He can tell which wounds have split from the way they pull as he moves, but he does not think it is too bad. Whatever bandages and ointments Ford-daifu applied seem to have helped. He will just need to be careful until they heal completely.

The exercise also helps to stretch his stiffened muscles and restore flexibility, despite the steady, lingering aches. None of them seem to be the sort that indicate torn muscles or deeper damage which would need to concern him, and he is glad of it.

He keeps his pace controlled, however, especially now. Eventually, he comes to the end of this series of forms, lowers Bichen, and turns to face Wei Ying.

He says nothing, but raises both eyebrows.