Steam rose thickly around Andrew's head as he sat cross-legged in the middle of the room. The pool surrounding him was not filled with hot water but with high-temperature herbal liquid.

After a long while, Andrew opened his eyes. His gaze was so bright it seemed like a beacon in the darkness, though this brilliance lasted only for an instant before returning to calm.

Soon, his eyes became as deep and mysterious as a bottomless lake. Standing up, he dried himself off and got dressed, his face