The cadets were finally granted a moment of blissful rest.

Though traditionally, cold drinks were frowned upon by Zhongyuan culture, the ice-cold, sweet tea served after a grueling three-day, no-sleep march under the summer sun was nothing short of divine.

“Ahhh… Ahhhh!”
Sounds more fitting for a tavern echoed across the grounds as cadets reveled in their refreshments. Who knew cold tea could taste this good?

Even more, the tea was crafted by none other than Seol Iri, one of the Five Blossoms of Wulin, known for her icy temperament. The experience of drinking tea handed out by such …