Asking about longevity

Since it was Supervisor Xia's ship, he had to go to say hello, say hello, and report back to Daotingsi's affairs.

Xia Diansi shouted a few times, and someone on the ship turned off the formation, opened the deck, and let everyone on board.

After arriving on the boat, Mo Hua looked around and sighed that it was indeed the spirit boat overseen by the Xia family. It was solemn and luxurious, but also low-key and restrained.

After a while, a man wearing a white Taoist robe with gold and jade patterns came out, surrounded by several Xia family monks.

This man was tall and straight, his eyes were cold and majestic, and the aura around him was as deep as the mountains.

"Feathering..."

Mo Hua was secretly shocked.

This man was in charge of the overall situation of the Xia family, giving orders and strategizing behind the scenes.

Everyone stepped forward to salute, Supervisor Xia nodded slightly, and then looked at everyone with an indifferent expression.

Especially when he saw Gu Changhuai, his attitude seemed very cold.

To Xia Diansi, he was quite calm, but to Xiao Tianquan, he unexpectedly nodded.

As for the ink paintings, he only glanced at them lightly and didn't pay attention to them at all.

Mo Hua breathed a sigh of relief and touched the "dragon bone statue" hanging on his body, thinking that Inspector Xia was also "blind" and couldn't see good things.

Supervisor Xia glanced at everyone again and said calmly: "Thank you for your hard work on Rouge Zhou. I happen to be going back home, so I can give you a ride on the way."

After finishing speaking, Inspector Xia said to Xia Diansi again: "Rong'er, come with me."

Xia Diansi cupped his hands and said, "Yes, uncle."

Afterwards, Xia Diansi followed Inspector Xia and walked towards the cabin.

Mo Hua secretly asked Gu Changhuai, "Uncle Gu, is Xia Diansi's name 'Rong'er'?"

Gu Changhuai frowned and ignored Mo Hua.

On the other hand, Xiao Tianquan was on the side, staring at Xia Diansi's back, in a daze.

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In an elegant cabin.

Inspector Xia sat at the table drinking tea, while Xia Diansi stood respectfully opposite.

"Xiao Zhenhai is dead?"

"yes."

"Where's the body?"

"He is already in a state of disrepair and his flesh and blood are mixed. He was collected by the Dao Tingsi. He should be able to transport him back tomorrow..."

Supervisor Xia gave a faint "hmm" and then said after a moment:

"Since he is dead, all the affairs of the Xiao family should be pinned on Xiao Zhenhai. All the blame will be borne by him alone."

Xia Diansi frowned, "Uncle..."

Inspector Xia glanced at her.

Xia Diansi stopped talking.

Inspector Xia took a sip of tea and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it."

Xia Diansi then said: "Uncle, do you want to reuse the Xiao family?"

Supervisor Xia nodded and did not hide anything, "The Xiao family is very discerning. They have been operating in the Qianxue state for many years. They have good power, connections, and foundation. Since they are willing to join my Xia family, I can give them a chance."

"But when you work for my Xia family, you can't have any stains. Therefore, what happened to Yan Zhizhou can only be blamed on Xiao Zhenhai, who was greedy for profit, betrayed the Xiao family, and betrayed Daotingsi."

"But..." Xia Diansi hesitated.

Supervisor Xia knew what she meant and said slowly:

"If the water is clear, there will be no fish, and if the people are careful, there will be no disciples. A family is so big, it is impossible to keep everything clean from top to bottom, and the same is true for the Xiao family. Sometimes, the structure needs to be bigger and more inclusive."

Even so, Xia Diansi still frowned, "Does it have to be the Xiao family?"

Inspector Xia put down his teacup and asked calmly: "What do you mean?"

Xia Diansi said: "There are so many aristocratic families in Qianxue Prefecture, do they have to seek cooperation from the Xiao family?"

"Who are you looking for?" Inspector Xia looked carefully.

"For example..." Xia Diansi whispered, "Gu family."

Supervisor Xia said categorically: "The Gu family can't do it."

Xia Diansi's face changed slightly: "Why?"

Inspector Xia looked at him silently.

Only then did Xia Diansi realize that he had lost his composure, so he explained softly:

"Uncle... The Gu family is a pure family. They behave upright and sit upright. The monks of the Gu family have served in the Daoting Division for many years and have always enforced the law impartially. There is rarely any corruption or fraud. Although the Gu family members are a bit paranoid, But with an upright nature and strong abilities, this is not..."

Supervisor Xia shook his head, "It's just because the Gu family is Qingliu, so it can't be done."

Xia Diansi was startled and didn't understand.

Inspector Xia stared at Xia Diansi and sighed slightly:

"The Gu family is a pure family and they act impartially, so they will not be used by my Xia family. They do not take bribes or cheat, and they act openly and aboveboard. How can I rest assured that I have nothing to hold on to?"

"The Xiao family is different. Their hands and feet have never been clean. If I want to investigate, I can find out a lot of clues. Because of this, it is convenient for my Xia family to handle."

"And since their handle is in the hands of my Xia family, they will naturally have no choice but to devote their lives to my Xia family."

Xia Diansi pursed his lips tightly and said nothing.

Supervisor Xia thought for a moment and then asked, "What do you think of that young master of the Xiao family?"

Xia Diansi said: "Which young master is your uncle talking about?"

"Who else could it be?"

Xia Diansi lowered his head, not wanting to say anything.

Supervisor Xia glanced at her lightly, "I didn't tell you about this, but you are attentive, so you can guess a little bit, right?"

Xia Diansi remained silent.

"You should also consider your life-long events..."

After Supervisor Xia finished speaking, he sighed, stood up slowly, looked out the window at the night with his hands behind his hands, and said in a deep voice:

"For children from aristocratic families, marriage is inevitable."

"Although you are a direct descendant, your parents are not good enough and have no say in the clan. They didn't arrange your marriage early, so it's a bit too late to consider it now."

"In the aristocratic families, everyone has already found a good match."

"You have a good appearance and spiritual roots, but you have been delayed for a long time, you are a little older, and you work in the Daoting Division. You are used to being resolute and have a bad temper. Now it is basically impossible to find a husband who can match the Xia family and has extraordinary talents."

"And Xiao Tianquan..."

Xia Jianzhu paused, and then said, "He is the core direct descendant of the Xiao family. He is young, has good spiritual roots, is very motivated, and has a bright future. It is not an insult to you. It just happens that he is a little inferior to you in all aspects. It's just right for you to do what you want."

"Of course, I won't let you down. A Xia family Jindan marries a Xiao family Jianji. How will it look if this is spread out?"

"I will tell him to give him twenty years. If he can form a Dan within twenty years, the marriage will be settled. By then, you two will be married, and I will help him to rise to prominence. In the future, the position of the head of the Xiao family will also be his."

"The head of a fifth-rank family is your husband. That's enough."

Xia Jianzhu turned his head and looked at Xia Diansi silently, his eyes softened. "I'm your uncle. This marriage is not for the present, but for the future. I can only do this for you."

Xia Diansi was grateful, but when she thought of Xiao Tianquan's character, she felt like a thorn in her heart.

Her mood was written on her face. Xia Jianzhu had seen countless people, so how could he not know.

"Are you in love with someone?"

Xia Diansi's face turned pale, and he shook his head and said, "No..."

Xia Jianjian sighed and said earnestly:

"The relationship between men and women is about long-term maintenance, not temporary infatuation. You are trapped in the love between men and women, and you can't see clearly. You don't know what is good and what is bad..."

"Uncle, I know..." Xia Diansi murmured.

Xia Jianjian saw her like this, shook his head slightly, and his expression became colder:

"I am your uncle, I won't force you, but there are some things I still need to make clear to you."

"The marriage is for your own happiness and for the benefit of the family. If you accept it, the family will benefit, and naturally they will promote you and give you opportunities to let you move up step by step. If you refuse, it means that you don't care about the interests of the clan, and you will only be marginalized step by step and excluded from the core of the family."

"You should be clear about these things in your heart, think about them more..."

After that, Xia Jianjian began to close his eyes and rest.

Xia Diansi bowed and retreated respectfully, but there was a bit of sadness between his eyebrows.

Back on the deck, Mo Hua saw that Xia Diansi was a little absent-minded, so he asked: "Sister Xia, are you worried?"

Xia Diansi was stunned and raised her head. Just when she was about to say something, she saw Gu Changhuai.

The two looked at each other, Xia Diansi looked at Gu Changhuai deeply, and then for some reason, his eyes became a little determined, and then became indifferent.

Gu Changhuai, on the other hand, kept a cold face.

The relationship between the two was a little awkward.

Mo Hua sighed silently.

Things like fate are really erratic.

Fortunately, Xia Diansi looked away not long after, and said to Mo Hua: "It's too late, we will take my uncle's boat back. You have worked hard on the Dragon King Temple. I will take you to the room and you can have a good rest."

"Well," Mo Hua nodded, "Thank you, Sister Xia."

Xia Diansi smiled slightly, but this smile was obviously a little absent-minded.

Afterwards, Xia Diansi led the way for Mo Hua and the others.

Xiao Tianquan did not follow, he went to see Xia Jianjian, whether he was there to flatter him or to discuss something.

Everyone was too lazy to care about him.

Xia Diansi took Mo Hua and Gu Changhuai into the cabin and found two vacant guest rooms:

"You can rest here for one night. The spiritual boat will dock at dawn and we will return to Ganxuezhou."

"If you need anything, tell the Xia family disciples in the cabin."

"Okay." Mo Hua said.

Xia Diansi gave a few more instructions and prepared to leave.

This spiritual boat belongs to the Xia family. She has her own room and does not need to stay in the guest room.

Mo Hua hurriedly said, "Sister Xia, I'll see you off."

Seeing that Gu Changhuai did not show any reaction, Mo Hua quickly pulled him.

Gu Changhuai was a little reluctant, but he also stood up and sent Xia Diansi away with Mo Hua.

The three walked to the corridor and just turned around and ran into someone.

When they met, their expressions changed instantly.

Mo Hua was even more shocked.

This person was a woman, with a weak breath, obviously seriously injured, wearing a hat on her head, covering her face, and there were some burn marks on her face, covered with thick powder.

Hua Ruyu!

Mo Hua was a little unbelievable.

And Hua Ruyu was also a little shocked when she saw everyone.

After a while, she put away her surprise, her eyes wandered on Gu Changhuai and Xia Diansi for a while, and couldn't help but sneer:

"Men in this world are really heartless. Gu Diansi talked about marriage with me not long ago, but I didn't expect that he was so cruel and hurt me so badly. Now, in a blink of an eye, he forgets the old and loves the new, and has hooked up with another lover..."

Xia Diansi frowned.

Gu Changhuai also looked unhappy, "Shouldn't you be in Daoyu? Why are you here?"

"What Daoyu?" Hua Ruyu sneered.

Gu Changhuai's eyes were cold, "You have committed a serious crime. Don't say you don't know about the Rouge Boat..."

Hua Ruyu said, "What does the Rouge Boat have to do with me?"

Gu Changhuai wanted to take action and take him down immediately.

Hua Ruyu sneered, "Don't blame me for not reminding you. I am a guest of Xia Jianjian on this boat. If something happens, think about how to explain it to Xia Jianjian?"

As soon as these words came out, Gu Changhuai and Xia Diansi's expressions changed.

Even Mo Hua frowned.

Hua Ruyu glanced at Gu Changhuai's stiff expression, and couldn't help but smiled coquettishly, saying sarcastically:

"You don't think I'm just a simple sect instructor, do you?"

"For so many years, I have trained so many top-notch girls and served so many powerful young masters. Although some people have left me alone and are unkind, there are still a few who are reluctant to let me die..."

"They are kind and don't want me to be stranded in the Daoting Division, suffer those physical pains, and say things I shouldn't say."

"Xia Jianjian is also a man who does great things. He is broad-minded and can take it and let it go. He doesn't care about me, a little girl."

After Hua Ruyu finished speaking, she looked at Gu Changhuai with some satisfaction.

"You can't imagine that a place like Daoyu can't hold me at all. You have worked hard and investigated for so long, but you can't do anything to me. Some things are not something you run errands can decide..."

Gu Changhuai's face was full of murderous intent.

Xia Diansi also had anger in her eyes.

Mo Hua couldn't bear to see her arrogant look, so she said with concern:

"Sister Hua, what's wrong with your face? Why is it so ugly? You're not disfigured, are you?"

When Hua Ruyu heard this, she immediately became like a fox with its fur blown up, with a ferocious look, and pounced on Mo Hua viciously.

"Little bastard, I'll kill you..."

Before she could get close to Mo Hua, Gu Changhuai grabbed her arm with his big hand and pushed her back.

Although Gu Changhuai wanted to kill Hua Ruyu.

But he also knew the limit. If he really killed Hua Ruyu at this time, Xia Jianjian and Daotingsi would have no way to explain.

He basically didn't need to be a Diansi anymore.

Hua Ruyu staggered a few steps, and then stood firm, like a shrew.

She also knew that she was no match for Gu Changhuai and the others, so she just looked at them viciously.

Especially the "vicious and insidious" Mo Hua, she wanted to eat Mo Hua alive.

Hua Ruyu sneered:

"Okay, okay, I'll remember this account. Don't forget, the one standing behind me is the young master."

"Over the past hundred years, how many girls have I trained? There are so many noble young masters in Ganxuezhou. Who hasn't enjoyed the taste of ecstasy here?"

"Now they are all in high positions and powerful, how can they really abandon me? Sooner or later, I will make you die without a burial place."

After saying this, Hua Ruyu sneered and turned away.

Mo Hua and the other two did not stop her, but just stayed there silently.

Gu Changhua was silent for a moment, and said coldly: "I'll go find Xia Jianjian."

Xia Diansi held him back and shook his head: "No need to go."

Gu Changhua looked at Xia Diansi silently.

Xia Diansi sighed, "Uncle always makes plans before he acts, and he thinks deeply. It's useless for you to find him for his decision."

Gu Changhuai glanced at Xia Diansi, and a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. He said lightly, "I know."

Then he turned back to the room without saying a word.

Xia Diansi glanced at Gu Changhuai, looking lonely, and turned away.

Mo Hua looked at the two people who parted unhappily, and couldn't help sighing again.

Back in the room, Mo Hua felt a little regretful.

"I didn't blow up this Hua Ruyu, I miscalculated..."

If he had known earlier, he would have arranged more formations to blow Hua Ruyu and Yanzhizhou to pieces, and put an end to it.

Since she was lucky enough to survive, she didn't just be a coward, but also dared to jump in his face. She was really tired of living.

I don't know which young master is the "mistress" who protects her, and what his status is now.

Even Supervisor Xia had to give him face.

Mo Hua shook his head, feeling a little emotional.

The water here is really too deep and too dirty...

"However, Hua Ruyu is not dead..."

Mo Hua took out the list of Jiang Lao Da from the storage bag, and saw that under Shui Yanluo, the name of "Mrs. Miao" was indeed not dim, indicating that Hua Ruyu, who was "Mrs. Miao", was still alive and well.

"What a pity..."

Mo Hua felt a little regretful.

Good people don't live long, and evil will last for thousands of years.

Mo Hua was about to consider whether to kill Hua Ruyu, but suddenly realized that something was wrong.

"Shui Yanluo..."

He looked at the list again, especially the three words "Shui Yanluo" on the list, and couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

"Why is Shui Yanluo's name... still on the list?!"

"Isn't he dead?"

"What's the situation?"

"Shui Yanluo... he is not dead?"

Mo Hua's pupils trembled, and then shook his head.

No, it's impossible!

He was very sure that Shui Yanluo was dead.

His soul was shattered by his Jing Shen Sword, and his pupil technique backfired. He was stabbed in the heart by Senior Brother Feng's long sword, and stabbed in his forehead by Senior Sister Qianqian's spiritual needle.

Xiao Tianquan even replenished his sword.

Not only was his body dead, but his soul was also completely extinct. I would never be wrong about this...

"But why?"

"Why is Shui Yama's name on the list not destroyed or even dimmed?"

Mo Hua frowned and his thoughts changed rapidly.

Could it be that... the "Shui Yama" who died was actually not Shui Yama, at least not the one who signed the "soul contract" at the altar.

Is there someone else who is the real Shui Yanluo?

Who could this person be?

Mo Hua had a headache for a while.

Suspected people appeared in his mind one after another, but he thought about it and couldn't make up his mind.

He thought about this question all night, but he could only guess and couldn't think of an answer.

At dawn the next day, the spirit boat docked at the ferry.

Mo Hua stayed up all night and looked a little tired, but he had no choice but to sigh and go back to the sect first.

After saying hello to Supervisor Xia, Mo Hua followed Gu Changhuai and others, left the spirit boat and stepped onto the ferry.

Xiao Tianquan also followed.

Moreover, I don't know if Supervisor Xia said something to him yesterday, but he looked more contented, and he was more attentive to Xia Diansi, and he was considerate and considerate.

Xia Diansi looked indifferent.

Gu Changhuai saw all this with his eyes also cold.

Just like that, several people came ashore.

But as soon as he arrived on the shore, Mo Hua saw an acquaintance.

Ye Hong.

The elder of the Ye family, a third-rank family in Yanshui City, was also the father of Ye Xiu, who died on the Yanshui River, and Ye Jin, who died in the Baihua Valley.

He seemed to have been waiting here at the ferry for a long time, looking a little haggard.

When he saw Mo Hua, without saying a word, he came up to him excitedly and asked in a trembling voice: "Young Master, I... Jin'er's hatred..."

There was expectation in his eyes, but at the same time there was a hint of fear.

He couldn't take revenge himself, so he could only place his hope on Mo Hua.

But at the same time, he also knew that this was his own incompetence, so he felt guilty.

Mo Hua's expression was a little complicated. He didn't know what to say. In the end, he just nodded: "The Rouge Boat has been destroyed. Damn it, everyone is dead."

Ye Hong's eyes turned red when he heard this, and he immediately knelt down in front of Mo Hua.

Mo Hua quickly grabbed him.

When Gu Changhuai and Xia Diansi saw this, they looked a little emotional.

Ye Hong expressed his gratitude to Mo Hua and others, "Thank you so much for all your benefactors. Although Ye is just a foundation builder with little power, from now on, as long as you are in need, Ye will go through fire and water without hesitation..."

"Elder Ye, you are serious." Mo Hua said.

Ye Hong wanted to entertain everyone at a nearby restaurant, but Mo Hua declined politely.

Uncle Gu and the others have official duties, and he himself has to return to Taixumen as soon as possible.

Ye Hong also knew the appropriateness, no longer forced it, and then thanked him profusely.

After that, everyone left. Mo Hua walked a few steps and turned around to see Ye Hong still standing there blankly. He couldn't help but ask:

"Elder Ye, aren't you going back?"

Ye Hong looked a little sad, "I want to hold a memorial ceremony for my poor children by the Yanshui River."

Mo Hua's footsteps stopped.

He thought for a moment and said, "I will also pay my respects to Senior Sister Ye."

It doesn't take much time to just say a simple bow.

Ye Hong looked grateful, and then he found a secluded riverside and placed the incense burner, wine, offerings, paper money, etc. that he had prepared on the ground.

In addition, there are also Ye Jin’s favorite daffodils.

Ye Hong burned the incense, sprinkled the wine, looked at the daffodils on the ground, and shed two lines of bitter tears.

"Jin'er, Xiu'er, my father is incompetent and cannot avenge you with his own hands."

"If it weren't for your benefactors who acted chivalrously and avenged you, I would have returned to hell one day and would not have the face to see you two brothers and sisters..."

Ye Hong's eyes were slightly red, and he was mumbling to the side.

Mo Hua looked at the daffodils all over the ground with a complicated mood.

There were some things he didn't say.

Shui Yanluo's name has not been written off, and he is not sure whether he has really avenged Senior Sister Ye Jin...

But Ye Hong didn't know this.

After the worship was completed, everyone was about to leave.

Gu Changhuai and others are going back to Daotingsi, and Mo Hua is also going back to Taixumen.

Only Ye Hong remained by the river, mourning his unfortunate children.

When everyone left, Mo Hua had something on his mind, so he walked a few steps slower, so he happened to see Xiao Tianquan with an indifferent look on his face and even a look of contempt.

Xiao Tianquan looked at Ye Hong with this look, then followed everyone and turned to leave.

But when he left, he suddenly got up and stepped on the narcissus at his feet, crushing the pure white narcissus into the soil.

The white petals were stained with dirt and fell into mud.

Mo Hua saw this and was shocked in his heart, and suddenly said: "Brother Xiao..."

Everyone stopped.

Ye Hong also looked at Mo Hua.

Mo Hua slowly raised his head and stared at Xiao Tianquan, his eyes shining brightly, "Actually, you are the real... Shui Yanluo, right?"