Yu Holea stood by the window, the soft morning light shining on her face. She looked calm, but her heart was full of many emotions. She had just told Qiao Jun the big news: their daughter would be leaving soon, beginning her journey with her new guardian pet.
Qiao Jun was happy. He smiled brightly and held Yu Holea's hand.
"This is great," he said. "With someone strong by her side, we don't have to worry too much."
Yu Holea nodded slowly. But deep down, a strange feeling was starting to grow in her heart.
Before she could say anything more, a familiar voice echoed in her mind.
It was Zephyr, the spirit of the Talisman Pagoda.
"Yu Holea," Zephyr said, "now that you've made your choice… do you want to keep the pagoda, or pass it down to someone else?"
Yu Holea froze.
