The morning sun soon blazed into a hot and scorching afternoon, and the closed eyes of the youngster gently opened with a twitch.
My head feels like it's going to explode… I might've overdone it yesterday. My spirit energy was nearly burned dry, but at least…
Wen Ran's eyes landed on his master, who was sleeping soundly in the corner.
At least he's alright now. His qi seems to be stabilizing… good.
"Are you sure you saw the light coming from here?"
Wen Ran's ears perked up. A whisper—two foreign voices, both belonging to young men—drifted closer to the cave. Their movements were careful, steps measured, trying their best to remain unheard. Yet despite their efforts, they had chosen to sneak in during the day. Perhaps they were confident in their abilities… or perhaps they were simply dumb enough to walk into a tiger's den while it slept in the shadows.
