Lin Shuguang had not expected an uninvited guest to show up after he parted ways with Feng San.
"Need something?"
Still carrying his medicine chest, Li Yihai cupped his hands and smiled. "Young friend Lin, it's been a long time."
Lin Shuguang's gaze remained calm. "Not that long, has it? Didn't we just see each other?"
Li Yihai's smile froze.
Lin Shuguang chose not to twist the knife further. "Want to get something to eat with me?"
Li Yihai waved his hands. "No, thank you. I've already eaten. I need to head back after saying a few words."
Seeing this, Lin Shuguang stopped.
After a moment's consideration, Li Yihai said, "Have you heard of the Suxuan Sect, young friend Lin?"
Lin Shuguang shook his head.
Li Yihai paused. "I come from the Suxuan Sect. Our sect was founded a hundred years ago... would you be interested in joining us?"
Lin Shuguang raised his eyebrows. "Does your Suxuan Sect have any offensive killing techniques?"
Li Yihai said solemnly, "The Suxuan Sect does not advocate killing. We believe in a healer's compassion. What we hope for is world peace."
"..." Lin Shuguang fell silent for a long moment before saying faintly, "Then you... truly are great."
Li Yihai brightened. "You think our Suxuan Sect is great too? It's rare to meet anyone who praises our sect like that after all these years. Do you know, all these years..."
Lin Shuguang sank into silence.
He slowly looked up at the sky, his gaze gradually going blank as he watched the stars...
Only when Li Yihai pressed him about whether he wanted to join the Suxuan Sect did he come back to his senses. "So I'd be taking you as my master?"
"Correct."
"How strong are you?"
"To my shame, I have yet to