Master Xia shook his head, "Here in Qianxue, the aristocratic families are too strong, the Sect powers are vast, those above dislike it. Hence someone must stay to watch over."
Xia Canonical Official fell silent.
Master Xia looked at Xia Canonical Official and after a moment continued, "As for Gu Changhuai, he is too stubborn, I don’t like him."
Xia Canonical Official’s gaze darkened.
"However..." Master Xia sighed slightly, "He is indeed an excellent Canonical Official. From a family and position standpoint, he is a ’second-rate’ for marriage, but in terms of character, he is a ’good man’ for life companionship..."
Xia Canonical Official was puzzled, finding it hard to believe such words would come from her uncle.
"I am a Dao Court Inspector, and I am quite accurate in judging people..." Master Xia said.
Of course, there are always exceptions. Mo Hua was a mistake.
There’s no helping it, Mo Hua, this kid, anyone looking will see wrong.
Xia Canonical Official’s expression was complex.
Master Xia sighed and his tone softened considerably:
"I have told you before, the aristocratic family is such a place."
"To gain favorable treatment, you have to pay the price. If you don’t pay, don’t expect the family to take care of you."
"If you obey the family’s arrangement and marry into some low Fifth grade family, I will provide you with ample resources to support you in cultivating to the Feather Transformation stage, and you will have some voice in the family."
"If you don’t want to marry, the family’s ’support’ will be greatly reduced."
"You won’t be able to enter the center of Xia family’s power, only step by step becoming a ’marginalized person’."
"Leaving you in Qianxue State Boundary is already the last thing I can do for you."
"After this, you can only fend for yourself..."
Xia Canonical Official was somewhat dazed, feeling a tinge of gratitude deep inside.
He knew that this uncle of his, though acting cold and harsh, was not entirely devoid of humanity.
It’s just that the Great Family isn’t truly a good place; among the cultivators, someone must be pragmatic, someone must be harsh, someone must act without empathy, so that others can live freely.
Xia Canonical Official bent down and respectfully bowed to Master Xia:
"Thank you for looking after me all these years, Uncle. I know that my parents have also received considerable care from you secretly..."
Master Xia waved his hand dismissively, "Don’t think too much about it, I am focusing on climbing up myself. People like your parents, living contently with nothing but affection, I find annoying."
Xia Canonical Official said nothing, a moment later he sincerely said:
"Uncle, you... take good care."
Master Xia silently looked at Xia Canonical Official, reflecting that this girl, whom he watched grow up and sometimes thought of as his own daughter, seemed smart yet was actually foolish, a mud that wouldn’t hold up...
Master Xia sighed deeply.
"You... take care too."
...
The next day, Mo Hua prepared to leave the Gu Family.
Not knowing when he’ll be able to freeload again.
Wenren Wan packed some Spirit Stones, Spiritual Objects, Pills, and the Formation Books accumulated over time as gifts for Mo Hua.
But occasionally, a deep worry appeared on her face, as if intending to say something to Mo Hua but hesitating.
Mo Hua asked, "Aunt Wan, is there something wrong?"
Wenren Wan was dazed for a moment, seeing Mo Hua’s clear gaze. After hesitating repeatedly, she frowned and slowly said:
"Mo Hua, I think there’s something odd about Yu Er..."
Mo Hua was startled, realizing Aunt Wan had also noticed Yu Er’s abnormality.
A mother’s heart is meticulous, especially sensitive to matters concerning her own child. Over these days, Wenren Wan couldn’t have been unaware.
Yet she dared not mention it to anyone.
After all, she knew that Yu Er is the Evil God’s "Evil Embryo."
Now with Yu Er alive, everyone thinks the Evil Embryo was "vanquished," but if anything evil remains with Yu Er, then he...
Wenren Wan pursed her lips tightly, her face pale.
The taste of those days filled with fear and heartache resurfaced, as if the Yu Er she finally rescued was but an illusion, ready to disappear in an instant...
Mo Hua’s gaze was sympathetic, and he soothingly said, "Aunt Wan, rest assured, Yu Er is fine."
Upon hearing Mo Hua’s words, Wenren Wan felt somewhat relieved.
But when thinking about that occasionally seen sinister little face, she still didn’t dare fully trust it, "Really... Is it truly okay?"
Mo Hua nodded, saying solemnly, "Aunt Wan, just remember, no matter what happens, Yu Er will always be your child."
"You will always be Yu Er’s mother."
"As long as you hold onto this, remain consistent and all will be well."
Yu Er will always be my child...
Wenren Wan was a bit puzzled, but after pausing to ponder, her worried heart gradually calmed down.
"I understand."
Wenren Wan’s gentle face broke into a soft smile.