He was like a lighthouse in the darkness,
Whenever you headed to Vermilion Bird Island, you could see him.
Tirelessly and steadfastly smithing iron.
What seemed to many a tedious and dull occupation, he found enjoyment in.
Watching Shi Jian's every move, Xu Zimei slowly stepped forward.
"Junior Brother Xu," Shi Jian paused, taken aback.
"Senior Brother Shi, aren't you resting?" Xu Zimei said with a smile.
"No hurry, the teacher has been busy recently. I've stayed on Vermilion Bird Island in case he needs my help," Shi Jian replied.
"I heard that Junior Brother Xu entered the realm of life and death; didn't expect you to come out so quickly."
Xu Zimei nodded, not planning to share too much about the Book of Life and Death with others.
"Where are you from, Senior Brother Shi?" Xu Zimei asked casually.
"I'm from the Stone Race, quite different from you, Junior Brother," Shi Jian responded.
Hearing this, Xu Zimei was momentarily stunned.