As Thale sat in meditation, deep in concentration, he suddenly felt a presence watching him. He could sense someone's eyes on him, studying his every move. At first, he thought it might be one of the other disciples, but as he opened his eyes and scanned the area, he saw nothing out of the ordinary. He shrugged it off and continued his cultivation, but the feeling of being watched persisted.
He decided to investigate and started to pay closer attention to his surroundings. He left the forbidden area and walked around the outer sect. He couldn't see who it was, but he could sense their presence. They were always just out of sight, always watching him from the shadows.
Thale knew he needed to find out who was spying on him and why. He thought about setting a trap for them, but he knew that he couldn't risk being caught by the sect's elders. He needed to find a way to shake off his tail and find a place to cultivate in peace.
