As Li Wei slowly regained consciousness, his mind was filled with a swirling mix of pain and confusion. He found himself lying on a simple cot in a small, dimly lit room. The surroundings were unfamiliar, and it took him a moment to gather his bearings.
Just then, the door creaked open, revealing a mysterious woman entering the room. She had an air of grace and wisdom about her, her eyes sparkling with a hint of intrigue. Li Wei's gaze met hers, and he felt an unspoken connection between them.
"Ah, you're finally awake," the woman spoke softly, her voice carrying a soothing tone. "How are you feeling?"
Li Wei's voice trembled as he tried to find the right words. "My parents... They're gone. The Radiant Sun Sect and the Shadow Moon Sect... They destroyed everything."
The woman's eyes flickered with a mix of sympathy and resolve. She moved closer to Li Wei, sitting down beside him. "I'm sorry for your loss. It seems you've been caught in the crossfire of their conflict."
Memories flooded back to Li Wei—the chaos, the screams, and the destruction that unfolded in the inn where he had grown up. The names of the sects echoed in his mind like a haunting refrain.
"I couldn't do anything to save them," Li Wei muttered, his voice filled with anguish and regret.
The woman placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Sometimes, the circumstances are beyond our control. But remember, you have the power to shape your own destiny. I can help you on this path if you're willing to walk it."
Li Wei looked up at her, a spark of determination igniting in his eyes. He nodded, his voice filled with newfound resolve. "I want to become stronger. I want to avenge my parents and bring justice to those responsible."
A faint smile appeared on the woman's face. "Very well, Li Wei. I am Ling Xiu, a wandering cultivator. I have seen potential in you, and I am willing to guide you on the path of cultivation."
Li Wei's heart swelled with a mix of gratitude and determination. He knew that his journey was only beginning, and that the road ahead would be filled with challenges and hardships. But with Ling Xiu by his side, he felt a glimmer of hope, a flicker of strength that would fuel his quest for vengeance.
And so, as Li Wei embarked on his journey, the embers of his parents' memory burned brightly within him, fueling his determination to become a formidable cultivator and bring justice to the Radiant Sun Sect and the Shadow Moon Sect.