Huǒ Yulie was led back to the Sanctuary by her father in brother. Neither of them spoke. Huǒ Shuchang wasn’t allowed to speak. She was sure her father would have said something if not for the Great Phoenix’s words. His face was all scrunched up like he had smelled something rotten. It made her feel a trickle of fear, but fortunately, she was protected.
They left her in the Sanctuary without saying a word, though her brother did look back to smile and wave at her. She watched as the massive golden gates closed, sealing her inside, then turned around.
The Sanctuary was dubbed such because the Great Phoenix lived there. Spread before her was a grassy plain with sakura trees, streams, and ponds. It was a glorious park filled with all kinds of colorful flora and fauna. Many people would probably never imagine a place like this existed inside of the Sanctuary. After all, the Phoenix was a being of fire to most. Few realized the Phoenix symbolized rebirth. It enjoyed being among life.