Going to Fengtian City also meant that I might never return to Fallenwood Valley again. My disciple Bai Cheng would become the new Valley Master of Fallenwood Valley. Watching this disciple remain behind in Yunmo Continent left me feeling rather conflicted.
Bai Cheng was a simple child, but she was not truly foolish. The moment her eyes met mine, she said softly, "Master, don't worry. Bai Cheng will follow in your footsteps to Immortal-Seeking Continent sooner or later. Won't Master be able to see Bai Cheng then? Besides, Bai Cheng is very formidable now. No one here can bully me, so I'll definitely be safe."
I smiled and rubbed her head. "Very well. Then stay in Fallenwood Valley for now. It won't take a full sixty years—perhaps in just twenty or thirty years, I'll come and bring you to Immortal-Seeking Continent. During this time, manage Fallenwood Valley properly and cultivate a suitable future Valley Master, so that when you eventually leave, the valley won't decline for lack of a successor."
"Yes, Master. I'll remember everything you've said." Bai Cheng nodded seriously, then looked toward Little Tun. "Master, do you think Little Tun will miss me?"
I looked at Little Tun, whose head had grown quite large by now. Seeing it trembling and cowering off to the side at the sight of Bai Cheng, I laughed. "You don't need to worry. We aren't Heavenly Spirit Roots, so Little Tun looks down on us. Just leave it to your Sister Meiyao to care for."
"Hehe, I understand, Master. I knew this fellow was heartless. Then Master, you must have a smooth journey. Your disciple will await you in Yunmo Continent." Bai Cheng performed a disciple's salute.
I nodded. I knew she was suppressing her emotions and pretending to be carefree. Who would