Chapter 571: PAID

I rose to my feet and headed toward the main gate of Wudang.

As I approached, a few people noticed me and greeted me warmly.

“Ah, Young Master Gu!”

Yeongpung and Gu Ryeonghwa, along with the Sword Queen, stood there holding some luggage.

“You arrived early, it seems.”

“Yes.”

Apparently, as soon as Ubong Chwigye finished his interrogation,

the Sword Queen and the Wudang Sword Saint had concluded their private conversation and wrapped up the situation.

The Wudang Sword Saint had to move quickly to address the chaos that had unfolded within the sect,

and as a result, it was no longer appropriate for guests to linger. We had to leave Wudang promptly.

My gaze shifted.

The Sword Queen was standing a bit further away, speaking with some members of Wudang.

Judging by their demeanor—

‘They must be elders as well.’

They appeared to be elders who had come on behalf of the Wudang Sword Saint.

I made a mental note of them. They seemed like people I might have to meet again someday.

At that moment—

“Brother.”

Gu Ryeonghwa, who had been standing beside me, called out.

“Hmm?”

“…We’ll be okay, right?”

Her expression, tinged with worry, was amusing. She wanted to appear confident, but she was still young.

Noticing this, I tousled her hair lightly.

“What are you so scared of? Just act like you always do.”

“…”

Normally, she would have shrieked and pulled away,

but she must have been startled enough to remain still.

“Wudang said there’s no problem. And didn’t your master say everything’s fine too?”

“…Yes.”

“Then there’s nothing to worry about.”

There absolutely shouldn’t be.

If there were any issues, I would burn the problem to ashes.

After all, I couldn’t stand seeing this fool cry.

“…So, where are you going now, Brother?”

“Me?”

I paused for a moment to think.

Could I leave immediately? And if so, where should I go?

‘According to the current schedule….’

Originally, I was supposed to return briefly to my clan.

But given the circumstances, there was only one path forward.

“I’ll probably head to Hannan.”

“Hannan?”

Gu Ryeonghwa’s eyes widened in surprise at my answer.

And then—