The New Path

The fight between Gui Shan and the lion was in a balance, Gui Shan amazed by how he was able to evade the first attack was lost in thoughts. Unknowingly, the lion tried to pounce on him for the second time but reaction time was very fast, he evaded it and gave the lion a hit.

Being aware of the new strength he possessed he stood firm, ready to defeat the lion. As the lion attacked again he gave his first blow, and with a quick response landed another blow before the lion could catch up. 

Immediately, the lion dropped dead. Gui Shan was shocked and amazed by the strength he now possessed. He picked up the bundle of wood he chopped and started heading for home.

Gui Shan now knew he had a new path ahead of him, a new life, a new fight and saw his encounter with the grandmaster has changed his life for the better.

On his way heading back home, he made a resolution and pledge in his heart that with this new power he has gotten, he would protect the weak and helpless from that day onward.

Arriving home, his mother welcomed him back, his wasn't being a council officer in the small village wasn't home, but went out to work.

He narrated all what happened and how he killed a lion with just a punch. His mother laughed and told him to reserve the story for his father. She told him to help her the remaining chores.

Evening came, the father returned. Gui Shan was the first to welcome him, he then alerted his mother of his father's arrival.

"Mom, dad is back", Gui Shan echoed. "welcome home", the wife told the man. After the his father's meal, Gui Shan brought up the story of his encounter in the forest that day.

"Dad, could you imagine that a lion attacked me today and I killed it with just a punch", Gui Shan said. The father laughed and said, "Even the greatest of hunters may luckily escape without a scratch", "You seem unharmed, stop the joke and tell me something else".

"Dad, I'm serious. it's fine if you don't believe me now, but one day the truth would be revealed", Gui Shan (the wolf warrior) replied.

After the long discussion, Gui Shan retired to bed. He slept with satisfaction and with a smile in his face, Gui Shan right from his childhood had desire to be a very strong man, an indomitable opponent, a source of hope for the weak.

The next day finally came, Gui Shan had a pleasant night, he woke up with a happy face as though that day was a very special day for him. Indeed special things happened, we shall know as we continue.

Gui Shan decided to take a walk and pay a visit to his very close friend, named Tang Tang, both boys had dreams and passion for politics. They both had dreams of changing their world to a better place, although they were not certified scholars, they hoped that one day they will both get to the top.

"Tang Tang...Tang Tang...", Gui Shan shouted at their front yard, suddenly, like a surprise, Tang Tang appeared at his back and jumped on Gui Shan.

"How are you doing today Gui Shan, I was about to come over to your place", Tang Tang said.

"I'm doing well, nice of you to care about me", Gui Shan said.

"Gui Shan, have you heard the latest report?", Tang Tang cut in, "No!" Gui Shan replied.

The story continues...read on in the next chapter