Chapter 313: Wishes

Ji Qingbai’s expression was solemn as he continued, “Back then at Dahei Mountain, if Mo Hua hadn’t helped, our family might not have survived.”

“Later, when we were chased and killed by evil cultivators, Ji Li was almost killed, and it was Mo Hua who saved him.”

“Also, Lu Diansi, and Kong Sheng, who died at Heishan Stronghold. Although I don’t know exactly what happened, I know it was all thanks to Mo Hua.”

“Not to mention, he drew so many array formations for the demon hunter masters. Without those array formations, the forging workshop and alchemy workshop couldn’t have been built, and the demon hunter masters would be in much greater danger when they entered the mountains to hunt demons…”

“Because of his array formations, the scattered cultivators in Tongxian City live better lives. We have a stable place to live, and Ji Li and Fu Lan were able to get married…”

As Ji Qingbai spoke, his emotions grew stronger, and he said resolutely:

“This cup of tea must be accepted!”

Mo Shan declined, saying, “Big brother Ji, Mo Hua is still young, he can’t bear this…”

Ji Qingbai insisted, “Although he is young, he has accomplished a lot, he can bear it.”

Mo Shan still wanted to refuse, but Ji Li and Fu Lan, with solemn expressions, had already brought the tea in front of Mo Hua.

Unable to refuse, Mo Hua awkwardly accepted the tea and drank it.

Ji Qingbai then smiled and said:

“Mo Hua, you are our family’s benefactor. In the future, no matter what happens, as long as you ask, we will not hesitate, even if it means going through fire and water.”

Mo Hua didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, “Uncle Ji, you’re exaggerating.”

Mo Shan also gave a somewhat helpless bitter smile.

Fortunately, after drinking the tea, there weren’t so many formalities, and Mo Hua also relaxed a breath, happily going to enjoy the feast.

The banquet was lively and noisy, with wine and meat on the table, rich and delicious.

Mo Hua, along with Da Hu and two others, sat at a table with Da Ping and Da Zhu.

Several little companions were lively and noisy, eating heartily until they were full.

Cups and dishes intertwined, guests and hosts enjoyed themselves fully, until the sky gradually darkened, and everyone dispersed.

When Mo Hua wanted to leave, Ji Qingbai, along with Ji Li and Fu Lan, personally saw him off.

Ji Qingbai was very happy and had drunk a lot of wine. Ji Li and Fu Lan also held hands, their faces full of smiles.

Mo Hua couldn’t help but think, if everyone could always be so safe and happy, that would be great.

This way, he could freeload meals more happily.

Ji Qingbai had drunk too much and repeated the words of thanks from the daytime like a broken record. Ji Li was a bit introverted and not good with words, but the look in his eyes when he looked at Mo Hua was full of gratitude.

Fu Lan then gave Mo Hua a red box:

“Inside are ‘joy cakes’. I made them myself. If Brother Mo doesn’t mind, please take them back to taste.”

Mo Hua smiled sweetly and said, “Thank you, Sister Fu!”

Fu Lan saw Mo Hua happily accept the gift and also smiled happily.

The joy cake packaging was exquisite and heavy.

Mo Hua initially thought this ‘joy cake’ was just a common cake used at wedding banquets, and everyone would have one. But when he got home, he found that only he had one.

Liu Ru Hua then said, “Joy cakes are made by the newly married couple themselves and are given to the most honored guests. The process is very complicated, and the ingredients are very particular. Ordinary cultivators might not taste a joy cake in their lifetime.”

Mo Hua was shocked, “So precious?”

Liu Ru Hua nodded and said, “This is their little couple’s intention, and it’s also considered a blessing.”

“Blessing what?” Mo Hua didn’t quite understand.

“Blessing you with harmony and happiness, and that you can also find a beautiful marriage.”

Mo Hua’s small face turned a little red, “It’s still early for me.”

Liu Ru Hua couldn’t help but laugh, “This kind of thing is naturally good to bless early.”

“Then should I still eat it?” Mo Hua hesitated, “Should I put it away and hide it?”

He felt the intention behind this cake was so precious, he was a bit reluctant to eat it. Of course, hiding it was better.

Liu Ru Hua held back her laughter, “Cake is naturally meant to be eaten. This is your Sister Fu Lan’s intention, don’t waste it.”

“Oh, oh.” Mo Hua nodded. Although he was a bit reluctant, he still took out a piece and tasted a bite. He couldn’t help but his eyes brighten.

Delicious!

The joy cake looked ordinary on the outside, but it was soft and chewy upon entering the mouth. After biting into it, there were all kinds of fillings inside, fragrant and rich in taste.

It was both fragrant and sweet.

Mo Hua took a piece and handed it to his mother, “Mother, you taste it too.”

Liu Ru Hua shook her head, smiled and said, “Mother is already married, no need to eat.”

“Then I wish you and father harmony and happiness.”

Liu Ru Hua’s face turned red, and she laughed and said, “You child…”

Mo Hua handed it to her again. Liu Ru Hua couldn’t refuse, so she tasted a piece and couldn’t help but nod and say:

“The taste is really good. Fu Lan is really skillful.”

Mo Hua also nodded in agreement, this joy cake was really delicious.

He then looked at the large box of joy cakes and started considering how to distribute them.

Joy cakes were very rare, and Mo Hua also hoped that everyone could share in the joy.

“Mother has tasted it, so this piece is for father.”

“Master Chen has been a bachelor all his life, give him one to eat and see if it can help him find a wife…”

“Grandpa Feng probably won’t find a wife, but I should also let him taste one.”

“Elder Yu… he already has two sons, forget it…”

“Uncle Zhang Lan, although he looks romantic, he’s also alone. He’s still not a bad person, so give him one too.”

“Uncle Yang Tongling, he is the commander of the Dao soldiers. It is estimated that it is not easy to find a Dao companion… Moreover, Uncle Zhang has already been given one, so naturally, he should also be given one, cannot favor one over the other…”

“And Da Hu and them…”

“And over at Mister Zhuang’s place…”

Mo Hua muttered, arranging them one by one.

Liu Ru Hua watched, holding back her laughter.

The next day, Mo Hua just walked around Tongxian City, sending out the joy cakes.

Some purely felt the joy cakes were delicious, some thanked Mo Hua for the blessing, some had complicated expressions, and of course, some didn’t know whether to laugh or cry…

Mo Hua sent out a circle, and there was still a small half left. He used the joy box to pack it well and sent half to Mister Zhuang.

“Joy cake?” Mister Zhuang was a little surprised.

Mo Hua nodded, “It can bless people with harmony and happiness, and a beautiful marriage.”

Mister Zhuang was startled, his expression changing several times.

Mo Hua quietly observed a bit and confirmed that Mister Zhuang’s reaction was the type where he didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“Mister, would you like to taste it?” Mo Hua said.

Mister Zhuang hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he didn’t refuse Mo Hua’s good intentions. He tasted a piece and then nodded slightly:

“The taste is indeed not bad.”

Mo Hua smiled.

Mister Zhuang still wanted to say something, but his peripheral vision caught sight of the red joy box, and the “囍” character on the box. There was an instant of melancholy in his expression, and a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes.

There’s a story!

Mo Hua was startled. He rarely saw Mister Zhuang show such an expression.

Mo Hua really wanted to ask, but it wasn’t appropriate.

Even if he asked, Mister would definitely not say.

But if he didn’t ask, Mo Hua was very curious.

Mo Hua suppressed his curiosity… In the end, he still couldn’t bear it. His eyes brightened slightly, and he softly opened his mouth: “Mister…”

He hadn’t even asked yet, when Mister Zhuang lightly knocked his small head.

“Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask.”

Mister Zhuang’s tone was not blaming, but rather a little helpless.

“Oh.” Mo Hua sensibly didn’t ask anymore.

After leaving the bamboo room, Mo Hua took the remaining half of the joy cakes and sent them to Bai Zi Sheng and Bai Zi Xi.

Bai Zi Sheng, who never really liked eating cakes, also ate a piece and nodded in praise: “It’s really good.”

Mo Hua gave all the remaining joy cakes to Bai Zi Xi.

Bai Zi Xi thanked him and sat under the clean white large locust tree, eating small mouthfuls of cake. After a moment, she gently asked Mo Hua:

“How are these joy cakes made?”

“I don’t know either… anyway, it’s very complicated.”

“Can Aunt Liu make them?”

“Yes.” Mo Hua nodded.

Bai Zi Xi’s eyes brightened slightly.

“But my mother won’t make them,” Mo Hua added.

Bai Zi Xi was startled and showed confusion, “Why?”

“Joy cakes have special meaning. Only when cultivators get married can they eat them.”

Bai Zi Xi ate another mouthful of joy cake and looked up to ask:

“Are people still getting married recently?”

Mo Hua thought for a moment and shook his head, “Doesn’t seem so.”

Bai Zi Xi’s expression was a little regretful.

She looked at the cake and asked again: “Have you tasted it?”

“I tasted one piece,” Mo Hua said.

Eating one piece and sharing in the joy was enough.

Bai Zi Xi’s white and delicate small hand reached out, took a piece of cake from the box, and handed it to Mo Hua, “Let’s eat together.”

Mo Hua had been running around all day and was a little hungry, so he accepted the cake and ate it.

The mountain wind gently blew, rippling the water in the pond, smoothing the tender grass, carrying a tree’s clear and quiet locust fragrance, wandering in the mountain residence.

Bai Zi Sheng lay on the grass, idly flipping through a book.

Mo Hua and Bai Zi Xi, two children like powder carvings and jade carvings, sat under the tree, quietly eating joy cakes.

Snow-white locust flowers floated above their heads, and a large red joy box was placed in front of them.