The charcoal fire crackled, its glow illuminating every focused face.
"I've managed to gain a preliminary foothold at the martial hall," Chen Yuan said slowly.
"Thanks to the Martial Hall Master's regard, I was accepted as a Personal Disciple. My monthly allowance is quite generous, and for now, I'm not lacking cultivation resources."
"Life was difficult for our family before. Everyone scrimped and saved on every resource, putting it all toward my martial training." Chen Yuan's voice was sincere and filled with gratitude.
"Grandfather and Father braved the wind and rain to go out to sea, while Grandmother and Mother labored day and night. Second Uncle and Second Aunt also helped us greatly. I've always kept this kindness in my heart."
Chen Yuan's voice remained sincere and grateful. "Now that things have eased up a little, I've been thinking that I can't only look after myself. I should make some plans for my younger siblings and for the future of our Chen Family."
His gaze first turned tenderly toward Chen Xiaoli, who was dressed in a new cloak, her little face flushed. "First is Xiaoli. She's still young, and in past winters, she was always prone to coughing. Her constitution is relatively weak, which pains everyone to see."
"I'm thinking that her constitution should be adjusted as early as possible. We can't wait until she's grown and her foundation has settled before starting. As it happens, the martial hall's allowance includes some extremely mild medicinal ingredients that can be used to strengthen children's foundations and nourish their vitality."
"I'll also find an opportunity to ask the Senior Disciple Brothers and Senior Disciple Sisters who specialize in this field whether they can put together some simple, basic methods of nourishing the body suitable for a little girl. There's no need to