In earthrealm, the village of Fengjian can be seen within the outskirts of a mountain range. The sound of labored breathing is heard as Raiden and Kung Lao work in a garden of sorts collecting vegetables.
"This is a good harvest, Kung Lao." Raiden says.
"Yes... It is a blessing, Raiden." Kung lao says, a hint of annoyance registered in his voice.
Raiden scoffs.
"You would rather we starve?" Raiden asks.
Kung Lao: "No. no. Of course not. But we've worked these fields since we were kids. In forty years we'll still be here, stooped and feeble like old man Wei." Kung Lao explains.
Raiden and Kung Lao look across the garden to see Wei staring back at them, having heard Kung Lao's rant. He merely spits to the side and continues his work. Kung lao nonchalantly waves at the old man as Raiden merely chuckles.
"As long as I've known you, you've dreamed of leaving Fengjian. Why can't you be happy here?" Raiden asks.
"Our ancestors fought in great wars. They died with honor and glory. Stories of our great adventures... hah... will be passed down for generations." Kung Lao says, a layer of sarcasm enveloped in the latter half.
"It may not be glorious, but what we do helps the village thrive." Raiden points out.
"I know. But is it so wrong to want some excitement?" Kung Lao asks.
"If that's what you want, may I suggest a bet? Dinner at Madam Bo's, tonight. Last to fill their cart pays." Raiden bets.
"You work faster than me? Ha! Since when? You're on, Raiden." Kung Lao says.
The two shake hands in agreement and hurry to their work. The two quickly chop vegetables out of the ground, mostly cabbage and pile them into their wheelbarrows, Kung Lao wiping his forehead with his arm during the middle of it. In short notice, the two scurry off with their harvest.
In another part of the village, at a restaurant seemingly, a waitress pours tea into two cups and scurries off with them just as Raiden and Kung Lao enter. Kung Lao takes in the smell of food in the air as he takes a deep breath.
"That. Is. Amazing." Kung Lao says.
"I'm starving. I wonder what Madam Bo is making tonight." Raiden wonders.
Just then, an elderly woman walks up the stairs in front of the two and greets them.
"For you two? Whatever you want." Madam Bo says.
Madam Bo then walks them over to their table.
"Thank you, Madam Bo. You spoil us." Kung Lao says.
"Like the sons I never had." Madam Bo replies.
Raiden and Kung Lao take their seats and sit down.
"Have you two been practicing my lessons?" Madam Bo asks.
"As we can. The harvest leaves us little time for martial arts." Kung Lao explains.
Madam Bo then lightly slaps the hat on Kung Lao's head.
"Since your first words, Kung Lao, you've mouthed nothing but excuses. If you fail to prepare..." Madam Bo says.
"...your preparations will fail you." Kung Lao finishes.
"Good. You haven't forgotten. But we'll see if I make you anything special tonight." Madam Bo says.
Madam Bo then walks away.
"I'm glad you're paying. Madam Bo might just paid the bill with her anger." Raiden says.
"I am paying? You finished work last." Kung Lao points out.
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