Early in the morning, Xu Shengmo stood on a mountain valley rock like a black eagle.

The large rocks appearing irregularly below his feet were covered in moss, full of morning dew, extremely slippery, yet they didn’t seem to affect him in the slightest.

While watching Lin Xi who slid down on a silverthread zipline walking over towards him, Xu Shengmo’s brows furrowed together, an expression of loathing appearing on his face.

It wasn’t just because Lin Xi was a student Tong Wei favored, it was also because… just how many things were there to be happy about in this world? Why was it that he felt so much unhappiness, while each time this kid appeared before his face, his face was always so brilliant, happy to the point of leaving him in utter disgust.

“Cultivation is full of bitterness, being human is also full of bitterness. There are countless burdens we cannot understand. Could it be that for you, cultivation and this world’s matters really have so many areas that can make you happy?” Xu Shengmo’s body turned to the side, not even wishing to directly face Lin Xi who was walking over.

However, Lin Xi was completely different from his usual self, smiling as he greeted Xu Shengmo. “Good morning, teacher.”

Xu Shengmo’s brows furrowed even more tightly, turning around to shoot Lin Xi a look, saying with a sneer, “I really want...