Chapter 58: Asking About My Father's Death

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After dealing with Xiao Yan's request for leave, most of the matters inside the tent were resolved.

"Alright, today's recruitment ends here. For the next seven days, we will continue recruiting in the city," Instructor Ruo Lin said softly.

"Instructor, why don't you stay at our Xiao family during your time in Wu Tan City?" Xiao Yu hurriedly ran up, grabbing Instructor Ruo Lin's arm with a sweet smile as she was about to leave.

"Stay at the Xiao family?"

Instructor Ruo Lin paused, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, hesitating as she said, "The Jia Nan Academy has a designated reception place in Wu Tan City. Wouldn't staying with the Xiao family be a bit too much trouble?"

"Hehe, it's no trouble at all. To have an instructor from Jia Nan Academy stay with us is a great honor for our Xiao family. If word got out that Instructor Ruo Lin is willing to be a guest at the Xiao family, everyone would be overjoyed," Xiao Yan said with a smile as he approached.

Although Mo Yu remained silent, he, too, looked at Instructor Ruo Lin with a gaze that spoke volumes.

Mo Yu immediately saw through Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan's intent to raise the Xiao family's status by leveraging Jia Nan Academy's influence. Naturally, he supported this idea.

After all, Jia Nan Academy was a prestigious power in the northwest continent. Having any connection with them would undoubtedly increase the Xiao family's influence in Wu Tan City.

The Xiao family had also been kind to Mo Yu, and since his grandfather now lived with them, he naturally hoped for the family's continued prosperity.

Seeing both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan in agreement, Instructor Ruo Lin bit her lip. With her experience, she was well aware of the impact her presence could have in Wu Tan City. Normally, recruitment instructors from previous years wouldn't interact with local powers.

After pondering for a moment, her eyebrows still furrowed, Instructor Ruo Lin eventually nodded and smiled warmly. "Alright, I'll stay with the Xiao family for a few days."

Mo Yu and Xiao Yan were rare geniuses at Jia Nan Academy, so Instructor Ruo Lin was naturally inclined to carefully consider their opinions.

Seeing her agree, Xiao Yu immediately beamed and hugged Instructor Ruo Lin's slender waist happily.

"Luo Bu, you all can return to the reception area for now. Continue recruiting here tomorrow. And remember, don't cause any trouble!" Instructor Ruo Lin affectionately patted Xiao Yu's head before turning to Luo Bu and the others by the tent, giving her instructions.

"Understood."

Luo Bu quickly nodded. After all, he now had a deep-rooted fear of Mo Yu and would never think of causing trouble near his family.

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Upon hearing that recruitment instructors from Jia Nan Academy were visiting the Xiao family, Xiao Zhan, who was in the council hall discussing matters with three elders, was momentarily stunned. A moment later, they all stood up, faces full of joy. After exchanging glances, they quickly left the hall, rushing to the family gates to warmly welcome the group of beautiful young women into their home.

Introduced by Xiao Yu, both sides finally made their initial acquaintance. Upon learning the purpose of Instructor Ruo Lin's visit, Xiao Zhan readily agreed and immediately sent people to prepare rooms in the backyard. His straightforward and efficient actions earned him considerable favor from Instructor Ruo Lin and her group.

With the sudden arrival of a group of Jia Nan Academy's beautiful female students, the atmosphere within the Xiao family immediately became much more lively.

As night fell, the Xiao family naturally offered the highest hospitality as hosts. After dinner, seeing that the conversation between both sides was still quite warm, Mo Yu quietly approached Xiao Zhan to inquire about some matters.

"What? You want to know the cause of your father's death?"

In the rear courtyard of the Xiao family, it was much quieter than the bustling front courtyard. After all the servants were busy attending to the guests, the back was eerily silent. However, the shocked voice that suddenly echoed broke this tranquility.

Xiao Zhan, who had been hosting Instructor Ruo Lin in the front courtyard, had brought Mo Yu to a secluded spot in the back courtyard after hearing he had a private matter to discuss.

But Xiao Zhan had never expected the youth to ask such a question, and even someone as calm as him couldn't help but cry out in surprise. His face instantly became solemn, and he looked conflicted.

Seeing Xiao Zhan, who was usually stern and composed, react this way, Mo Yu immediately realized something was amiss. If there was nothing wrong, his grandfather wouldn't have kept it a secret, and Xiao Zhan, as the family head, wouldn't have had such a drastic reaction.

Before leaving Wu Tan City, Mo Yu was determined to uncover the truth. He owed it to the elderly man who had always taken care of him, the one who had to bury his own son.

If there was any blood feud involved, Mo Yu would one day seek revenge, even if it meant confronting the top powerhouses of the Jia Ma Empire, such as Yun Lan Sect, or even those in Central Plains.

"Uncle, I'm grown up now. Some things can't be hidden forever. I hope you'll tell me, rather than let me find out on my own," Mo Yu said firmly, his gaze unwavering as his eyes flickered with determination.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhan sighed deeply. Looking at the young man before him, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but see a reflection of his own son, Xiao Yan. Both were steadfast and determined, unwilling to give up once they had set their minds to something.

It was clear that even if Xiao Zhan didn't say anything, Mo Yu would find other ways to dig up the truth of what happened back then. And if that happened, the young man might grow distant from his uncle.

"Sigh, this was a family secret back then. No one was allowed to mention it, and I, along with the other elders, had planned to take it to our graves. Your grandfather didn't tell you for your own good."

Xiao Zhan sighed again, clearly reluctant to bring up Mo Yu's father's death. However, as his son, Mo Yu had the right to know.

Mo Yu remained silent, watching Xiao Zhan. As the head of the family, Xiao Zhan obviously knew the details. That's why Mo Yu hadn't pressured his grandfather and had instead sought out Xiao Zhan. He didn't want to tear open the old man's wounds after such a painful loss.

Seeing the determined look in Mo Yu's eyes, Xiao Zhan frowned and carefully recalled the events of that year. After a moment, he slowly spoke.

"The cause of your father's death is related to a powerful family in the northeastern part of the empire."

Hearing this, a flash of cold light passed through Mo Yu's eyes. He immediately asked coldly, "Which family is Uncle referring to?"

"It's your ancestral family, the Mo Clan of Yan City!"

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