In the middle of the night, a letter was delivered to Gong Lince. A disciple reported that no one knew who had sent it.
Gong Lince turned the envelope over in his hands. It bore no signature. Wary of a trap, he carefully opened it and poured out the letter inside.
Under the moonlight's glow, he unfolded the paper and read its contents, his brows gradually knitting together.
He slowly folded the letter in his hand. After pondering for a while, he put it away, rose from beside his desk, summoned a disciple close, and whispered a series of secret instructions.
Soon after, three flying mounts departed beneath the cover of night. Gong Lince claimed he was personally going to inspect the Purple Gold Cave area, but in truth, he left with a group of guards.
The disciples of the sect found nothing suspicious about it. It was perfectly normal for the Sect Master to personally inspect Purple Gold Cave's defenses. From time to time, he would conduct unannounced inspections; even the sect's Elders occasionally did the same, to prevent the disciples on duty from growing lax and complacent.
On the way, Gong Lince's heart was clouded with doubt.
The letter had come from Misty Pavilion. It said there was a confidential matter requiring a meeting with him and specifically instructed him not to leak the matter, but to go to the designated location alone.
A random letter claiming to be from Misty Pavilion could hardly expect to summon him, but this letter bore Misty Pavilion's unique special mark, one that was difficult to forge. Though suspicious, he had no choice but to come and investigate.
After a long flight, as they neared their destination, Gong Lince began making arrangements.
The three flying mounts carrying their passengers split up and