Help Them

The group examined the rest of the area thoroughly, and each of the senior disciples studied the etchings with care. But without the right spiritual power to guide them, no one discovered either the sword spirit's hidden plan or my modifications to it. I kept my silence the entire time, until the rest of the crowd decided that it was time to return to Mount Hua and report their findings to the masters.

"I've made a sketch of the etchings to show Master," Qi Lian said as he pointed at the modified map in his hand. "Hopefully, he'll be able to make some sense out of these and lead us somewhere … Will you be coming back with us, Senior Yun?"

I gave him a regretful smile. "My errand at hand still needs more time," I explained. "But I will be back as soon as I can. I miss seeing all of you at your hall."