At the crack of dawn, in the deeper parts of the Frost Forest, Chi Cheng mentored his younger brother's swordsmanship. Faint rays of the winter sun crept over the horizon and the early cold embraced them.
After returning to his room the previous night, he barely got enough rest. And even though he was injured, he promised to have a training session with his younger brother. Chi Weiran objected but he couldn't win against his older brother's persistence.
With Han Yongrui's assistance, they were able to sneak out of the Han clan's estate. He escorted them to an open field in the Frost Forest on horse and instructed them to return before sunrise.
Clad in only sleeveless training hanfu robes, the icy air gnawed at their bare arms. However, engaged in their training session, the two brothers persevered against Xue Ling Ridge's harsh weather.