Only yesterday did Reiku get a letter from one of Master Tenshin's disciples informing him that the master would come and visit him and at the same time converse with him in person since they hadn't spoken in a very long time.
"Master Reiku, Master Tenshin has been waiting for you," one of the staff members of the inn stated and then took Reiku to the left side of the main hall. Master Tenshin was drinking his tea peacefully while being watched over by his disciples who were dispersed over the entire area.
Reiku approached Master Tenshin and greeted him with a big smile.
"I'm pleased to see you again, Master Tenshin," Reiku said.
Master Tenshin lowered the cup and turned to face Reiku as he heard him speak.
"It's a good thing you came to meet me since I would have felt terrible if my
