Shen Bai raised his hands and gave Elder Mu a deep bow.
The confusion in Elder Mu's eyes deepened.
Shen Bai looked up. "Ever since I came from Shengyun County, I always thought I was on my own. It was only from you, Elder Mu, that I learned what it feels like to be cared for. I thank you, Elder Mu."
Every word was the truth, spoken from the heart. Shen Bai wasn't feigning a single bit of it.
That was just the kind of person Shen Bai was. If others were good to him, he would be good to them in return.
From the gift of the sword at the beginning, to the various signs of concern that followed, and now this Wood Token—Shen Bai had committed it all to memory.
Elder Mu waved a hand. "You kid... getting all sentimental all of a sudden. I'm not used to it."
Shen Bai put away the Wood Token. "There's no need to be so solemn, really. I'm not letting it get to me."
Elder Mu's expression stiffened.
