Degrade from Nobility to a Humble Slave novel Chapter 81

"Zen, I respect you for being a newcomer. You are talented. You defeated Leo, which I admire. So I gave you advice that was well-intentioned. I have shown you the right way to deal with this matter. Don't make things worse." Seeing that his words hadn't changed Zen's mind, Liam's tone suddenly hardened. He never thought that Zen would be so proud and unreasonable.

"Oh, really? What is the right way? What will make things worse? I don't like nonsense. If you don't agree with me, then face me in the battle ring," Zen retorted.

"Settling disputes in the battle ring is not the only way to solve a problem. I suggest that both of you compromise. Then the situation will not escalate," another disciple interjected. Zen turned to the disciple who had just spoken only to find a man with a big, fat face smiling at him.

"Wurth, are you here to poke your nose into my business?" Liam's expression showed the agitation he felt when he saw Wurth.

The fat man, Wurth Zhang, was ranked 7th among the outer disciples at Drizzle Peak. From among the ten thousand outer disciples, he was definitely a top master. As a grin spread across Wurth's face, two front teeth were revealed. "Well, your business? I don't accept what you just said. Liam, I know that you have a good relationship with the Zhuge family, but you should not support this servant. The slave is spoiled and defiant. He is proud of being a slave of the Zhuge family. His behavior is superior and supercilious. He seems to forget that he is just a slave. Even a slave to the Emperor's family is still a slave! He shouldn't feel superior to other people. In my opinion, killing him is too harsh. But we should not let him go easily either. How about this. Zen, you can teach him a lesson with your fist! It is better that both of you make some concessions on this matter!"

Wurth Zhang had made an interesting point. A faint smile grew on Zen's face. Although Wurth seemed to be fair and unselfish, anybody could see that he was feigning fairness. He was actually helping Zen. Most people understood that Zen would not kill Thomas. But they knew that Zen was angry and that he had a temper. They also knew that he needed to maintain his power and prestige.

As a result of Wurth's explanation, Zen now had the opportunity to hit Thomas, even though it sounded like both sides had reached a compromise.

Liam clenched his teeth and then stepped away.

Liam was already somewhat jealous and fearful of the strength that Zen had shown to all. And now Wurth was officious. Liam was unable to protect Thomas.

"Zen, now you can teach Thomas a lesson," said Wurth. A sly smile grew on Wurth's face as he stressed on the word 'lesson'.

Zen nodded and seized the back of Thomas' neck. At that moment, Thomas' eyes flashed red. "Zen, if you beat me to death, my master will destroy you and your family, and grind your bones to dust!"

Zen shook his head calmly. He was so tired of these hollow threats. Couldn't they think of something new to threaten him with? He flipped his palms and slapped Thomas. Then he landed a mighty blow on Thomas' chest. Thomas suddenly flew back and rolled on the ground.

Seeing this, everyone was surprised. They felt the punishment inflicted on Thomas was too mild. Zen should beat him harder.