Hei Bao now wore loose black jogging pants and a lightweight dark robe that hung carelessly over his shoulders, the sash untied enough to reveal part of his broad chest and well-defined abdomen.
His sleeves were rolled to his forearms, exposing his tanned, muscular arms.
He looked far more relaxed than the day before.
"My Lord."
Lan Yu bowed respectfully.
Gou Feng instinctively started to rise as well, but before he could fully stand, Hei Bao raised a hand with a faint smile.
"It's alright."
A faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips.
"No need."
Gou Feng hesitated for a moment before giving a small nod.
"Good morning, Ge."
Hei Bao returned the greeting with a slight nod of his own before walking farther into the kitchen.
"Morning."
The atmosphere, which had been somewhat tense only moments ago, eased ever so slightly.
"I hope Lan Yu isn't filling your head with exaggerated stories about me."
