Holding Hands

Bai Rouyun was surprised when she heard Li Moyun's words. Every faction had their own Death Guards, and every important person cultivated a few themselves, but she had never expected that Li Moyun would make them a part of Eternal Shadow Palace and cultivate some for her.

The oldest of the children was thinking deeply, and none of the others said anything else. They waited to hear what decision he made, and then they would follow him since he was their leader.

"I want to be a death guard," the boy finally said. "Lady Bai is the one who found us, and I am not sure how long I would have been able to live without her grace. If I can spend my life protecting her, then I feel it is worth it."

Although he was merely ten years old, his mentality had matured far beyond his years due to the harsh reality he had to face.