Mo Hua and his companions had settled down temporarily in the Five Elements Sect.
The place they stayed in was the most honorable guestroom in the entire sect, with an elegant style and luxurious furnishings.
The standard of food and accommodations was the highest.
Spiritual meals, delicacies, century-old wines, cloud-mist teas, various flower cakes, everything was available...
The Five Elements Sect provided a very thoughtful reception, but their attitude was not friendly, just superficially polite with insincere smiles and cold gazes, keeping a distant demeanor.
Although the food was good and the drinks plentiful, Mo Hua was not there for leisure, he was there to learn about Formation.
He was concerned about the Five Elements Spirit Formation.
However, the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect kept making excuses:
"It goes without saying, since it's a promise made by our ancestors, we naturally have no reason to break it..."
"But after all, it has been hundreds of years..."
The Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect showed a troubled expression, "Some of the senior elders in the sect have passed away, and we, the younger generation, are not clear about the specifics of the old promise, so we need to discuss and deliberate on the matters."
"We ask for Mr. Zhuang's understanding."
"During this time, please rest for a bit at the Five Elements Sect and experience our sect's heritage and the great scenery..."
"We will discuss the matter of learning Formation as soon as possible."
The Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect, surnamed Liao, wore a golden crown and jade robe, had a fair face without any beard, and an elegant appearance that befitted the leader of a sect.
His words were just as such.
It was as though he hadn't said anything at all.
Mo Hua pursed his lips, about to say something, when Mr. Zhuang said:
"Then we'll have to trouble Sect Leader Liao."
Sect Leader Liao appeared flattered and hastily replied:
"Don't mention it, it's the least we juniors can do."
After some more polite small talk, Sect Leader Liao stood up to take his leave.
After Sect Leader Liao left, Mo Hua voiced his doubts:
"Master, are they playing tricks on us?"
Mr. Zhuang nodded, "The Sect Protecting Ultimate Formation would not be easily taught to others. Delaying is quite normal..."
"They won't go back on their word, will they?"
"They won't, and they wouldn't dare."
Mo Hua asked, "So should we wait?"
Mr. Zhuang nodded, "Let's wait."
Mr. Zhuang looked at Mo Hua, who was frowning, smiled gently and said:
"The journey has been tiring, it's a good opportunity to rest. You can also take this time to enjoy yourselves in the Five Elements Sect..."
"Enjoy ourselves?" Mo Hua was somewhat confused.
"Yes," Mr. Zhuang said, "The scenery of the Five Elements Sect is pretty good. You can take this chance to look around. There is no need to rush about the Formation."
Mr. Zhuang appeared to have his own plans.
Mo Hua, unable to guess what they were, could only say, "Okay then..."
He decided to follow his master's advice and enjoy himself for a while...
...
After leaving the guest room, Sect Leader Liao walked along the spacious corridors, past the ornate carved beams and painted rafters but somewhat deserted pavilions and towers, through the lavish but insubstantial variety of palatial rooms, to a quiet mountain peak.
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On the mountain peak, there was a cave abode.
The cave abode was somewhat ancient, obviously built earlier, but the materials used for the details were equally expensive, only more understated in appearance.
Sect Leader Liao, with a respectful expression, rang the carved jade bell at the entrance of the abode.
The crisp and pleasant sound of the jade bell rang out, penetrating into the cave.
Sect Leader Liao stood solemnly and waited.
After an indefinite amount of time, a flash of light appeared before the cave, the Formation was lifted, and the door opened wide, an old voice came from inside:
"Come in."
Sect Leader Liao, invigorated, straightened his Taoist robe, and walked into the cave.
Inside the cave, everything was also refined and luxurious.
In the main hall, there sat an old man with snow-white hair, exuding a formidable presence and great authority.
This person was none other than the Chief Elder of the Five Elements Sect.