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The silent Main Hall was lit by the flashing Light Screen.

On the screen, Qu Moxuan wore a solemn expression, respectful and deferential.

Outside the screen...

The gravity vanished from Qu Hongwen's face, and a gentle smile rose at the corners of his lips.

"Xuan, how many times have I told you? Just call me Ancestor."

Qu Moxuan frowned slightly and cupped his hands again.

"Please forgive me, Domain Lord. Now that Moxuan serves as commander of the Green Robe Guard, I must lead by example and cannot break the rules!"

"Rules?"

Qu Hongwen shook his head with a laugh, recollection in his eyes.

"The first time I met you—and the only time I met you in person—was when I was invited to tour Yougu Seat ten million years ago."

"At that time, you were only eight years old, yet you were already lecturing this old man about 'rules' with that same grave face."

"Ten million years have passed, and you truly have not changed one bit!"

On the screen, Qu Moxuan's solemn face softened somewhat. He said gratefully, "Thank you for your favor back then, Domain Lord. Otherwise, Moxuan would not have been able to..."

"Do not belittle yourself!"

Qu Hongwen cut him off with a frown and earnestly instructed him.

"You reached where you are today entirely through your own efforts. This old man has never given you any help."

"And besides..."

"Only before me are you called 'Qu Moxuan.' Outside, your name is 'You Moxuan'! Likewise, your You Family of Yougu has long taken root in Yougu Seat for three hundred million years. It has nothing whatsoever to do with this old man!"

"Moxuan understands!"

You Moxuan's expression turned grave, and he immediately replied solemnly, "Rest assured, Domain Lord. The You Family of the Green Robe Guard