Jinfeng Daoist School, Sword Storage Room.
The smoke from the incense burner rose slowly, spreading a faint fragrance in all directions.
The constant ticking of the ancient water clock made the space even more tranquil.
Combined with the vintage decor, it looked like a peaceful retreat no matter how you looked at it.
However...
The place always gave people an inexplicable discomfort.
Perhaps it was owing to the display in the corner cabinet, where a multitude of ancient swords, each with a unique style, released an aura of cold and unyielding resolve.
Or perhaps it was the plaque inscribed with the words 'Golden Edge, Dazzling Brilliance' in black ink on white paper, that emanated an intimidating sharpness and dazzling light.
Otherwise...
It was due to the woman in a black uniform, wearing a sword-shaped earring, who sat in front of the desk with a distressed expression.
The current master of Jinfeng Daoist School, Zhongli Jianxue.
