Interregnum: Arrival in Wushu Capital

After some guidance and words of advice, they dispersed them back to their wings, urging them to prepare for their journey the next day.

The students returned back to their various rooms thinking of what principal Ming had told them.

...one week earlier...

In the poison tribe headquarters, the Intel got to them that the capital would be recruiting some talents to join an elite.

"Hahaha...what elite team," Yan Mo laughed hardly.

"I think their plan is to recruit students that will fight against me... hahaha...," Yan Mo said as he laughed even more harder.

Immediately the poison master got the info, he invited all his lieutenants to discuss on what to do next.

Serving directly under the poison master are three lieutenants; Zi Lan, Kun Lun and Bao Bao. So they were all gathered together. Yan Mo then told them of the plan of the capital to recruit talents to stop them.

"Hahaha... hahaha...," they all laughed.

"What do you think we should do?" Yan Mo asked his lieutenants for their opinions.

"I think we should just destroy them all at once using this opportunity," Zi Lan said.

"No I think that would be too rash. I suggest we join the competition and flare things up," Bao Bao said.

"Hmmm... what Bao Bao said is right. So you would represent us at the competition,"

"Don't forget, your mission there is to stir up trouble and also evaluate their strength," Yan Mo said.

"Yes master, I'll do as you command," he said.

So as preparations were being made for the competition by the poison tribe.

...back to Guiyi academy...

It was another beautiful morning. it was indeed an auspicious day since the candidates for the competition would be departing for the capital that day.

The selected candidates were to gather in the general hall that morning before departure. That morning, the candidates presented themselves at the hall.

Meanwhile, students from the various wings were also present to give them farewell wishes.

That morning principal Ming addressed them.

"I must let you know that this phase in your life is a very important phase because there lies a more brighter path ahead of you all," principal Ming said.

"I urge you all to stick to the advice you yesterday and do your best to get enlisted in the elite team," he said.

"Not to worry, when you arrive at the capital, provisions have been made for your accommodation since Elder Si Yin already arranged for that,"

"All your expenses including your bill will as well be taken care of," principal Ming said.

Just before they departed, there were lots of hugs and farewell embrace.

"I wish you the best Gui Shan," Ru Yuo.

"Me too," Tang Tang shouted at the top of his voice.

"Ahem! We would have loved you journeyed there yourself, but the competition begins tomorrow and wouldn't want you to miss it, hence, I alongside your masters would be teleporting you to the entrance of Wushu capital," principal Ming said.

"Not to worry, Elder Si Yin in aware of your coming and would take you in once you arrive at the capital.

So after that, principal Ming and the other masters encircled them, performed the teleportation technique by weaving their hands. Soon after the technique was done, Gui Shan and the candidates vanished from the spot.

Ru Yuo and Tang Tang were about shedding tears on Gui Shan's departure, but held on when they remembered they could do nothing to stop it.

In an instant, the candidates found themselves in front of Wushu capital. It was a great city. Gui Shan and Tan Ning who had not been there before expressed their satisfaction as the awe was written all over their faces.

"Woah...the capital is such a wonderful place, with so many beautiful scenery," Gui Shan said amazed.

"Yeah...it story of it's beauty and splendor were never tales," Tan Ning said.

"Why the surprise? Did you expect the capital to be otherwise?" Hu Mei asked discrepantly.

"Take it easy Hu Mei, they were just appreciating the magnificence of the capital. If this was your first time been here, you wouldn't act differently," Chen Feng said.

Meanwhile, at this moment, Bi Yao had series of thoughts flowing through her mind.

"I know dad wouldn't be expecting to see me in the capital at the moment. But I can't wait to introduce Gui Shan to him," Bi Yao thought as she smiled.

"Enough with all these attitude, our focus should be centered on seeing elder Si Yin and get to a place where we can relax and prepare for the competition," Qin Feiye said.

"Yes! Good suggestion," Hu Mei said.

But before they were done talking, Elder Si Yin appeared in their front.

"Good day Elder Si Yin," they all greeted.

"Long time no see, welcome to the capital," Elder Si Yin said.

"To be sincere, I really miss the way you talk," Gui Shan said.

"Enough with the gestures, let's find somewhere to rest. We have a lot of catching up to do," Elder Si Yin said.

"But Elder, are we to find? Or have you arranged somewhere beforehand?" Hu Mei asked.

"Of course, I've prepared a very large and we'll furnished room for the seven of us," Elder Si Yin said.

So after that, he led them through the gate as he headed for the inn where he rented the room.

They walked a while before they got there. Meanwhile, Gui Shan and Tan Ning enjoyed the scenery as they walked along.

Finally, they got to an inn. Elder Si Yin led them inside as they followed him to where the room was located at the upper floor.

They got there and entered the room. Not cutting short their expectations, it was as Elder Si Yin described it, so spacious and we'll furnished.

As they entered, they all dropped their bags on a corner as they all sat down for some minutes.

"Hmmm... master I feel it's boring in here, let's do something exciting," Hu Mei said.

"Hmmm...I think we should tell Elder Si Yin of what he missed at the academy during those times," Gui Shan said.

"Good suggestion. Why don't we make it up over some few cups of wine," Elder Si Yin said.

"Alright, I'm in," Hu Mei said.

So they all went to the cafe compartment located in the inn. They all walked down gently and happily.

Meanwhile, before their arrival that day, some other candidates for the competition had occupy the other rooms since they arrived some days before. They were indeed lucky to have Elder Si Yin reserve a room for them all.

They all looked for a table to sit and drink. After scouting the place, they spotted one table which was specially arranged, so they moved and sat there.

Then they ordered for some wine. They all made a toast to each other as they drank. After they some minutes of drinking, they decided to begin their conversation.

Just as they were about to start the conversation, some students, about six in numbers, walked towards the table.

Then one of the six spoke.

"Please can you excuse us and take another table, we would be needing this. Please do make it snappy," one them said.

"Hahaha... hahaha... so funny," Hu Mei burst in laughter.

"Are you referring to us?" Hu Mei asked.

"Yes of course. Are you deaf that you didn't get me at first," the young man said arrogantly.

Hu Mei got pissed off and was about to act rashly when Chen Feng held him back.

"Please Mister, there are still many vacant tables, we're already using this one and we're about to started an important conversation. I plead your indulgence, please we won't be able to move as you said," Chen Feng said.

Then another young man from the group of the students stepped forward.

"Ohhhh...I see, you won't stand up unless we use force. Seems you don't know who you're messing with," the young man said.

"Seems we need to do some introduction. Anyways, we students of Nainji academy, the most powerful academy in the whole of Wushu kingdom, we've even surpassed Guiyi academy. Our teachers are legendary masters," the young man said.

"So if you don't want us to teach you a few lessons, don't better try us," he added.

Hu Mei got pissed off and couldn't hold back any longer.

"And so, incase you don't know, we're students of Guiyi academy," Hu Mei said.

"Ohhhh... hahaha... hahaha...," the students burst into laughter making mockery of Hu Mei.

Hu Mei got pissed off and immediately sprung forward to attack on of them. Just then, the leader of the team came forward to counter Hu Mei.

They exchanged some fists for some minutes. The leader seeing that Hu Mei was a strong opponent decided to go all out and use a very powerful technique.

So he hit Hu Mei with the technique on the chest. With the force of the attack, Hu Mei landed on one table breaking it into two.

"That's just a lesson. Anyone else?" the leader asked.

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