Tests of Loyalty

The man bled from the shadows, inching closer, his every step dripping with desperation. Zhan Sheng stood tall, not even flinching in the face of danger. His unwavering gaze met the man's, and a surge of power emanated from him. Dust and mud caked his face, but beneath the dirt Zhan Sheng could see that he was quite handsome and young, perhaps someone who had been living in the sect since he was a child. The man's expression changed and he dropped to his knees, his voice filled with a mix of pain and relief.

"My name is Lei Wei," he confessed, his words trembling yet resolute. "I have been a slave to Xing Junwei for years, but today, today—I have found my liberation!"

Zhan Sheng's brow kinked. "Oh? And is this how you chose to repay your liberator?"

The man flipped his sword and cupped his fist. "I pledge my sword and shield to you, Devil Venerable!"

Interesting. He regarded the man for several moments before he spoke again, "Who are you? Do you know me?"