"Young Master." Qi Si walked in with a bowed head and called out.

Mu Chen squinted, casting a displeased glance at Qi Si. "Didn't I tell you not to bother me?"

Mu Chen hung his head low. According to the original book, Mu Chen's mother died early, and his father, Mu Yuanfeng, was an alchemist who often secluded himself for alchemy. Although he loved Mu Chen, Mu Yuanfeng had little time to care for him. Whenever trouble arose, Mu Yuanfeng always cleaned up the mess for the original character.

Qi Si showed an awkward expression and carefully said, "Of course, I remember your words, Young Master. But Young Master Zhuang Yu has come."

Mu Chen squinted, sizing up Qi Si. "He's here? What for?"

Mu Chen squinted. Although Qi Si appeared respectful, Mu Chen knew that this man wasn't as he seemed on the surface because he was Mu Chen's uncle, Mu Yuanhang's, spy planted by Mu Chen's side.

From what he remembered, Mu Chen was quite obedient as a child and had a decent talent for alchemy. However, from the moment he became sensible, this man started smuggling various playthings to Mu Chen. Given his young age and lack of discipline, Mu Chen quickly became immersed in indulgence, wasting much valuable time.

Mu Chen held some reverence for Mu Yuanfeng, and with Mu Yuanhang willing to cover for him, Mu Chen lived a life of "like a fish in water" indulging in pleasures.

Although Mu Yuanfeng realized that Mu Chen was becoming lost to frivolities, his repeated admonishments had little effect, and over time, he could only let things take their own course.

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Qi Si glanced at Mu Chen and said, "Young Master Zhuang Yu came to return the Bi Shui Sword. He said he cannot accept rewards without merit."

"Where is he?" Mu Chen asked.

"He has already left," Qi Si replied.

"And the sword?" Mu Chen inquired.

Mu Chen internally rolled his eyes. According to the book, Zhuang Yu was a man of high moral standing and ethereal beauty, making it unreasonable for such a character to accept anything from a second-generation ancestor like Mu Chen.

Mu Chen sneered at this thought. Knowing Zhuang Yu's limited talents, his rise was largely due to a group of protectors willing to do anything for him. Although he didn't accept Mu Chen's Bi Shui Sword, he wasn't shy about accepting gifts from others.

Mu Chen felt that Zhuang Yu's refusal to accept his gift was partly out of pretense and partly because he looked down on him. Mu Chen had spent five hundred yuan stones on that sword, but in reality, he was swindled since the sword was worth no more than fifty yuan stones.

Mu Chen thought that offering five hundred yuan stones directly to Zhuang Yu might have made it easier for him to accept.

Qi Si shuddered inwardly, glanced at Mu Chen, and said, "It's with me."

Mu Chen, known for his perverse nature, would never take back something once given away, so Qi Si took it upon himself to hide the sword, thinking if Zhuang Yu refused it and Mu Chen, fearing embarrassment, didn't bring it up, he could keep the sword for himself.

"With you? What do you intend to do? Keep it for yourself?" Mu Chen said with a hostile look.

Qi Si immediately knelt down, saying, "Young Master, how could I dare? I was afraid seeing the sword would upset you."

Mu Chen scoffed lightly, "Upset? Why should I be upset? Bring me the sword."

Qi Si nodded and responded, "Yes!"

Mu Chen took a deep breath. According to the original story, Mu Chen would rage over Zhuang Yu returning his sword, leading to a fierce confrontation with Zhuang Yu's protector, the second-generation ancestor Chen Moran. The fight between them would leave both Mu Chen and Zhuang Yu seriously injured, and their fathers would also end up holding a grudge because of this incident.