"Swoosh!"

A large spirit boat shot across the sky of the Clear Sky Empire, heading for the edge of the Spiritfang Mountain Range near Mistvale City.

Its destination was Bloodridge City, a well-known hunter hub. Mo Zhiran joined the trip because his clan's territory lay along the route.

He also had another reason. The map of the secret realm he took from Elder Shuren hinted that the entrance was hidden somewhere inside Spiritfang Mountain.

That was why Zhiran chose to visit the clan he hadn't seen for a long time.

He just never thought Tianyu, Yan Xi, and Mei Xuan would end up coming too. Nevertheless, the trip became lively because of them, and Zhiran wasn't complaining.

'But it seems Yan Xi didn't take my advice,' Zhiran thought, glancing at the trio silently staring outside, just like him.

Although Mei Xuan was still following Tianyu, Yan Xi no longer complained as she used to.

Still… her expression didn't look good.

"We're here. Captain, please drop us outside the city."

It didn't take long for them to reach the outskirts of Mistvale City.

Once they arrived, all of them left the spirit boat and entered the city together.

Zhiran was especially surprised as even Mei Xuan was tagging along. He didn't know why she changed her decision since she told him that she was going directly to Spiritfang Mountain before.

'Did Tianyu ask her to stay or something?' Zhiran was confused.

"Hahaha… welcome, Mo Tianyu. Welcome, Mo Zhiran. You two really surprised me."

As they reached the gate of the massive mansion belonging to the Mo family, Zhiran noticed the large crowd of clan members gathered outside.

And standing at the front, grinning wider than anyone else, was Mo Jian, the clan leader himself, smiling like an excited fool.

"Hmm? It seems Su Ruyue couldn't make it back. No matter, no matter," Mo Jian said, waving his hand. "At least Miss Yan Xi managed to return."

His eyes landed on Yan Xi, and the cheerful smile settled into something more dignified as he nodded at her in greeting.

As a clan leader, he naturally knew Yan Xi's identity, which only made his smile widen. As for Mei Xuan, he just thought she was their friend and didn't comment.

After the three bowed slightly in greeting, he lifted his hand in a light gesture.

"Alright, you must be tired from the trip. I've prepared a special banquet for you all. Haha… today is a joyous day for my Mo family. We should celebrate it properly."

Mo Jian didn't hide his excitement. He turned around and signaled the servants waiting by the gate.

"Lead them in. The hall should be ready by now."

The crowd parted, murmuring with interest as Zhiran, Tianyu, and Yan Xi followed behind the clan leader.

Zhiran could see some elders stroking their beards in approval, while some were trying to strike up a conversation.

A few younger clan members were also staring with a mix of envy and admiration, whispering among themselves as the trio walked past.

But his attention wasn't on them. Even though it was a new experience for him in this life, he wasn't proud or anything.

Rather, his attention was already drawn by a beautiful and refined lady smiling at the entrance, looking at them.

"Mom, you are also here."

Yes, she was the mother of Tianyu, Mo Lianhua.

Mo Zhiran looked at the calm, gentle beauty that drew the eye without effort.

Her long black hair flowed neatly down her back, and the soft waves framed her face in a way that made her look both elegant and warm.

The pale blue robe she wore fit her well, hinting at a graceful figure while still keeping a dignified air that suited a cultivator.

Her smile was very soft, almost soothing, and the way she carried herself had a quiet maturity that felt naturally charming rather than deliberate.

"Mmm… it seems you arrived safely. Congratulations on your entry to the inner sect!"

Hearing Tianyu's voice, Lianhua nodded lightly with a smile and then looked at Zhiran, who was staring at her silently from the beginning.

"You too. You really surprised me. Congratulations on entering the inner sect. It seems I don't need to worry about you anymore."

Lianhua smiled lightly as if feeling happy for Zhiran while failing to see the dark face of Tianyu.

After all, Mo Zhiran had directly won against him before entering the inner sect. Fortunately, the news about that fight hadn't spread yet.

"Haha… thank you, Aunt Lianhua. It seems your blessing was with me this time."

Zhiran laughed while bowing slightly to her, feeling suddenly refreshed to see that smile again after so many years.

Even if he hated Tianyu, he still loved his mother.

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"Is that so? That's good to hear."

"Mom, I am tired. Let me go inside and relax first."

Just as Lianhua was intending to talk more, Tianyu suddenly interjected before entering the mansion.

He didn't want to listen to their chatter, especially since it was Zhiran who was talking.

"Tch… then go. You are still the same as ever."

Lianhua rolled her eyes at her son, who left suddenly in the middle of the conversation.

Then, ignoring him, she finally looked at the two girls who were behind Tianyu all this time.

"Yan Xi, I didn't know you would also come. What a surprise."

She first smiled at Yan Xi, who immediately bowed respectfully.

"Mom, thank you for having me here."

Yan Xi seemed quite tame against Tianyu's mother as she tried her best to appear like a graceful daughter-in-law.

Her behavior was in stark contrast to her earlier behavior, causing Mei Xuan to look at her in surprise.

"Yeah… it is good that you came."

Lianhua nodded at Yan Xi as if she was satisfied with her daughter-in-law and then finally looked at Mei Xuan.

"And you are…"

"Umm… Miss Lianhua, I am Mei Xuan, Mo Tianyu, and Zhiran's… f-friend from the sect."

Seeing Lianhua look at her, Mei Xuan hurriedly lowered her head with extreme timidity and spoke with a slight stutter.

Zhiran, who was watching her act, couldn't help marveling at how easily she pulled off such an innocent look. Maybe because of her petite figure, it came naturally to her.

"Oh… is that so? Then welcome to the Mo Mansion."

Lianhua didn't think anything was wrong with her appearance, nor did she notice the dark look in Yan Xi's eyes.

After greeting everyone, she smiled and invited them inside.

As the mother of a child who entered the Inner Sect of a second-rate sect, she was also the star of today's banquet. There were no fewer bows and congratulations coming her way as she led the group forward.

"So, Zhiran… how does it feel after entering the Inner Sect of the Divine Cauldron Sect?"

Lianhua suddenly asked Mo Zhiran with a smile. She could feel that after not seeing him for a while, he had changed drastically.

His aura and demeanor were completely different, filled with a confidence he never had before.

"Hmm? Haha… not much. It is a good place to cultivate, that's all."

Zhiran replied humbly. To be honest, he felt a little awkward talking to her since it had been so long.

"Is that so? What about Su Ruyue? Why didn't she come with you two?"

Lianhua smiled and asked again. She missed that little girl who was extremely timid and shy.

"Ruyue? Oh, she is really lucky she was spotted by an elder of the sect. She is probably in closed-door cultivation right now and didn't get the letter, I guess."

Zhiran briefly described what happened at the sect, surprising Lianhua.

"Wow, that girl is really lucky, isn't she? Haha… it is best if she takes this opportunity seriously."

Lianhua smiled with slight surprise, genuinely happy for Ruyue.

But Zhiran couldn't help feeling she didn't seem that surprised at all.

"By the way, Yan Xi also joined the sect as an Honorary Disciple. So we are all together in the sect."

Zhiran pointed at Yan Xi, who was silently following behind them.When he pointed at her, she became a little flustered for no reason.

"Eh? Did she?"

This time, Mo Lianhua was truly surprised as she looked at Yan Xi with narrowed eyes.

As Tianyu's mother, she of course knew the girl's extreme personality. In fact, before the engagement with Tianyu, she did everything she could to persuade her.

Thinking about it now, her joining the sect didn't seem that strange anymore.

Honestly, Lianhua didn't know whether to feel happy or sad for her son.

"Mom…"

"Anyway, it is good that you all are settled properly now. It takes the worry off my shoulders."

Lianhua finally chose not to comment after seeing the guilty look on Yan Xi's face.

They had already grown up.

They could handle their own love life, couldn't they?

"Haha… aunt, you are speaking as if you are old."

Zhiran couldn't help but comment after seeing her acting like an old mother whose days were numbered.

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