The child's parents both came from prominent, noble families. How could they tolerate such a monstrous child in their lineage? They forcefully ordered the parents to kill the Stone Infant, reasoning that since he was going to die sooner or later, it was better to die early and be reincarnated. What was the point of keeping such a freak?
But a parent's love is universal. There may be cruel children, but what mother or father is truly cruel?
Naturally, the couple couldn't bear to kill their innocent child. Hearing that the Shushan Sword Sect possessed the elixir's formula, they went with lavish gifts to beg for their help.
