Chapter 131: A Promise for Eternity
Rhain and Seris stepped out of the courtyard together, walking side by side through the quiet pathways of the Azure Cloud Sect.
The moon hung high above the mountain peaks, full and luminous, with a gentle night breeze blowing occasionally.
Everything was peaceful.
The disciples were long asleep, and the only sounds were their own quiet footsteps against the path.
"Do you remember when we used to carry water up these steps?" Rhain asked quietly, breaking the silence as they passed the lower training fields. "Back then, we used to spend hours just trying to avoid drawing any attention."
A soft smile touched Seris's lips. "I do," she said, "You were always so quiet, keeping your eyes glued to the ground. And I was just the cursed girl with silver hair that everyone avoided."
