Shi Feiyang had the Ape Spirit carry Lin Han back into the city first, and Lin Jia hurried to meet them. He had spent most of the day watching the battle from atop the city wall. Had Shi Feiyang not repeatedly assured him that Lin Han would be safe, he would have unleashed his Flying Sword and charged out long ago. Of course, he also knew he was no match for Yuan Hua and had absolute faith in Shi Feiyang's strength. Realizing that going out would only make trouble, he had forced himself to endure.
Shi Feiyang ordered the Ape Spirit to lay Lin Han on the bed and told Lin Han to rest and recover properly.
Lin Han was rather apprehensive, constantly stealing glances at Shi Feiyang's expression, afraid his master was dissatisfied with his performance that day.
Shi Feiyang saw his concern and told him, "You did very well today. You stayed calm in desperate straits, focused your mind, steadied your resolve, and practiced the method I taught you. That alone makes you one in ten thousand. Rest and heal properly. Once you've recovered, I'll teach you Swordsmanship."
Only then did Lin Han lie back at ease and close his eyes, though he was too excited to sleep. Scene after scene from the day's magical battle replayed endlessly in his mind.
Shi Feiyang called out the Ape Spirit, Yuan Hua, alone. The fellow was now utterly obedient, with none of his former defiance. He stood there with his head drooping and his long arms hanging at his sides. Little Ape, who followed him, assumed the same posture, head lowered as he half stood, half crouched beside Yuan Hua's thigh.
Shi Feiyang said, "I possess the Sun and Moon Body-Refining Great Method passed down long ago by the great