Kapitel 225: Death in the family

The forest surrounding the Sunrise sect was large, thick, and archaic. Its canopy was ruled by monstrous linden, purple cottonwood, and gigantic chestnut. The occasional beam of light that made its way through the canopy allowed bright shrubs to cultivate the rich grounds below. Coiling climbing plants grasped many trees, and a medley of flowers, which blossomed brightly, protruded from the otherwise colorless view. A variety of sounds, belonging mostly to vermin, filled the air and were out of sync with the trickling sounds of a gentle river stream.