But because Origin Sun Villa was recruiting new disciples, Shen Shan had been found to possess spiritual roots and had luckily become a probationary disciple.
Remembering his parents' parting instructions, the boy silently swore that he would work hard and learn from the Immortal Masters.
One day, he would rise above the crowd, improve his family's circumstances, and give his parents, younger brother, and younger sister a good life.
At that thought, Shen Shan unconsciously clenched his fists. The apprehension in his heart gradually faded, replaced by a growing warmth.
"Do you think we really can become Immortal Masters, then soar through the skies and burrow through the earth, free of all restraints?"
In another line nearby, a girl in the bloom of youth was equally uneasy. Suddenly, she turned to Shen Shan and asked him a question.
"Huh?!"
Shen Shan rubbed the back of his head and looked around before finally confirming that the girl was speaking to him. His cheeks flushed faintly.
"I suppose so."
"The Immortal Master said we're all lucky people who possess spiritual roots."
Shen Shan answered haltingly, then lowered his head, scarcely daring to look the girl in the eye.
For one thing, her clothes were made from fine fabric. Clearly, she was no ordinary family's child, which left him feeling inferior.
For another, she was so radiant and lovely that he could not help wanting to get closer to her. His heart was a tangle of conflicting feelings.
"Heehee~"
Seeing Shen Shan's wooden expression, the young girl in the pale-yellow skirt let out a string of silvery laughter.
But she quickly realized that this was unkind. Covering her little mouth with one hand, she restrained her laughter while studying him curiously with wide, lively eyes, then boldly said:
"My name is Gong Xinyuan.