"Master, just give the order. I'd be willing to carry bags of rice for a lifetime!"
Everyone voiced their resolve.
Zhu Yun smiled and nodded. "Alright. You must remember that in our line of work, you won't last if you're not prepared to endure hardship."
"If you can't, you'd be better off transferring to a different post sooner rather than later. Don't waste your time and block your own path to success elsewhere."
"I only have two requirements for my apprentices. They're simple, but sticking to them for a lifetime is difficult. First, stay true to your original intentions. Second, never forget the value of hard work."
"If you can abide by these, then starting today, I am your master!"
Everyone froze for a moment, then was overcome with joy. They had to struggle to maintain their military posture, their ecstatic expressions so constrained they looked like they were caught in a net—perfect material for a reaction meme.
