Everyone accepted the arrangement with enthusiasm. Within minutes, the group had gathered enough information and got ready for the adventure. I pulled Bai Ye aside as the rest of the crowd bid the villagers farewell, exchanging promises and wishes of good luck.
"Are we not going to tell them about the symbol?" I whispered. "And … Why aren't you coming along?"
He let out a soft chuckle. "You know I wouldn't leave you if I could help it. But—" he spared a look where the group was standing before lowering his voice, "—Mount Hua's aid came quicker than I expected. If news gets back to Chu Yang, and he finds out who this 'devil' is too soon … Things won't work in our favor."
He was right. I had almost forgotten that we were not the only people who would recognize the sword spirit's face. "You are worried that he might do something to Twin Stars?" I asked.
