"Yes, Auntie Master!" Xia Lingyun hurriedly bowed.
Jian Beitang was quite pleased. She cast me a smug glance, and when she saw me nod in agreement, she reached out and helped Lingyun to his feet. "Very well. Since you've called me Auntie Master, I'll guide you in swordsmanship in the manner befitting a master. But the sword path is a way of seeking life from the jaws of death, so training is unavoidable. From today onward, follow your master out to temper yourself."
Xia Lingyun immediately became excited. After all, in the minor world, he could never experience laws of sword intent as terrifying as those of today.
Jian Beitang's words about seeking life from the jaws of death had struck the deepest chord in him.
Yun Cangran repeatedly urged him to take care, and only after giving him quite a few protective treasures was she willing to let Lingyun leave.
As for me, I had given him nothing at all, apart from the minor world from before.
"Don't you feel embarrassed? You really aren't giving him anything? Our child is leaving home for the first time! How can you be so at ease?" Yun Cangran couldn't help asking as she looked toward where the child had disappeared.
"Wouldn't it be enough if you gave him something? If you give him too much, he'll lose his motivation." I smiled.
"What do you mean? If he were one of the other children, you would've stuffed his luggage full long ago!" Yun Cangran looked at me with tears in her eyes.
I hurriedly comforted her. "How could that be? Besides, didn't I give him a strand of innate fortune? At least that guarantees he won't come to harm. And I even sent our own Sword Ghost to serve as his bodyguard. What