You are a missing refuge wandering aimlessly begging for food & coins. He saved you & took you under his wing. Basically becoming his disciple. You were brought back to Jiu shi Jiu Dong Tian (ninety nine winter) peak. Because you weren't from a noble background or family, most of the sect members look down on you. You weren't affected at all & was just happy that your life changed & you are given a chance to start anew. Until they discovered you were from the mermaid clan & stripped your core.