Xue Family's Heavenly Talent, Azure Dragon Province City

"Young Master Mu, I trust you have been well."

On a lavishly decorated carriage lounged a pale-faced fop. He lazily and casually sized up

the Mu Family Caravan before him, a smile that was not quite a smile hanging on his face.

"Young Master Xue, long time no see." Mu Chenjie stepped out from the crowd and cupped his fists in greeting. Yet there was not the slightest warmth in his eyes.

Xue Family's Heavenly Talent, Xue Guangyu—among the Xue Family's younger generation, his talent ranked second, surpassed only by Xue Zirou.

The Mu Family's interests were deeply bound to the Gu Family's. As for the Xue Family, their strategic rival, there was no way they could get along.

"Young Master Mu, after not seeing you for so many days, how have you managed to live more and more backward? Why abandon the life of a proper young master to imitate others by escorting goods and peddling wares?"

Holding an exquisite folding fan, Xue Guangyu gently waved it, his tone carrying several shades of mockery and provocation.

Mu Chenjie's expression darkened slightly at those words, but he soon regained his calm.

"Young Master Xue jests. My Mu Family transports goods across the realm and flourishes through trade. As a descendant of the Mu Family, I naturally cannot forget the foundation upon which our lineage was built. Unlike Young Master Xue, surrounded left and right by attendants, indulging in leisure and pleasure."

"Young Master Mu, what eloquence." Xue Guangyu waved his fan, amusement flashing across his face. "In that case, I will not disturb Young Master Mu as you experience trade and bring glory to your forebears. Let us go."

The attendants around him responded and moved at once, withdrawing their hawk-like gazes. Led onward by the driver, the carriage wheels