The children Rory had brought Skylar in the past were always in varying states of fear—they were always screaming and crying. After all, they were children, and that was only a natural response to a situation like that.

Yet, those children looked like they had struck gold. It was as if they were anticipating something to happen.

Crap.

The look on Skylar's face instantly made Kendall's heart pounded. However, she was an intelligent lady, and she thought of a response quickly enough. She flashed a reassuring smile. "Oh, right! Sect Master. I've disciplined those children, and they won't cause a ruckus. That way, you'll have a much easier time cultivating."

"Wonderful."

Skylar smiled at her words, speaking with pride in his voice. "I truly don't have to worry about you doing things for me."

Skylar finally put down all his inhibitions.

He would never have guessed the deadly motive behind her warm and obedient's front.

Since Skylar was no longer suspicious, Kendall let out a breath