Broader Horizons [2]

Jiao Mei closed her mouth upon hearing his question. When she first answered, she did so with surety. Now, however, she was hesitant.

She friends she made here and the comfort she felt were addictive. She didn't want to leave this atmosphere and enter a world of unknowns and enemies. The outside was terrifying, but in this world it was beautiful.

Her eyes clouded over. She thought back to the life she lived. She was born into a prestigious family and adopted into a prestigious sect when that family kicked her out. She was loved by all due to her talent and physique and never experienced the world for what it truly was.

When she met Damien, she realized what true practitioners looked like. They were ruthless and indifferent, killing as they saw fit and demanding respect with their presence alone. For the sake of strength, they were willing to risk everything, even their own lives.