Everyone had a wonderful time chatting, but deep down, they hated to see Hu Bin leave!
Wu Geng, in particular, could not feel happy at all. Once again, Hu Bin and the others had eaten an entire tableful of dishes for free, because they still had free-meal vouchers!
Wu Geng stared at the table laden with food, unable to muster any joy. That was all money! My money!
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the banquet. Before they left, Hala handed Hu Bin a Z-Crystal. It was Fightinium Z!
Hala smiled gently. "This is your reward for defeating me. Put it to good use, and remember to come back and visit often. Don't forget, you still have trials on three other islands to complete. Come back when you have time!"
Hu Bin nodded. "No problem, old man Hala!"
With that, Hala left along with everyone else!
Hu Bin, Hu Jiaxing, and Zhao Lifang returned home as well!
The three sat quietly on the sofa. None of them mentioned Hu Bin's departure the next day, but Hu Bin could clearly see how reluctant his parents were to let him go!
Ninetales and the others were feeling down, too. They were just as reluctant to leave this place!
Charizard felt upset as well. With both apprentices leaving, it would take some getting used to!
At that moment, Hu Jiaxing spoke. "Binbin, once you go back, make sure you do well in your competitions. That's how you'll get into a good university!"
Hu Bin nodded and said with a smile, "Dad, I'll work hard!"
Zhao Lifang could barely hold herself together anymore. She already spent so little time with her son, and now that he was about to go back, her eyes reddened with the pain of parting.
Zhao Lifang hugged Hu Bin. "Son, make sure