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Chapter 25
"Someone told him. Someone who knows your family well enough to understand the significance of you being here." Master Shen turned to face me again. "Wei, I believe there's still a traitor in your family. Someone who's been reporting to the Four Pillars for years. And that person has told Magnus to watch you carefully." I'd suspected the same thing, but hearing it confirmed made my stomach tighten. One of my own relatives, someone I ate meals with and called family, was betraying us to our enemies. "Do you know who it is?" "No. Your father never figured it out either, though he suspected several people. The traitor is very careful, very patient. They've been undermining your family for over a decade without being caught." The morning had grown brighter now. Other students would be arriving soon for regular training. Master Shen and I stood up from the bench. "Wei, I'm telling you all this because I made a promise to your father, and because I believe you're strong enough to hand
Chapter 24: The Hidden Teacher
The morning sun barely touched the academy grounds when I woke. My body ached from yesterday's training, but my mind was already racing. Something about Master Shen bothered me—not in a bad way, but in a way that made me curious. The way he looked at me sometimes, like he was remembering something. The way he corrected my sword forms with techniques that seemed oddly familiar, like I'd seen them somewhere in the scattered memories of my father.I dressed quickly and headed to the training yard earlier than required. The compound was quiet except for a few servants sweeping the pathways. The air smelled fresh, carrying the scent of morning dew on grass. I liked these moments before the chaos of the day began, when I could think clearly without dozens of eyes watching my every move.But I wasn't alone.Master Shen stood in the center of the training yard, moving through sword forms so fluid they looked like a dance. His movements were precise, economical, wasting no energy. Each strike
chapter 23
Grandfather insisted on coming despite his injuries. We went to the Zhao compound together.Elder Zhao met us in a private room, his family council present."We've verified your documents," he said without preamble. "They're authentic. The pattern is undeniable. Our families have been manipulated."Relief flooded through me."We propose a formal alliance," Elder Zhao continued. "Effective immediately. We'll share resources, information, and military strength. Together, we'll expose the Four Pillars and bring them to justice.""We accept," grandfather said firmly.The two old men clasped hands, sealing the agreement."There's one more thing," Elder Zhao added. "My grandson, Zhao Kun. I owe you an apology, Chen Wei. He attacked you multiple times under the belief our families were enemies. That was wrong.""Apology accepted. We were both victims of the same conspiracy.""Good. Then let's plan our next move. The Four Pillars won't expect this alliance. We should use that advantage."We s
chapter 22
"The Zhao family attacked the Chen compound two days ago! They said it was revenge for something, but no one knows what. The fighting lasted hours!"My heart dropped. I released the man and sprinted toward my family's compound.Please let them be okay. Please.I reached the compound and found it heavily damaged. Walls were broken. Buildings burned. Bodies—both Chen and Zhao family members—lay in the courtyard."Wei!"Uncle Feng ran toward me, his arm in a sling but otherwise okay."What happened?" I demanded."The Zhao family went mad! They attacked without warning, claiming we'd stolen something from them. We fought them off, but the damage is severe. Several family members are dead. Many more injured.""Where's grandfather?""In his chambers. He was hurt during the fighting but he'll survive."I rushed to grandfather's room. He lay in bed, bandages covering his chest. But his eyes were alert when he saw me."Wei. You came home.""Of course I did. What happened here?""It was a setup
chapter 21
The journey north took three days of hard travel. I pushed myself relentlessly, sleeping only when exhaustion forced me to stop. Every hour mattered. Magnus would eventually realize I wasn't actually going home. When he did, he'd come looking for me. I needed to find the valley, get what I needed, and leave before that happened. The mountains grew taller and more rugged as I traveled. The road became a path, then just rough terrain. I was beyond civilization now, in wilderness rarely visited by humans. According to father's map, the Moonless Valley was hidden in a specific location—coordinates that didn't match any known landmark. I'd have to find it by careful navigation and luck. On the third evening, I reached the general area. The mountains here formed a rough circle, with several valleys between them. But which one was right? I studied father's painting, the one that had hung in his study. The valley covered in mist, with a black moon overhead. The black moon was the key.
chapter 20
I needed to warn grandfather. Immediately.I pulled out a communication talisman—an expensive item that let me send a message across long distances. I activated it and spoke carefully:"Grandfather, increase compound security immediately. I believe you may be targeted soon. Tell no one outside the family about this warning. Trust only Uncle Feng and Master Shen. I'm safe but in a delicate situation. Will explain more when I can."The talisman flashed, indicating the message had been sent and received. Hopefully, grandfather would take it seriously.Sleep didn't come easily that night. Too many worries, too many threats.But eventually, exhaustion won. I dreamed of towers and rituals and a darkness with my face.Morning arrived too soon.The five of us who'd passed—me, Jin Hao, Mei Lin, and the two students from other towers I didn't know well—gathered at the Tower of Gods entrance.Master Magnus greeted us personally."Welcome to your advanced training. For the next month, you are my
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