All of this was observed by Master Xia.
However, he remained calm and did not speak.
After Master Xia left, Mo Hua called Yu Er over to enjoy the feast with him.
Without outsiders, the atmosphere of the evening banquet gradually became relaxed and free.
After the banquet, Wenren Wan took Yu Er for a walk to aid digestion.
Mo Hua, on the other hand, chatted a bit about the Eight Trigrams with Elder Gu Hong.
After chatting, he made a point to go see Gu Changhuai.
In less than two months, he would leave Qian Learning State Boundary.
Thinking of the moments shared with Uncle Gu over nearly a decade, Mo Hua felt quite reluctant.
Uncle Gu is a typical "cold on the outside, warm on the inside" person.
Over the years, as the Dao Court Canon, he has taken good care of me. In many dangerous incidents, he has been a great help.
Of course, he also took the fall for many things on my behalf...
And now, I am going to leave.
I don’t know if I’ll be able to go on an adventure with Uncle Gu again in the future.
Mo Hua sighed and lamented, "Uncle Gu, take care of yourself."
Gu Changhuai was silent for a moment, looked at Mo Hua with a hint of melancholy, and finally said sincerely:
"I have nothing much to say, perhaps... nothing I can help you with, but I wish you, in your pursuit of the Dao, an endless path."
These words, coming from the typically cold Uncle Gu, still managed to touch Mo Hua.
He immediately returned the blessing, "Uncle Gu, I wish for your early marriage and many prosperous children."
Gu Changhuai’s face darkened, and the touch of sadness over the farewell vanished instantly.
Mo Hua sighed, "I only regret that I won’t be able to attend your wedding banquet."
Gu Changhuai said, "No need to regret that."
Mo Hua asked, "Aren’t you going to try a bit harder with Sister Xia?"
Gu Changhuai hesitated, looking somewhat unnatural, "I... am very busy..."
"Sister Xia is also very busy, and..." Mo Hua said, "You are both in the Court, handling cases together. Being busy isn’t separate, is it?"
Gu Changhuai had nothing to say.
After a moment, the ever proud Gu Changhuai showed a hint of gloom on his face.
"She is from the Xia family..."
Mo Hua shook his head, "In this world, it only matters if you want it. If you want, then go for it. Don’t let go, everything else is unimportant, no need to fret, it’s purely a waste of time."
Gu Changhuai looked at Mo Hua with surprise and thought for a moment, actually finding it quite reasonable, prompting him to reflect.
No wonder Mo Hua, at such a young age, possesses such profound Formation skills.
At least this clarity of heart is beyond ordinary people.
Without anxiety, without internal friction, channeling all thoughts into action.
Gu Changhuai nodded and sighed, "I understand..."
He looked deeply at Mo Hua again, "If there’s a chance in the future to come to Qian State, definitely come to the Gu Family, my treat."
Mo Hua laughed, "Definitely."
...
After chatting with Gu Changhuai, Mo Hua wandered around the Gu Family and played with Yu Er for a while. He didn’t return to the Sect that night but stayed at the Gu Family for the evening.
...
Night deepened.
Xia Family Manor.
This is a manor the Xia family set up in Qian Learning State Boundary for the clan’s cultivators to live, cultivate, and temporarily stay.
Though temporary, the manor remains quite lavishly arranged.
At this moment, in a study room, Master Xia sat above, perusing the governmental Jade Slip of Qianxue Court Tribunal.
Xia Canonical Official stood respectfully, responding to Master Xia’s inquiries.
They went back and forth, one asking and one answering.
An hour later, after discussing business, the room suddenly quieted down.
Master Xia glanced up at Xia Canonical Official and slowly said:
"In three days, I will return to Taoist State to report. You stay here, no need to go back."
Xia Canonical Official was taken aback, eagerly saying, "Uncle..."