Having made his plans, Chen Yi changed into a less conspicuous long robe and left the Wooden Tower.
"Brother-in-law."
"Brother-in-law."
Xiao Wuge and Pei Guanli came bounding toward him, one big and one small, one on either side, both bright and lively.
Xiao Wuge had gone to the Training Ground before dawn to practice martial arts. Unable to sit still after breakfast, Pei Guanli had gone to find him.
Only now had the two returned.
Chen Yi glanced at them and smiled. "How did your training go today?"
At his words, Xiao Wuge suddenly did a backflip, landed lightly, and clapped his hands, grinning with an air beyond his years. "Look, Brother-in-law. My movement technique has improved quite a bit."
Before Chen Yi could speak, Pei Guanli undercut him. "One backflip counts as improvement?"
"Your big sister here can even step through the air."
Xiao Wuge tilted his head up at her and said, sounding a little unconvinced, "Second Uncle praised me just now."
"You and your Second Uncle are both Xiaos. Of course he couldn't bear to criticize you."
"How could that be? Second Uncle is the strictest-"
Watching the two little characters bicker, Chen Yi smiled. "Making progress is good, but remember not to get complacent."
Pei Guanli chimed in smugly, "Hear that? Brother-in-law told you not to get cocky."
This time, Xiao Wuge ignored her and nodded earnestly at Chen Yi. "Don't worry, Brother-in-law. I definitely won't."
Chen Yi stroked his head and offered a few words of praise.
Pei Guanli watched him eagerly from the side, inexplicably feeling a little envious of Xiao Wuge.
Chen Yi glanced at her and was naturally generous with his praise as well. "You've improved lately too. Very good."
Tiger Girl had buried herself in training lately, working far harder than