Li Huowang's eyes flew open. He sat up from the messy bed and looked to his right to find sunlight slanting through the window. It had been bright for a long time.
Did I oversleep again? Ignoring the bloody scratches all over his body, Li Huowang hurriedly got dressed and walked down the wooden stairs.
"Morning, Brother Li." Zhuge Yuan greeted him, holding a fan and cupping his hands.
"Morning, Brother Zhuge."
Seeing him, Li Huowang instantly slapped his head in frustration. I've been slacking off ever since I got back to the village. Zhuge Yuan saved my life and is still waiting for me to help him. Practicing the Cultivation Technique is far more important than any dalliances.
He grabbed some Mantou and pickled vegetables from the table, wolfed down a few bites, then washed it all down with rice porridge. Afterward, Li Huowang found a quiet side room in the Bai Family Courtyard, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to practice the Cultivation Technique.
