Master and His Disciples

Morning after the day of celebration from qualifying the grandfinals.

All the disciples were gathered by Master Wushu.

Feilong was completely still hung over from his excessive drinking.

While the others were wondering and nervous at the sight of Master Wushu.

Completely serious and drinking his hot tea slowly.

Everyone knows that when Master Wushu drinks his tea every time he gathers all his disciples.

Its either a punishment or intense scolding will be the outcome of the assembly.

As everyone wait with great anticipation, Master Wushu calmly placed the hot teacup at the tray beside him.

"I heard … someone almost fought yesterday? And someone was totally drunk as it almost happened." Master Wushu said to everyone in a very cold tone.

Each of them froze on the spot because they know how their master disliked fighting amongst themselves and being irresponsible.

Silence was apparent in the room.

Buzzing of the bees and the breezing of the wind could be heard from the silence which filled the room.

They gulped at how to explain themselves.

At the same time, everyone was about to speak.

But the master raised his hand and gestured for everyone to remain silent.

"There is no need for explanation. I have thought about the best thing to do about it …" Master Wushu shared to all his disciples.

He continued,

"First, all qualifiers for grandfinals round will have direct training session with me. I know I may have trained Ryoku with some exclusive sessions for personal reasons. Because his powers may become too difficult for him to handle and he is not gonna die. I just do not want him to go in a path which he would regret in the future." Master Wushu explained.

His disciples started to whisper upon hearing their master.

Their master continued explaining.

"Second, Feilong?" Master Wushu requested for Feilong's attention.

It made Feilong more nervous.

"Y-yes … master?" Feilong stammered in his reply nervously.

"For the training, you will start with under the water training. And you will do LEVEL 5 regimen … for your training!" Master Wushu casually instructed his oldest disciple.

{Senior-Ranked} and fellow {Apprentice-Ranked} disciples gasped at the thought of Level 5 regimen. They felt bad and sympathized for Feilong.

Though, the younger disciples were clueless and became curious at the mention of level 5 regimen.

"M-master … did I hear it right? Level 5 regimen? Not Level 4?" Feilong tried to confirm it to their master.

"Yes … Level 5 regimen! Only Shay and the others will do the level 4." Master Wushu reiterated to Feilong his designated training plan.

Other disciples looked at him in a sympathetic manner.

Feilong wanted to complain but Master Wushu looked absolutely decided on the training program he had set for everyone.

Hawks felt a little bit guilty from the way he acted towards Shams.

"I guess apology is needed …" Master Wushu hinted for the two to patch things up directly.

But the two remained silent and firm in their positions.

Others felt a sudden shift on Master Wushu's aura.

The energy level of his ki became heavy and a sudden surge could be felt by everyone within the room.

"Should I repeat myself?" Master Wushu pointed out.

Shams felt a threatening presence from their master.

'What is the problem of this old man? Making people do things whatever he thinks fit … Why would I do such a thing? That kiddo started all of it. So why should I be apologizing?' loudly thought by Shams.

Maya and the others could sense the unwillingness of Shams to initiate it first.

"Hawks … Please be the bigger person here and apologize already! Since you are the one who caused it first …" Maya whispered to Hawks.

She was the nearest and closest to Hawks.

Unfortunately, even Hawks won't budge as well.

His pride won't let him do it.

Despite, feeling guilty and realizing the fault in his previous behavior.

He remained still and firm in his position.

Thor, his tamed beast, whimpered and rubbed his muzzle against Hawks' arm because even the wolf could sense the intimidating and threatening presence of Master Wushu.

Shay stopped Feilong from standing.

"Do not move from your position. You already got the Level 5 Regimen, do not go to an official punishment from Master Wushu. Let the young ones learn from their own actions. We can only hope for the best right now. That's all we can do. Don't worsen it by forcing it …" Shay whispered to Feilong who was about to stand and was planning to approach the two younger disciples.

Finally, Hawks took courage and swallowed his pride.

"Ummm … I am sorry, Ryoku … I am sorry, master … I acted immaturely …" Hawks apologized while avoiding anyone's gaze except Master Wushu's.

Glancing at his direction if it was enough.

Their master took another sip from his hot tea which signaled for 'not enough' gesture.

"Again … do it again!" Ganki whispered trying to coach Hawks while he was positioned behind Hawks.

Hawks repeated but in a louder voice.

When there was no reply from Master Wushu and he kept sipping his tea, Ruh threw his slipper at Shams discreetly and manipulated the projection of the landing of his slipper back to his hand.

Which made it not obvious for Master Wushu.

"Ow!" Shams scratched his head and decided to speak after being encouraged by Ruh.

"I accept the apology … I am sorry too for provoking you." Shams accepted Hawks' apology.

But Master Wushu kept sipping his tea and looked at the direction of Billy.

Billy was not aware of this and Maya did a similar thing at Billy.

She forced his body to move and do an apology bow towards their master.

"Apologize now … because you almost had a fight with Hawks … remember!" Maya reminded Billy about his action towards Hawks.

He supposed to mediate but instead he grabbed Hawks' collar.

"Oh right! I am sorry too … I will not do it again!" Billy sincerely issued his apology.

After Billy's apology, Master Wushu stopped drinking his tea and stood.

"Today … We will begin the training! Is everyone ready?" Master Wushu declared to everyone.

In unison, everyone replied half-heartedly …

"Yes, master!"

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