"Just as you're leaving, I heard you pawned the Bi Shui Sword you bought. Are you that short on money?" Mu Yuanfeng turned back as if something just occurred to him.

Mu Chen chuckled awkwardly, his face flushed with embarrassment as he fiddled with his fingers, "I've been a bit tight on funds lately, and I felt that sword wasn't worth the price."

Mu Yuanfeng smiled approvingly, "Realizing that sword wasn't worth the price shows you're starting to mature."

Mu Chen, with his head bowed, showed a trace of bashfulness on his face.

"Here's five hundred yuan stones. Spend more time on your cultivation and stop wasting your days with those frivolous friends of yours," Mu Yuanfeng chided.

Mu Chen nodded, "You're right, Father."

After Mu Yuanfeng left, Mu Chen breathed a sigh of relief and weighed the bag of yuan stones in his hand, a smile forming on his lips. Mu Yuanfeng was indeed generous!

Having such a generous father and not appreciating him, Mu Chen thought to himself, truly was not knowing one's blessings.

Mu Chen squinted, thinking it was indeed time to focus on cultivation. At thirteen, according to the book, he wouldn't live past sixteen. Having died once, Mu Chen did not wish for an early death again. Every bit of strength was an additional layer of protection. Besides, his current body was only at the seventh-star martial apprentice level, whereas his unseen fiancé was already a two-star warrior.

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"Master, this is Mocheng. The Mu family is one of the three major families in Mocheng. Your fiancé, Mu Chen from the Mu family, will provide you with support once you're there," Chen Da said.

Ye Shi responded lacklusterly, "The engagement with Mu Chen was arranged by my grandfather. Now that he's passed away and I've been kicked out by my father, it's uncertain whether the Mu family will acknowledge the engagement."

Chen Da's face darkened, "That ungrateful man, Ye Xun. The main mother gave so much for him, yet he treated you this way for a few seductresses."

Ye Shi shook his head, "Let's not talk about this, Uncle Chen."

"Master, the Mu family is a respectable family. They won't easily break an engagement," Chen Da tried to reassure.

"Even if the current head of the Mu family, Mu Ke, doesn’t intend to break off the engagement, it doesn’t mean Mu Chen will agree. A forced marriage isn’t sweet. I can take care of myself. There's no need to desperately cling to someone who might not want me. If Mu Chen doesn't like me, then let's call off the engagement," Ye Shi said, biting his lip.

Chen Da looked at Ye Shi, "Master, don't talk nonsense. It's too dangerous for a young Double like you to be out in the world alone without any support."

"What's there to be afraid of? With my looks, who would fancy me?" Ye Shi responded nonchalantly.

Chen Da sighed helplessly, "Master, don’t say that." Despite not being ugly, Ye Shi's appearance was too stern, contrasting the usual preference for delicate features in Doubles; Ye Shi's sharp and masculine features stood out.

"Uncle Chen, since we're here, let's find out more about Mu Chen before making any plans," Ye Shi suggested with a twinkle in his eye.

Chen Da nodded, "Alright. Your grandfather's judgment must have been sound."

A flush tinted Ye Shi's cheeks as Chen Da smiled softly. Despite Ye Shi's mature demeanor, he was after all just a thirteen-year-old boy, holding some expectation for his betrothed.