Mistwater River bank.
Mo Hua locked eyes with the "Young Master" hidden within the black mist, just for a brief instant.
After that, the magnificent Flower Boat sailed once more into the enigmatic night, gradually vanishing from sight.
Mo Hua's gaze was deep and penetrating, silently etching those eyes into his heart, then continued along the riverbank, embarking on the journey back to the Sect.
The rest of the journey was uneventful.
Half a day later, Mo Hua returned to the Sect, first reporting to Elder Song who managed attendance, explaining the events.
To Mo Hua's surprise, Elder Song, usually lacking in empathy, was unexpectedly cordial, even wearing a faint look of pride.
It seemed that Mo Hua's request for leave had been executed perfectly, making Elder Song look good.
Mo Hua was a bit baffled by this.
After bidding farewell to Elder Song, Mo Hua went to pay his respects to Elder Master Xun.
