Chapter 291: Worries
Chapter 291: Worries
Mo Hua quietly hurried through his journey. Finally, he was heading home, and his mood lightened a bit.
The depths of Da Hei Mountain were much the same as when he had arrived, still lush with foliage, heavy with mist, and disorienting.
However, unlike his arrival, every blade of grass, every tree, and every rock and mountain was now clearer than ever in Mo Hua's spiritual sense.
With his enhanced spiritual sense, he could see further and perceive finer details.
The mist formation set up by the Third House Master in the misty forest served as clear road signs, plainly guiding Mo Hua's path.
To the naked eye, it was a mass of fog, but in Mo Hua's spiritual cognition, the paths were distinct and clear.
After walking for half an hour, Mo Hua approached the edge of the deep mountains.
Mo Hua halted and furrowed his brows.
As this was not the cliff he had arrived by, he was less familiar with the route, and the many forks in the road before him left him momentarily unsure of which way to go.
Just then, some noises seemed to be coming from the distant fog.
The sounds were somewhat mixed, as if several people were shouting, sounding very anxious and seemingly calling out, "Mo Hua"...
Mo Hua was stunned. He recognized the voices as those of the Demon Hunters.
Mo Hua displayed his skill in the Flowing Water Step, quickening his pace and heading towards the source of the voices.
In the thick fog, a group of ten or so Demon Hunters formed a human net, searching the deep mountains anxiously while calling out Mo Hua's name.
Just then, they spotted a figure in the mist.
The Demon Hunters' faces turned solemn, and they unsheathed their rustic knives, all on guard.
As the figure drew closer, its small stature became apparent, appearing to be a young cultivator.
A few of the Demon Hunters looked slightly pleased, and the rest also showed signs of anticipation.
As the figure approached and the mist dissipated, they recognized Mo Hua's handsome features and bright eyes.
Only then were they certain that it was indeed Mo Hua.
Mo Hua greeted them.
Hearing Mo Hua's voice, the Demon Hunters were overjoyed to confirm that it was indeed him, and he seemed unharmed. They were greatly relieved.
One of the Demon Hunters exclaimed happily, "We've found Mo Hua!"
The others passed the message on.
Soon, in the thick fog, the voices of the Demon Hunters rose and fell.
"We've found Mo Hua!"
"Mo Hua has been found!"
"Found!"
...
Mo Hua stood still, touched by their concern but also feeling guilty.
He never expected that so many people would care about him and even venture deep into the mountains to search for him.
He felt he had caused them a lot of trouble...
Mo Hua also recalled that night when the Evil Cultivator had said to the Third House Master:
"There's movement from the Demon Hunters..."
"Something's happened in the inner mountains..."
He had been curious then about what had happened in the inner mountains.
It turned out that the biggest incident in the inner mountains was his own disappearance.
Back then, when the Great Elder of the Qian family had gone missing, the entire family had mobilized their disciples, forming a human net, disregarding the dangers of the deep mountains as they searched.
Now, the Demon Hunters were doing the same for him.
Mo Hua's eyes stung, and he felt deeply touched.
After a while, Mo Hua saw Elder Yu, and feeling guilty, he wanted to say something, but Elder Yu interrupted him.
"Let's talk when we get back," said Elder Yu.
Elder Yu's expression was complex. While he had been worried about Mo Hua and felt his actions were a bit rash, he also understood why Mo Hua had ventured into the deep mountains. Thus, he didn't want to reprimand him and couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh.
Not everyone had the kindness and courage to take such risks for the loose cultivators of Tongxian City.
Fortunately, Mo Hua had returned safely.
Elder Yu remained calm on the surface, but he, too, felt a great weight lift from his shoulders.
Regardless of what Mo Hua had discovered in the deep mountains, they would discuss it after returning.
Mo Hua only now realized that more people had ventured into the mountains to look for him than he had thought.
All the Demon Hunters he was somewhat familiar with were there, and he even spotted some cultivators from the Daoting Court.
Mo Hua also saw Zhang Lan.
Seeing that Mo Hua was unharmed, Zhang Lan heaved a sigh of relief. He wanted to say something but didn't know what to say, so he just ruffled Mo Hua's hair playfully, messing it up.
Knowing he was in the wrong, Mo Hua remained silent.
Upon reaching the inner mountains, Mo Shan finally arrived from the other side of the deep mountains.
Even though he had already been informed of Mo Hua's safety, he only truly felt relieved when he laid eyes on his son.
With his head lowered, Mo Hua mumbled, "Father..."
Mo Shan had been angry, but the moment he saw his son, all his anger dissipated.
He could only sigh and pat Mo Hua's head, saying, "Go and see your mother. She hasn't slept a wink these past few days..."
Mo Hua was taken aback. "Mother is also in the mountains?"
Mo Shan nodded.
Following Mo Shan, Mo Hua made his way to a camp in the inner mountains, where he was reunited with his mother, Liu Ruhua.
Liu Ruhua stood waiting at the entrance of the camp, her frail figure appearing haggard and her usually gentle eyes filled with worry. The moment she laid eyes on Mo Hua, silent tears began to stream down her face.
Mo Hua's heart twisted, and he called out, "Mother..."
Without waiting for Mo Hua to say another word, Liu Ruhua rushed forward and tightly embraced her son, her arms trembling slightly.
She held him close, fearing that if she blinked, the son in her arms would vanish once more.
Anxious and sleepless these past few days, she had searched tirelessly with the others but to no avail.
She feared that she would never see her child again, that one day, even a glimpse of him would be impossible.
Liu Ruhua held Mo Hua for a long time before her emotions finally calmed.
Mo Hua felt immense guilt, and he apologized, "Mother, I'm sorry..."
With tears in her eyes, Liu Ruhua sighed in relief and shook her head. "You may be young, but you already possess great abilities. You know right from wrong and have your own thoughts. Mother doesn't blame you."
"But you must always remember that there are many people in this world who care about you. No matter what you do, don't let them worry, and no matter what happens, be sure to let your father and me know."
Mo Hua nodded earnestly, "Mother, I will remember!"
Liu Ruhua gazed at Mo Hua's handsome features and clear eyes, her heart filled with reluctance, and added, "Also, no matter what happens, you must always protect your life."
"There are countless treasures in this world, but to your father and me, you are the most unique and irreplaceable treasure. Even the path to immortality is not as important as your safety."
Liu Ruhua's eyes shone with a gentle and profound love.
Mo Hua felt even more guilty.
He had thought he considered his parents' feelings, but he now realized he hadn't understood anything at all.
He had guessed that his parents would be a little worried, but he never imagined the depth of their concern.
In this world, a child's concern for their parents is but a fraction of the worry a parent carries for their child.
Mo Hua vowed to himself that the next time he took action, he wouldn't let anyone worry, especially not his parents.
With these thoughts in mind, Mo Hua earnestly replied to Liu Ruhua, "Mother, rest assured. I will take good care of myself and live a long life, all the way to immortality."
"You and Father will also live long and achieve immortality!"
Liu Ruhua didn't take his words too seriously, but her heart was comforted.
She wiped away her tears, rubbed Mo Hua's cheek affectionately, and smiled, "Good, let's make that promise then!"
(End of Chapter)
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