Han Yu's thoughts flowed calmly.
"I will be leaving the mine for a while."
There was a brief pause.
Then,
"Oh? Where are you going?"
"To the sect. Puppet Peak."
Chitterfang seemed to understand quickly.
"Oh… work stuff."
"Yes."
Han Yu's tone remained steady.
"While I am gone, continue exploring. Focus on unmapped areas. Look for connections between sections. And…" he paused slightly, "search for others from the Twin Leaf Peak Sect."
Chitterfang's whiskers twitched with determination.
"I'll do my best!"
Han Yu gave a slight nod, even though the rat could not see it.
"Do not take unnecessary risks. If you encounter danger, retreat immediately."
"I know, I know," Chitterfang replied, sounding confident. "I'm very sneaky."
Han Yu allowed a faint trace of acceptance to pass through their link.
With that, he severed the connection.
His preparations were minimal.
