Lu Yuanting had striking brows and a broad mouth, and stood as graceful as a jade tree in the breeze. Everyone took a liking to him at first sight.
Study hall prefect Xiang Zhixue approached Lu Yuanting, holding an enormous bowl of steaming dumplings.
"Champion, please accept these dumplings and pay your respects to Gang Feng." Xiang Zhixue held the bowl in both hands, his expression solemn.
Lu Yuanting slowly raised his hands. Just as he was about to accept the dumplings, he slowly withdrew them.
Under everyone's astonished gazes, Lu Yuanting suddenly knelt before Li Gangfeng's memorial tablet on the raised platform and declared loudly, "I, your student Lu Yuanting, have long admired your illustrious name, Mr. Gangfeng. Given this opportunity, I should pay my respects to you. Yet my great grievance remains unavenged, and the hatred in my heart has not faded. As a son, I must first fulfill my filial duty. Moreover, monsters run rampant in Far-Reaching City, and villains wreak havoc. As a scholar, I must serve my country loyally. Today, only after fulfilling my duties of loyalty and filial piety will I hold this warm bowl and pay my respects to you!"
With that, Lu Yuanting snapped his robe aside, stood, strode forward a few steps, and jumped down from the platform, stopping before the table marked "Divine Sword Sect."
Bowls and chopsticks were set out on the table, with cups and dishes filling it, but there was not a single chair.
Tears glimmered in Lu Yuanting's eyes. He clasped his hands and turned to address everyone. "Sixteen members of my Lu Family, along with the many family members of the Divine Sword Sect's disciples-over two hundred people in all-died at the hands of the Divine Bow Sect. How can I find peace without avenging