But Shen Xiuyan could only subtly mention it, he dares not instruct this young master on how to act.
"Also, in Solitary Mountain City, be cautious of Shen Qingsheng." Shen Xiuyan added.
"Will they father and son target me?" Mo Hua raised an eyebrow.
"It’s not them as father and son," Shen Xiuyan shook his head, "It’s Shen Qingsheng."
Seeing Mo Hua somewhat confused, Shen Xiuyan explained:
"Shen Shouxing is a Powerful Elder. His background is not great, but he’s climbed step by step over the years. Such a person, when faced with benefits, is like a hungry wolf. But relatively, given there is no interest involved, he has a clear mind about what risks not to take, and whom not to offend."
"If Shen Shouxing hears about your status in Taixu Gate, he should know boundaries and won’t act against you. But his son, it’s uncertain..."
"Shen Qingsheng is Shen Shouxing’s only son, spoiled since childhood, arrogant and vengeful."
Noble juniors, always unruly. If they truly were restrained, they wouldn’t be considered unruly.
Mo Hua nodded, "Thank you, Elder Xiu, I understand."
Shen Xiuyan didn’t know if Mo Hua really understood, but he didn’t say more.
"Well, Young Master Mo, I..." Shen Xiuyan said in a low voice.
Mo Hua cupped his hands, "Elder Xiu, take care as you leave. I won’t hold you back."
With Mo Hua’s permission, Shen Xiuyan finally sighed in relief.
Although he is Golden Core, and a Sect Elder of Qian Learning Hundred Gates, in front of Mo Hua, he dared not show any arrogance.
Even thinking about the karma related to Mo Hua, the people he is connected with, those scenes in the ruined temple, made Shen Xiuyan’s heart grow cold.
"Young Master, take care, I shall leave first."
Shen Xiuyan clasped his fists in greeting to Mo Hua, then turned, walking slowly out of the barren forest, boarding the carriage, and gradually moving away along the mottled mountain road.
As night deepened, Mo Hua watched Shen Xiuyan’s retreating figure, his expression thoughtful.
After a moment, he also did not hesitate further, and walked to the other side of the mountain forest.
On the other side of the mountain road, a carriage was parked, Master Gu held the horse, standing in front of the carriage, looking alert.
Upon seeing Mo Hua, Master Gu eased up.
"Young Master, is the matter settled?" Master Gu asked.
"Yes." Mo Hua nodded, "It’s done."
"Good." Master Gu said.
He didn’t ask what Mo Hua had seen, or what he had done, but acted as if he knew nothing at all, "I will take you back to the sect."
To Taixu Gate, the journey is quite long, and the sky is dark, Master Gu was uneasy and dared not be careless.
"Thank you, Master Gu." Mo Hua said.
Then he got into the carriage, under Master Gu’s personal escort, taking advantage of the night, returned to Taixu Gate.
...
Two days later, Solitary Mountain City, Shen Family.
In a luxurious study.
Shen Qingsheng, who hadn’t fully recovered, his face still pale, with eyes red, shouted hysterically:
"How could it just end like this?!"
"Dad, I’m your son!"
"That petty little one from Taixu Gate, he humiliated me, he schemed against me, he almost... killed me!!"
Opposite Shen Qingsheng stood a middle-aged man with a hooked nose, whose face was somewhat ordinary. This man is Shen Qingsheng’s father, Shen Shouxing, the Powerful Elder of the Shen Family.
Shen Shouxing looked lightly at his son, his voice deep, and asked:
"How did he humiliate you, how did he scheme against you, and how did he almost kill you?"
Shen Qingsheng was ashamed and angry, gritting his teeth, "He, he... looked at me..."
"Your meaning is..." Shen Shouxing’s face indifferent, "He just looked at you, and almost killed you?"
Shen Qingsheng’s face turned blood red, painfully hot like branded iron.