Over the next few days, Xia Ruofei took things easy. His daily acupuncture sessions for Liang Qichao significantly accelerated the man's recovery. Qichao's physical therapy went smoothly. He could now manage a slow walk, though strenuous exercise was still out of the question.
Ruofei spent most of his time hidden away at Paradise Farm. Aside from treating Qichao, he dedicated portions of his day to cultivate. But his favorite pastime was sitting by the artificial lake with a fishing rod, soaking in the rare tranquility.
During this period, he made a trip to Sydney. Tang Yitian had gathered all the prospective recruits for the Holy Dragon Foundation at his manor, so Ruofei put them through the wringer with one-on-one "interview chats."
After Ruofei's screening, twenty-three of the thirty candidates met the requirements. They demonstrated high loyalty to Yitian and strong resistance to temptation, making them perfect additions to the Foundation.
