Daoist Yin-Yang Manual (43)

Though we remained on guard throughout the night, nothing in particular happened. When morning came, we gathered in the guest hall and began breakfast.

Baek Myeong and the martial artists of the Cheongpung Sect joined us, and, just as yesterday, a lavish meal had been prepared.

As the meal was coming to an end, Baek Myeong approached us.

"Sword Queen, I have a request. Could you accompany us to Cheonbong City, where our Cheongpung Sect is based? We have injured people with us, and if we were attacked again, our strength alone might not be enough.“

Seo Ryeo-hwa lowered her head slightly, seeming lost in thought. At that moment, Jin Myeong-woo stepped forward first.

"Master, Hero Baek is right.“

After hearing Jin Myeong-woo's words, Seo Ryeo-hwa slowly nodded.

"All right. We're headed that way anyway, so let's go together.“

Relief appeared on Baek Myeong's face.

"Thank you. It will take about half a day to reach Cheonbong City.“...