Chapter 69
Kwak Yeon, having emerged from the Immortal’s Room under the full moon, went to find Daoist Hyehae.
“Elder Brother, has the Sword Sovereign returned by any chance?”
Daoist Hyehae looked at Kwak Yeon with a puzzled expression. It was unusual for him to ask a question first.
“The Sword Sovereign has not returned yet.”
When Kwak Yeon glanced down toward the base of the mountain, Daoist Hyehae continued.
“There is no need to go out of our way to inquire about the Sword Sovereign’s whereabouts down below. Whether he’s going out or coming back, he always comes to Three Spirits Peak first and visits our palace before anything else.”
“Oh, then...?”
Daoist Hyehae nodded.
“It’s certain that he hasn’t returned yet. If he had, he would’ve already rushed up here to pay respects to Master.”
Sensing the atmosphere was growing heavy, Daoist Hyehae quickly asked,
“But why are you suddenly asking about the Sword Sovereign?”
Since he had to keep the secret about the black metal object, Kwak Yeon said something that didn’t match his true intentions.