Grim returned to the shack.
He and Teng Guo waited for Meng Rong to arrive. So, they could distribute the spoils of battle.
On the second day, Instructor Wei returned with Meng Rong. Then, he called for Grim and Teng Guo.
"Your statement turned out to be true. All of you are free to go." Instructor Wei walked away.
Then, he decided to hold a meeting and invited all the instructors.
After all six instructors were gathered, the meeting started.
"So why did you hold a meeting Instructor Wei?" Instructor Kang questioned.
"It's about the bandits. They are starting to become fearless."
Instructor Wei suggested, "I think we should deal with them."
However, Instructor Hua interjected, "Why don't we let our disciples deal with them? They will serve as stumbling blocks for our disciples."
"But, that would be like sending them for suicide." Instructor Xiang argued.
Instructor Ning suggested, "How about setting mission requirements to the Archon realm and above?"
"I agree." All of them agreed
"Also, I would like to recommend a disciple for promotion to an inner disciple." Instructor Xiang put forth a proposal.
Instructor Tu snorted, "On what basis should he be promoted?"
Instructor Xiang replied, "He has enough strength to back it. I tested him personally."
"Since you have tested his strength, I won't argue. So, what is this disciple called." Instructor Hua asked
"He is called Grim."
"What a peculiar name." All of them murmured.
Instructor Wei made an announcement, "Alright, we will issue a new mission to deal with bandits and disciple Grim will be promoted to an inner disciple. The meeting ends here."
They all stood up and left the meeting hall.
There was a buzz going on because of the new mission. However, most of the disciples left after seeing the mission requirements.
Meanwhile, Grim and the group were deciding on how to split the spoils.
"Brother Grim, why don't you keep 700 spirit coins? We will keep 400 each." Both Meng Rong and Teng Guo suggested.
Grim wanted to decline. But, they kept on insisting until he gave up.
Next, they went to the mission hall to complete their mission.
They gave the 'moon grass' to the receptionist, and waited for the mission to be completed.
"One 'moon grass' marks the completion of the mission, and five more 'moon grass' means extra 50 points."
"That makes a total of 110 points. Please hand me one of your tokens. I'll transfer the points."
"Here, senior Xue." Meng Rong gave his token.
"Your points have been transferred. Here." Xue Ah returned the token
Meng Rong took the token and transferred 50 points to Grim. Then, he divided 30 between himself and Teng Guo.
Before Grim could even say anything, both of them spoke.
"Think of it as our gratitude, Brother Grim."
Then three of them made their way into the shack.
Back in the shack, Grim patiently waited for the good news to arrive.
On the third day, the good news finally arrived.
Instructor Xiang made her way into the shack.
The sight left the disciple wondering why such a peerless beauty would make her way into this shack.
Ignoring their gazes, Instructor Xian arrived in front of Grim and delivered good news, "You have been promoted to an inner disciple. Now you can move to the place designated by the academy."
"Let's depart. I will guide you to your living quarter."
"Instructor Xiang, can I say goodbye to my brother?"
"Alright, make it fast."
"Are you going, Brother Grim?" Meng Rong asked dejected
"Yes. But, I hope both of you can grow stronger and join me in the future."
Grim bid his farewell to both and followed Instructor Xiang.
"Just wait brother, we will meet again." Both of them looked at the disappearing figure of Grim with determination.
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