Immortality: Starting with a grave, I'm invincible when burying corpses.

"Hey! I didn't realize you were such a young man, yet you're already a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm?"

"No... Also, I don't call you 'Hey,' so please be polite if you don't want to get knocked on!"

"You didn't even tell me your name..."

"Mu Lin"

Glancing at the girl whose face clearly showed her dissatisfaction, Mu An gently shook her head and casually gave a fake name.

When you're out and about, you choose your own identity, so focus on having multiple identities.

The girl, whose head still ached from being hit, looked down and her gaze toward Mu An held a hint of disdain.

The name was submitted so quickly, it's probably a fake name too!

If the person sitting opposite her were an acquaintance, she would most likely have already retorted, determined to gain an advantage in the argument.

However, considering that Mu An caught her as easily as an eagle catching a chick, and that his attitude wasn't exactly friendly, she still chose to keep her mouth shut.

With four more people in the house, the original fire was no longer enough, so Lin Li simply started another fire about six or seven meters away from Mu An.

She was chatting with a young woman who had just gotten off a carriage, while a little girl of about two years old was fast asleep in her mother's arms.

An old woman who looked like a servant sat half a body length behind the woman, and whenever the flames got a little smaller, she would add some firewood to the fire.

They were mostly well-mannered people; the woman and Lin Li spoke very softly, so softly that only the person sitting next to them could hear them.

The first impression she gives is that of a typical well-bred lady, the kind who rarely leaves her home.

Although she wasn't wearing gold or silver, the bracelets on her wrists and the jade hairpins used to style her hair proved that she came from a wealthy family.

Mu An glanced in that direction twice, then looked away.

When traveling the world, the most dangerous people are the elderly, children, and women, and this group immediately encompasses all of them.

After arranging things in his mind for a while, he silently picked up some dry firewood and put it into the fire.

Once we get back to Qing'an County, we'll settle accounts with those swindlers in the caravan!

How dare they lie to the boss!

Deduct money! Deduct money is a must!

The tomboy was clearly a restless girl. After sitting in front of the fire for a short while, she moved closer to Mu An and patted him on the back in a familiar manner.

"You say you're not a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm, then what was that invisible force just now?"

"The power of heaven and earth."

puff...

Suppressed laughter echoed in the room, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

Perhaps because Mu An looked too young, his words lacked any credibility. The girl laughed as soon as Mu An finished speaking.

She laughed and slapped her thigh, not forgetting to cover her mouth with her free hand to keep her voice from getting too loud.

"The power of heaven and earth? You? You can't just brag like that!"

Seeing the girl's reaction, Mu An just smiled and continued to add firewood to the fire, making it burn even bigger.

The wind picked up, and this dilapidated post station, which had been abandoned for who knows how long, was severely drafty.

A small fire is easy to extinguish. He wasn't afraid of the cold, but the girl's cheeks were flushed an unnatural red, probably from the cold.

Thinking about it, Mu An glanced at the girl. She was wearing a coarse cloth undershirt and only one layer of clothing, which really had little to do with resisting the cold.

Did you come from a poor family?

No, not really. Girls from ordinary families wouldn't have the opportunity to practice martial arts, let alone understand the concept of the power of heaven and earth.

More likely, it's about being so concerned with saving face that it leads to suffering.

He glanced at the young girl, then at the young woman beside Lin Li, and a guess formed in his mind.

Their eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar, but not by much; perhaps they are from a collateral branch of a large family.

Having made a preliminary deduction, Mu An stopped thinking about it and sat quietly, staring blankly at the campfire in front of him, which was growing larger and smaller.

As night deepened, the two people beside Lin Li fell into a deep sleep. The child was wrapped in layers of clothing, but her mother and the old woman were much thinner, one lying on her side and the other on her back, both covered with thick layers of dry straw.

A cold wind blew by, and the young woman unconsciously curled up.

The kind-hearted Lin Li found a blanket from somewhere and covered the mother and daughter with it. Then she tiptoed over and sat down between Mu An and Yang He.

The girl hugged her knees, looked at Lin Li, then at the three sleeping people not far away, lowered her head slightly, and lowered her voice.

"Thanks".

"It's not easy for anyone when they're away from home; every little bit helps."

"You're a good person, better than him."

Before Mu An could speak, the girl covered her head and moved closer to Lin Li.

"That woman over there holding the baby is my cousin. She's just been through some tough times, and things might not be easy for her in the future..."

Although Mu An wasn't particularly fond of her, Lin Li was indeed a very approachable person. Perhaps it was because she had taken care of Jun Yunxin for a long time, but being with her easily gave one the feeling of a gentle older sister.

Just sitting there, the girl, who had been a little awkward, unconsciously leaned closer to her and took the initiative to tell her about her family.

The story is not particularly unusual, nor does it involve many grudges or feuds.

To put it simply, it was roughly a marriage alliance between one large family and another.

The only difference was that the marriage partners were a bit rebellious, both sides. The man was romantic and carefree, while the woman brought her husband home, each expressing their silent protest in their own way.

Their extreme actions angered the elders of both sides, ultimately bringing them great misfortune.

It's not pitiful, much less touching; at most, it's just a product of its time.

They enjoy the wealth and luxury brought by their large families, yet are unwilling to shoulder the responsibilities bestowed upon them—this is the very contradiction they face.

Two stories, one is not worth mentioning, the other can only be described as a classic.

It's not that the story is particularly dramatic, but rather that it begins with, "I have a friend..."

Having lost his mother at a young age and not being loved by his family, he did not want to be a caged bird, so he was determined to practice martial arts, working from eight in the morning to nine in the evening, braving the wind and sun, to change his own destiny.

Unfortunately, his natural talent wasn't that great, so he could only make a little progress through sweat and blood.

He endured repeated insults and physical abuse, suffering all kinds of torment, before finally managing to stabilize his condition.

Mu An didn't actually have many feelings, and even wanted to complain on the spot.

Working from 8 am to 9 pm, who do you think you are? Is that what you call motivation?

More importantly, this is your own choice; no one is forcing you to take this path.

Lin Li seemed to empathize with Yang He's feelings. She gently patted Yang He's head and joined her in cursing the injustice of the world.

After thinking for a long time, Mu An still couldn't figure out what Lin Li was so touching about. With Jun Yunxin around, she was living a very comfortable life.

Jun Yunxin shouldered all the pressure from the Lin family for her; aside from her own mental hurdle, there were no other problems.

Jun Yunxin gave Lin Li far more than her so-called family could.

If your little princess knew you were like this, she'd probably cry her eyes out!

For a moment, Mu An felt speechless.

With her head down, Yang He was completely immersed in the moment. After enjoying the gentle care of her older sister, she suddenly realized something.

She's a woman disguised as a man!

Unaware that she had already been exposed, the girl abruptly pulled back, awkwardly scratched her head, and sat up straight by the fire.

Seeing his anxious and uneasy appearance made Lin Li burst out laughing on the spot.

She didn't expose the girl's lie, but instead found a relatively neutral-looking brocade dress and handed it to her.

"We're out of men's clothes, so you'll have to make do with these for now. Don't get cold."

The clothes were exquisitely made, seemingly woven from brocade, and embroidered with intricate patterns. The girl stared at the clothes for a long time, but still didn't dare to accept them.

She curled up and leaned closer to Mu An, whispering awkwardly.

"Thank you, I'm not cold."