Chapter 22

  The next morning arrived quickly. Drakkel got out of bed, stretched his body, and paced around the room for a few minutes to get used to walking.

  When he was satisfied with his condition, he grabbed his bag and headed out the door.

  As walked through the halls, he appreciated the sights that surrounded him. His swords clan’s manor wasn’t as large as all the others, but it was cozy.

  The whole thing was made of finished wood and it sat in the middle of Immortal Peak. Within it were various gardens kept by his senior brother and master and maintained by disciples which grew medicinal herbs and vegetables. When the herbs were ripe, his Senior brother and his master would pick them and use them for medical research or for healing. Meanwhile, the vegetables were eaten by the disciples or given to poor townspeople who couldn't afford food.

  Though Immortal Peak was a large city, it was modest. Its fields were healthy and nourishing so along with its numerous sturdy structures and local attractions, It had a great number of farms and small-time businesses. Due to this environment, unlike Waning Crescent, Heaven’s Path and the other inner cities, there were no riches nor fame to be found, just calm and secure living. Because of this though, Immortal Peak lacked a good number of certain professions including doctors. So, Drakkel's master and senior brother would take care of any citizens who were unable to find a doctor and they would charge no fee for their services.

  Drakkel circled the whole manor and went to the kitchen to grab some snacks before leaving. He was surprised to not see a single disciple on the way. When he was ready to leave and made his way to the exit, he went to the hall which led to the outside gates of the manor.

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  However after he arrived, he spotted a crowd of people lying in wait for him.

  When they saw him, they yelled, “Senior!”

  The crowd of disciples ran up to him.

  They gave him hugs, wished him good will and offered some items they had brought for him. When they finally cleared, Mi-Mian gave him an extra hug along with Leyon. Kirora gave him a nod and Kio bumped his fist. His Senior Brother gave him a satchel of herbs to heal cuts and wounds, another bag filled with bandages and a bottle of rejuvenating pills. He also gave him a hug and cleared the way for his master.

  “What did I say?” His Master asked.

  Drakkel raised an eyebrow.

  His master moved his hand forward and Drakkel's gaze drifted down. He realized that his master was holding a veiled bamboo hat.

  His master handed him the hat as well as a wooden pendant attached to a pass.

  “The hat will give you cover and the pendant should get the SwordSmith Villa Swords Clan to give you information. But use the pendant as a last resort. The moment you use it, they might figure out who you are.” He said.

  Drakkel put on the bamboo hat and bowed his head. “Thank you, Master.”

  He turned to face the crowd of disciples standing behind his senior brother and cupped his hands.

  “Goodbye everyone! Once I'm done with what I need to do, I will come back to repay you all!”