"Kana, are you really heading out?" Mei Ling looked at Kana, feeling reluctant to part with her. Mei Ling was still young and sought that warmness that came from a mother. Kana had that warmness that she so sought after, which was why she was always trying to be close to Kana. It could be said to be an instinct she couldn't control.
Kana reached out and placed her hand on Mei Ling's head. "I will be back before the entrance test. You behave and cultivate. I expect you to be the same cultivation as the sect master when I return."
"How am I supposed to do that when I am only in the qi gathering realm!" Mei Ling puffed out her cheeks, but the lips that were turning down were now turned upwards in a big smile. She hugged Kana tightly before quickly letting go. "Make sure you come back, or else I will come looking for you."
"Mmm, it's a promise." Kana rubbed Mei Ling's head once more before turning around to find herself in someone else's embrace. "Nana?"