bookpower Chapter 127 THE KEEPERS
Chapter 127 THE KEEPERS
The keepers, a diverse group of men and women steeped in wisdom and power, regarded the siblings with solemn warmth. Their gazes held not just curiosity but a profound affection, as though the spirit of the siblings' parents lingered in the air, bridging the past and present. These were no ordinary parents, after all—they had been legends, admired and respected by all who knew them. That admiration now extended effortlessly to their children, even as the keepers assessed them with discerning eyes.
"How much time will we have with these children?" A woman with flowing white hair and striking, alluring features rose to her feet. Her beauty was undeniable, yet it was tempered by an air of timeless grace and the poise of centuries of refinement.
"That will depend on how quickly the siblings can learn," Grandmaster Yu replied. "Their goal is to join the sects, where they hope to refine their skills and progress along their cultivation path."
The keepers nodded thoughtfully.
"They look promising. It might take them three months, maybe less, depending on their dedication," one keeper remarked.
Grandmaster Yu bowed deeply, his hands clasped in respect. "Thank you," he said sincerely.
The siblings followed suit, their thanks echoing in the chamber that seemed both vast and impossibly intimate.
Old Xiao stood, his robes rippling with patterns. "We'll begin tomorrow morning. First, introductions, then we'll show you to your quarters."
He glanced at the group and added, "Let's start with the siblings. Introduce yourselves first."
Li Wei stepped forward, his bearing straight and proud. "My name is Li Wei, eldest at twenty-three. I control water essence, and my cultivation paths are beast tamer and array formations."
"I am Lady Xu," spoke the next keeper, her movements flowing like water through ever-changing channels. "The stability of our realm's geometries is my domain," she continued, gesturing to the impossible architecture around them. "I ensure our paths remain true, even as they shift and wind through dimensions beyond normal comprehension." The air around her seemed to bend slightly, as if reality itself acknowledged her authority.
"And I am Lady He," announced a stern-faced woman whose robes bore patterns of interlocking gates. "None enter or leave these halls without my knowledge." Her voice carried the weight of absolute authority. "Every permission granted, every passage allowed—all must flow through proper channels, lest we invite chaos into our ordered realm."
Each keeper's introduction wove a new thread into the intricate fabric of the Sixth Realm's defenses, their united presence a testament to why this sanctuary had remained concealed for centuries. Li Hua and her brothers bowed again, their gazes lingering as they took a closer look at the keepers who would be guiding them during their stay, studying the faces of those who held the keys to their training.
"Will you be joining us during their training, Grandmaster Yu?" Old Tang inquired, his eyes carrying a hint of knowing amusement.
"Yes, please prepare a room for me as well." Grandmaster Yu responded with a slight nod.
Old Tang waved a hand toward Lady Wei, who rose gracefully from her seat. "Of course. Lady Wei, if you would show them to their quarters?"
The siblings' faces lit up at the news of Grandmaster Yu's stay. Li Hao, brimming with excitement, spoke up eagerly, breaking the reserved atmosphere. "Grandpa, you're really staying with us?"
Li Wei's eyes glimmered with curiosity, a hint of a smile softening his typically serious expression. "You won't be too busy?"
Li Hua stepped closer to Grandmaster Yu, her usual guardedness melting into a warm smile that reached her eyes. She gently linked her arm through his, the gesture both seeking and offering comfort. The prospect of having him nearby made this strange realm feel more like home than hostile territory.
Grandmaster Yu's stern face softened as he looked at his grandchildren, his arm shifting slightly to match her movement. "There are some things more important than business," he said simply, then followed Lady Wei as she guided them from the chamber, her movements as fluid as morning mist.