Under a tall tree, a youth in gray was seated cross-legged. His black hair was tied up neatly, with some strands drooping on the sides of his face. He radiated elegance, his temperament nicely matching his handsome face. His skin was as fair as a baby's, making him look only 15 or 16 years old. His eyes were shut in rest, and a crude sword lay on his legs. No sharp aura could be detected from him. He looked like a completely ordinary sword cultivator.

This was Baili Yixiao, the Dragon Phoenix Academy's number one disciple, the Smiling Swordsman.

He had a good reputation in the academy. He was always polite, and he had a mild temper with a kind heart. Because...