There was nothing but open fields as far as the eye could see. The air was warm, the grass was green, and wild animals were going about their daily routines. She breathed deep, taking in the fresh, clean air of nature.
A cool breeze swept over her, massaging her body with refreshing energy. First, over her face, arms, and, legs. Then, through every strand of her black pigtails, penetrating through to her scalp. Finally, down her shirt, up her shorts, and into her boots. It was as if nature was making love to her.
She looked back at hometown, Shao Village. From where she stood, it looked like nothing but a collection of toy model buildings. She held in a few tears. She was leaving the place she'd spent all nineteen of her years up till this point. How could she not get a little emotional?
There was no turning back now, though. She could have stayed and been a humble farm girl, raise humble children, and live a humble life. But that wouldn't have made her happy. She knew she had to leave. She needed to know to see what was out in the world. She was starting her own journey.
She was not unprepared to step into the great unknown of the world. Mental fortitude and strong principles were among the things her friends and family gave her. But perhaps the most important thing she was given was her martial arts training.
She remembers the training. Constant falling and being hit was a way of life for her. If her body hadn't been made strong through years of farming, she'd probably be crippled and unable to make the journey she was about to embark on. After enduring all of that, there was nothing this world could throw at her that she wasn't prepared for.
She would use everything she was given to find her path through this world. Even though she'd already thanked everyone many times over on her way out, she gave the village one last bow of thanks.
Would should return one day? Perhaps. It's not as if she was chased out. She was beloved by everyone and leaving on good terms. There was nothing and no one she was running from. But the world was a big place. There was no telling when or if she would find her way back.
What she did is that her name was Xiang Wenling of Shao Village. She turned away from the place that used to be home and started off into the frontier. She would proudly represent her people. This would be the beginning of her legend.
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