Chapter 27: Whispers of the Night
The night was a shroud of darkness, the moon a mere sliver in the sky as Wei, Mei Lan, and Lin made their way back to the Midnight Pawnshop. The air was thick with anticipation, each breath they took echoing with the weight of the challenges ahead. The streets were eerily quiet, shadows creeping along the alleyways, as if the very world was holding its breath in waiting.
"Do you think the Shadow Sect knows we're training?" Lin asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Probably," Wei replied, his eyes scanning the dimly lit street. "But we can't let fear dictate our actions. We have to be ready for whatever they throw at us."
Mei Lan walked close to Wei, her fingers entwined with his, offering silent support. She signed, Fear can be a powerful motivator. Let's use it to fuel our determination instead.
