Mo Hua nodded.
Uncle Gu was still reliable.
“Mm-hm,” Mo Hua replied.
Going down the well and investigating, having Gu An and Gu Quan with him was perfect.
Having other Gu Family members outside ready for backup gave Mo Hua some peace of mind.
But this still wasn’t quite enough…
Mo Hua then said: “Uncle Gu, do you have any Spiritual Artifacts that calm the mind or Treasures that reassure the heart?”
Gu Changhuai frowned, “What do you need these for?”
Mo Hua made up an excuse:
“I’m worried that the Crossing River Dragon, like Fire Buddha, practices Demon Path’s Evil Qi, which might intimidate Divine Sense and shake one’s heart, so I’m preparing in advance, better safe than sorry.”
Gu Changhuai was taken aback, feeling that it made sense.
Mo Hua, this child, is prudent and thoughtful…
“There should be similar Spiritual Artifacts in the Gu Family’s storeroom, I’ll let Gu An and Gu Quan take a few in my name, and bring them to you…”
Gu Changhuai declared straightforwardly.
“Thank you, Uncle Gu.”
Mo Hua quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Whether or not these mind-calming Spiritual Artifacts would work against the Evil God, Mo Hua was unsure, but it was always worth trying.
“There’s one more thing…” Mo Hua said, “Uncle Gu, can you help me ask for a couple more days off?”
Gu Changhuai was silent.
Mo Hua said: “The Crossing River Dragon is hiding deep, I’m afraid I won’t be able to catch them in just one day.”
Gu Changhuai sighed, “Alright, I’ll ask for leave on behalf of the Taoist Court, and on behalf of Taixu Gate as well…”
“But whether Taixu Gate agrees, I can’t guarantee.”
“Last time I asked for leave on your behalf, Taixu Gate’s Elder was not too pleased; asking again this time, they are probably even less happy…”
Mo Hua also sighed.
But there was no helping it.
The well needs to be investigated, leave must be requested.
Hopefully, Elder Master Xun could cover for him; Mo Hua would later go to Elder Master Xun to apologize.
“Please try.”
“Mm.”
Afterwards, the two acted separately.
Mo Hua used the Gu Family’s secret order to call people from the nearby Taoist Court.
While Gu Changhuai arranged for Gu An and Gu Quan to go and support Mo Hua, drafting a letter from the Taoist Court, sealed with his Supervisor’s seal, and sent it through the Taoist Court’s channels to Taixu Gate.