Synopsis

The protagonist is initially hesitant but ultimately accepts an invitation to a meal from the Tang clan, mainly due to pressure. He struggles with the excessively spicy food but finds a moment of respite before being brought to their training grounds. There, despite attempts to avoid it, he is challenged to a sparring match with a member of the clan, which he suspects is a plan to beat him, but is set up to be a mentor-style match without internal energy.