After the battle at the alley, they decided to go to the most expensive restaurant in Tiger City the Lakeside Pavilion.
The Lakeside pavilion is indeed located beside a large lake having a perfect view during a full moon.
''Shen are your wounds still hurting'' Ethan paid their table and said.
''It's fine now the pills you gave us work fast'' Shen and the others said.
''Well let's dig in the food gonna get cold'' Abe whose wounds are still bleeding said.
''You are really a glutton we were supposed to return to the inn to heal but because you insisted on coming here because you keep saying the food here is delicious'' Kin snatched the food from Abe.
''Kin you stick man return the food to me!''
''Not a chance you pig''
The two of them argue until Shen tells them to shut up.
''Well let's just eat'' Picking his chopstick Ethan began to eat.
The other soldiers picked the food and each gave a big portion to Ethan.
''Ugh,'' Ethan looked at his plate which was full of food now he didn't how to finish it.
''Eat up!'' everyone said which made his heart warm he couldn't help but smile and eat happily with them.
''This way lady Meo I the owner shall give you the best view here in our Lakeside pavilion''
Walking towards the second floor Meo and some members of the thirteenth and fifth squad came.
''Lady Meo pardon me but I just saw some of my teammates I'll go on ahead and speak with them'' Gilbert said as he went with the rest of his squad towards the table Ethan and the others using.
Meo nodded her head before taking a glance at Ethan then they continued to go to the second floor.
''Why would Meo look at that kid'' Dane one of Meo's suitors thought he noticed Meo's glance at Ethan.
''It looks like you guys got into a fight'' Gilbert looked at his squad who had bruises and blood stains in their clothes.
''Captain! it was my fault I couldn't handle the situation better'' Shen stood up and bowed to Gilbert.
Signaling him to sit down he looked at everyone and began to join them.
''Yue what kind of technique did you get'' Gordon asked the moment he saw Ethan.
''I got a wind technique and I bought staff to fit with it'' Ethan took out his staff and showed it to them.
''You should just buy one from the auction that's going to be held tomorrow'' Gilbert put a black envelope and a room number on the table.
''This area is for you since we're here to escort the goods we have our room to use and this is the invitation to the auction house''
Ethan looks at them and thanks them for giving him a place to stay.
''But you know the parts of those worms that you dismembered are expensive who would have thought that a single fang would cause a hundred thousands of vital coins'' Gordon said.
The rest of the Earth-level cultivator with them looked shocked they took some of the parts of those golden sandworms without knowing their value.
''That's understandable golden sand worms can only be found in the Nine Dark Hall desert its body is really useful material for armor'' Ethan took a sip from his glass full of wine.
''That's right so I'm also giving this to you'' Gilbert took out a storage ring and gave it to Ethan.
Looking inside the storage ring Ethan realized that there were one hundred bags full of vital coins inside the ring.
''This is...'' Ethan looks at Gilbert.
''If it weren't for you dismembering them we wouldn't be able to carry and sell them here..this is just a payment'' Gilbert only smiled and he continued to eat.
The dinner ends and everyone returns to their own room in the inn.
''You should rest it has been a very long night for you'' Pyr looked at Ethan while staying on guard in the room.
''I'll rest while cultivating'' Ethan sat cross-leg and began to circulate the vital essence qi inside his body.
Five chaotic Flame technique
First flame the shadow flame
The second flame devouring flame
Third flame hell purgatory flame
Fourth flame daemon flame
Fifth flame divine Raven flame
Ethan opens his eyes he looks at the sun that's about to rise.
"'Five chaotic flames there all seem scary and powerful flames'' Ethan stood up from the bed and saw Pyr on the window.
''What are you doing there''
Pyr looked at him and said ''I saw someone lingering here last night''
''Someone?'' Ethan moved closer to him looking at the window.
''A Demigod cultivator although he just looks around I sense a great displeasure from him'' Pyr looked at Ethan and went to his shoulder.
''Hmmn it looks like someone doesn't like me'' Ethan laughed a bit and went outside.
Every morning Ethan would run 10 kilometers with weights in his body.
Putting one each in his arms and legs Ethan runs around the city.
''What's he doing so early in the morning'' Meo looked outside her window and saw Ethan running towards the outskirts of the city.
While running he saw some familiar figures.
''The group of hunters last night'' Ethan remembered his encounter with them.
"'Oh you are the boy from last night'' the blonde girl said.
''Hi miss thank you for your concern last night'' Ethan bowed slightly to thank her.
The rest of her team also looked at them seeing it was Ethan he asked if he continue to search for the black feather lotus.
''I decided not to go since it's pretty dangerous''
''That's good to hear boy by the way my name is Kuno'' the brawny guy said extending his hand.
The blonde girl also introduced herself ''I'm Mila''
''And I'm Reto it is my pleasure to meet you''The thin guy also extended his hand.
''I'm sorry about last night I'm Nikias'' Lastly the spiky-haired guy introduced himself.
''That's fine I'm thankful for your warning last night call me Yue''Ethan shook his hand.
''Ah...by the way last night I took this plant thinking it might be useful to you'' Nikias took out a bunch of plants and mushrooms and tossed it towards Ethan.
''Oh this is a red poison mushroom'' he looked at the mushrooms and said.
''Po... poison those mushrooms are poisonous'' Nikias looked shocked since he carelessly picked them last night.
''I told you Niki those are poisonous'' Mila whispered to Nikia's ears.
''How the hell am I supposed to know'' he whispered back but apparently, everyone heard what he just said.
After talking for a while Ethan continues to run another kilometer before returning to the inn.
''Are you going with them to hunt in the forest'' Pyr asked while Ethan began to take a bath.
Apparently, Nikias and his team asked him to come with them for a hunt.
''I'm thinking of coming since I want to train my use of wind and flame technique''
After taking a bath Ethan went to Gilbert's room and told him he had some business to take.
''You think he'll come'' Kuno lifted his giant axe and asked Nikias.
''Let's just wait for him''
''Nikias he's coming'' Mila climbed down the tree and told her team.
Arriving Ethan and the rest of them begin to enter the depths of the forest.
''Boy I'm showing you around the forest and you can think about my offer about joining our team'' Nikias increased his speed to his surprise Ethan could still keep up with him.
''We have arrived at the den of saber wolf here a sky-level beast live'' Reto look at the group of saber wolves.
''Let's wait until the other wolves begin their hunt then we'll attack the leader'' Nikias said while he sat on one of the branches of a tree.
Everyone agrees and begins to hide their presence.
Hours passed and the wolves in the den lessened and a large wolf with a long fang came out.
''Now!''
All kinds of attacks were thrown towards the largest wolf.
Ethan appears right at the back of the saber wolf.
''The third step in wind slaying technique is to command the wind''
Ethan spun his staff the wind from the atmosphere gathered at the tip of the staff.
Bang!
The saber wolf couldn't dodge this attack because his foot was entangled by a large vine.
''Now's my turn'' Nikias gathered a large amount of vital essence qi in his fist and directly smashed to the saber wolf.
Grrrrrr...
The saber wolf's fur turned white and was able to stand Niki's attack.
''Kuno! Reto! hold the god-damned dog!'' Nikias shouted as he stood up from being thrown by the wolf.
The saber wolf bit the vines freeing himself and raising his head.
''It's going to howl'' Mila whose stopping the other wolves said.
''Not a chance'' Kuno and Ethan appear right behind the head of the wolf while Nikias and Reto aim at its head.
Whoosh...
Ethan's staff turned into a wind pillar while Kuno's axe glowed and expanded.
''Bow down you lunatic'' Kuno swung his axe and hit the wolf's head.
Bang!
It's like hitting a metal Kuno's axe was sent flying Ethan on the other hand caught Kuno before summoning a large wind to bind the saber wolf's mouth.
Stopping the saber wolf from calling his companions Nikias and Reto try to restrain his movements by trying to blind it.
''It's no use are attacks won't pierce his fur'' Kuno picked up his axe and said.
''Don't aim at its head aim at the eyes you morons'' Nikias jump and punch the eye of the saber wolf.
Roar!!
The saber wolf broke Ethan's wind bind and roared furiously.
Reto and Kuno use their binding technique struggling with the saber wolf.
''Now!'' Nikias shouted.
Ethan focuses all his strength on the tip of his staff while Nikias use all his strength to create an energy sphere and they both aim at the eyes of the wolf.
Boom!!
The eyes of the wolf explode but it's not enough to kill it.
This time Kuno and Reto appear beside the wolf and release their joint attack.
''Kuno you better do this right'' Reto told him.
''Heh you'll be the one holding me back'' Kuno fought back.
Holding the axe the both of them executed their combo, the axe expanded turning into a giant vine hammer.
Bang!
The saber wolf fell lifelessly on the ground but they didn't let their guard down.
''I'm waiting for this moment'' Ethan jumped from the sky. The wind suddenly changes and moves in one spot.
Grrrrr... the saber wolf was still alive using the last bit of its strength it tried to run away.
''Running away'' Reto raise his hand and a small vines grab the saber wolf.
Although it was a weak hindrance it was enough for Ethan to release his attack, like a small tornado it went through the wounded eyes of the saber wolf finally killing their prey.
Howl!
''Shit they're coming back Kuno bring the saber wolf'' Nikias ordered.
Everyone began to flee while Kuno and Reto lifted the corpse of the saber wolf.
''Mila erase our tracks! Yue use your wind to confuse them now!'' Nikias continue his command while running away.
Finding a safe spot everyone began to recover from their injuries.
''Ha! I'm so tired'' Kuno shouted.
''Shut up Kuno can't you see everyone is as tired as you'' Reto fired back Nikias and the rest only ignored them.
''So what ...do you think wanna join us'' Nikias asked Ethan.
''About that I...'' Ethan couldn't complete his sentence when he saw a red falcon landing in front of him.
''This is master's falcon'' Ethan picked the falcon and found the message his master left behind.
''Ethan I'm sure by now you have completed the task I gave you now I want you to go visit the central city of alchemy and you must join the Pill competition that's going to be held there''
Then he saw his master's stamp at the end of the letter.
''It seems like I had to travel again'' Ethan folded the letter and fed the falcon before sending it away.
''What is it?'' Nikias asked while feeding himself another pill.
''My teacher asked me to go join the Pill competition that's going to be held in the Center City of Alchemy... Sorry the thing about joining you guys''
''You are joining that competition'' Mila shoved Nikias away and asked Ethan.
''The Pill comp is a competition held every ten years to showcase the talents of the new generation alchemist'' Mila excitedly explains.
''Well I think joining the competition will give me some experience when it comes to making pills''
Mila keeps on giving Ethan information and tips about the possible rivals he might encounter at the competition.
''Nikias I think that some of the saber wolves found our scent and are currently on their way here'' Reto came to them and reported.
''I think it's best to rest inside the city let's go we need to arrive inside the city walls by thirty minutes'' Nikias lifted the corpse of the saber wolf and hurriedly ran towards the city.
''That sold quite highly'' Reto took his share from the corpse of the saber wolf.
''It's fortunate that the sky-level saber wolf that we fought only advanced a few days ago or else we might have died just encountering it'' Mila said while counting the money she had earned.
''Nikias let's go grab some food my treat'' Ethan smiled at them and brought them to Lakeside Pavilion to eat.
After eating they went on their own separate paths before leaving Nikias turned to look at Ethan's back before shouting.
''If you ever change your mind come and look for the house of Flamma located at the southern edge of Heizi city''
Ethan looks back and nods his head before waving goodbye.
Heizi City is located in the southern part of Fire continent five cities away from Tiger City.
Ethan went back to the inn before going back to the forest.
Another hunter is about to launch which prey might be his next target.