More than half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
「Late Yin Hour.」
The morning light had yet to break.
Guk Rusong was already standing before the entrance to Zhu Ju's Cave Mansion.
His eyes were lightly closed and his body was ramrod straight. His aura blended with his surroundings, making him seem like a pine tree rooted firmly in the earth.
He refused to waste even a moment while waiting, silently circulating his Heart Method to refine his Innate True Qi.
"Senior Brother Guk."
After an unknown amount of time, a familiar voice called out from behind him.
"You're here so early, as always."
"Junior Brother Xi."
Guk Rusong opened his eyes at the sound of the voice. He retracted his aura and nodded at the newcomer.
"I'm not like you, Junior Brother. I only get one day a month to receive Master Zhu's guidance."
"An opportunity this rare is something I must naturally cherish."
