The Martial Unity

A few days later, Rui stood at the edge of Ajanta Island, facing the island. His belt was heavily equipped with everything that he would need for a long journey. Before him were the four most important people to him in the Floating Sect.

Kane and the three Martial Seniors of the sect.

"Don't worry about me." Kane smiled as he shook the man's hand. "I'll catch up to you in no time. You're not getting rid of me that easily."

Rui chuckled. "Take your time. You've chosen a difficult path forward with many tribulations. It is best to be as prepared as possible. When the time comes, just give it your very best."

He nodded seriously. The two exchanged a knowing look with each other.

Kane had chosen a particularly risky and dangerous path to the Senior Realm. His determination to succeed in it had only grown ever since he decided on it. All Rui could do was give him some tips and hope for the best.

Senior Xanarn smiled as they exchanged an intimate hug and a brief soft kiss.

"You're going to have to tread carefully when Kane is ready to return to the Kandrian Empire," Rui warned her. "Don't forget everything I've told you about the Empire and the Martial Union as well as Chairman Deacon."

excited to travel to the Kandrian Empire and meet your family. I'm going to learn everything about you, including all

resigned smile appeared on his face. "I'm glad you

thank you, kind sir." A hint of fake pride

Empire along with Kane. The probability of something going wrong was much lower with

unknown Martial Senior to go anywhere near his family. It would be an incompetent organization if it did. The second she approached even a few hundred meters of the Quarrier Orphanage, the Senior-level security detail would intervene and not only barricade her from reaching it but also strongly 'encourage' her to

less than that. That was the reason that it

best for her to go with Kane, along with an unsigned letter that he had prepared for Commissioner Reze. The letter was not only unsigned but also contained his fingerprint in his blood at the bottom.

would eventually allow her to join the Quarrier Orphanage. He

entries into the Kandrian Empire with the cooperation of the Martial Union, to having her reside in the Kandrian Empire for a while before abruptly joining the Orphanage one day to

the impression that Rui was outside the Kandrian Empire, but to reinforce that he was in the

means to me." He whispered to her as a mixture of guilt and gratitude appeared

her forehead against

his voice reduced to

her face. They felt like teenagers despite being far older and

to squeeze out as her cheeks