The female cultivator recognized Song Yan and hurriedly said, "Senior Brother Bai, hand her over to me. The test will take a month, and if she truly has talent, she will be sent to Red Leaf Island where Senior Brother resides for cultivation."
Song Yan nodded, then turned to look at the little girl, saying, "Focus on cultivation, perform well, and don't bring shame to your aunt!"
Tian Xiaoling bit her lip and stubbornly raised her head, mimicking an adult as she asked, "Uncle, where is my aunt?"
Song Yan looked into her eyes and said word by word, "She died in battle."
Tian Xiaoling's eyes visibly reddened, tears welling up.
Song Yan glanced at the female cultivator.
The female cultivator said, "Senior Brother, leave her to me."
Song Yan patted Tian Xiaoling's shoulder, then prepared to leave using Sword Control.
But suddenly, he paused as several figures landed on the other side of Observing Mist Island.
