Before his arrival, he had done some rough research on Qingyun Temple, and indeed, its reputation was good. Most of the young Daoist novices had some kind of defect, either mute or deaf.
The old abbot of the temple was also a kind person.
He was not capable of such charitable acts, but he bore no ill will towards such people, as long as they weren't "holier-than-thou" hypocrites.
Moreover, he had damaged the temple walls, so it was only right to compensate with some silver.
After all, he was hardly lacking in mere mortal silver.
In reality, given Chen Yuan's current official position, his salary from the court had already transitioned from silver to Primordial Crystals. Otherwise, how could a Dan Realm Master be willing to serve the court?
Gratitude brimmed in the young Daoist novice's eyes, insisting on having Chen Yuan stay for a meal, saying they would wait for the old abbot to come back and check him for any ailments.
It was clear at a glance.