While Grim was healing himself, there was a battle going on between Teng Guo and the last remaining bandit.
The last bandit saw his leader die. His morale had stooped low and he was trying to flee instead of fighting.
However, Teng Guo did not allow him to flee. He was able to finish the battle after 20 minutes because the bandit would try to flee instead of fighting properly.
By the time Teng Guo was done with the last bandit, Meng Rong had woken up. Meng Rong took out a pill and started healing his injuries.
Meng Rong was visibly shaken up by the all corpses lying there. He had a rich upbringing and this was a new experience for him.
"This is how the world works. It was either them or us. Get used to it." Teng Guo comforted him.
They waited for the Grim to heal.
After an hour, Grim was done healing. So, he stood up.
"Have you fully recovered Brother Grim?" Both of them asked.
"Yes, let's search their body for treasure."
They began searching for anything useful from the corpses.
"Brother Grim, I found 1500 spirit coins. Did you find anything?" Meng Rong asked
Grim replied, "I found 5 'moon grass' from the leader's body."
"Wait. How did they get hands-on 'moon grass'?"
Teng Guo replied, "I think they might have killed the group that picked all the 'moon grass' clean."
"Find the bodies of the fellow disciples. We need to make a report in the academy." Grim ordered
"But, won't we get implicated if we report it to the academy?" Meng Rong asked.
"Even if we don't make a report now, they will be likely to find out in the future. So, it's better if we report it now."
It didn't take them long to find the corpses of their fellow disciples.
"If it weren't for Brother Grim that would have been us." Meng Rong replied disheartened.
"Strength is all that matters in this world. So, focus on getting stronger." Grim encouraged him.
They gathered the corpses and buried them. Then, they began their return.
They camped at the night, and Grim sat night watch.
"System why didn't you tell me I could get Evo by killing humans too?"
"The host was in the forest in the first two reincarnations. So, I didn't feel the need to mention it."
"So what about now?"
"You did get the information now, didn't you? Also, I didn't want the host going on the murder spree as a human. The consequences will be severe if that happens."
Grim remained silent. The system was right, he would be chased and killed if he went on a murder spree in human territory.
He didn't bother asking any more questions and began cultivating instead.
They were able to return on the 7th day.
Grim reported the incident to the guards. The guards then called an instructor.
"Greeting Instructor Wei." The guard paid his respect
"Alright. So, why did you call me?"
The guard gave him the detail.
"You will direct me to the place. So, I can confirm the detail." Instructor Wei pointed at Meng Rong.
"You take him to another instructor for questioning." Instructor Wei pointed at the guard and the Grim.
The instructor summoned a mount. There was a loud cry in the distance.
They could see a crane making their way.
Its body was pure white, and the tips of its feathers were doused in red.
The crane landed before the instructor.
The instructor climbed on the crane with Meng Rong. Then, the crane swiftly took off.
The guard took Grim to another instructor and explained the detail to the instructor.
"I will leave him in your hands, Instructor Xiang." The guard closed the door and departed.
The female instructor then started questioning Grim.
"What is your name disciple?"
"My name is Grim, Instructor"
"What about your surname?"
"No one gave me one, Instructor."
"How old are you Grim?"
"16"
"Quite young, aren't you?"
"So, you expect me to believe a 16-year-old disciple managed to defeat the bandit leader of the peak level of the mutation realm?"
"That is what happened. Whether you can believe it or not is totally on you instructor."
"Very well. Why don't we test it ourselves?"
"Attack me with full power."
Grim thought, "This isn't a life or death situation. So, no need to use my full power."
"Thew" He multiplied his strength by 25 times and released a punch.
Bam!
The punch landed.
However, Instructor Xiang was fine. His punch was blocked by a transparent shield.
Instructor Xiang thought, "That punch could have killed the bandit leader if he was caught by surprise."
"Alright, you have proved your point."
"You have the strength of peak mutation realm while you have yet to reach mid-mutation realm. I will recommend for your promotion to an inner disciple."
"How about becoming my disciple?"
Grim always wanted to cultivate in peace. So, being promoted to inner disciple was good news.
However, he didn't want to become her disciple. His secrets could be exposed, and he also had a clear idea of how to break through to the next realm.
Grim wanted to delay some time. So, he replied, "Please give me time to think about it Instructor."
"Fine, you have a month to think about it."
"You are free to go now."
"I will recommend for your promotion to an inner disciple. Prepare to hear some good news in a couple of days."
"Thank you, Instructor Xiang." Grim left the room. He was overjoyed with the news.
He could cultivate in peace after a couple of days.
[Evo points left: 17,950]