The journey back to the sect wasn't as arduous for Liu as the journey to the spirit labyrinth. Having become familiar with the terrain, he made sure to follow the optimal route on his way back.
As he made his way back, his mind was filled with thoughts of reuniting with members of his sect, people he considered family, but one thought recurred most often among the rest.
'Yui.'
He could clearly remember how she appeared the last time he saw her; pale, lacking her usual radiance, motionless. The memory sent chills down his spine and threw his emotions into turmoil.
However, he shrugged off all negative emotions about her, focusing on the possibility of healing her condition.
After all, his mission had been successful, his journey to the spirit labyrinth was fruitful, and he was excited about the chance to return her to full health.
