Uchiha Shin and Goku stood there without disturbing him. Their master was rarely this happy; it was truly heartening to see.
"Big Brother!" Honghong cried with a smile when she turned and spotted Uchiha Shin and the other.
Patriarch Bodhi put away his smile.
"You two have returned." Patriarch Bodhi rose to his feet.
Patriarch Bodhi sent Honghong off to play by herself, as he had some things to discuss with Goku and Uchiha Shin.
"If this little girl were not from the Spirit Demon Clan, I truly would have wanted to take her as my disciple." Patriarch Bodhi smiled as he watched Honghong leave.
"It seems Master is very fond of this little girl." Uchiha Shin smiled as well.
Patriarch Bodhi said, "Though Honghong has lived for many years, she has always retained the heart of a child—so pure and kind. That is truly delightful. And her talent is exceptional, no worse than either of yours."
After chatting for a few moments, the master and his two disciples got down to business.
"The two of you dealt with the Evil Spirit in that room this time, but matters are not as simple as they appeared. The conflict within the Three Realms has now fully begun. You must both be careful."
Patriarch Bodhi warned them.
Both nodded in acknowledgment.
"Xuanlingzi, you need not worry too much either. As long as you go with the flow, there should not be any major problems. It is only that... for the next stretch of your path, you must walk alone. It will be difficult for me to help you."
Uchiha Shin said, "Master, there is no need to worry about your disciple. Just carry out your own plans. Your disciple will be fine."
Patriarch Bodhi smiled. "They say the Great Dao is heartless,