The Palace

Luo Mei teared up once again, as she always did. However, she was not the only one to cry this time.

Wen Cheng and Alex teared up as well. Only Liu Xun stood stoic in the group, but he too saw suppressing the tears in his eyes.

The graduation was over and Alex had received a badge that said 'Alumnus' similar to the nameplate that he had gotten from the Hong Wu sect.

"Will you really be alright?" Luo Mei asked in between her tears. She had considered him guaranteed to leave by this point, so she didn't bother trying to make him stay.

"I will be fine, sister. You have nothing to worry about," Alex said. 

"Yes you will," Liu Xun said. "Next time we see each other, you might even be stronger than me or master."

"Even if I am, I will still be your younger brother and Master's disciple," Alex said with a small smile.

"Alright, take care. Go get your beast back," Wen Cheng said.

"Yes, master," Alex responded.