#Chapter 196: Doctor’s Warnings

I left my shoes at the entrance to the temple’s interior and traded them for some of the reed sandals offered to guests. Then, I followed the monk deep into the inner recesses of the moon temple grounds. They had small gardens, still bare because of the elevation. Spring wasn’t even close to on its way here, but at least it was ice-free. When we reached the moon pool, a man with silver hair tied back in a ponytail at the back of his head cleaned debris from the water with a skimmer. The monk who led me up there cleared his throat. “Monk Blythe,” he said. “You have a visitor.” After exchanging bows with Monk Blythe, the monk who showed me in, turned and left. Monk Blythe let out a sigh. “You’re from Packhaven, aren’t you?” “I am,” I confirmed. “Then, my past has finally caught up with me.” “No, no, no. Not at all. Not like what you think,” I hurried to reassure him. “We only found you because your mother-in-law trusted us and sent us your direction.” “My mother-in-law?” Monk Bly