It was midsummer, and it just so happened that the Xianzhou Luofu was experiencing a heatwave. Sweltering days were a rare occurrence, only happening every few decades or so. As uncommon as it was, the Xianzhou natives would most likely be hiding indoors or taking a trip down to some body of water to cool themselves, which meant that General Jing Yuan would be given a day to rest.

As hot as it was, the general remained outdoors, seated in a shady spot within the confines of his courtyard. The sun’s relentless rays were even too much for Snow Lion to even consider taking a sunbath; rather, she chose a place to lie in the shade beside Jing Yuan.

The cool of the shade mixed with the sun's warm currents was causing the general to tire. Jing Yuan yawns and rests his chin atop his hand, and before he knew it, he began to slowly doze off.