[h1]Gou[/h1][hr]The disciple had had no idea what Luna was talking about until he turned his head to look - face met by giant butterfly wings. Adding onto Luna's wonder, he hadn't known Yuri was able to do that as well. Yuheng pride swelled up in the disciple's chest as he looked in the butterfly's direction, then back at Luna, grinning widely at the compliment.

Soon, the vehicle began to move and Gou froze in an attempt to gauge what was happening. The thing sped up as Luna controlled it, he soon understood. The most unfamiliar territory turned into quite a pleasant experience for this student who always made it a point to run everywhere he went. It was definitely a change of pace - one he learned to enjoy in no time. With eyes closed, he leaned back and smiled, letting his hair flow freely in the wind. The breeze on his face and chest was no joke; he hoped the feeling would never end.

Luna's belongings were recovered as they approached rode. One down, one more to go.

Then, he took a moment to think of Luna's question before he answered. 

[color=silver]"The Yuheng sect is built along the peaks of mountains very far from here. Compared to this place, there is much less metal and road. We don't use technology. All our food is grown, harvested, and hunted by ourselves. As disciples, we grow up without relying on our parents - only ourselves, and our mentors. It was a long and gruelling journey. But my favorite thing about it..."[/color] 

Gou trailed off, feeling his body relax, [color=silver]"...would definitely be the wind. After sunset, you hear the wind create music in the summits. Without fail. Every night I sit on my roof to listen and meditate. Sometimes I fall asleep to it. I've never known anything that could bring more peace. When you ask me about my home, I think of that spot where I can hear the wind the best."[/color]


The scene brought out the man's crescent-eyed smile. Softly sighing, he glanced at Luna and Yuri, wanting to share that sense of peace and happiness with them. Perhaps this elder martial sister would enjoy the peace the mountains would bring - it seemed to be her style. Much like streaming water, he found her relaxed and in no rush, while still going wherever she felt like. An interesting martial disciple for sure. The train of thought had him wondering who had trained her, and what her own spirit animal would be like if she learned to transform. 

As for Yuri, Gou wondered if he'd ever considered going back to meet his Master. Though he had never seen Yuri due to constant training and self-lecturing, thinking back, he knew exactly when it was he had decided to leave. There was once a day his Master came to teach him with an empty smile - the way he looked, Gou felt like even he had lost something dear to him. How would they react after meeting again?

None of this could happen yet, however. Gou felt that their mission was far from over. Plus, it was a shame it was too far, but was sure to invite them should they all be relieved of their duties at Coral City.

In time, the vehicle was turned off and the driver had already gotten out. The man was about to jump off himself, but remembered the green-winged butterfly on his shoulder. Carefully, he slid down the side-car and soon found his bag where he had left it. The man communicated with Yuri and asked to give him a moment to change. In no time, he was completely dressed. With hair securely tied in a ponytail and sword fastened with rope around his waist, he felt his confidence return.

While waiting for the next step, Gou leaned against one of the walls and let his mind wander.