He took Mu, from King Mu, as their surname. In order of age, he named the eight boys Ji, Li, Yi, Lun, Shan, Qu, Liu, and Er, and the four girls Yun, Dian, Qun, and Yan.
The children were all overjoyed and bowed to him in thanks.
"I gave you these names in the hope that you will never forget your rebirth today," Lu Changfeng said. "From now on, you will study under Mr. Su. Apply yourselves to martial arts and your books." He turned to Su Bonian beside him and cupped his hands. "Mr. Su, I entrust these children to you. Please be strict with them."
Su Bonian stroked his beard and nodded. "Rest assured, Mr. Lu. This old man will do everything in his power..."
At this point, he suddenly felt that something was wrong with Lu Changfeng's tone. This did not sound like a temporary arrangement. Rather, it carried a hint of... settling his affairs before the end? He hurriedly added, "They have only just begun cultivating, and their foundations are still shallow. Their continued recuperation will require much care from you..."
Lu Changfeng was still considering the matter and did not give a definitive answer. He merely said, "I will do what I can."
That ambiguous attitude made Su Bonian inwardly fear the worst.
He was about to press him with a few more questions, but Lu Changfeng had already turned and headed outside.
Su Bonian watched his retreating figure, his brow tightly furrowed and his face full of worry.
He had spent some time with Lu Changfeng and knew well that the young man honored his promises. Unless he truly intended to leave, he would never have answered in such vague terms. Su Bonian could not help feeling a trace of unease, both for these