weapon was a gleaming iron spear, its handle reinforced with soul-destroying materials. Adam couldn't directly harm it - it would be obvious if it broke. Instead, he applied a thin layer of oil to the stem and straightened it It slipped from Yin Zhou's hands at the worst possible time.
Finally, Adam placed a small bundle of dried herbs under the floor where Yin Zhuo meditated after training. These plants are harmless in themselves and emit irritating fumes when burned. Adam saw their effects on one of his servants who used it to avoid problems. If the timing was right, the steam would disrupt Yin Zhu's concentration, humiliating him in front of the audience.
The next morning, Adam stood among the other servants gathered near the training ground, looking surprised when Yin Zhou arrived at his meeting. The young master walked boldly into the courtyard, his iron spear gleaming in the sun.
"Be alert," Yin Zhuo said to the assembled guards and servants. "That is a level of power to aspire to."
Adam suppressed a sigh. Equal pride, he thought.
Yin Xue began to practice the mannequins, sharp and precise movements. the first The mannequin broke under his impact, but as he moved to the other side, the weak link broke. The mannequin fell with a loud crash, and the upper half smashed badly on the floor.
The audience's gaze turned, and gossip spread to the crowd.
"What's wrong with this thing?" Yin Zhuo knocked and pushed the broken mannequin aside.
He moved to the weapon rack and grabbed his spear. As he turned it into a display, the greasy handle let him go. The spear slipped He hit the ground with his hands.
Yin Zhu's face turned red with embarrassment. "Who is responsible for this?!" he shouted, his voice echoing throughout the yard.
Adam simply held his face down and bowed his head like the other servants.
Worse still, as Yin Zhou sat on the meditation platform composing himself, the steam of the hidden herbs began to rise. His nose was squinting and his eyes watered under the influence of the angry fumes.
"Stop!" He shouted and stood up. "Everyone out! Now!"
The crowd scattered, the slaves and guards retreating to avoid his wrath. Adam went without thinking about his heart Hit with all his might
Complete: Sabotage Yin Zhou's workouts without having hop. >
Reward: [Level 1 Body Enhancement Pill obtained].
The pill was given to Adam's hand, the surface was smooth and cold. He delayed it until later, his mind still going.
Every joke, every revenge, brings him closer to his goal. Najib's family may see him as a mere slave, but Adamu knew the truth. He is a puppet Pull your strings, one pull at a time.
End of Chapter 12