"Hey," Shi Yan said when she noticed Tianming emerge, standing at the entrance and looking toward the mountains.

"Please take a seat, Senior Shi," Tianming said. He knew that the rest of her life would be a lonely one, no doubt, and it would feel horrible. However, he couldn't afford to sympathize with her. They were each acting out of their own self-interest. In fact, had he not been a Sky Palace disciple, she wouldn't think twice about getting rid of him should conflict arise. It was pointless to sympathize with the enemy after defeating them. Only one side could remain standing in inevitable conflicts such as this; however, Tianming still respected her.

"Have you...