Chapter 145: The Patriarch's Arrival

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After several dozen breaths, led by Mo Li Hai, all the elders of the Tianshui Sect appeared in unison at the sect's mountain gate!

Simultaneously, outside the mountain gate of the Tianshui Sect, two figures in blue robes stretched across the sky, emitting a considerable aura.

"Tianshui Sect pays respects to the envoy of the Shui Family and welcomes the envoy's arrival!"

Mo Li Hai, uncertain of the identities of the two, immediately led all the elders of the Tianshui Sect to kneel down, addressing them as envoys with utmost respect!

At that moment, the two figures in blue robes slowly descended from the sky, landing before the crowd of the Tianshui Sect.

These two individuals were none other than Shui Wuya and Shui Xingtian, who came from the Ice God Island.

"Please rise."

Shui Wuya spoke lightly, sweeping his gaze over the people of the Tianshui Sect.

Among them were four experts at the level of Titled Douluo, with Mo Li Hai being the strongest, roughly at the level of a ninety-seventh-ranked Super Douluo.

After Mo Li Hai and the others rose, their gazes towards Shui Wuya and Shui Xingtian were incredibly tense.

Since they could only communicate with the Shui Family in one direction, they knew almost nothing about Shui Wuya and Shui Xingtian, leaving them unsure of how to proceed for a moment.

"What's this? Did the Tianshui Sect specifically invite me here just to chill at the mountain gate?"

Shui Wuya chuckled lightly, his smile as gentle as a spring breeze, giving off a friendly vibe.

However, this seemingly inconspicuous remark from Shui Wuya was like a thunderclap echoing in the minds of the Tianshui Sect members!

Mo Li Hai, the Sect Master of the Tianshui Sect, felt a sense of astonishment in his gaze towards Shui Wuya!

It's worth noting that when they contacted the Shui Family earlier, the invitation clearly stated that they were inviting the Patriarch of the Shui Family to come.

Although they didn't have high expectations, they still held a glimmer of hope.

Yet, the words spoken by Shui Wuya now subtly confirmed his identity!

"Master Mo, the Patriarch has personally come, so the Tianshui Sect must not neglect propriety."

At this moment, Shui Xingtian beside Shui Wuya spoke in a deep voice, his expression as calm as water. With a wave of his hand, he displayed the insignia of the Shui Family Patriarch.

"The Tianshui Sect respectfully welcomes the Patriarch's arrival. The sect has already prepared a welcoming banquet for the Patriarch inside. Please, follow me!"

After seeing the insignia of the Shui Family Patriarch, the astonishment on the faces of the Tianshui Sect members disappeared instantly, replaced by collective joy!

Master Mo Li Hai bent down, gesturing an invitation, and appeared at the right front of Shui Wuya to lead the way, while the other elders collectively made way for them.

On the way to the banquet hall, Mo Li Hai was excited beyond measure.

The Patriarch of the Shui Family had actually come to the Tianshui Sect!

Before long, guided by Mo Li Hai and the other elders, they took their seats in a magnificent hall.

The hall had already been arranged with a banquet meticulously prepared by the Tianshui Sect.

"The Patriarch's presence is like that of the sun and moon, majestic and extraordinary. I, Mo Li Hai, as the Sect Master of the Tianshui Sect, respectfully welcome the Patriarch's arrival!"

After taking their seats, Mo Li Hai bowed to Shui Wuya, expressing his excitement through every gesture and word.

"What exactly is the reason for Master Mo inviting me this time?"

Shui Wuya waved his hand, signaling Mo Li Hai to rise. Deep within his eyes, as black as night, flickered profound insight.

"Reporting to the Patriarch, today, the Tianshui Pool left behind by the Ice God ten thousand years ago suddenly showed unusual activity. Every seven days, it emits a colorful brilliance, so we specifically invited the Patriarch to come and inspect."

Mo Li Hai couldn't discern Shui Wuya's soul power cultivation, but the powerful aura emanating from Shui Wuya made him, a ninety-seventh-ranked Super Douluo, feel a sense of submission from the inside out.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Shui Wuya raised an eyebrow slightly.

Information about the Tianshui Pool had been recorded in the history of the Shui Family. It was said that the Tianshui Pool left by the Ice God had an extremely mysterious function.

Over the thousands of years, the Shui Family had inspected the Tianshui Pool many times, but ultimately, they only discovered that it could help soul masters refine their spirits and improve the quality of their martial souls.

Apart from this, they hadn't discovered any other uses for the Tianshui Pool.

"Let's go take a look now."

Shui Wuya wasn't concerned about the welcoming banquet; at the moment, he was curious about what kind of anomaly had occurred at the Tianshui Pool.

Unexpectedly, Mo Li Hai's face showed a hint of difficulty upon hearing this.

"Reporting to the Patriarch, there are still three days until the next illumination of the Tianshui Pool. I dare to ask the Patriarch to stay in the Tianshui Sect during these three days, and my entire sect will serve the Patriarch wholeheartedly."

After a moment, Mo Li Hai voiced his difficulty.

"I see."

Shui Wuya nodded slightly. He knew Mo Li Hai couldn't lie about this matter, but he faintly sensed that the other party's intention to keep him in the Tianshui Sect for three days might not be pure.

However, it was at this moment that Mo Li Hai suddenly clapped his hands.

A young girl suddenly emerged from the side of the hall, holding a jade wine jug in her hands, and slowly approached Shui Wuya.

"Reporting to the Patriarch, this is my daughter and also the saintess of the Tianshui Sect. She has long admired the Patriarch and specially came to serve wine for the Patriarch. Please forgive her if the Patriarch finds it inappropriate."

Mo Li Hai explained with a smile, clarifying the identity of the young girl.

As soon as he finished speaking, the delicate hands of the girl lifted the wine jug and poured a cup of wine for Shui Wuya. Her every move was graceful and charming.

Seeing this, a faint smile curved up on Shui Wuya's lips, already guessing Mo Li Hai's intention in his heart.

But he didn't point it out because in the depths of the girl's beautiful eyes, he keenly sensed a trace of sadness.

"Since Master Mo is so hospitable, staying in the Tianshui Sect for three days is not a problem."

In the end, Shui Wuya agreed to Mo Li Hai's request and promised to stay for three days.

"Patriarch, it's an honor for our Tianshui Sect. Please accept this humble cup from us."

Mo Li Hai was overjoyed and quickly raised his cup to toast Shui Wuya. With that, the atmosphere in the entire banquet hall gradually became lively.

After half an hour of the banquet, an unexpected guest appeared outside the gate of the Tianshui Sect.

Mo Ling'er, who was serving wine to Shui Wuya at the banquet, felt a vibration from the soul device on her wrist. Using washing her hands as an excuse, she quickly exited the hall.

When Mo Ling'er reappeared, she was already outside the gate of the Tianshui Sect.

"Ling'er, did your father agree?"

Huo Yuhao looked at the pure-faced girl in front of him with gentle eyes.

"My father refused my request."

Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's question, Mo Ling'er, who had been excited to see Huo Yuhao a second ago, immediately showed a trace of grievance on her face.

"What's going on? Why did Master Mo refuse?"

Similarly, Huo Yuhao, who had soft eyes just a second ago, immediately frowned.

"Yuhao, don't worry. I will persuade my father to let you enter the Tianshui Pool. It's not good for you to leave right now."

Mo Ling'er's eyes turned slightly red, and seeing Huo Yuhao's change in expression, she became anxious.

(End of this chapter)