The sky was just beginning to brighten, but dawn had yet to break. Gong Yi got dressed and rose from bed.
He crossed the backyard and entered the forest, then began running at a steady, rapid pace.
He had gradually grown accustomed to twenty times the gravity. By now, he could race up mountains and leap across rivers. He timed his run so that he arrived home just as day broke.
After returning home, he went through another round of basic training, finishing only after completing a set of Pine-Moon Brittle Wood strikes.
He stepped into the pool. The water was chilly that morning, but to him it felt refreshing, not cold at all.
After washing up, he casually threw on a black hemp robe that covered most of his sturdy body, leaving only his chest exposed.
A knock sounded at the door. Gong Yi heard it clearly.
Thanks to his perception, which had improved after his mental power passed sixty points, he already knew who was outside.
He went through the house and crossed the front courtyard. As morning dew dripped onto the flowers by the entrance, he opened the door.
"Gong Yi, I'm s-s—oh!... S-sorry to bother you!"
"What's wrong, Rin?"
Rin Nohara lowered her head, flustered and blushing.
Why had Gong Yi opened the door dressed so casually?
His chest was bare, and he looked so strong and broad. He always seemed so slender.
"It's nothing, Gong Yi."
Gong Yi glanced down at himself and couldn't help smiling.
His black hemp robe made his fair skin stand out all the more.
The little girl was embarrassed!
He didn't say anything else. With a wave of his sleeve, he went inside.
Rin Nohara followed him in. Seeing that Gong Yi wasn't paying her any attention, she couldn't help