The events that transpired atop Jade Balance Peak were something Jiang Wang could not share with anyone.
The choices tormenting his heart seemed to be even harder to speak of to those closest to him.
Writing down his problem had relieved Jiang Wang quite a bit. Not that he had resolved the internal conflict, but some weights seemed to lighten once aired.
Jiang Wang set aside his pen, and the envelope closed on its own, transforming into a tiny crane that circled thrice in the courtyard before taking flight.
Jiang Wang truly envied this secret technique. If he could master it too, he would be able to contact Du Yehu at any time. He wondered how that old tiger was faring within the Jiujiang Xuan Armor, where military protocol hampered communication, leaving no news after departure.
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"Hold the sword steady, step firmly and properly."
In the courtyard, Jiang Wang was instructing Tang Dun and Jiang Anan in swordsmanship.
