The sky stretched cloudless for ten thousand miles.
The scorching, vicious sunlight poured down, and the temperature was no lower than at the hottest time of the year.
Ever since June began, the temperature had climbed steadily.
Jiang Ning practiced the calming Deer Form Fist in the courtyard, his movements light and agile.
As he twisted, leaped, and shifted, he resembled a spirit deer bounding through the mountains.
At that moment, his heart had completely settled, filled with tranquility.
Even under the blazing sunlight overhead, he could not feel the slightest heat.
This was precisely how a calm heart naturally brought coolness.
And at this moment, the Deer Form Fist was also the most suitable fist technique for him to practice. It could nourish the body and strengthen the foundation while replenishing vital essence.
His physical condition had yet to recover and remained weak, making it unsuitable for him to practice overly fierce fist techniques.
[Five Animals Fist experience +1] [Five Animals Fist experience +1] [Five Animals Fist experience +1] [.]
With every move following his form, his heart remained empty and serene as he visualized himself as a spirit deer.
And this state of mind was the true essence of the Five Animals Fist as it stood now.
It valued intent over form, spirit over shape.
It was long since no longer that rigid, by-the-book fist technique from before.
Suddenly.
Footsteps sounded outside the courtyard. They drew closer from afar before stopping within three feet of the gate.
Brother Bai! Jiang Ning's heart stirred.
From the footsteps alone, he could tell that Bai Luoyu had arrived.
He immediately stopped practicing.
Outside the gate.
Bai Luoyu halted, steadied himself, and raised his hand to knock on the courtyard gate.
Knock—
The instant the first knock sounded against the