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"<span class="mu-s">The trip was quite profitable. It costed us a fair bit in medicine...
But a chance of Breakthrough for Maya Tao, as well as incorporing the Golden Cosmic Snake techniques to our catalog, are worth it.
And that's not even factoring in the new spirits in our coffers.</span>"
Ryota keeps talking, teaching you. Like you will be his close counsellor, or the branch Master in his turn. Unless you break out from the main sect.
But the truth is you don't care. Of course you hold Ryota deeply in your heart.
But so do you your other friend. What if the Beast Tamers start a Feud with Stable Lotus Clan? What if Dhundan or Ai decide to leave, and you have to chase them?
You can't resort to that. Even if it will sadden Ryota, you will more likely than not walk your own road. He will understand.
"<span class="mu-s">Let's just hope we don't run into any trouble... Maya is our Medic. Bathias used to pull a fair share of work in that field too...</span>"
The mood instantly darkens.
Bathias was dear to you. A mentor, older brother student of the sect. It's even harder because you never found the body.
A part of you copes, imagining an out. But deep down, you know he's done for. Missing for almost six months.
This resolve of you from just a moment ago... How will you back it? A Loose Cultivator often struggles with basic ressources and daily life maintenance, no matter how talented.
You're seeing in the distance of the setting sunset the sect's compound.
Home, at long last. Your mood darken again. Your temporary home. For how long?
"<span class="mu-s">Oh, Master, you're back! I'm glad. Wait here! Someone wants to meet you!</span>"
You're greeted by Dog Mistress, a woman a bit under twenty who is overly affectionate and touchy toward the Master (not that the master seems to like it much).
Now, the only thing to do is wait.
[No vote. To be Cont.]
