"And over a year ago, the Yu family’s water stronghold downstream of Mistwater River was exterminated by Water Yama’s hand..."
...
Mo Hua recounted some of what he knew.
The more Canon Xia listened, the more shocked she became.
Many things she already knew beforehand, but there were news, she hadn’t heard from any source yet...
Canon Xia looked at Mo Hua, her heart slightly shaken, and asked:
"How did you know all these?"
Mo Hua smiled cheerfully, without responding.
Canon Xia paused for a moment in silence, then didn’t ask further.
She then solemnly said, "I’ll ask you one last question... You probably have no vendetta with Water Yama, so why do you want to capture him?"
Mo Hua’s gaze flickered slightly.
To say there was no vendetta, wasn’t quite accurate.
At least Water Yama probably already harbors a grudge against him.
He likely thought Mo Hua was a "remnant of the Water Prison Sect," wanting to kill him at all costs.
Of course, that wasn’t the main reason.
Some things weren’t convenient to mention.
Mo Hua put on an upright expression and said:
"I am a disciple of the Taixu Gate, taught by the sect to uphold integrity, devote myself to the way, take the elimination of demons as my duty. Water Yama is full of evil deeds, deserves death without remorse, if not executed, more cultivators would inevitably fall victim to his hands."
"Thus, capturing Water Yama and putting him in the Taoist Prison to face the punishment he deserves is the responsibility of every cultivator with a righteous heart!"
Mo Hua spoke with great excitement.
Gu Changhuai held his forehead with his hand.
This kid, up to it again...
Canon Xia, however, upon seeing Mo Hua’s righteous expression, seemed to be moved somewhat.
She thought it over, nodded, and said:
"Alright, we can team up to catch Water Yama together!"
Mo Hua was overjoyed, thus poured Canon Xia a cup of wine, then raised his glass and said:
"It’s a deal!"
Canon Xia laughed, seeing his expression "It’s a deal."
When the two of them raised their glasses, they silently looked towards Gu Changhuai on the side.
Gu Changhuai wore a look of impatience.
Mo Hua tugged on his sleeve, "Uncle Gu, only you remain."
Gu Changhuai hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised his wine glass, clinking it with Mo Hua and Canon Xia.
The three made an agreement from that day forth.
But after finishing the meal and leaving Gu’s Restaurant, Gu Changhuai still did not forget to throw a cold blanket over Mo Hua.
"She is someone from the Taoist Court, and a member of the Xia family."
"The Taoist Court is strict, noble families are indifferent, each with their own share of cunning, her agreement might not harbor truly good intentions."
Mo Hua nodded, "I know, Uncle Gu, don’t worry."
Gu Changhuai glanced at Mo Hua, then said no more.
Later, Canon Xia took the opportunity to give Mo Hua a Letter Token for ease of communication.
Now, Mo Hua possessed two Letter Tokens from Dao Court Supervisors, one from Gu Changhuai, the other from Canon Xia.
Mo Hua used the Letter Token to relay some clues to Canon Xia.
And with the backing of the Taoist Court and the Xia family, Canon Xia’s power and capabilities were not insignificant, within a few days, she had again caught a trace of Water Yama.
She didn’t hold back, telling Mo Hua all the information she had found.
Mo Hua looked at the map of the Mistwater River with the circled and dot-marked spots, his gaze flickered.
The plan to hunt down Water Yama could begin...