Dakou Village

"Things went like this... I was chosen by the sect as a candidate because I possess a rare phoenix bloodline as a virgin. However, my training was unsuccessful and I accidentally made a big mistake that damaged the sect's image. The lords were furious and wanted to execute me, but due to my bloodline, I was shown leniency and exiled instead," Zhong Xiu sighed.

After listening to this, Shi Mu looked awkward and sighed as well.

There was not a single loophole in Zhong Xiu's words. Could this really be an illusion or was it another secret space of reality?

"Brother Shi Mu, the people in the village below are the disciples of the Great Holy Sects who've been abandoned here for generations. We no longer possessed the strength we once had. We've fallen and become mortals, living a normal life. It isn't so bad. Brother Shi Mu, let's just stay here together. We'll never have to be separated anymore!" Zhong Xiu looked at Shi Mu softly and suggested.