The Quest for Immortality

Chapter 1087 -676: The Past

Chapter 1087 -676: The Past

”Master Gu?” Mo Hua was somewhat surprised.

Master Gu showed a kind smile to Mo Hua and bowed:

”Young Master Mo.”

”Aren’t you in Solitary Mountain City?” Mo Hua asked.

”I had some urgent business to attend to, needing to visit Qingzhou City,” Master Gu replied kindly.

”Oh.”

Mo Hua nodded.

Master Gu hesitated slightly, then said with a smile:

”Last time in Solitary Mountain City, I was not a good host. Meeting again now is fate, and I would like to invite Young Master Mo for a light drink, if you are free

Although Master Gu was very friendly, it still felt inappropriate for him, a Golden Core Cultivator, to offer a forced smile to Mo Hua, a Foundation Building Cultivator.

Moreover, it was evident that this sort of obliged pleasantry was not Master Gu’s forte.

Mo Hua shook his head, “I don’t drink alcohol.”

Especially strong alcohol, it’s too harsh.

Fruit wine is okay, but cultivators generally don’t consider fruit wine as real alcohol.

Master Gu looked somewhat disappointed.

Mo Hua said, “I can join for a meal.”

Master Gu was momentarily stunned, then relieved, his firm face breaking into a slight smile: “Good.”

It was good that he agreed.

It was still early in the day, and Master Gu guessed Mo Hua had other matters to attend to, so he did not further disturb him, only making arrangements:

”In Qingzhou City, there is a Crane Pavilion, where the Spiritual Fish is delicious. At noon, I will prepare a banquet there, waiting for Young Master Mo.”

”Just call me Mo Hua, no need for ‘Young Master’,” said Mo Hua.

Master Gu nodded, “Alright, Young Master Mo.”

Mo Hua didn’t know what else to say.

After parting with Master Gu, Mo Hua went to greet Aunt Wan.

Wenren Wan was playing with Yu Er.

Yu Er’s complexion was better with each passing day, becoming livelier too. Previously a frail child that brought heartache, now she was bouncing around, turning slightly mischievous.

Hence, Wenren Wan was deeply grateful to Mo Hua, feeling more than ever that sending Yu Er to the Taixu Gate, to be by Mo Hua’s side, was an absolutely right decision.

”If you encounter trouble within the Sect that you can’t resolve, go find Elder Murong, I and Elder Murong are like sisters

”For matters outside the Sect, go find Changhuai.”

Wenren Wan pointed to Gu Changhuai sitting to the side, drinking tea.

”He is a Supervisor, and though being just a Third-grade Golden Core, he still holds some prestige in the Taoist Court.”

”If you face any trouble and Changhuai doesn’t look after you, just come back and tell me

After finishing, Wenren Wan glanced at Mo Hua, feeling inexplicably heartbroken, sighing:

”In this whole Qianxue State Boundary, with so many Sects and disciples, no one is like you, a young child learning alone here, with no parents or relatives by your side, no one to rely on or to cherish you

”I’m afraid you might be bullied in the Sect and too scared to speak out

Wenren Wan still appeared worried.

Gu Changhuai just silently sat to the side, expressionless, not wanting to speak.

Who would bully him?

Fire Buddha, that fierce Demon Cultivator, hunted Mo Hua without success, and ended up with his chest blown open.

No need to mention others.

In this Qianxue State Boundary, except for those Sect Elders, ancestors…

And within the Four Great Sects, those true Great Family lineage, born with Heavenly Spirit Roots, the pride of the pride, who could bully him?

Moreover, these dignitaries, real Heavenly Pride, are upper echelons of society, completely in another world, possibly never intersecting with Mo Hua for a lifetime.

Why bother to specifically bully a mere Taixu Sect Disciple.

Gu Changhuai sighed.

He had already subtly mentioned to Wenren Wan before that Mo Hua, this child, seemed innocent but was actually cunning, dark and calculating, and there was no need to worry for him.

The Sin Cultivators and Evil Cultivators that fell into his hands, who knows how many there were.

Yet, Wenren Wan rebuked him, saying he was narrow-minded, speaking ill of a child behind his back, shameless.

People only choose to believe what they want to believe.

Unable to persuade, Gu Changhuai subsequently knew better and refrained from bringing up the matter.

Every time Wenren Wan expressed concern for Mo Hua, worried about him being bullied, he pretended not to hear.

Mo Hua also felt a bit embarrassed and said:

”Aunt Wan, the Sect Elders, senior brothers and sisters, and fellow disciples are all very kind to me, you don’t need to worry.”

Wenren Wan then smiled gratefully.

Afterwards, the two chatted briefly, talking about the gossip within the Sect and Yu Er’s cultivation in the Taixu Gate.

Wenren Wan was about to leave.

She stayed in Qingzhou City, never idle, taking care of Yu Er and managing some properties of the Shangguan Family, Wenren Family, and Gu Family in about a dozen nearby large and small Immortal Cities.

But just before parting, Wenren Wan’s gaze dimmed, still instructing Mo Hua:

”That Master Gu… if you have any requests, you may ask him. If he has any ulterior motives, you don’t need to pay him any heed.”

Mo Hua was startled.

Wenren Wan tactfully said, “Recently, he had some people inquire into your identity through the Gu Family.”

Mo Hua realized, then smiled:

”Thank you, Aunt Wan, I understand.”

Seeing that Mo Hua understood, Wenren Wan gently smiled and stood up to leave.

The living room was then left with only Mo Hua and Gu Changhuai.

Gu Changhuai sat in a corner, sipping tea with an indifferent face.

Mo Hua quietly approached and whispered:

”Uncle Gu, what brings you free time today?”

Gu Changhuai did not even lift his eyelids, using the lid to skim the froth in his bowl, “Cultivators from the Taoist Court are not donkeys grinding a millstone, we naturally have some days off.”