Of course, that was also just one possibility.
Because of that, the Elder was a bit conflicted.
If they entered the inn, there was a high risk of their tail being discovered by Dam Ye-rin, and if that happened, it could become difficult to tail her any further.
“Is it unavoidable?”
Eventually, having made a decision, the Elder revealed himself from the building opposite the inn.
It was to personally enter the inn and confirm who Dam Ye-rin was meeting.
But at that moment,
“I see you here, Elder Hyeon.”
A familiar voice reached Elder Hyeon’s ears, and he immediately turned his head toward the voice.
‘Why is Sect Leader Blood Thunder here…?
Were we perhaps being tailed?’
Blood Thunder, the Sect Leader of the Black Dragon Sect, had suddenly appeared before him.
“I greet the Sect Leader.”
Elder Hyeon cupped his fist in greeting to Blood Thunder.
Blood Thunder discovered Elder Hyeon and the others hiding all over the place, and continued speaking.
“What brings you here, even accompanied by disciples?”
“I was worried about Lady Dam Ye-rin’s safety, so I secretly assigned an escort.”
“Haha.
I didn’t know Elder Hyeon worried about the Lady to this extent.
It seems I have misunderstood you all this time.”
From the beginning, Elder Hyeon had been displeased with bringing Dam Ye-rin into the Black Dragon Sect.
Hearing that such a person had brought disciples for an escort, Blood Thunder spoke to him as if it were unexpected.
“It is true that I am displeased.
But regardless, she is the Descendant of the Sword Emperor.
If she were to get hurt while staying here, wouldn’t it harm our Sect’s reputation?
I was merely concerned because of that.”
“That also makes sense.
However, I must ask you to step back for now.
I will be sure to convey Elder Hyeon’s goodwill to the Lady.”
“Is something the matter?
I am relieved if the Sect Leader is by her side, but is there a reason I must specifically leave this place?”
“The Lady is uncomfortable.”
“Are you saying…”
“The Lady had already noticed Elder Hyeon’s tailing.
I came here at the Lady’s request.
She has the escort Warrior I-do by her side, so please step back for today.”
“Understood.
If the Lady says so to that extent, it cannot be helped.
We will withdraw for now.”
Elder Hyeon bowed his head slightly to Blood Thunder and left the area with his disciples.
Blood Thunder confirmed that they had all disappeared, then opened his mouth toward the empty air.
“It seems they are all withdrawing, but just in case, it would be better to change the meeting location to somewhere else.”
“Understood.
Thank you for your help.”
“I am the one who should be thankful.
Please continue to take good care of the Lady.”
Blood Thunder slowly left the area.
A shadow watched that sight from afar and sent a missive.
It was Dam Ye-rin’s bodyguard, I-do.