Han Li did not require Tian Lin to respond to his words; instead, he posed a seemingly meaningless question before turning to ascend the mountain.
Tian Lin followed behind Han Li, lost in thought as the two walked along a small path to a wooden hut behind them.
The wooden hut served as a communal dining hall, from which wafting scents of meat and vegetables filled the air.
Han Li fished a handful of coins from his pocket, picked out a piece of silver, and cheerfully said to Tian Lin:
"Since it's your first visit today, let me treat you to a hearty meal; our meals at Yao Yue Sect are always exquisite. The ingredients and culinary skills here are incomparable to the outside; you'll know once you've tried."
Tian Lin's appetite was whetted by his words, and he laughed, "I've noticed too, the servant disciples in our sect seem to be none of them skinny."