The pale morning light filtered through the trees in Wei's backyard, casting long shadows over the grass. The world was quiet, still steeped in the fog of dawn, as Wei stood alone with the ancient martial arts book in hand. His body felt the strain of several days of intense training, but the memory of his grandfather's words fueled his determination.
"You can unlock your power. You won't need trades anymore."
Those words had reshaped his understanding of everything. He wasn't just a pawn in the Midnight Pawnshop's games. There was a way out—he could break free from the cycle of trades and find a way to help Mei Lan, all without relying on Mr. Shen's dangerous bargains. The key lay in unlocking his latent power, the same power his grandfather had sealed away when Wei was just a boy.
