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When the First Bell Sounded – Part I.
Author: Jimmy-Chuuu
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A moment later, Eadric Rong was already standing at the top of the steps in the Sea Pearl Restaurant.

He cast his eyes around the spacious second-floor room.

There were not many people there. However, most of the people sitting on the second floor were Cultivators, otherwise they were from the Palace or the nobility, who were negotiating the admission of new disciples.

Until finally, Eadric Rong's wandering eyes locked onto five figures who seemed to be sitting and talking in very loud voices, as if they were the greatest cultivators in the room.

However, one thing that struck Eadric Rong was the figures of three people who seemed to be from the Wudang Sect. Three figures that he recognized, and would never forget for bullying him in the past.

"Malakai Yan, Judith Tang, and Teddy Huo..." a flash of vengeance instantly filled Eadric Rong's eyes, giving him a terrifying look. If anyone saw Eadric Rong's current gaze, it was certain that they would be horrified.

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