Since Tian Kun insisted, and the master-apprentice tradition held sway, Luo Xiao could hardly force him otherwise. She had no choice but to let him go. However, still uneasy, she gave him detailed advice before his departure and stuffed him with plenty of Spiritual Shells, only then allowing the matter to rest.
After mother and son had left, she thought to herself: "The master's disciple is truly precious. If anything goes wrong, how could I ever explain myself? Oh well, let him go ahead for now. Later, I'll inform Yanyi and have her secretly follow to provide assistance."
She twisted her waist and headed to the inner hall. After taking a few steps, she shook her hand, and from her sleeve emerged a peculiar python. As it rolled on the ground, it transformed into an ugly child. Standing up, the child glanced left and right, widened his eyes, and said, "Is this place the master's Cave Mansion?"
