Chapter 115
Relieved by that smile, Seolhwa pulled up a chair and sat beside the bed.
“How is your body feeling?”
“Good. The Head of the Medical Hall just applied some ointment, and whatever it was, it made my back feel really cool. I should ask her what it was later.”
Yu Gang let out a cheerful laugh, clear as a bell. But perhaps due to the pain, it was not as bright as it used to be.
The laughter faded slowly, and his face darkened. Though his lips still held a faint smile, his expression had grown heavy.
“Are you worried?”
“...Huh?”
“About your sect.”
“Ah...”
Fidgeting with his fingers and wearing a somber look, Yu Gang gave a quiet nod.
“Yes. I wonder if the Sect Leader is alright... if Master is worrying about me... if the whole sect was thrown into chaos because of me.”
He had wanted to bid farewell to his master, Elder No Moon, before leaving Mount Hua. But he had not been able to.