Old Friend

It was already noon the next day when Ai Hui woke, struggling to open his eyes in the glaring sun. It was rare for him to sleep in so late.

Last night, he barely managed to crawl back to the training hall before flopping into his rattan chair and nodding off, only to wake up now. He preferred sleeping in the courtyard with the calming starry sky before him. This way, he was able to rise with the morning sun, its gentle warmth the best start to the day.

The afternoon sun was so much more scorching.

Come to think of it, his body’s aches, soreness, and swelling were gone. Not only did his body’s ailments mysteriously disappear, but after a good night’s rest, he also woke up feeling invigorated and brimming with energy.

Ai Hui’s spirits lifted immediately. With renewed energy, he felt able to welcome any challenges that came his way.

He decided he would have noodles before setting off to find the mysterious blind battler.