The Banquet

"Yes master, but it didn't hurt him. The young lad used a strange but very powerful technique," Zi Lan said.

"Ugh...despite the fact that your 'dark subduing palm' isn't as strong as mine, it should be able to hurt a master,"

"Perhaps he has climbed the earth level stage. I need to think of a quick way to eliminate that lad before he grows any bit stronger," the ring leader said.

"Seems my lieutenants and underlings need more practice," the ring leader said.

"I'm willing to accept any form of practice no matter how challenging it may be," Zi Lan said.

"Okay, I'll grant your wish and make you stronger," he said.

"Just you wait Wushu capital, I Yan Mo promise to crush you to the very bit," Yan Mo (ring leader) said.

...

Back in tbe village, the students rested in a well furnished room that was provided by the village head in appreciation for their effort in saving the village.

They rest for the remaining hours of the night. But the picture they all slept with was the fact that Gui Shan was powerful enough to defeat a lieutenant of the poison tribe.

It was another morning. Preparations were being made for the banquet to honor the fortune their visitors gave to them.

So that morning, the village head decided to hold the banquet before their departure in honor of them.

So right there in his mansion, the village head gathered all his subordinates and a few villagers for the grand occasion. While they were all in attendance, the banquet began.

The village head stood up as he addressed all the people present.

"I welcome you all to this special banquet which is held to honor the saviours of this village," he said.

"For some months, lots of strange things had happened and these had given me sleepless nights. My guards were all powerless against these people," he said.

"In honor and gratitude I present to you the students of Guiyi academy. They indeed fought hard to see that the the members of the poison tribe who had been the cause of these abductions were all completely annihilated," the village head said.

After that, he declared the banquet open. Lots of meat and wine were served. All kinds of assorted dishes were also available.

The students ate until they were full and drank in merriment. It was indeed a lively occasion.

Soon after the celebration was over, it was time to depart. Lots of gifts were presented to them to honor them.

They then bade the villagers farewell as they departed from Sushi village fulfilled. The students were glad that the mission was a success.

They walked out of the village and journeyed back to Nirong city. They grabbed their horses from where they tied them and began their ride back home.

"I'm glad this mission was a success. Thanks again Gui Shan, we wouldn't have done it without you in the picture," Chen Feng said.

"I did what I could do just as everyone else and I'm happy my efforts came through," Gui Shan said.

After that, they all headed for Nirong city. They galloped fast so as to arrive there before nightfall.

After galloping and covering some miles, they arrived at entrance of Nirong city. They didn't stay hidden like before, so they walked through the streets with their horses and got to Guiyi academy.

Just as they approached the academy's gate, one of the stewards spotted them and immediately went to inform the masters of their arrival.

Upon hearing the report, the masters immediately went to the entrance to welcome them upon arrival.

Soon the students alongside Elder Si Yin got to the entrance and the gates were opened to let them in.

Upon entering, they were shocked to see principal Ming and their masters waiting to welcome them.

Immediately they got to where principal Ming and the masters stood, they got off the saddle.

"Welcome back from the mission," principal Ming said.

"I believe the mission was successful, seeing that you all came back in one piece. May we proceed to the academy hall as we celebrate your conquest," Gui Shan said.

After that, they all marched down to the main hall. Principal Ming then spoke after they had settled down and taken their respective seats.

"Ahem..., I congratulate you all on your conquest. With this, I'm sure that the future of this academy would be bright,"

"Cheers to our victory," Principal Ming said.

After that, they all drank and celebrated for a while. The students on their part were curious because this is the first time principal Ming didn't ask for details after a mission. Nevertheless, they continued in the celebration.

After the celebration was over, the students returned to their various manors, while Elder Si Yin remained with the masters.

"The reason why I asked us to wait behind was for a evaluation stat. I want Elder Si Yin to brief us of the battle and the opponents," Principal Ming said.

Clearing his throat, Elder Si Yin spoke.

"Ahem... Ugh...the battle indeed wasn't a total victory. Where do I begin from???" Elder Si Yin said.

"Everything went as planned, we lurked in the dark, invaded their hideout and them wiped most of the underlings."

"As part of our plan, we lured lieutenant Zi Lan out, alongside her elite warriors with the hope of wiping them out," he said.

"Considering how well your students had trained, they were able to defeat her elites in a rigorous battle,"

"Left remaining was the lieutenant herself. Ugh....,"

Just them master Yang Jun cut in; "Hahaha...the battle was good as won, she probably won't be able to defeat all nineteen of you," master Yang Jun said.

"Ugh...," Elder Si Yin continued.

"We were unaware of the strength she possessed, so I decided to engage her in combat hoping to defeat her,"

"But I was shocked that we were on a par as she countered all my attacks. It was posing difficult to defeat, so I had to go all out," Elder Si Yin said.

"But just as we engaged in combat, she decided to use a high-class dark technique that neutralizes the Qi of an individual it hits," he said.

"She called it the 'dark subduing palm'."

"I wasn't intimidated, so I went on and engaged her."

"She struck with the evil technique, in attempt to counter it, I blocked it with my palms, but sustained some bleeding," he said.

"The technique was so forceful that at the second hit, I was driven to the edge and felt powerless,"

"In that state, the students got infuriated and attacked her at once. But she beat them all one by one," he said.

Just then master Lin Fei cut in; "Then how did you defeat her?" She asked.

"Ugh...left standing was Gui Shan, he stood calmly despite all that was happening. Everyone had attempted to take her down, but he was the one left to give it a trial," he said.

"Suddenly, Gui Shan have us a glimpse of hope. As though he changed in an instant, I could feel a large amount of energy flowing in him. He changed in an instant and challenged Zi Lan,"

"As though we were all dreaming, Zi Lan attacked him with the 'dark subduing palm', but it had no effect on him,"

"That wasn't the end of it all, he beat up Zi Lan as though he was a Grandmaster already. His moves and skills were way beyond the chart and strange," Elder Si Yin said.

"But Zi Lan was smart and tricked him into believing she wants to throw an attack, but she fled and teleported away," he said.

"Err...we wouldn't have made it without Gui Shan," he said.

Principal Ming and all the masters were silent for a while.

"Ho-hum..., I know there was something fishy about Gui Shan, but master Huang Ju won't give us any leads," master Yang Jun cut in.

"There's nothing fishy, he's just an extraordinary young man. I believe he would be a great student and the pride of this academy," master Huang Ju said.

"Hmmm..., Interesting. I never knew Gui Shan was this competent...," Principal Ming said.

"But that aside, it seems the poison tribe are practicing some forbidden cultivation method to enhance their powers."

"It therefore serves as a warning to is that our students should grow stronger," Principal Ming said.

"In some months time, most of them would be graduating and leaving the academy. I hope their conduct and prowess would speak well of the academy," he said.

"I'm glad that we're done with the poison tribe in Sushi village. I guess I have to sent a letter to the royal capital and inform them of this scheme of the poison sect to seek revenge," he said.

"But who would be strong enough to fight Yan Mo. Only the last wolf warrior was able to fend him off," he said.

"Wushu kingdom would be in danger if we don't act fast and train an elite army to defeat him," Elder Si Yin added.

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