The feast continued until the morning. Everyone was making the most of the evening. After chatting with the other students, Kai understood the situation a little better.
In fact, there was an unspoken rule of this feast that no one dared to break. Even if you have a conflict with someone, at this feast, you are forbidden to even think about it. In reality, almost all of the people present were fierce competitors.
But also, the situation in the Shadow Sect and the Border Beast City could not be equalled. After all, here, everyone was acting as a united front, like a big family, or a team. Border Beast City, on the other hand, was like a closed cage with wild beasts. Each tried to suppress and devour the other. And the city itself encouraged such things.
But in the Shadow Sect, even an ordinary disciple would be considered a genius in the outside world. Such people were in short supply in all four empires. Therefore, the Shadow Sect could not afford to waste them.
The competition within the Sect was ensured by something else. Namely, the war for resources! The higher your status, and the more ways you could earn points, the better benefits you could get. And the Shadow Sect definitely had a lot to offer! It was the centre of the entire region, and the best of the best flocked here.
Kai was told about the many different training arrays. The various Alliances that employed the best of their craft. One could even purchase cultivation techniques, or rent them if they were very expensive. There were many more interesting things. But due to his state of intoxication, Kai couldn't remember everything in detail....
It seemed that many of the students present seemed to like him. Even the various Elders struck up a dialogue with him. Of course, most wanted to learn about Master Mo. But even so, Kai was making good connections with them.
It so happened that everyone started calling him by the nickname that Elder Ovian came up with. The longer Kai interacted with someone, the more they called him that. At one point, a drunken Elder Ovian called for the maid.
He ordered her to immediately go and prepare a uniform for Kai. It was completely unnecessary at the moment and could wait until tomorrow. But now, there was that stage where drunk people were starting to get too liberated and annoying. Naturally, the maid didn't even dare to stutter about it.
Since they were in the Shadow Sect's main palace, there were people of all professions here. Even more so, the best of them! As they continued to drink, they had already forgotten about it.....
But after an hour, the maid returned with black robes. And on them were neatly embroidered two hieroglyphics. Looking at them, Kai said aloud:
- Immortal Drunkard! I like it! Hehehe. - Laughing, he said.
- Boy, put it on now! - Caius said in a drunken tone.
Looking at the clothes, Kai without a backwards glance, quite calmly began to take off his clothes in front of everyone. Of course, he didn't go to extremes. There was no need to take off his underwear.....
- You shameless man! - Iris shouted out.
- Honey, look while you can! Hehehe. - Kai let out a joke, barely focusing his gaze, and immediately laughed loudly.
- Disgusting! - The girl snorted.
- Listen... You know what... I'm not going to show you the array! - Kai threw out the words in a slurred voice.
- No! That's not fair! You're just messing with me, aren't you? - Frowning the girl shouted.
- Good for you! You guessed it... - Kai said with one eye squeezed shut, - For your insight, you won... You won... Oh! You won the grapes! - Smiling, Kai proudly pointed with his hand. He pointed straight at the bowl of fruit lying on the table.
- You! - Iris shouted out.
But as soon as she wanted to continue, Kai indifferently turned around and walked towards the maid and the old men. He started dressing slowly, ignoring the girl.
- This guy is insufferable! - Iris said to herself under her nose.
The dressing procedure was quite difficult at this point... But still, after a few minutes, Kai had completely changed his clothes.
The clothes sat on him perfectly! It was obvious that the maid had a good eye. She could tell the size of the clothes just by seeing Kai's figure.
- Boy, let your energy out! - A burly man with swarthy skin spoke out.
It was the same Elder who had greeted them at the beginning of the banquet. His name was Rakhnes. As Kai realised, this man had quite an impressive authority in the Shadow Sect. But at the same time, his attitude towards Kai was similar to that of Elders Brood, Caius, and Ovian.
Hearing Elder Rachnes' words, Kai immediately released some of his black energy.
Dum! - A light wave rang out in the air.
- Hmm... - The huge Elder thoughtfully said.
Many people turned around and turned their attention to Kai. As soon as he released his aura. Many people instantly reconsidered their opinion of Kai once more. Although there were many people here that were stronger than Kai. But just from his aura, they could tell that Kai was a dangerous competitor.
This reaction was only for a second, and afterwards, everyone returned to their normal state. Many simply made a mental note to themselves.....
But that wasn't what Elder Rakhnes had asked Kai to release the energy for. It was one of the procedures for activating one's status. An array was placed on the robes. And once Kai released his energy, it would activate the hieroglyph on his chest. Then, he would officially ascend to the status of Personal Apprentice!
Indeed, As soon as Kai's energy was released, the hieroglyphs on his chest began to change. Previously, they had been done in a rather restrained manner. But now... It seemed like they were being given their own character!
The lines of the hieroglyphs became more sprawling. They looked as if someone had drawn them with wet ink. At some points, they were sharper, at others a little blurry. The style felt light and free, with a faint sense of danger.
It seemed that at this moment, the phrase 'Immortal Drunkard' had gained a peculiar character and a few more interpretations. Now, it was even perceived in a new way....
- Hahaha! Very good! I like your style! Immortal Drunkard, you're not as simple as you might seem at first glance! - Elder Rachnes said with a laugh.
At this moment, Kai was a little surprised. He hadn't expected such a change in his clothes. When he released his energy, he didn't try to appear as someone else. The writing style of the characters reflected his character perfectly!
A free and easy-going person who doesn't bother with most of the worldly problems. He is driven by a desire for absolute freedom and a thirst for true knowledge of the world. But underneath it all lurks mystery, danger and ambition, for the sake of which he will take any of the unthinkable risks...
Elder Ovian also looked thoughtfully at Kai, and after a few seconds he smiled and nodded his head contentedly.
- Yes... I like it too... So let's drink to my officially becoming a Personal Apprentice! - Shouted Kai loudly.
- Here's to you lad! - Elder Caius joined in with a shout.
The voices spread like wildfire and the next moment, the drinking continued with renewed vigour!
..........
Lying in a huge white room, Kai began to open his eyes, slowly coming to his senses...
- Ai-yay... Tz! - Heavy issued Kai, lifting himself up from the bed.
He started to look around the luxurious surroundings, not realising where he was....
- Where am I? - Kai asked himself, puzzled, - Oh, right! - Shouted Kai, and instantly caught himself by the head.
It seemed that last night's alcohol was indeed incredibly expensive and unique. It truly, could knock down even the strongest martial artists!
Looking around the room, Kai remembered that he was still in the palace. He was in one of the guest rooms, of which there were a large number. That wasn't a problem, as the palace itself was huge. And that was putting it mildly...
These rooms were designed for occasions like last night's banquet.
- Okay, I think I'm safe, I'll sleep some more... - Kai said languidly and went back to bed, - Immortal Drunkard... Why, I really like it! Hehehe! - Kai laughed and closed his eyes with a smile, instantly falling asleep.