At this, Elder Huang's face filled with disappointment.
Only then did Ye Yuan understand that Elder Huang's disappointment
was born from the decline of Huaxia Nation's tea culture.
It made Ye Yuan admire the old man even more.
"Old Huang, don't be so pessimistic.
Not all young people dislike these things nowadays.
See that kid over there? His interests are quite unusual!"
Not wanting his old friend to feel upset, Elder Hua shifted the topic to Ye Yuan.
"Oh? Tell me, then. What makes your disciple different from other young people?"
Elder Hua's words piqued Elder Huang's interest.
"Let me tell you, don't let his youth fool you. My young disciple is quite capable.
On Blue Island, he relied on his own abilities to build an island that belonged entirely to him."
Elder Hua spared no praise for Ye Yuan.
Ye Yuan, standing nearby, felt himself blush.
"That's indeed impressive. Relying on yourself—well done!"
Elder Huang gave Ye Yuan an approving glance.
"Do you know what he tinkers with all day on that island?"
Elder Hua asked mysteriously.
Elder Huang grew even more curious.
Standing to one side, Ye Yuan watched the two old men act like children.
One was showing off a newly acquired toy,
while the other listened with rapt attention.
Their exchange made Ye Yuan want to laugh.
"This fellow has all sorts of skills. Ming and Qing style furniture, carving—apparently, he's even recently started learning how to make ancient musical instruments.
Tell me, are these really things a young man should be doing?"
Elder Hua gave his old friend a meaningful look.
Seeing his friend sink into thought after hearing this,
he turned to Ye Yuan and smiled strangely.
Elder Hua's sudden smile startled Ye Yuan.
Why did he have the feeling that his master had