The apprentice clutched his head and wailed, but he didn't dare to dodge. He endured a beating.,The apprentices huddled in groups of three or four, squatting against the walls. Li Yuan sat hunched over his bowl in a corner, his shoulders aching from fatigue as he ate the steamed buns. A bitter feeling welled up within him.,Over the past month, Li Yuan had thought about this question more than once, repeatedly recalling his memories from before he crossed over.。