Zhou Muyun froze in place.
Wasn't Master Yue in secluded cultivation? Why would he suddenly leave out of the blue?
Where had he gone?
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
He collected himself, gently patting Miao Yue's back, and comforted her softly, "Yue'er, don't be sad. Tell me first, what do you mean when you say Master Yue is gone?"
Miao Yue'er sobbed in his arms for a good while before slowly pulling away.
Lowering her head, she handed what she had been clutching in her palm straight to Zhou Muyun.
It was a letter.
Zhou Muyun raised a hand to gently wipe away the tear tracks on her face, letting her lean against his shoulder as he picked up the letter to read.
"Yue'er, by the time you see this letter, grandfather will likely have already left Heavy Earth Gate. Do not look for me, and do not worry about me.
Tell that kid Zhou Muyun to take good care of you. If you suffer even the slightest mishap, when I return, I will hold him solely accountable.
There is a secret chamber in my room. You can enter by twisting the mechanism by the side of the bed. Inside are some things I left for you and Zhou Muyun. In case of necessity, there is also a path leading to the outside world there, which can be used to escape.
Do not fret, Yue Qingshan."
After finishing the letter, Zhou Muyun's expression once again turned contemplative.
Master Yue had indeed left. As for why he wanted to leave Heavy Earth Gate, or why he didn't even bring Miao Yue'er along, the letter offered not the slightest explanation.
Yet the final sentence served as a reminder.
A secret passage leading outside that could be used to