「East City, Plum Blossom Alley.」
Almost overnight, the century-old plum tree at the entrance to the alley had bloomed.
Pristine white plum blossoms burst forth from the old, gnarled branches, making the ancient tree radiate with vigorous life.
A faint fragrance drifted through the air, compelling passersby to stop and take a deep breath.
This ancient plum tree had become one of East City's famous sights and, more importantly, a major landmark for the Broken Sword Sect.
Legend had it that Gu Yi had taken a liking to this very plum tree, which was why he chose to establish the Broken Sword Sect right beside it.
As for whether this legend was true, no one could say for sure.
After all, no one would be foolish enough to bother a Martial Arts Grandmaster over such a trivial matter.
The presence of the Broken Sword Sect had another benefit: local ruffians and gangsters didn't dare cause trouble in the vicinity.
This, in turn, led to the prosperity of the area.
