Chapter 2408: Chapter 1094: The Evil Monster’s Shadow (2)

There was one exception.

That day, after Mo Hua finished studying ancient texts and returned to his cave dwelling in the back mountain from the Scripture Pavilion, he encountered a cultured and handsome cultivator in the courtyard, who immediately showed surprise in his eyes:

"Uncle Shangguan?"

The visitor, refined and dignified, was indeed Shangguan Yi.

He was the only son of Shang Che, the Family Head of the Shangguan Family, and the husband of Wenren Wan, and the father of Yu Er.

Upon seeing Mo Hua, Shangguan Yi said, "I requested Elder Master Xun to let me see you."

Mo Hua nodded and asked, "Uncle Shangguan, what brings you here to see me?"

Shangguan Yi was silent for a moment, then suddenly bent down to bow deeply to Mo Hua.

Mo Hua was taken aback and quickly moved aside, "Uncle Shangguan, what are you doing?"

Shangguan Yi deeply exhaled and said solemnly, "What you did for Wan’er and Yu Er... thank you very much."

Mo Hua initially wanted to say "there’s no need to thank me," but then thought of the secret concerning the Evil God and knew he couldn’t reveal it.

Both Elder Master Xun and True Man Situ had also instructed him not to leak information.

Mo Hua replied, "I didn’t really do anything..."

Shangguan Yi shook his head; from his expression, it was clear that he had somehow learned some inner details.

But he didn’t elaborate on them.

Mo Hua thought for a moment and then asked, "Aunt Wan and Yu Er, are they well?"

Shangguan Yi slowly nodded and said, "Wan’er...she got a bit injured and is still recuperating, and Yu Er was also frightened and needs some time to recover...but they’re both alright and there’s no major issue."

"However, the situation is quite chaotic now, and True Man Situ specifically instructed not to let them leave the house to avoid trouble."

Mo Hua nodded, "That’s good then..."

During this sensitive time period, indeed one cannot move around freely, and he himself was "grounded" by Elder Master Xun, confined to the back mountain and unable to leave.

Mo Hua then inquired about the traitor in the Shangguan Family, Shangguan Wang, and learned that he had been expelled from the family and his entire branch had been implicated and "settled"...

Those with positions were stripped, those with power were depowered, and the entire family’s disciples were either erased from records and expelled from the family, sent away to small family businesses, or completely marginalized.

Shangguan Wang himself was cursed as an old dog and a vile creature, despised by all.

Mo Hua couldn’t help but feel a sense of melancholy.

Spending a lifetime seeking fame and wealth, ending up disgraced and ruined.

Desperate for immortality, ultimately dying without a proper burial.

If Shangguan Wang knew his life would end up like this, who knows what he would think, or what he would choose...

Afterward, Mo Hua and Shangguan Yi talked about some trivial matters, and Shangguan Yi was planning to take his leave.

He had come to see Mo Hua with Elder Master Xun’s permission and was now reassured to see Mo Hua safe, so he didn’t want to delay any longer and interfere with Mo Hua’s rest.

"Mo Hua," before parting, Shangguan Yi glanced at Mo Hua again, his eyes serious, "In the future, if anything happens, I, Shangguan Yi, will not hesitate to go through fire and water..."

Mo Hua was startled again and waved his hands, "Uncle Shangguan, you’re overpraising..."

Aunt Wan had shown great kindness to him, and even his opportunity to join the Taixu Gate was thanks to Aunt Wan’s favor.

Mo Hua also had a fondness for the child Yu Er, always considering him like a younger brother.

When they were in trouble, Mo Hua naturally went to their aid and didn’t consider it worthy of such gratitude.

Shangguan Yi didn’t say more, just cupped his fists, "I won’t disturb you any further, take care."

Mo Hua returned the gesture, "Take care."

The two of them parted ways.

As Shangguan Yi left the cave dwelling, walking along the mountain path, he turned back halfway, a complex look in his eyes.

Thinking about how he had almost lost his beloved wife and child, he was filled with lingering fear.

Now that the calamity had passed, Shangguan Yi suddenly felt a sense of "surviving a disaster."

He let out a deep sigh, murmuring with a bitter smile:

"This favor, even being a beast of burden wouldn’t repay it..."

...

As for gratitude, Mo Hua didn’t quite keep it in mind.

The world has its great sufferings.

Many sufferings he is powerless to change.

But at least, he hopes that the people around him are all safe and sound, happy and healthy.

It’s just...

Mo Hua lifted his head, looking in the direction Shangguan Yi had departed, frowning.

"Yu Er, he..."

Mo Hua remained silent for a moment, lost in thought.

...

The days continued as peacefully as ever.

Mo Hua continued living his tranquil "grounded" days.

Until one day, Elder Master Xun personally came to find him, saying: "The sword discussion has concluded."

Mo Hua’s eyes lit up, "So the Taixu Gate..."

Elder Master Xun sighed, as if a mountain had been lifted from his shoulders, the whole person relaxed, the negotiations of these days had paid off.

Elder Master Xun nodded, "Thanks to you, we won first place in the sword discussion."

Mo Hua was overjoyed, his eyes gleaming with light.

The usually serious Elder Master Xun, seeing Mo Hua’s expression, also showed a gentle smile.

This ancestor of the sect had never even dreamed that Taixu Gate could genuinely overpower the top sects of Qianxue and claim first place in the sword discussion.

With the Three Sects Unification, first place in the sword discussion.

The Tai Xu Ancestors in the afterlife must have made some grand vow, to truly deliver Taixu Gate a "treasure" capable of defying fate for the entire sect.

Now Mo Hua’s status in Taixu Gate, calling him a "Little Ancestor" might not be an exaggeration.

Not only Taixu Mountain, but even the Sect Leaders and Elders of Taia Mountain and Mount Chongxu would want to erect a tablet for Mo Hua in their ancestral shrine, to offer incense daily.

Of course, Elder Master Xun didn’t tell Mo Hua this, for fear he would become arrogant.

Mo Hua immersed in joy, after a while, asked: