After that fight, Sky Palace students frequently debated whether Han Sen or Lone Bamboo was stronger. The discussions never yielded any answers, though.
Lone Bamboo had become a Marquise, but Han Sen remained an Earl. If they were to have a rematch, it wouldn't be for a long time. However, Han Sen's performance in the fight had garnered him much respect from all of the students of Sky Palace.
The next few rounds of the exam offered no trouble. He won every match and achieved first place in the Earl class exams. He received permission to visit the holy house, and there, he found the Under the Sky knifeskill.
He was also the recipient of more Fenghou Pills and a Marquise treasure for a prize.
Han Sen's name was famous in Sky Palace, but he cared little for the recognition. He focused on practicing his knifeskills at home.
