The next day, Li Wei woke up early. He quickly finished his chores and ran to the river, where they had agreed to meet.
Mei was already practicing her archery, focusing intently on her targets. Jun was nearby, tossing stones into the water. "Hey, Li Wei! Are you ready to train?" Jun called out.
Li Wei nodded, and they spent the next hour warming up with stretches and exercises. Li Wei felt his energy flowing as he trained, remembering Elder Zhang's advice to find allies.
After warming up, Li Wei suggested they practice their skills with focus. Mei and Jun agreed, and Li Wei tried to create a small light using his energy control.
Mei and Jun were impressed, and Mei encouraged Li Wei to make the light brighter. With concentration, the light grew, illuminating their faces. Li Wei felt tired, and he let the light fade after a few moments.
Next, Mei showed them some archery tricks, teaching Li Wei and Jun how to stand, aim, and release the bowstring. Li Wei took his turn, trying to hit a target, and although he missed at first, he improved with each attempt.
As the sun began to set, they decided to practice sparring, taking turns in pairs to test their skills. Li Wei and Jun faced off first, exchanging light punches and blocks. Li Wei used his energy to stay quick and balanced.
After sparring, they sat by the riverbank, watching the stars appear in the sky. Li Wei felt grateful for his friends.
"I'm glad we're doing this," he said. "We can all become stronger together."
Mei and Jun agreed, and they decided to meet every evening to continue their training. As Li Wei went to bed that night, knowing that with his friends by his side, they would face the challenges ahead as a team.
The next day, they met again, and their training sessions became a regular routine. Li Wei's energy control improved, and he learned to harness his power. Mei's archery skills became more precise, and Jun's agility and strength increased.
As they trained, they grew closer, supporting and encouraging each other. Li Wei realized that having friends like Mei and Jun made all the difference in his journey.
Their daily training sessions became a beacon of hope in the village, and people began to notice the changes in Li Wei and his friends. They were no longer just ordinary villagers; they were becoming a team of skilled warriors.