### ** Chapter 27: The Weight of Secrets **
The morning reached a soft mist that covered the mountains, bringing him an air of deceitful tranquility. Liang Feng woke up early, as usual, but his sleep had been restless. Mei Lin's words still echoed in his mind, as a puzzle he could not decipher.
He found her in the village courtyard, practicing their cultivation techniques with the spiritual france. His movements were graceful and accurate, but Liang Feng realized a tension on his shoulders that was not there before.
"Good morning," he said, approaching her.
Mei Lin stopped and looked at him, her amber eyes shining with a soft light.
"Good morning, Liang Feng. Did you sleep well?"
He hesitated, but decided to be honest.
"No. I'm not able to stop thinking about what you told me yesterday."
Mei Lin lowered the fan, his serious expression.
"I knew that would be disturbed you. I did not want to worry, but ... I felt you needed to know that there is more in play than it seems."
Liang Feng crossed his arms, looking at the horizon.
"" I understand that you have your secrets, Mei Lin. Everyone has. But I need to know ... Is that going to put us in danger? "
She was silent for a moment, as if they were weighing their words.
"" I'm not sure. "There's forces in play that I still do not understand completely. But I promise that when I know more, you will be the first person to know."
Liang Feng looked at her, feeling a mixture of frustration and relief. He knew that Mei Lin was not lying, but he also knew she was holding something important.
"" Well, I'll trust you. But please, do not get away from me. "We are a team, remember?"
Mei Lin smiled, but there was a shadow of sadness in her eyes.
"" I would never miss you from, Liang Feng. You're ... more important to me than you imagine. "
Before he could answer, the sound of hurried steps interrupted the moment. The old Master Hong appeared, his expression serious.
"Liang Feng, Mei Lin. We need you in the meeting room. Something happened."
They exchanged looks, feeling a wave of seizure.
"What's it?" Asked Liang Feng.
The old Master Hong looked at them, her voice charged from urgency.
"" The beaters reported that the shadow clan is moving in our direction. They are closer than we imagined. "
Mei Lin tightened the fan in his hands, his expression serious.
"So, we have no longer to lose." We're going. "
Liang Feng followed her, feeling a new determination to burn inside him. He knew that the way forward would be difficult, but he also knew he was no longer alone.
"We'll face this together," he said, looking at Mei Lin.
She waved her head, her expression determined.
- "Together."