"I only heard about the Clear Source Sect's bounty from Senior Brother Wu Xing today. What do you have planned, Teacher?"
The moment his teacher brought it up, Zhao Er's interest was piqued.
The Clear Source Sect's bounty could be a major issue or a minor one, but there was no denying that it would affect him.
After all, he could not stay in the Martial Academy forever. He would have to leave sooner or later, and with a bounty like that hanging over his head, assassination attempts would be hard to avoid.
Zhao Er was confident that he had nothing to fear from any Primordial Unity Martial Artist, but the bounty was astonishingly tempting. A hundred thousand points—even the Clear Source Sect's direct disciples would probably be tempted.
Moreover, since the Clear Source Sect had put a bounty on him, there was no telling whether even more formidable figures might set their sights on him.
Zhao Er was no weak fighter, but he was still young. If someone like that truly targeted him, even escaping would likely be difficult.
So, if his teacher could guarantee his safety, he did not mind taking a risk and playing the bait once. Just once. It might not stop everyone from targeting him in the future, but it would at least make plenty of people wary enough not to act rashly.
"There's no grand plan. It's simply that you're a disciple of the Martial Academy, and the Clear Source Sect has put a bounty on you so brazenly. Naturally, our Martial Academy won't turn a blind eye. Until you break through to the meridian opening realm or become a Steward, you needn't worry about your safety..."
Lu Zhi did not directly say whom he would assign to protect Zhao Er, nor how extensive