Grandmaster Yu let the echoes of Old Guo's praise fade before speaking. He stepped between the siblings and the keepers, his eyes lingering on Li Hua and her brothers with mingled pride and concern. "You've all progressed much faster than anyone expected," he began, voice low but carrying in the stillness. "And with progress comes the need for new horizons."
Li Hua opened her mouth as if to reply, but hesitated, sensing her grandfather had more to say.