The Quest for Immortality

The green-clothed cultivator, named Ye Hong, holds the Foundation Establishment Peak cultivation and is an Elder of the Ye family.

When Mo Hua divined, it was about ”people related to Ye Jin.”

And the cause and effect of the divination pointed to this person.

Since he is related to Senior Sister Ye Jin, and his appearance has some resemblance to her, he is most likely her father.

The name ”Ye Hong” was what Mo Hua saw when he checked Ye Jin’s place of origin at the Taoist Court before.

Time was limited, so Mo Hua could only visit directly, reveal his identity and bluntly state his purpose.

As for the intent for revenge, Ye Hong indeed concealed it on the surface.

But as a father, how could he not avenge the son and daughter’s deaths?

Moreover, Mo Hua now has a deeper understanding of the Dao of Divine Soul, and that deep soul-penetrating anger and hatred cannot be hidden from him.

Ye Hong previously had hesitations, but since he agreed verbally, he had made up his mind not to renege.

Indeed, many things are beyond his capability.

After contemplating for a moment, Ye Hong said to Mo Hua:

”This is a boat hired by the Gui Water Sect, and most people on board are sect disciples; they rely on a token to board. I don’t have this token, so if you wish to board, young master, you might have to endure a bit of inconvenience and disguise yourself as a servant, serving tea and water.”

Mo Hua nodded, ”No problem.”

To enter the Hundred Flower Valley, he had even worn a Taoist robe of the valley, so disguising as a servant is, of course, no trouble.

Ye Hong found a servant’s attire for Mo Hua to change into and then led him towards the cruise ship.

At the entrance, they were stopped by people from the Gui Water Sect.

Ye Hong said, ”My family’s servant, following me to do some chores.”

The Gui Water Sect person hesitated for a moment but figured that since the boat was hired by Ye Hong, him bringing along a servant is normal, so they did not make things difficult.

”Elder Ye, please go ahead.”

Ye Hong nodded and led Mo Hua onto the ship.

Once on board, Ye Hong didn’t move around much but directly took Mo Hua to his room, closed the doors and windows, and said to Mo Hua with clasped hands:

”There are too many people and ears at this time, and it’s not convenient to go out, so I ask the young sir to bear with it and wait here until 5 p.m.”

”Hmm.” Mo Hua nodded.

He also doesn’t plan to go out now.

Going out now wouldn’t reveal much, and it’s expected that the real show will begin after sunset, once the ship reaches its destination.

Seeing Mo Hua agree, Ye Hong exhaled slightly in relief, and then invited Mo Hua to sit and personally brewed tea to entertain him.

Mo Hua sat steadily, drinking tea in a composed manner, appearing just like a handsome and amiable youth with elegant manners, lacking the sharpness displayed earlier.

The more Ye Hong observed him, the more he felt puzzled and secretly alarmed.

He didn’t know what identity or background Mo Hua had.

On the surface, Mo Hua only had Foundation Building Middle Stage cultivation, not very strong.

But the sharp gaze like a sword earlier left a deep impression on Ye Hong, causing his heart to tremble.

Moreover, this young sir said he would help him avenge.

True or false, Ye Hong didn’t dare to neglect.

After taking a few sips of tea, Mo Hua was curious and asked Ye Hong, ”Is this boat yours?”

”Yes.” Ye Hong replied.

”Why did you rent it to the Gui Water Sect?”

Ye Hong pondered for a moment, sighed, and finally spoke slowly, explaining the whole story:

”It’s a long story...”

”Xiuer died on the Mistwater River, and his death has been a lingering pain for me, but due to family pressure, I dared not investigate. I thought this ’unworthy son’, dead was dead, saving me some trouble, so I placed all my hopes on Jin Er.”

”But I didn’t expect, now Jin Er also...”

Ye Hong’s expression was bitter, ”At first, I only thought my life was full of hardships, destined to be like this until later, I discovered a jade slip left by Xiuer...”

”Jade Slip?” Mo Hua’s gaze slightly focused.

”Yes,” Ye Hong nodded, ”It’s some things he casually recorded, saying that he found his sister, Jin Er, becoming much more withdrawn than before, speaking less, and looking pained when alone, suspecting she was being bullied.”

”As a brother, he usually indulged in eating and idling, didn’t pay much mind to cultivation, but he pampered her since childhood as his only sister.”

”So he went to investigate, seemed to have found something, and then... died on the Mistwater River...”

Ye Hong sighed deeply.

Mo Hua’s gaze also appeared somewhat somber.

”And then?”

”Then...” Ye Hong gathered his emotions and continued, ”felt both heartache and anger, so I decided to investigate personally.”

”If before I had numerous concerns, I dared not probe. But now, being alone, I have nothing to fear.”

”Upon investigation, I discovered...”

Ye Hong’s speech paused slightly, as if reluctant to say those words.

Mo Hua then said, ”Rouge Boat?”

Ye Hong froze, only then did he believe Mo Hua truly knew the inner affairs.

He nodded, then frowned deeply:

”The matter of the Rouge Boat, I had also heard rumors before, merely thinking it was some baseless rumor on the Mistwater River and didn’t take it seriously.”

”But I didn’t expect it to be true... and the power behind it is unfathomable, not something a small third-grade family elder like me can interact with.”

”I was thinking, could I find some way to make a connection...”

”So you rented the boat?” Mo Hua said.

”Yes,” Ye Hong said solemnly, ”I used my lifetime savings to secure this Spirit Boat, doing rental business on the Mistwater River, and my prices were lower than others. However, after months, there was still no progress.”

”It happened just a few days ago, someone came and wanted to rent the boat to entertain some ’honored guests’, which is when my heart was startled, and I grabbed this clue...” .

Ye Hong divulged everything to Mo Hua without holding back.