「In Tai Ming's home.」
Tai Ming's wife set the food on the table. Seeing the grave expressions on their faces, she remained silent and ate by herself.
Huan Xiyi, somewhat puzzled, asked,
"Why did you agree to Alchemist Bai's offer?"
"The city is so unpredictable right now. This isn't the time for us to get involved."
"If we just stick to the plan and work hard for a few more years, we can save up enough to get a medicinal field for our children to make a living from..."
Tai Ming sighed, his head aching.
"You don't go out much, so you don't know."
"It's getting harder and harder to earn Spirit Stones out there. We have to find other ways."
He explained his reasoning.
"Besides, didn't I buy us a month's time?"
"We can test the waters first, ask around about this Alchemist's reputation..."
Huan Xiyi listened and nodded repeatedly.
"You've thought this through, brother. And here I was thinking you were just being impulsive!"
