"Are you serious?" I asked incredulously. Feng Hai nodded.
"That is correct. In light of your valiant courage and selfless sacrifices to rescue other people, even though you had no obligation to, and to recognize your heroism, we decided to make an exception for you." He glanced at the Lie Hou Academy students. "We also listened to the students from Lie Hup Academy, who managed to gather everyone and petition for you to not be eliminated from the competition."
I turned toward the Lie Huo Academy students, astonished, and bowed gratefully. I didn't think they would go that far. Still, something puzzled me.
"How did you know I would be back anyway? Most people would have assumed that I died in the Den of Dragons."
"No, we started the petition after you returned yesterday." The big guy grinned sheepishly and rubbed the back of his head.