It had been a long journey, one that had taken nearly three months. It was nothing compared to returning home this spring after ten years, but seeing Western Village again was far more welcoming this time. I had vowed that I would never return alone.
Now that my wish had come true, my heart swelled with an overwhelming sense of relief. Sister Soso, too, had been staring out the window, unable to look away. The carriage stopped near the country road that led to my home.
“Come to my quarters tomorrow afternoon.”
Perhaps because the martial artists of the Zhongnan Sect were present, Gwang-hyo did not mention the Black Night Gang. It was obvious what he meant. Since I had gone to Shaanxi and found Sister Soso, it was now time to fulfill my promise and resolve Jeok Chu-yeong's Hidden Force.
I had expected him to tell me to come right away, so it was a surprise that he gave me a day. It seemed they had much to discuss with her aunt regarding the trip to the Zhongnan Sect.
"I understand."
Tang Hye-seo, sitting beside me, glanced at the others and whispered in a low voice.
“See you at Wind River Inn in the evening.”