Or was he inherently sharp-witted, with a meticulous mind and keen Divine Sense?
Or perhaps...
It was some other reason...
Gu Changhuai had many doubts in his heart.
He realized that he could no longer treat Mo Hua as just a simple, ten-year-old child.
The same was true for the matter of Yu Er.
Although reluctant to admit it, this child might indeed be able to see some unknown secrets that ordinary cultivators could not...
Since that was the case...
Gu Changhuai's slender fingers gently tapped on the table, and after contemplating for a moment, he gradually formed a plan in his heart...
...
As evening approached, the sun began to set.
When twilight descended, the sunset was like spilled ink, staining the sky with a myriad of colors.
Mo Hua and company finally returned to the Gu residence.
Wenren Wan was waiting at the entrance; seeing that Mo Hua appeared tired but was unharmed in limb and body, she then relaxed.
Afterward, she chided Gu Changhuai:
"Why so late?"
"Mo Hua's break is only two days; he has classes and cultivation practice tomorrow. What if his studies are delayed?"
"As an adult, how can you still lack such judgment..."
Gu Changhuai wore a helpless expression and sighed.
Ever since he was a child staying at his cousin's house, he had often been scolded by her.
Now, being over a hundred years old, a Golden Core Great Cultivator, a Dao Court Court Official, he still couldn't avoid it...
Mo Hua tried to make excuses for him: "Aunt Wan, it's my fault, I played around too much, which caused us to be late..."
Mo Hua looked apologetic.
Wenren Wan patted Mo Hua's shoulder, "It's not your fault..."
Then she glanced at Gu Changhuai again, "See, a child like Mo Hua knows better than you do..."
Gu Changhuai's face showed a bitter smile.
Mo Hua felt helpless and gave him an 'I can't help you' expression.
Aunt Wan only caught Uncle Gu to reprimand, and he couldn't assist.
The group then had dinner together.
Wenren Wan had prepared many delicious dishes, and both Mo Hua and Yu Er ate joyfully, while Gu Changhuai sullenly sat to the side.
After dinner was done, it was getting late, and Wenren Wan decided to personally send the two children back to the Taixu Gate.
Gu Changhuai said, "Sister, let me do it."
Wenren Wan gave Gu Changhuai a look, and said with a softened tone, "You go rest, the business of the Dao Court is hectic; don't overwork yourself."