Today's fifth update: Chapter 2809! 5/6!
After two and a half months, the first battle of the three literary contests between the Huang Clan and the Cat Clan came to a successful conclusion.
Naturally, the victors cheered, but the defeated Cat Clan did not seem particularly sorrowful either.
First of all, very few from either clan had died in this battle. Compared to past wars, the losses were practically negligible.
Moreover, the beloved disciples of each clan's leader had gotten together and confirmed their relationship. Compared to the outcome of this first battle, that was the truly joyous occasion worthy of celebration by both clans!
"Master." A Li returned the deeply sleeping Yanran to the Cat Clan members, then quickly came before Xu Kun and knelt properly, like a child who had made a mistake.
Xu Kun asked impassively, "Why are you kneeling before me?"
"Your disciple knows he was wrong."
"What did you do wrong?"
A Li had already planned to confess his fault to Xu Kun before coming here, so he immediately answered, "During the clan war, your disciple fell in love with Yanran and got together with her. This was a grave mistake. I am willing to accept Master's punishment."
"You were indeed wrong." Xu Kun said coldly, "But your mistake was not pursuing love. If you love someone, love her boldly. Let me ask you—do you love that cat girl?"
A Li abruptly raised his head. "Your disciple loves her."
"Do you want to spend your whole life with her?"
"I do!"
"Then marry her openly and honorably. Bring her home as your proper wife, and do not tarnish your master's reputation!" Xu Kun said, patting A Li on the shoulder encouragingly.
Xu Kun himself was someone who would risk everything for the woman he