"Not yet..."
"But," Mo Hua’s eyes lit up. "Didn’t Elder Song already mention it to you?"
Xun Ziyou froze.
Oh no, he had forgotten about that...
Elder Song had indeed mentioned it to him.
But since he had known about this long before, he had merely brushed it off and not given much thought to it.
Now, however, things looked contradictory.
He couldn’t reveal his covert tracking of Mo Hua, so he couldn’t admit he knew about the demon cultivator.
But Elder Song had said something to him earlier, so he "should" already be aware of the demon cultivator.
Xun Ziyou’s head started to ache.
Great, I’ve been set up by this brat!
His mind raced, and he solemnly replied:
"Elder Song did mention it, but this matter is quite dangerous. It’s not something you disciples should concern yourselves with, so it cannot be disclosed to you."
Xun Ziyou then glanced at the sky outside and said, "It’s getting late. You’d best get into the mountain early and return early..."
Xun Ziyou wanted to quickly send Mo Hua away.
"Alright," Mo Hua nodded, finished the tea in his cup, stood up, and left.
Xun Ziyou let out a sigh of relief.
This brat, so young, yet how is he like such a "wise fox"? Talking to him always feels like walking on thin ice.
Anyway, I managed to bluff my way through it.
Xun Ziyou thought silently to himself.
But Mo Hua only got halfway out before turning back, his gaze deep and contemplative as he looked at Xun Ziyou.
Xun Ziyou tensed up and asked, "What now?"
Mo Hua thought for a moment and asked:
"Elder Xun, the demon cultivator has burrowed into a nearby forest. Later, when I go there to have a look, will you join me?"
Xun Ziyou’s eyelid twitched. After hesitating for a moment, he finally let out a sigh.
"Alright."
This brat is full of tricks—if he really decides to go, I won’t be able to stop him.
Rather than letting him go alone, it’d be safer to accompany him.
Besides, Mo Hua had formally invited him.
His participation would be in the capacity of Elder Xun, officially investigating the demon cultivator case alongside Mo Hua.
Not merely acting as a covert "bodyguard."
Therefore, it wouldn’t count as breaking the secrecy or violating the Ancestor’s orders.
Xun Ziyou justified to himself internally.
"Elder Xun, let’s set off then," Mo Hua said and swaggered out in front.