Chapter 935: Flower Valley Master

With a "ba da" sound, Mo Hua's chopsticks fell onto the table, and he was stunned.

Others perhaps couldn't discern it, but how could Mo Hua not understand? What he had done, he knew clearly in his heart.

Moreover, he had just clearly seen this unrealistically beautiful Baihua Gu Master gaze at him with a profound look.

Mo Hua's heart trembled.

"The matter of me entering Baihua Gu is known by Baihua Gu's master? No way, right? My luck isn't that bad, is it..."

"Or, did Qianqian Shijie betray me? Did she quietly tell the master about my dark history?"

"No, Qianqian Shijie isn't that kind of person..."

Mo Hua's heart was a bit chaotic, and the crab in his mouth was no longer fragrant.

On the other side, Gu Shouyan also noticed the gaze of the Hua Gu Master and nodded slightly, understanding in his heart.

This Baihua Gu Gu Master, on the surface, was visiting the Gu family to see the disciples of Baihua Gu, but in reality, she had come for Mo Hua, this "Zhen Dao Dashi."

But he didn't know that this "Zhen Dao Dashi," in a sense, could also be considered a "Baihua Gu disciple."

The status of Baihua Gu was special, and moreover, the Gu Master had come personally, so Gu Shouyan very politely said:

"Hua Gu Master, please take a seat."

Because she was an "uninvited guest," Gu Shouyan temporarily ordered someone to arrange a seat.

Due to the honored status of the Baihua Gu Master, the seating was at the level of the family master, arranged to the right of Xia Jiancha, and also just next to Mo Hua.

Xia Jiancha saw the Hua Gu Master and stood up to welcome her, cupped his hands and said: "Greetings, Gu Master."

His attitude was unexpectedly respectful.

The Hua Gu Master only nodded lightly, then sat down next to Mo Hua.

Mo Hua silently picked up his chopsticks and sat up straight, not daring to breathe loudly. He used his chopsticks to carefully pick the crab meat to eat, very refined and gentle, appearing well-behaved and elegant, completely different from his earlier carefree and casual manner when devouring food.

Xia Jiancha looked at him strangely and thought to himself: Why did this child suddenly change his nature in the blink of an eye?

Wasn't he very talkative just now?

He turned his head and glanced at the Hua Gu Master, who wore a luxurious palace dress and had an extremely beautiful face, his expression a little strange.

The Hua Gu Master sat gracefully, her jade-white fingers holding the jade cup, drinking the flower brew. Her posture was elegant and dignified, and since sitting down, she had not said a word.

Mo Hua, who felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, couldn't help but exhale a breath and thought to himself:

"It should be an illusion. This good-looking Hua Gu Master shouldn't know about me sneaking into Baihua Gu..."

"I'll just pretend nothing happened, sit here honestly and finish this meal, then leave and not let her catch me..."

"This Gu Master looks so aloof, she shouldn't pay attention to me..."

But perhaps his thoughts were heard, as a clear and ethereal voice suddenly rang out:

"You are Mo Hua?"

Mo Hua's body tensed, and he stiffly turned his head, only to see the Hua Gu Master's breathtakingly beautiful face with a seemingly smiling but not smiling expression.

"Yes..." Mo Hua said in a small voice.

"Do you know who I am?" the Hua Gu Master asked him.

Mo Hua sensed something was wrong in his heart and nodded, "Baihua Gu's... Gu Master..."

"Oh," the Hua Gu Master's eyes flashed slightly, "Are you very familiar with Baihua Gu?"

Mo Hua's heart "thumped."

It was over. This Hua Gu Master seemed to know everything.

The problem was... when did she know?

It's not possible that she knew from the beginning, right?

Did she see me wearing the Baihua Dao robe?

No way, right?

The Hua Gu Master's clear and beautiful eyes gazed at him. Mo Hua could only brace himself and said a little guiltily: "Still, still okay, a little familiar... but not that familiar..."

After all, he had only been to Baihua Gu once, and he was led by Qianqian Shijie the whole time, with his head down. It could be said that he didn't see the things he should have seen or shouldn't have seen.

"Mo Hua..." the Hua Gu Master murmured his name and praised lightly, "A Foundation Building mid-stage Zhen Dao Dashi, even in the Qianxue Kingdom, is probably unmatched."

Mo Hua said modestly: "Gu Master overpraises."

"I have a request, I wonder what the young master thinks?"

Mo Hua knew he was in the wrong, "Gu Master, please speak."

The Hua Gu Master said lightly: "My Baihua Gu disciples are all little girls, used to tending to flowers and plants, lazy by nature, and not good at learning array methods. If Young Master Mo has an opportunity, how about coming to Baihua Gu once to teach some array methods?"

How could Mo Hua dare to say half a "no"? He immediately nodded, "Certainly, certainly."

But as soon as he said the words, he immediately reacted and said doubtfully: "Baihua Gu doesn't allow male disciples to enter, does it?"

The Hua Gu Master seemed to smile but not smile, "Yes, I almost forgot. Baihua Gu doesn't allow males to enter the valley. The young master still remembers clearly."

Mo Hua wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

The Hua Gu Master saw Mo Hua's face as red as an apple and found it interesting. She didn't make things difficult for him and only raised the wine cup, saying half-truth, half-false:

"The young master's future is limitless. I toast you. If Baihua Gu has any matters in the future, I still ask Young Master Mo to not hesitate to help."

Xia Jiancha, who was at the side, heard this and looked at the Hua Gu Master strangely. He didn't seem to expect that the Hua Gu Master would say such words.

Mo Hua quickly held up the wine cup and returned the toast:

"Mo Hua is of dull aptitude, I thank the Gu Master for the praise. If there is a need in the future, I will certainly do my best."

The Hua Gu Master nodded with satisfaction, drank the flower wine in the cup in one gulp, and looked at Mo Hua with a smile, "Young master, please sit. No need to be constrained."

After drinking the wine, Mo Hua bowed to the Hua Gu Master and then sat down steadily.

At the same time, he let out a long breath.

Fortunately, the Hua Gu Master was magnanimous. She only asked him to make a promise, which was considered handing in a small "letter of loyalty," and then lightly passed over the matter. She didn't really hold him accountable for illegally sneaking into Baihua Gu.

Otherwise, he would have been in big trouble.

Even if he wasn't in big trouble, losing a lot of face was certain.

A dignified Taixu Sect young senior brother, a Qianxue Kingdom Zhen Dao Dashi, wearing Baihua Gu's Dao robe, quietly sneaked into Baihua Gu.

If people really found out...

Just thinking about it, Mo Hua felt his scalp tingle.

The year-end banquet continued. Mo Hua didn't dare to make any other movements, let alone speak randomly. He didn't even dare to look around. From then on, he just quietly lay on the table and ate until the year-end banquet ended.

During this time, the beautiful Hua Gu Master, who could overthrow nations, only exchanged a few simple words with the Gu family master, and then just drank wine alone.

Her status was high, she was beautiful, her temperament was elegant, and her presence was very significant.

When she wasn't speaking, no one in the scene dared to go up and disturb her.

When the year-end banquet ended, the Hua Gu Master stood up to leave. Gu Shouyan and Xia Jiancha both stood up to see her off.

"I have not entertained you well, please forgive me," Gu Shouyan said.

The Hua Gu Master smiled faintly, "I have disturbed you abruptly, I have troubled the Gu family master."

Gu Shouyan cupped his hands, "It's nothing, I will see you out."

The Hua Gu Master nodded slightly. Before leaving, she turned back slightly and glanced at Mo Hua.

Mo Hua had drunk quite a bit of wine, and the effects of the alcohol had not dissipated. His cheeks still had a lingering blush, but his eyes were even brighter. He stood well-behaved on the high platform, appearing shy and quiet.

The Hua Gu Master's heart moved slightly, and she couldn't help but recall the scene that day on the high pavilion, seeing Mo Hua wearing the Baihua Dao robe and walking on the colorful flower mountain path.

"This child, wearing my Baihua Gu Dao robe, is quite good-looking..."

After only this one glance, the Hua Gu Master turned and left the Gu family. Under the escort of a group of Baihua Gu women, she stepped onto the Baihua Gu carriage.

Inside the carriage, it was filled with flowers and brocade, fragrant and luxurious.

The Hua Gu Master sat properly for a long time and then silently took out a treasure sword.

The treasure sword was inlaid with gold and jade, ancient and precious, engraved with the characters "Longquan."

But this sword was sealed in dust, not unsheathed for a long time, just like the former owner of this sword, a pearl covered in dust, having experienced vicissitudes and hardships.

The Hua Gu Master lightly stroked the Longquan sword, her expression melancholy, like talking to herself, and also like speaking to the treasure sword, murmuring:

"That day at the array discussion assembly, I saw this child with his own power, suppressing the heavenly prides of the four great sects and hundreds of thousands of sects, with a cold and domineering expression, and an air of overlooking the world, very similar to you back then. I just thought, does he really have some karma with you..."

"But today, looking at him, this child is too shy and cute, and he has no bloodline, his spiritual root is not good either. You never accept such disciples."

"The disciples you accepted probably wouldn't wear Baihua Gu's Dao robe and run towards Baihua Gu..."

The Hua Gu Master's expression had a hint of a smile but not a smile, then again turned to deep loneliness.

Some past events, when first remembered, are sweet. Chewing on them a bit longer will produce a thick bitterness. The more you recall, the more painful it becomes.

"My life... can I see you one more time..."

This sentence, every word was heartbreaking.

But the Longquan sword was silent and could not respond.

Gu family, at the banquet.

Mo Hua saw the Hua Gu Master leave and immediately felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

"Count it as escaping a calamity..."

"From now on, no more showing off. This life and this world, I will never go to Baihua Gu again. I will not go no matter what..."

Subsequently, he had some doubts in his heart.

This beautiful Hua Gu Master seems to have a very high status?

Not only did the always serious and upright Gu family master treat her with courtesy, but even Xia Jiancha, who was of the six-pin Xia family origin and a Dao Court Inspector, didn't dare to neglect her in the slightest.

Why?

Baihua Gu is only a twelve-stream sect, right...

Is she not purely the master of Baihua Gu?

Perhaps this Hua Gu Master has some other deep background or extraordinary origin?

Mo Hua pondered for a while, didn't come up with anything, so he didn't bother to think about it anymore. Anyway, it had nothing to do with him.

After this, as long as he avoided this good-looking Gu Master, he wouldn't be caught by her again.

Mo Hua sighed slightly.

He originally thought that this year's banquet would be like in previous years, where he would just come to freeload a meal, but he didn't expect to encounter so many unexpected characters.

Moreover, they were all important figures.

But fortunately, he had managed to cope with everything and also inquired about quite a few secrets of the great families. It could also be said that this trip was not in vain.

Thus, the year-end banquet also came to an end.

The guests gradually dispersed.

Mo Hua then strolled in the Gu family courtyard as usual to digest his food and unintentionally bumped into Gu Hong Elder.

Gu Hong Elder was still dressed in red and had a joyful expression on his face.

Mo Hua asked curiously: "Hong Elder, what good thing happened? You are so happy?"

Gu Hong Elder saw that it was Mo Hua, then pulled him to sit down, poured him tea, and served him fruits, "You eat, I'll tell you."

Mo Hua's stomach was already full, but he still picked up a piece of sweet melon and ate it in small bites.

"It's Long Huai's matter," Gu Hong Elder said delightedly, "These days, quite a few families in the Qianxue Kingdom have entrusted people to come and find me to propose marriage..."

Mo Hua was a little surprised, "Gu Uncle's popularity has risen?"

"What popularity has risen, you child..." Gu Hong Elder complained a little on his mouth, but clearly didn't mind at all. The smile at the corner of his mouth couldn't be suppressed.

"What happened?" Mo Hua asked curiously.

Gu Hong Elder said: "I told you before, Long Huai is the Registrar. This position is in principle a good job. But among families discussing marriage, it's somewhat unsuitable, and dangerous, and difficult. Year-round, he doesn't come home."

"If he's not greedy, the treatment is too poor. If he's a little greedy, he'll accidentally go down a crooked path."

"In addition, Long Huai's temperament, you also know, so before, when arranging marriages for him, we repeatedly hit walls."

"But these years, Long Huai doesn't know if it's a time of prosperity or if he met a 'noble person.' He has established quite a few merits while handling affairs in the Dao Court Office."

"Some time ago, he even exterminated a demonic sect of over a thousand people."

"This is not a small merit. The Dao Court Office seems to intend to promote him to 'Deputy Chief.' At his age, if he works hard and his cultivation can reach Yu Hua, then he can endure some seniority. If the time and luck are right, it's not impossible for him to be the Chief of the Qianxue Kingdom in the future."

"Even if he can't be the Chief of the Qianxue Kingdom, being a local Chief in other slightly lower four or five-pin state boundaries, with great power in his hands, that is also a limitless future."

Even Mo Hua was shocked, "Gu Uncle is actually so promising?"

Gu Hong Elder's expression was delighted, "Long Huai himself is also not bad. In the Dao Court Office, regardless of qualification, family background, or ability, he is top-notch. Of course, his temperament is a bit poor, and his popularity is not that good. But being a Registrar means doing things that offend people. This is also not a big shortcoming."

"The biggest problem before was his 'performance,' neither up nor down, so promotion was okay, and not being promoted was also okay."

"But now, he has made merits, and he has seniority. Before that Registrar from the Xiao family... who was it?"

"Xiao Zhenhai?" Mo Hua said.

"Right," Gu Hong Elder said, "Xiao Zhenhai was originally older than Long Huai in seniority and more skilled in scheming, but he seems to have committed a crime? He's gone?"

"Um." Mo Hua nodded.

Pitted to death by him.

"So," Gu Hong Elder continued, "Now in the Dao Court Office, counting everyone, only Long Huai 'stands out.' If they don't promote him, who will they promote? He is a Gu family person. If his ability was not enough, being suppressed by others would be fine. Now he has both ability and seniority, who would still dare to openly give the Gu family trouble?"

Mo Hua nodded slightly.

Gu Hong Elder said: "These families are indeed full of stupid people, but when they are shrewd, one is more shrewd than the other. People with intentions see Long Huai's situation and know that his future is limitless, even possibly becoming 'Chief.' Their attitude is completely different."

"These days, those who have come to me to talk about this matter have almost broken the threshold."

Gu Hong Elder couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and eyes with a smile, boasting to Mo Hua.

Mo Hua was also happy for Gu Uncle.

However, he also had his own little plans.

Mo Hua quietly asked: "But... Xia Sister is not good?"

Gu Hong Elder was slightly startled upon hearing this and couldn't help but sigh, "That girl is indeed good, but it's still that sentence... Long Huai may not be able to match her..."

"Even the future 'Chief' can't match her?"

"You also said, it's the 'future.' Who can say clearly about future matters?" Gu Hong Elder shook his head, "In the eyes of other families and medium-small families, this one Chief position is very important, but for the Dao State Xia family, it's just not that crucial. What's more, the appointment of a Chief, before the dust settles, it's not good to say anything..."

Mo Hua pondered, "What if... I find Xia Jiancha to say a word of favor?"

Gu Hong Elder was surprised, "You and Xia Jiancha still have a connection?"

"A little bit." Mo Hua said.

He had just chatted and climbed out a little connection.

Gu Hong Elder patted Mo Hua's shoulder and said delightedly:

"I have received your intention, but this kind of matter cannot be forced in the end. A person's marriage in this life is sometimes just fate. How it ultimately turns out depends on Long Huai's own destiny."

"You also don't have to spend any favors for him. Favors between great families are all very precious. You have no family to rely on. Save these favors for yourself to use in the future. Don't always think about worrying about others."

Gu Hong Elder's words were sincere and earnest, showing great consideration for Mo Hua.

Mo Hua was grateful in his heart and nodded: "Hong Elder, I know."

After bidding farewell to Gu Hong Elder, Mo Hua went to find Gu Long Huai again.

Gu Long Huai was in the study, flipping through files from the Dao Court Office.

Mo Hua couldn't help but ask: "Are you not done with the demonic sect matter?"

"There are still some loose ends," Gu Long Huai lifted his head and looked at the fruits in Mo Hua's hand, "Did you come from Hong Auntie?"

"Um," Mo Hua nodded, "Hong Elder told me that many people have come to propose marriage, and you will soon be able to marry out... no, you will soon be able to marry a Dao companion."

Gu Long Huai's actions paused, and he slowly said "oh."

Mo Hua assessed his expression and quietly asked: "Gu Uncle, what do you think?"

"What do I think?"

Mo Hua felt that he was pretending to be confused, so he pointed out: "What do you think of Xia Sister?"

Gu Long Huai was stunned for a moment and said faintly: "...Just like that."

Mo Hua saw his two-faced appearance, sighed, and thought for a moment:

"Gu Uncle, I'll tell you a story..."

"When I was young, there was an array enlightenment teacher named Mister Yan. On the surface, Mister Yan was just an array teacher in a small immortal city, but in reality, he carried the deep hatred of his sect's destruction. This life, he was entirely dedicated to finding the sect's traitor and wholeheartedly seeking back the sect's inheritance."

"Teacher Yan had a fat junior brother who always advised him to find a Dao companion to continue the family line, but Teacher Yan always refused."

"Finally, after unremitting efforts, Teacher Yan found the traitor, recovered the inheritance, and wanted to put all his remaining thoughts on rebuilding the sect."

"I also once thought that Teacher Yan was going to live alone his entire life."

"But later, Teacher Yan met a female array master. Just looking at her portrait, he didn't say a word and ran to pursue that person. In less than two months, they were married..."

"Teacher Yan also told me that what can be grasped must absolutely not be let go."

"So," Mo Hua summarized, "In this life, if there is no fate, then so be it. Just concentrate on doing your own thing."

"But if there is really fate, then you must absolutely grasp it, otherwise, if you miss it, you will regret it for a lifetime."

Mo Hua said with a serious face.

Gu Long Huai stared blankly at Mo Hua and after a moment couldn't help but ask: "How old are you? How did you get so many messy things in your head?"

Mo Hua said: "No way, I was born clever, it's just like this."

Gu Long Huai's face darkened, and he said helplessly: "Okay okay, go play, I still have things to do."

After speaking, he lowered his head to look at the files again.

"Okay, then I won't disturb you." Mo Hua left somewhat reluctantly.

After Mo Hua left, Gu Long Huai looked at the files for a while, but couldn't help but recall Mo Hua's words in his mind.

He lowered his head, looked at his own hand, and murmured:

"What can be grasped, must absolutely not be let go..."

After leaving Gu Long Huai's study, Mo Hua strolled around the Gu family again and then planned to return to the sect.

Every year was the same. He freeloaded the meal and generally wouldn't stay overnight.

If he hurried back now, there was still enough time. When he returned to the sect, he could practice arrays in his sea of consciousness for a while longer.

As for Gu Uncle's marriage, he could only rely on himself. He had done his best.

The Gu family personally sent a carriage to send Mo Hua back to the sect.

But it was the New Year festival at this time. Qingzhou City was crowded with carriages and horses like dragons, so he had to go outside the city to board the carriage.

Mo Hua wasn't anxious. He took this time to stroll around the night scenery of Qingzhou City again.

At this time, red lanterns were like dragons, and colorful fireworks filled the sky. In the pitch-black night sky, thousands of trees were blooming, beautiful beyond words.

Mo Hua strolled through the night scenery while walking towards outside the city.

As he walked, a person suddenly brushed past him.

There were many people on the street, and Mo Hua didn't mind at first. But after the two people brushed past, a wave of coldness suddenly rose from the bottom of his heart.

His eyes blurred, and a cluster of black and purple heavenly mechanism cause and effect slowly emerged, intertwined and twisted together, ugly and dirty, but soaked with fallen desires, like a filthy heart, and also like a rotten "poppy."

The poppy slowly bloomed...

Just like the scene that night at the Yan Shui River bank, when he first saw the Rouge Boat.

Mo Hua's pupils shrank, and he immediately turned his head back.

And just at this time, the young master who had brushed past him also seemed to sense something and turned his head back.

In an instant, the two people's eyes met, and they clearly saw each other's faces.