Thus, the Tai Xu Sword Heart!
"Yes, I will diligently cultivate my heart essence and forge my Sword Heart! I will not disappoint Master's high expectations!"
Minamoto Hikari clasped her fists in both hands and bowed to Fu Hua, imitating the etiquette of the Central Plains as she made her promise.
"Mm. Also... don't kneel to people at the drop of a hat in the future, except to your master and parents..." Suddenly recalling something, Fu Hua reminded her once again. Some Japanese customs were problematic. Fu Hua did not care about others, but as for her own disciple... she would not allow her to be so humble.
"Yes."
Though she did not understand why, Minamoto Hikari still remembered it.
"Take this. It contains one of my avatars. You can use it to save your life at a critical moment!"
Fu Hua took out a crimson feather and handed it to her.
"An avatar..."
Minamoto Hikari curiously accepted the feather and discovered that it was far from ordinary.
"Your elder brother has already fallen into the demonic path and colluded with quite a few demons and monsters. At the moment, many evil yokai have gathered in the city. In short... be careful!"
Only a few days had passed, yet Fu Hua had noticed several more demonic auras in the city. It felt as though something major was about to happen. This was also one reason she had left the feather behind. It contained an avatar formed from a portion of Fu Hua's essence, energy, and spirit, enough to protect Minamoto Hikari.
"There are many yokai in the city?"
Upon hearing that, Minamoto Hikari's eyes seemed to widen considerably.
"What? Are you scared?"
"Not really. I just feel... he has disappointed me too much. Father treated him so well, yet he