The first rays of sunlight spilled gently across Mystic Moon Peak, warming the rooftops and setting the courtyard dew aglow like tiny gems.
Inside his residence, Bai Zihan slowly opened his eyes.
"Mmm… What a great night!"
Bai Zihan muttered, stretching lazily as he sat up on the edge of his bed. A soft yawn escaped his lips as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes.
Yesterday had gone far better than he expected.
"Hah… I really did it. Lin Xuan is in."
He couldn't stop the smile from tugging at the corners of his lips.
Snagging a protagonist this early—without even needing to fight him—was an absolute win in Bai Zihan's book.
Normally, these Heaven's Chosen were arrogant and prideful to a fault, but Lin Xuan?
He was cautious, sure. But he also had no backing, no powerful sect elders watching over him.
That made him vulnerable and easy to win over.
"Now all that's left… is to cultivate his loyalty."
