In a beautiful abode , a old man was serving tea in a teapot with butterfly patterns to a handsome young man with dark black hair .
" How many years has it been … Alex" questioned the young man .
"Master, it has been 40 years since I have come under your teachings " answered the old man . The old man's name was Alex . His father was a rich merchant and his mother was a powerful cultivator . When he was 15, he along with his 12 sibling were sent to their mother's younger brother s abode to learn cultivation. But, this uncle of his was an asshole. He made them do all type of work and taught them some basic techniques. His other siblings were able to cultivate and left the abode sooner but, he .. he was the youngest .
" Alex, you probably thought about how bad this master of yours was "
"No .. No master , it's not like that at all " replied Alex with a sweet made up face .
Vex(master ) spoke with a funny face " Nah, it's not like I have not heard you babble bad things about me . anyways , I am tired of seeing your old face .so take this " vex threw a plain white pill to Alex .
Alex was surprised this was a pill that all of his siblings had received before becoming a cultivator .
"What …What are you serious master ."
" ofc , I am you piece of shit . Your body has reached the peak of physical capabilities now , go and consume this and get out of my abode tomorrow " Vex answered .
With tears in his sad face Alex gratefully said "thank.. you master "
Next day
A young man could be seen walking down the stairs of a small peak which housed an abode . Looking behind , the young man Alex saw his emotionless master as he descended memories flashed . Several decades were spent in this mountain . From playing with vex to leaving him alone . He sighed , "Why remorse of the past while it has passed away . Why think of the future while it has not arrived yet . Live in the present and enjoy it as possible atlas, he could not do anything . "
"He has left me just like all his siblings but , with the talent they possess and the foundation I have built for them … they are destined for greatness " The lonely Vex shouted to the sky .
Alex has reached the first bridge of the sanctum cultivation realm .