First Market Day

At first, he kept casting him strange glances and even tried to advise him not to overeat. But soon, he gave up on that completely—snatching up more for himself became the top priority.

Afterward, Second Uncle explained that Bok Taejin was just physically weak and needed more nourishment.

That was actually true. The villagers, remembering that Bok Taejin had fainted just that morning and all of them readily accepted this explanation.

Heo Taegeon, however, was more worried about Bok Taejin's health. Several times, he wanted to urge him not to go to the market tomorrow out of a desire to play.

But after mulling it over, he ultimately decided there was no persuading him and gave up on the idea.

As usual, Bok Taejin went home afterward to meditate and cultivate. Eventually, he was forced out of his focused state by the rejection of natural energy, so he simply went to sleep.