Chapter 2424: Chapter 1099: Hundred Flowers Jade Token (Part 3)

After that, the two sat down and chatted for a while.

Song Jian briefly mentioned his plans for the future.

Being from the direct lineage of the Song family, he would definitely stay in the Inner Gate of the Sever Gold Sect, starting from being an Instructor, step by step advancing. If he could break through to the Golden Core, he would be promoted to Elder and then seek higher positions.

With Mo Hua gone, there was no one to help him.

Of course, he also no longer had the risk of being "exposed", avoiding people from finding out that the "prodigy" of the Sever Gold Sect was actually supported by the Junior Brother from a rival sect.

"What about you?" Song Jian asked Mo Hua.

"It’s hard to say," Mo Hua replied.

He indeed hadn’t thought it through well.

Song Jian glanced at Mo Hua and suddenly frowned, "Is your own Magical Treasure still undecided?"

Mo Hua said, "I have some ideas now."

Song Jian couldn’t help but say, "My Brother Mo, you’re already at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, everyone is about to undergo Core Formation, and you’re only starting to have ideas. When you finally form your core, won’t it be too late?"

Mo Hua sighed deeply, feeling helpless.

Song Jian said, "Do you know how the Elders comfort us?"

Mo Hua didn’t understand, "What?"

Song Jian sighed, "The elders of the Sever Gold Sect say that Mo Hua from the Taixu Gate might seem impressive now, but his Spiritual Root is poor, his foundation is shallow, his own Magical Treasure has not been cultivated from the Innate stage, so the core he forms will certainly be bad, and his Tao Cultivation will definitely weaken."

"The journey of Tao cultivation is long and not a matter of a day. Achievements early seldom translate to greatness in the end—this was said about people like Mo Hua."

"No matter how talented one is in Formation, if a wasted pill is formed, one’s life’s worth is over, cultivation won’t progress, and there will be no great prospects."

Mo Hua muttered, "It’s not that exaggerated, is it..."

Song Jian frowned, "I used to think the Elders were exaggerating, but seeing you like this, I genuinely feel there’s a risk..."

Mo Hua furrowed his brow and fell into deep thought.

Song Jian looked at Mo Hua and sighed, "I don’t have the right to say much about cultivation, but you should pay more attention to it... At least regarding your own Magical Treasure, it needs to be well-prepared, and Core Formation shouldn’t be taken lightly; otherwise, you could fall behind, and everything the Elders said could come true."

"Alright," Mo Hua nodded, "I understand."

Having said all he needed to, Song Jian was about to take his leave. He gave Mo Hua a deep look, his gaze was complicated:

"Farewell until we meet again."

Mo Hua also nodded, feeling somewhat emotional, "Farewell until we meet again."

Then, before the towering mountains and forests, the two youths parted ways, heading toward their respective sects and futures.

...

The next day, Mo Hua finally went to see his Senior Sister Murong Caiyun and Hua Qianqian.

Hua Qianqian was kind-hearted, optimistic, and cheerful, genuinely caring for Mo Hua.

Murong Caiyun was gentle and beautiful, and had always been very attentive to Mo Hua.

These two Senior Sisters were people Mo Hua became acquainted with when he first entered Taixu Gate. Later, they worked on sect missions together and went through some events, forming a deep bond.

Now, as Mo Hua graduated and was about to leave, it was natural to bid farewell to them.

Besides them, there were also his two senior brothers, Ouyang Feng and Senior Brother Shangguan Xu.

However, Senior Brother Feng was out traveling, and after graduating, Senior Brother Shangguan Xu was busy with family affairs and couldn’t meet.

In Hundred Flowers City, in Hua Qianqian’s abode.

Mo Hua was offering tea to thank the two Senior Sisters when he suddenly paused and looked at Murong Caiyun, surprised:

"Senior Sister Murong, you’ve undergone Core Formation?"

Murong Caiyun smiled, "I was lucky, I succeeded in one attempt at Core Formation."

Mo Hua felt both happy and envious, then couldn’t help but glance at Hua Qianqian.

Hua Qianqian’s originally cheerful face showed a trace of heaviness. "I should... almost be ready too..."

Murong Caiyun helplessly pinched Hua Qianqian’s cheek, "Don’t be lazy, focus on cultivation; with your talent, you should have tried Core Formation earlier."

Hua Qianqian nodded continuously, "I’m working hard."

Murong Caiyun laughed, "Don’t let Junior Brother Mo form his core while you’re still at Foundation Establishment."

Hua Qianqian immediately felt a sense of urgency, her expression turned serious, "That certainly won’t happen."

Then the few of them chatted over tea.

Mo Hua also took the chance to ask Senior Sister Murong for advice on Core Formation issues.

Although Hua Qianqian hadn’t undergone Core Formation, her cultivation was higher than Mo Hua’s, and she was prepared earlier. Plus, her legacy differed from Mo Hua’s, providing him with alternative suggestions.

Mo Hua kept these suggestions in mind.

After a while, Hua Qianqian suddenly said, "By the way, Junior Brother Mo, I have someone wanting to see you."

Mo Hua was taken aback, "Someone?"

Before the words were fully said, a rich fragrance of hundreds of flowers arose, making Mo Hua feel something, turning to look, and saw the door curtain raised, revealing a woman walking in from outside.

This woman was extremely beautiful, wearing a Hundred Flowers dress, exuding an air of laziness, informality yet noble dignity.

Mo Hua didn’t recognize her at first glance, only understanding on the second look, feeling shocked.

The Flower Valley Master!

Previously, the Master of the Hundred Flower Valley had always worn a splendid Hundred Flowers Palace Dress, leaving a striking impression. Mo Hua only recognized the clothing, not the person, so he didn’t recognize her at first.

Mo Hua immediately couldn’t remain seated, standing to greet, "Greetings, Valley Master."

The Valley Master’s gaze roamed over Mo Hua, softly saying, "Sit down."

Mo Hua obediently sat down, pondering why the Master of the Hundred Flower Valley wanted to see him.

The Valley Master seemed to read Mo Hua’s thoughts, taking out a Jade Token and handing it to him.

Mo Hua was puzzled, "What’s this?"

The Valley Master said, "As you’re about to leave, I offer you a gift."

"A gift?"

"Yes," the Valley Master nodded, "It’s the sect’s Jade Token from the Hundred Flower Valley."

Mo Hua looked stunned, whispering, "Valley Master, I... don’t seem... to be a disciple of the Hundred Flower Valley?"

The Valley Master’s smile held a hint of amusement as she looked at Mo Hua, "Not?"

Mo Hua pursed his lips, daring not to utter a word.

The Valley Master slightly smiled, "Though you’re not a disciple of the Hundred Flower Valley, you’re also considered to have ties with us. This Jade Token is my gift to you, with my name inscribed inside. Use it to seek help from the Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters of the Hundred Flower Valley when you travel outside."

Mo Hua accepted it with a hint of reluctance, "Thank you, Valley Master."

Yet upon receiving the Jade Token, Mo Hua glanced at the Valley Master’s face from the corner of his eye, noting the extremely complex expression that momentarily appeared.

There was a mixture of familiarity, strangeness, nostalgia, sadness, confusion, grief, and... deep concern for him.

Mo Hua was stunned.