The Iron Mountain, Tian Yu, was everything Zein thought the old man would be.
He was as old as the Horin Patriarch, but looked way younger. Rather than through pills and medication while dabbing on miasma, it was gained by living quietly on a mountain with fresh air and no commlink. The kind of life Zein would be onboard too.
He wasn't as bulky as the other defenders Zein knew, but the firm muscle was palpable behind the loose shirt. Even after being inactive for almost four decades, the old man still kept his physique. Although, different from active espers, he was not as tense. There was this tranquility around him that Zein could see coming from living peacefully here, away from any drama.
The old man did need to cater to his needs himself, including hunting for meat and tending to his vegetable and herb garden. He also had to take care of the cabin himself, which was quite wide. However, those seemed to be the activity that maintained his fresh look and firm muscle.
