Money represents how far a martial artist can go on the Martial Path, at least in his view.
But the recent exchange made him wary of Lin Chen.
"Lin Chen must have obtained the Opening Acupoints Pill, and then the villagers of Linhu Village pooled money for him to catch up with me. However, I think he's probably spent it all, and I'll eventually leave him behind. Let's let him go for now."
This time, going back to the village to intervene in the two villages' water dispute was a strategy he had discussed with his grandfather.
The news that Linhu Village pooled money for Lin Chen to attend the martial arts school couldn't be hidden from the people of Liu Village.
His grandfather had an idea after learning the news.
Since Linhu Village could raise money for Lin Chen to attend the martial arts school, Liu Village could also pool money for him.
