The boy was abandoned as a child, but was fortunate enough to be taken in by foster parents. They were not well-off, but the family never had to worry about going hungry. Then a drought unseen in a century shattered their peaceful life. The plague that followed claimed tens of thousands of lives, including those of his foster parents...
Alone, he followed the refugees over a thousand miles, passing through several prefectures and counties. Along the way, he witnessed people exchanging children for food and others robbing homes. These experiences not only hardened his character, but also steeled his courage.
A rich young master was so influential that even the general guarding the city had to show him deference for his father's sake. At the time, the boy thought this young master might be the most powerful person in the whole prefecture. Yet a few lewd remarks were all it took for the young man to die and go to the underworld. Before cultivators, ordinary people were no better than ants. This realization kept washing over the boy, who had already endured so much hardship.
Fortunately, Heaven took pity on him and granted him a spiritual root. Perhaps this was a blessing amid misfortune.
The boy swore that no matter how treacherous the road ahead, he would cut through every obstacle and attain the righteous path.
Many years later...
Tian Yizi said, "Withered flowers and fallen willows, vulgar women! You dare try to ruin my Dao heart? You're asking for death. Do you think I'm like those ordinary fools who lose their way in love and let their Dao hearts falter? Have a pleasant journey to the underworld. You won't be alone."
Until...
