It wasn't long.
A large space was cleared in the courtyard, and several tables were set out.
The tables were laden with fine food and wine that ordinary Acquired Realm Martial Artists could rarely afford, even if they had the money.
But the Acquired Realm Martial Artists were still gripped by fear of the Demon Cave. Who had any appetite for a feast?
They stood where they were, not one of them eager to take a seat.
Li Yun chuckled. Ignoring their hesitation, he sat down first and dug in.
After taking a bite of a delicious ox hoof, he smiled at the others. "A word of advice: going into the Demon Cave might not kill you, but fear certainly will."
"Instead of panicking now, why not eat meat by the fistful and drink wine by the bowl while you can?"
"At least you'll have enjoyed yourselves. What do you have to lose?"
At those words,
the Acquired Realm Martial Artists perked up. At last, some gritted their teeth and sat down.
Xue Chang'an discreetly gave Li Yun a thumbs-up, as if to say, Brother, you're something else!
The farewell feast did not last long.
After a little over an hour, some could no longer bring themselves to drink. A few even pretended to be drunk, hoping it would spare them from being sent into the Demon Cave.
The Innate Masters in the hall saw straight through them. All they earned was a scolding.
Still, because of that little act,
the farewell feast came to a hasty end.
Li Yun and the others—thirty Acquired Realm Martial Artists in all—each received a bag of rations. Led by two Xiantian Martial Artists and a group of guards, they left Green Mountain City and headed straight for the Demon Cave entrance.
As expected,