"She is my own sister, and I can’t just push her into the fire pit..."
"Alright, alright, alright, as brothers, today you have to explain to me what the hell is a ’fire pit’?"
...
Amidst the noisy commotion, the atmosphere in the dining hall became even more lively.
Mo Hua, however, fell into deep contemplation nearby.
Though much was spoken in jest, what these disciples said was also true.
"What am I participating in the Sword Discussion Conference for?"
This question deserves deep thought and must be clearly considered.
That evening, upon returning to the Disciple’s Residence, Mo Hua was still pondering this question.
Other disciples aimed for good rankings in the Sword Discussion Conference, seeking reputation, family benefits, merit points, spots as Inner Sect Disciples, or a good marriage...
What am I seeking?
Reputation—I am already quite famous enough.
The protruding rafter is the first to rot; the plump pig is the first to be slaughtered. For me, high fame might not necessarily be a good thing.
I lack nothing in merit points, and have no intention to join the Inner Gate.
I am a Loose Cultivator, with no family interests to compete for, nor a position as Family Head to inherit.
As for marriage...
That matter is still far off, and there’s no need to consider it now.
Besides, as Mo Hua understands the little senior sister...
If I truly participate in the Sword Discussion Conference, little senior sister will most likely worry about whether I am hurt, rather than caring what ranking I achieve.
My ranking doesn’t affect me being her junior brother.
Mo Hua calculated and realized, in fact, he really has no needs.
The only possible need might be the reward for the first place in the Sword Discussion Conference.
But these rewards have already been set, and Mo Hua has seen them.
One is a personal choice of top-grade cultivation technique inheritance from the Four Great Sects and Eight Great Gates.
Another is likewise a personal choice of top-grade Taoist skill inheritance from the Four Sects and Eight Gates.
In addition, there are also treasures from sects, such as superior-grade pills and runes.
The items are undoubtedly top-tier, but they are all prepared for the true "heaven’s chosen". For Mo Hua, with his weak foundation, they are not very practical.
Even those cultivation techniques and Taoist skills are not suited to his Spiritual Root.
Besides this, the only reason left to participate in the Sword Discussion Conference might be to help Elder Master Xun, help Taixu Gate, to overcome this difficult situation.
After all, he received too much kindness from Elder Master Xun and Taixu Gate.
Of course, also to spare the Sect Leader from losing more hair...
But that’s all; it wouldn’t be worth devoting too much effort.
Moreover, Mo Hua has considered that this matter is actually quite risky.
Elder Master Xun was indeed right previously; once involved in the Sword Discussion Conference, under the watchful eyes of all, all his hidden cards would gradually be uncovered.
This point is extremely fatal.
After all, many of his hidden cards are unspeakable.
And if he doesn’t use his hidden cards, he simply has no ability to partake in such a grand Sword Discussion event.
The Sword Discussion Conference is not a child’s play; it gathers the heaven’s chosen, countless formidable figures.
This is a long and arduous battle.
Mo Hua is not naive enough to think he can achieve a good ranking without giving his all.
Even if he exhausts himself to the fullest, revealing all his hidden cards, whether he can last till the end remains uncertain...
High difficulty, great risk, low reward.
Mo Hua deliberated for a long time, only to helplessly discover that the objective situation is just like this.
Attending the Sword Discussion Conference casually is the best.
Strive to help Taixu Gate advance a few more ranks.
As for other aspects, there’s no need to consider them.
Mo Hua sighed softly.
He pondered over it several more times, even used the causal calculation to make a slight prediction, finding that no matter how he thought or deduced, "going with the flow" was the best choice.
Mo Hua felt somewhat uninterested.
But the situation is as it is, the causality is as it is.