"How have Xiao Shun and Xiao Shui been cultivating lately?" Mo Hua asked Old Yu.
Old Yu's expression turned gratified at the question. "Those two children have been quite diligent in their cultivation, and their progress hasn't been slow either. They've spared me much worry. Speaking of which, it's all thanks to you, Benefactor. If you hadn't helped them, those two little ones would probably have met with more danger than safety. How could they be as lively and spirited as they are now..."
At this, Old Yu heaved a long sigh, his expression full of emotion.
Modestly, Mo Hua said, "I didn't do much."
He turned his head again, his deep gaze settling on the two children in the courtyard as he slowly asked, "They haven't shown anything unusual lately, have they?"
"Unusual?" Old Yu did not understand.
"I mean, have there been any problems with their cultivation? Since they were taken away last time, have they suffered any aftereffects or anything like that?"
Since it concerned his two grandsons, Old Yu's expression grew solemn.
He thought carefully, his brows tightly furrowed, but in the end shook his head. "Nothing unusual."
Then he grew somewhat nervous. "Benefactor, has something happened?"
"No." Mo Hua also sighed in relief. "I was only asking as a precaution. It's good that nothing is wrong."
Only then was Old Yu reassured.
He personally poured Mo Hua another cup of tea. "Have some tea, have some tea."
Mo Hua said nothing further.
They whiled away the time until noon had passed and the sun began to sink. Then Mo Hua rose to take his leave.
"Benefactor, why not stay a little longer? Tonight, this old man will prepare some fresh fare and treat you properly..."
Old Yu warmly urged him to stay.
But Mo Hua