The three fellow disciples of the Twin Leaf Peak Sect exchanged glances.
Han Yu continued.
"I made a promise to that friend. That no matter what happened, I would do everything in my power to protect his companions."
Wu Shuan frowned slightly.
Senior Brother Duan narrowed his eyes.
Xuan Qing tilted her head, her thoughts already racing ahead.
"A friend… from our sect?" she asked.
Han Yu nodded.
The confirmation only deepened their confusion.
Their minds began to turn, searching through memories, piecing together possibilities. There were not many who could fit such a description. The conditions were too specific.
Someone who had left a strong enough impression.
Someone capable of forming such a bond.
Someone…
Who could convince a member of an enemy sect to risk everything.
They fell silent.
For nearly a minute, no one spoke.
Then, slowly, realization began to form.
Wu Shuan's eyes widened slightly.
Senior Brother Duan's expression shifted.
