Cultivation Chronicle: Ascending Mountain Institute

The winter break is fast approaching at the Ascending Mountain Institute. Nineteen-year-old Leon, having awoken with fragmented memories from another world and a previous life, rolls out of bed in the comfortable courtyard home provided by the Headmaster. His vision is blurry until he dons his spectacles.
The sticky feeling of dried sweat reminds him of the previous night's exertions with the youth sharing his bed. “Anyone would think that you wished to seduce this Lord once more,” a deep voice drawls from the large, curtained bed. It’s Jin Li, his overbearing and arrogant companion.
Blushing, Leon rushes to dress, offering tea to Jin Li before heading to the stove to prepare breakfast. A persistent banging on the door announces Sun, Jin Li’s boisterous friend, reminding them of a promise to travel to Cenapar City for the break. Despite Jin Li’s reluctance to leave Leon alone, Sun’s pleading eventually convinces Leon, thus obligating Jin Li to join.
