I Became the Owner of the Heavenly Flower Palace

There were many empty rooms in the Soaring Willow Sword Sect.

In fact, it wasn’t just that there were many rooms available—the entire building Jincheon’s party had been led to was completely deserted. Ji Yeongryeong had brought them to it herself.

The place was well maintained but clearly old, and not a single presence stirred within. Thanks to that, Jincheon and his companions enjoyed the rare luxury of claiming three entire rooms for themselves.

That night, they were invited to dinner by Sect Master Ji Riik. Only Ji Yeongryeong joined them.

There weren’t even any disciples sharing meals or quarters on the premises.

After dinner, having rested briefly, Jincheon stepped out into the training yard.

Step. Step.

“It must have been a thriving sect in the past...”

The Soaring Willow Sword Sect lay eerily still beneath the night sky, the silence so complete it was almost chilling.

During the meal, servants had appeared to pour wine and serve dishes, but they too seemed not to live on the premises.

“Has the sect fallen into decline?”

A bitter taste welled up in his mouth.