Chu Mo, due to years of body refinement, had a physique that appeared somewhat slender, but the aura emanating from him compelled everyone to involuntarily feel the urge to worship. His slender figure, in the eyes of the crowd, had a peculiarly imposing presence.

Despite the absence of light on his body, he seemed to be radiating halos of light.

That was a path!

A path that belonged solely to Chu Mo.

Even Yiyi, upon seeing Chu Mo, couldn't help being slightly startled; she could distinctly sense the intense transformation that had occurred within him.

It was as if he had shed his old self and been reborn!

The change was just too obvious!

Yiyi's eyes also became somewhat moist. Ordinary people couldn't tell anything special about Chu Mo – his blood energy was abundant, he stood tall and confident, and he carried himself with an easy grace. But Yiyi could keenly feel behind Chu Mo's calm and composed face was an extreme exhaustion!

He bore the elegance of a Heavenly Genius, yet he had never shown it so plainly before.

He was clearly concealing something, not wanting others to perceive it.

But for the elders of the Shui Family and the heads of the other clans and sects who were present, this young man was simply too dazzling!

His majestic presence and charisma commanded both affection and awe even from those who knew nothing about him; they couldn't help but feel a subconscious… fondness for him.

Shui Qingqian hid within the crowd, stealthily observing Chu Mo. The look in her eyes conveyed a gentle adoration. She glanced enviously at Yiyi on the stage, pursed her lips, and then quietly moved further back. Hiding behind everyone, she didn't want to reveal her thoughts to others.

Shui Hong'an, upon seeing Chu Mo, didn't put on airs and wait, but instead came forward to greet him and laughed heartily, "I am Shui Hong'an, the Family Head of the Shui Family and Yiyi's father. Young Master Chu is indeed exceptionally gifted!"

After uttering these words, Shui Hong'an felt very nervous inside, because he was truly afraid that Chu Mo would suddenly say, "Family Head Shui, I actually have an important matter to discuss with you…"

That would have truly been disastrous!

The elders of the Shui Family all looked at Chu Mo with nervous faces.

The leaders of the other families and sects all watched with some curiosity, not understanding what the Shui Family's higher-ups were so nervous about.

This Chu Mo… wasn't he the son-in-law of the Shui Family?

Even if a son-in-law is outstanding, doesn't he have to show some restraint in front of his in-laws? What's there to be so anxious about?

Chu Mo gave Shui Hong'an a fist salute, earnestly performing the courtesy of a junior, "Junior Chu Mo, I have met Family Head Shui! My late arrival has kept everyone waiting, for which I truly apologize."

Phew!

With one sentence, Shui Hong'an felt greatly relieved, and his old face nearly burst into blooms of joy. He walked up to Chu Mo, earnestly helped him up with both hands, and then with a face full of satisfaction said, "My noble nephew, there's no need to be so formal, just call me uncle!"

On the side, the leaders of the other families and sects inwardly curled their lips, feeling somewhat sour. However, upon reflection, they thought: if they were in Shui Hong'an's position, perhaps they would have acted even more affectionately? After all, it's not just any young man we're talking about here! Even the mere glory of having a powerful young man as a son-in-law would make them beam with joy. Let alone this very man, who is incomparable to any ordinary young lord. How many of the old-timers in the Heavenly Realm could compete with him? He is a brilliant new star of the Heavenly Realm, not one that is merely rising, but one that's already hanging high in the sky, shining brightly!

He was a true young colossus!

The faces of the Shui Family elders all showed happy smiles as they, along with everyone else, welcomed Chu Mo into the front hall.

The younger generation on the square who were not qualified to enter the front hall all watched Chu Mo's slightly slender figure with reverence. At that moment, countless youths felt inspired, silently vowing in their hearts to diligently cultivate and someday equal Chu Mo.

After entering the hall, Shui Hong'an first introduced Chu Mo to the visiting guests. While these families and sects could not compare with the profound heritage of the ancient Shui Family, their leaders were also not ordinary. They all enjoyed a certain renown within the Heavenly Realm.

To be somewhat famous in the immense and boundless Heavenly Realm was already quite an achievement.

Chu Mo displayed no arrogance, greeting these prominent figures with a smile, exchanging pleasantries.

His humility also earned him unanimous praise from the group. Sometimes, winning people's favor is not hard, but there is a prerequisite – first, you must catch their eye.

Chu Mo had not only the qualifications to catch their eyes but exceeded them by far!

In just a few short years, he had grown from a little cultivator from an "obscure and backward" place, whom not many had high hopes for, into a young giant recognized by everyone!

Such a transformation might be hard for some to adjust to at first, but upon meeting him, as long as Chu Mo showed a bit of humility, they would immediately feel honored to be associated with him.

This was a form of recognition.

Then, Shui Hong'an introduced Chu Mo to the elders of his family. When introducing Yiyi, Shui Hong'an said with a smile, "Not only is Yiyi my daughter, but she's also a newly appointed young elder of our Shui Family. As for your relationship… there's no need for me to say more."

Chu Mo gave Yiyi a fist salute with a smile, "I have met Elder Yiyi."

Shui Yiyi gave him a sidelong glance, and with a turn of her eyes, a hundred charms were born. However, in her heart, there was an even stronger sense of gratitude.

Chu Mo knew her feelings quite well by now, and his coming to the Shui Family, giving her such face, moved Shui Yiyi very much.

Then, guests and hosts took their seats, and various rare and exquisite dishes began to be served.

People kept toasting, but now no one mentioned the happenings at Tianya Mountain any longer. Only Sixth Elder Shui Hongxu still felt somewhat uneasy, yet he saw no hint of any anomaly from Chu Mo.

The banquet was merry for both guests and hosts.

As things were winding down, Shui Hong'an glanced at his daughter and cleared his throat, saying, "The esteemed nephew must be tired from his journey, and must also be fatigued. Let my daughter arrange for the esteemed nephew to rest first."

Everyone looked at Shui Yiyi with smiles on their faces, clearly understanding the intention behind Shui Hong'an's arrangement.

Shui Yiyi was not intimidated and stood up gracefully, offering Chu Mo a radiant smile, "Let's go, Young Master Chu."

Chu Mo apologized to everyone and then followed Shui Yiyi to leave.

They hadn't yet walked out the door before they heard a round of low discussion behind them. What realms were those present? No matter how quietly they spoke, one could hear them from miles away, not to mention this close.

"Elder Yiyi and Young Master Chu are truly a match of both talent and beauty, a match made in heaven!"

"Ha ha, yes, indeed. The Family Head Shui must be overjoyed to have such an outstanding son-in-law, right?"

"Ha ha ha, certainly. Didn't you notice how beaming Family Head Shui looked today?"

As they walked out, Shui Yiyi looked at Chu Mo with soft eyes full of gratitude. Chu Mo gave her a smile, but suddenly, his body slightly shook, and he furrowed his brows.

"What's wrong?" Shui Yiyi asked with a face full of concern.

"It's nothing," Chu Mo waved his hand, signaling for Shui Yiyi to lead the way.

Along the way, everyone they encountered bowed and paid their respects. Even some disciples of the Shui Family looked at Chu Mo with reverence. After Chu Mo's figure disappeared from sight, they still stood there.

Shui Yiyi didn't press further and led Chu Mo through twists and turns to a very quiet courtyard. The place seemed a bit secluded, but the environment was excellent, and it was abundant in spirit energy.

In the courtyard, there were pavilions, waterside pavilions, and all kinds of precious plants cultivated, with several ancient trees that appeared time-worn but still grew straight and vigorous.

"We're here," Shui Yiyi said softly, then brought Chu Mo into the inner courtyard. After sending away some maids and servants, Shui Yiyi directly brought out four supreme instruments, placing them at the four corners of the room, sealing it completely.

Chu Mo smiled at Shui Yiyi, "What's this for? Don't be so nervous."

Shui Yiyi looked at Chu Mo with a pained expression, "Are you injured?"

Chu Mo didn't hide it and nodded, recounting the ambush he had encountered at Tianya Mountain and then said, "My injuries are not severe and will be healed in a few days. But I had promised to come today, wouldn't it be rude if I were late?"

"You didn't have to do this," Shui Yiyi tried to keep her emotions steady and her voice calm, not wanting Chu Mo to see the distress in her eyes, not wanting to make him feel uncomfortable. She spoke softly and gently, "You are now a young colossus of the Heavenly Realm, and even if you were late, it wouldn't really matter. Why rush so desperately? Are your injuries truly not serious?"

"They're not serious. You should know, my physique is quite special, and injuries heal very quickly," Chu Mo said with a smile. "Don't mention a young colossus anymore; I can't carry such praise."

"That's not praise, that's the truth," Shui Yiyi said, then looked earnestly at Chu Mo and gave him a bow.

"What are you doing?" Chu Mo looked at Shui Yiyi somewhat surprised.

Shui Yiyi responded, "I am apologizing on behalf of those younger relatives in my family who don't know better. If they hadn't released the news of your arrival on the messaging board, you wouldn't have faced such danger."

Chu Mo waved his hand, "You don't need to apologize. In fact, it's not a bad thing. Otherwise, those people would forever lurk in the dark, making one feel uneasy. Since they've shown themselves, it's convenient to deal with them all at once. I even think they sent too few people."

"You..." Shui Yiyi sighed helplessly, thinking: Why be so good? Why be so understanding? Even though you haven't mentioned it, can't I, Shui Yiyi, see it? You didn't want to break your promise to avoid embarrassing me, to avoid embarrassing the entire Shui Family. Yet, you don't love me... and still, you do so much for me. It's really... so annoying!

After a few more words with Chu Mo, Shui Yiyi then took her leave. Chu Mo claimed his injuries were nothing, but Shui Yiyi didn't believe it. He obviously looked like he was just enduring the pain.

As expected, no sooner had Shui Yiyi left than Chu Mo started to cultivate to recover from his injuries.

The battle at Tianya Mountain had left him with indeed not serious injuries, but the problem was, his previous injuries had not yet healed!

Those were supreme injuries inflicted by a supreme being!

If not for the Drifting Empress, he might have already fallen!

The power of a supreme being was a nightmare for every cultivator.

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