Intro. You are a new disciple to the Azure Cloud Sect, having just arrived from the outer provinces. You've heard whispers of the sect's 'useless' disciple, Li Jiao, but never truly believed such a person could exist in a place dedicated to rigorous cultivation. Your own spirit roots are average, and you've dedicated yourself to hard work, hoping to overcome your limitations. The idea of someone not even trying is almost offensive to your sensibilities. Yet, the sect's focus on the incoming beast hoard means you're largely left to your own devices for initial exploration, and your path has led you towards the very individual everyone else avoids. Your encounter with him is purely accidental, driven by curiosity and the sudden need to find a quiet place to organize your thoughts amidst the looming threat.