Immortality Through Array Formations

Chapter 2415: Chapter 1096: ”Little Brother” (Part 3)

All of this was observed by Master Xia.

However, he remained calm and did not speak.

After Master Xia left, Mo Hua called Yu Er over to enjoy the feast with him.

Without outsiders, the atmosphere of the evening banquet gradually became relaxed and free.

After the banquet, Wenren Wan took Yu Er for a walk to aid digestion.

Mo Hua, on the other hand, chatted a bit about the Eight Trigrams with Elder Gu Hong.

After chatting, he made a point to go see Gu Changhuai.

In less than two months, he would leave Qian Learning State Boundary.

Thinking of the moments shared with Uncle Gu over nearly a decade, Mo Hua felt quite reluctant.

Uncle Gu is a typical ”cold on the outside, warm on the inside” person.

Over the years, as the Dao Court Canon, he has taken good care of me. In many dangerous incidents, he has been a great help.

Of course, he also took the fall for many things on my behalf...

And now, I am going to leave.

I don’t know if I’ll be able to go on an adventure with Uncle Gu again in the future.

Mo Hua sighed and lamented, ”Uncle Gu, take care of yourself.”

Gu Changhuai was silent for a moment, looked at Mo Hua with a hint of melancholy, and finally said sincerely:

”I have nothing much to say, perhaps... nothing I can help you with, but I wish you, in your pursuit of the Dao, an endless path.”

These words, coming from the typically cold Uncle Gu, still managed to touch Mo Hua.

He immediately returned the blessing, ”Uncle Gu, I wish for your early marriage and many prosperous children.”

Gu Changhuai’s face darkened, and the touch of sadness over the farewell vanished instantly.

Mo Hua sighed, ”I only regret that I won’t be able to attend your wedding banquet.”

Gu Changhuai said, ”No need to regret that.”

Mo Hua asked, ”Aren’t you going to try a bit harder with Sister Xia?”

Gu Changhuai hesitated, looking somewhat unnatural, ”I... am very busy...”

”Sister Xia is also very busy, and...” Mo Hua said, ”You are both in the Court, handling cases together. Being busy isn’t separate, is it?”

Gu Changhuai had nothing to say.

After a moment, the ever proud Gu Changhuai showed a hint of gloom on his face.

”She is from the Xia family...”

Mo Hua shook his head, ”In this world, it only matters if you want it. If you want, then go for it. Don’t let go, everything else is unimportant, no need to fret, it’s purely a waste of time.”

Gu Changhuai looked at Mo Hua with surprise and thought for a moment, actually finding it quite reasonable, prompting him to reflect.

No wonder Mo Hua, at such a young age, possesses such profound Formation skills.

At least this clarity of heart is beyond ordinary people.

Without anxiety, without internal friction, channeling all thoughts into action.

Gu Changhuai nodded and sighed, ”I understand...”

He looked deeply at Mo Hua again, ”If there’s a chance in the future to come to Qian State, definitely come to the Gu Family, my treat.”

Mo Hua laughed, ”Definitely.”

...

After chatting with Gu Changhuai, Mo Hua wandered around the Gu Family and played with Yu Er for a while. He didn’t return to the Sect that night but stayed at the Gu Family for the evening.

...

Night deepened.

Xia Family Manor.

This is a manor the Xia family set up in Qian Learning State Boundary for the clan’s cultivators to live, cultivate, and temporarily stay.

Though temporary, the manor remains quite lavishly arranged.

At this moment, in a study room, Master Xia sat above, perusing the governmental Jade Slip of Qianxue Court Tribunal.

Xia Canonical Official stood respectfully, responding to Master Xia’s inquiries.

They went back and forth, one asking and one answering.

An hour later, after discussing business, the room suddenly quieted down.

Master Xia glanced up at Xia Canonical Official and slowly said:

”In three days, I will return to Taoist State to report. You stay here, no need to go back.”

Xia Canonical Official was taken aback, eagerly saying, ”Uncle...”

Master Xia shook his head, ”Here in Qianxue, the aristocratic families are too strong, the Sect powers are vast, those above dislike it. Hence someone must stay to watch over.”

Xia Canonical Official fell silent.

Master Xia looked at Xia Canonical Official and after a moment continued, ”As for Gu Changhuai, he is too stubborn, I don’t like him.”

Xia Canonical Official’s gaze darkened.

”However...” Master Xia sighed slightly, ”He is indeed an excellent Canonical Official. From a family and position standpoint, he is a ’second-rate’ for marriage, but in terms of character, he is a ’good man’ for life companionship...”

Xia Canonical Official was puzzled, finding it hard to believe such words would come from her uncle.

”I am a Dao Court Inspector, and I am quite accurate in judging people...” Master Xia said.

Of course, there are always exceptions. Mo Hua was a mistake.

There’s no helping it, Mo Hua, this kid, anyone looking will see wrong.

Xia Canonical Official’s expression was complex.

Master Xia sighed and his tone softened considerably:

”I have told you before, the aristocratic family is such a place.”

”To gain favorable treatment, you have to pay the price. If you don’t pay, don’t expect the family to take care of you.”

”If you obey the family’s arrangement and marry into some low Fifth grade family, I will provide you with ample resources to support you in cultivating to the Feather Transformation stage, and you will have some voice in the family.”

”If you don’t want to marry, the family’s ’support’ will be greatly reduced.”

”You won’t be able to enter the center of Xia family’s power, only step by step becoming a ’marginalized person’.”

”Leaving you in Qianxue State Boundary is already the last thing I can do for you.”

”After this, you can only fend for yourself...”

Xia Canonical Official was somewhat dazed, feeling a tinge of gratitude deep inside.

He knew that this uncle of his, though acting cold and harsh, was not entirely devoid of humanity.

It’s just that the Great Family isn’t truly a good place; among the cultivators, someone must be pragmatic, someone must be harsh, someone must act without empathy, so that others can live freely.

Xia Canonical Official bent down and respectfully bowed to Master Xia:

”Thank you for looking after me all these years, Uncle. I know that my parents have also received considerable care from you secretly...”

Master Xia waved his hand dismissively, ”Don’t think too much about it, I am focusing on climbing up myself. People like your parents, living contently with nothing but affection, I find annoying.”

Xia Canonical Official said nothing, a moment later he sincerely said:

”Uncle, you... take good care.”

Master Xia silently looked at Xia Canonical Official, reflecting that this girl, whom he watched grow up and sometimes thought of as his own daughter, seemed smart yet was actually foolish, a mud that wouldn’t hold up...

Master Xia sighed deeply.

”You... take care too.”

...

The next day, Mo Hua prepared to leave the Gu Family.

Not knowing when he’ll be able to freeload again.

Wenren Wan packed some Spirit Stones, Spiritual Objects, Pills, and the Formation Books accumulated over time as gifts for Mo Hua.

But occasionally, a deep worry appeared on her face, as if intending to say something to Mo Hua but hesitating.

Mo Hua asked, ”Aunt Wan, is there something wrong?”

Wenren Wan was dazed for a moment, seeing Mo Hua’s clear gaze. After hesitating repeatedly, she frowned and slowly said:

”Mo Hua, I think there’s something odd about Yu Er...”

Mo Hua was startled, realizing Aunt Wan had also noticed Yu Er’s abnormality.

A mother’s heart is meticulous, especially sensitive to matters concerning her own child. Over these days, Wenren Wan couldn’t have been unaware.

Yet she dared not mention it to anyone.

After all, she knew that Yu Er is the Evil God’s ”Evil Embryo.”

Now with Yu Er alive, everyone thinks the Evil Embryo was ”vanquished,” but if anything evil remains with Yu Er, then he...

Wenren Wan pursed her lips tightly, her face pale.

The taste of those days filled with fear and heartache resurfaced, as if the Yu Er she finally rescued was but an illusion, ready to disappear in an instant...

Mo Hua’s gaze was sympathetic, and he soothingly said, ”Aunt Wan, rest assured, Yu Er is fine.”

Upon hearing Mo Hua’s words, Wenren Wan felt somewhat relieved.

But when thinking about that occasionally seen sinister little face, she still didn’t dare fully trust it, ”Really... Is it truly okay?”

Mo Hua nodded, saying solemnly, ”Aunt Wan, just remember, no matter what happens, Yu Er will always be your child.”

”You will always be Yu Er’s mother.”

”As long as you hold onto this, remain consistent and all will be well.”

Yu Er will always be my child...

Wenren Wan was a bit puzzled, but after pausing to ponder, her worried heart gradually calmed down.

”I understand.”

Wenren Wan’s gentle face broke into a soft smile.