The next morning.
Golden sunlight filtered through the carved lattice windows, spilling softly into the Study. Huo Yanxing, who had been lying on the floor, felt his fingers twitch slightly as he slowly drifted into consciousness. He felt dizzy and heavy, as if suffering from a hangover, unable to muster any energy. Before he could fully collect his thoughts, he felt a tightness in his chest that made it difficult to breathe.
He instinctively raised a hand to shield his eyes from the harsh light and opened them. Instantly, his eyes widened and his heart skipped a beat. No wonder he felt so weighed down.
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