Chapter 12: Reunion (1/2)
A half a month had passed since the journey to the ancient valley. Shaw Danon had entered Jadeon for three years; it was also the end of his daily bamboo. The result at the end of three years of training, however, made Shaw Danon feel embarrassed.
Since that mysterious journey to the valley, for the following month, Shaw Danon often felt dizzy, weak and grew easily tired. He was guessing that it is all because of the large loss of blood that day; however, he examined himself and couldn't locate any wounds. Although he was worried, he did not dare to ask his master, so he buried it inside of his heart.
He was not saying anything, however, his body spoke for him. In the past, he could chop down about two Black Bamboo; now, however, he was breathing heavily after only a few swings and he could not chop down one Black Bamboo for the entire day. That day in the valley, Sinister Orb sucked out half of his blood. If not because of his tough body, he would already be laying in his bed unable to get up. If Shaw Danon wanted to chop the bamboo like he used to, it was physically impossible.
This lasted until half a month later, when Shaw Danon began to feel better; however, by then the bamboo homework almost reached its end. On the last day, under the watch of Xavion and others, Shaw Danon used all his strength to chop off one Black Bamboo in a half hour.
Xavion and others looked at each other, not a word had been spoken. Only Hidi came up and hit Shaw Danon's shoulder, smiling: ”Xiao Fan, don't worry, it's good enough that you have one tenth of your shijie's strength.”
Shaw Danon gave a bitter smile.
At dinner, everyone in Bamboo Peak gathered in the dining room. When Tian Bolis sat down, Xavion reported to him about Shaw Danon. Tian Bolis coldly laughed, not looking at Shaw Danon, but Surin smiling said: ”Ah, Xiao Fan, you have already been in Bamboo Peak for three years.”
Shaw Danon immediately answered: ”Yes.”
Surin sighed softly, said: ”Ai, time passes so fast, so quickly it has been three years.” Suddenly, she stopped and raised her voice, speaking to the other six disciples: ”Do any of you have that feeling?”
Bamboo Peak disciples were shocked, straightened up their backs and answered: ”Yes!”
Surin snorted, said: ”Your xiao shidi has already grown up, but in three years none of you have any advancement; are you trying to kill me and your master?”
No one said a word, they all looked at Xavion. Under all the pressure of other shidi, Xavion said: ”Shi niang, please don't worry; we will work hard this time.”
The word ”disbelief” was clearly showing in her face. Just when she was about to speak, Tian Bolis cut in: ”Sixth.”
Amandla was surprised, raised his head and asked: ”Master, are you calling me?”
Tian Bolis blandly said: ”I saw you keep on waving your arms at the dishes in the kitchen these days, what's going on?”
Amandla's face turned red, his tongue tied, murmering: ”Master, you, you saw that?”
Surin said: ”Eh, Bishu, what is it?”
Amandla hesitated for a moment, whispered: ”Disciple wanted to see if I can guide the object to move.......”
Everyone was surprised, ”Navigate Object” is the basic of Jadeon's esper cultivation; an individual must at least reach Pure Essence fourth level in order to do it.
Tian Bolis nodded, asked: ”And?”
Amandla whispered: ”Seemed like, seemed like it moved a little.”
”Wow.” Everyone was surprised. Ludaxin, who was sitting next to him, slapped his hand on Amandla's shoulder, smiling. Surin was also smiling, sitting across from him, and said: ”Nice, it is difficult to imagine you would work so hard; when did you find that out?”
Amandla was finally relieved and said: ”Not long ago, I was practicing in my room. Suddenly, the cup of water moved. I was wondering if I broke through level three.” Then he shyly smiled, continued: ”but disciple wasn't sure, so often I tried to test it again, but was discovered by master.”
Tian Bolis smiled, said: ”That's what it is when you reach between levels three and four. Although there is a great difference between the levels of power, there won't be any clear sign at the beginning. You are clever; even though you started late, you finally caught up.”
Everyone was smiling and congratulated him. In the middle, Hidi cut in, asked: ”Sixth shixiong, have you decided which type of esper you want to craft?”
Amandla thought for a moment, responded: ”No, I just confirmed to master that I reached level four; I haven't had time to think about it.”
Surin smiled, said: ”No need to worry. Think about it for a few days. You know how your master is, he will never force you to craft a sword. When you think of anything you like, just find the material and craft it.”
Shaw Danon stood in admiration, seeing sixth shixiong smiling and his mouth open wide. Then he hear Tian Bolis say: ”Sixth.”
Amandla quickly answered: ”Master.”
Tian Bolis said: ”Following our Jadeon's tradition, disciples that reach Pure Essense level four need to travel around the world, and seek material for esper at the same time. It will depend on your luck to see if you can find the spiritual material. You prepare and pack up stuff and leave in a few days.”
Amandla was startled for a moment. He was happy and also didn't want to leave, quietly responded: ”Yes.” But then remembered something, said: ”Master, all the meals in here were prepared by disciple; but when disciple leaves...”
Ludaxin laughed: ”What do you need to fear? Wasn't I here before you arrived? Don't worry, they won't starve.”
Amandla and the others laughed. Hidi said: ”Now you've said it fifth shixiong; because of the food you cooked, I was having nightmares when I was young!”
Ludaxin's face turned red. Everyone laughed. When the laughter began to quiet down, Tian Bolis said: ”From now on, let seventh do the kitchen work.”
Everyone was startled. Ludaxin was surprised: ”Master, shidi is still young...”
Tian Bolis looked at Shaw Danon. Shaw Danon immediately said: ”Master, don't worry. I often help sixth shixiong in the kitchen; I know what to do.”
Tian Bolis nodded, not saying anything more, waved his hand and said: ”Eat.”
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