God of Mist

Chapter 65: Corpse Eating 14

FLASHBACK.

Fifteen years ago, in the tranquil, fog-shrouded dawn at the Moon Lotus Sect, Aruji, the revered master, was deeply immersed in meditation. This disciplined figure had maintained his meditative posture since the previous night, seated cross-legged under the awakening sky, a testament to his unwavering dedication. The serene silence of the morning was unexpectedly pierced by the sound of soft footsteps. A beautiful woman, embodying grace with her every move as if materializing from the mist itself, approached Aruji. Her demeanor radiated excitement, hinting at a pressing message she bore for Aruji.

This woman, with her hair cascading like a waterfall and eyes alight with a proud gleam, moved towards Aruji with a silent, elegant grace. Despite her quiet approach, Aruji, ever attuned to his surroundings, sensed the slight disturbance in the calm of dawn. He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze meeting the woman's directly. "Aruji," the woman spoke, her voice carrying a melodic qu