Elder Gu Hong pulled Mo Hua to a small pavilion nearby and said sternly, "Have you colluded with Changhuai and kept something from me?"
Mo Hua’s heart skipped a beat, "You’ve found out?"
Indeed, ginger only gets spicier as it gets older.
Elder Gu Hong snorted lightly, "Spit it out, what’s going on?"
"It’s nothing major..." Mo Hua said with an awkward smile.
Regarding the Rouge Boat, Elder Gu Hong might not know.
What she’s concerned about is probably just Uncle Gu’s matchmaking matter.
Mo Hua contemplated for a moment and then said:
"It’s just that Uncle Gu approached me and made a deal... I cover for him on this matchmaking matter with you, and in return, if he has any tasks from the Taoist Court, he’ll take me along to earn some Merit Points."
Mo Hua just sold out Gu Changhuai, throwing the blame on him.
Elder Gu Hong was a bit angry, "Taking you to earn Merit Points should be a given. But letting you, a child, deal with me to avoid matchmaking? This Gu Changhuai is really regressing as he ages; he’s become a Supervisor, his wings have hardened, and I won’t let him off easily..."
Elder Gu Hong was about to get up in a rage.
Mo Hua quickly pulled her back, "Elder Hong, don’t be hasty, this could be good news."
Elder Gu Hong gave Mo Hua a light glare, "How is this good news?"
"Think about it," Mo Hua glanced around and whispered, "Uncle Gu doesn’t want to meet for matchmaking, and if you force him, he gets even more reluctant. Doesn’t that backfire? Why not let me secretly help you!"
"Help me?" Elder Gu Hong was taken aback.
Mo Hua nodded, "I’ll help you. If there’s really a suitable sister or aunt, I can play matchmaker for Uncle Gu..."
Elder Gu Hong still seemed a bit hesitant.
Mo Hua then took the opportunity to ask, "Do you not find Instructor Hua suitable?"
Elder Gu Hong hesitated, then frowned and said, "I heard later on; this girl seems off..."
"What’s off?" Mo Hua asked.
"I always felt her actions were a bit sneaky, and her makeup smell is rather strong, with chaotic aura, possibly...not very self-respecting."
Elder Gu Hong’s words were quite straightforward.
But in her eyes, Mo Hua was like a nephew, so she didn’t hold back.
To reassure Elder Gu Hong, Mo Hua whispered secretly:
"Elder Hong, actually... I found someone who matches Uncle Gu very well, an ’elder sister’..."
As expected, Elder Gu Hong perked up, her eyes sparkling, "Who?"
"I can’t tell you yet..." Mo Hua teased.
"You child..."
Elder Gu Hong was somewhat helpless, but thinking over it, she smiled and said, "Fine, I won’t ask then. You better put your heart into it. If this works out, treat the Gu Family as your own. If anything happens..."
Elder Gu Hong felt she might have spoken too boldly, so she corrected herself, "...as long as it’s not a grave offense like defying the Taoist Court, if anything happens, I’ll support you!"
Mo Hua’s expression brightened, "Thank you, Elder Hong!"
After a few more words of casual conversation, Mo Hua took his leave of Elder Hong and left Qingzhou City, arriving inside Gui Water City.
In Gui Water City, Mo Hua met with Wang Chen, confirmed the accuracy of the information, and reunited with Hao Xuan, Cheng Mo, and Situ Jian.
The group then set off together for the Third-grade Immortal City—Mistwater City.
Meanwhile, the annual Lantern Festival in Mistwater City had already begun, attracting cultivators from all sides.
In the city, there were local Mistwater City cultivators, visiting cultivators, and cultivators from various family sects.
And within the Qian Learning State Boundary, there were numerous sect disciples from different sects...