Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2042 Chapter 977: Changing Fate

A short while later, Mo Hua made his way to the small garden located outside the Disciple's Residence to check on the large white dog.

The creature was currently napping.

As Mo Hua approached, it jolted awake and leaped up. However, upon recognizing him, the dog simply stuck out its tongue and prepared to return to its slumber.

Before it could lay back down, the large white dog stiffened and rose again, its wide eyes fixed on Mo Hua as it sniffed the air surrounding him.

Suddenly, as if realizing something terrifying, it began to shudder. Its white fur bristled as it stared at Mo Hua, looking utterly shell-shocked.

It sensed that Mo Hua had become stronger—excessively so.

A thick, intimidating barrier now seemed to exist between the boy and the beast.

The large white dog stood motionless in the wind, looking like a dazed clay statue.

Finding the reaction quite funny, Mo Hua produced a bone and tossed it toward the animal.

It was merely a single bone.

The white dog let out a cold snort, initially appearing reluctant. However, it wasn't long before the potent demonic aura emanating from the bone reached its nose. Its eyes sparkled instantly, and drool began to leak from its mouth.

Mo Hua had crafted this bone with great care.

Within it, he had sealed a portion of a demon using a Divine Formation—a fragment he had seized from a nightmare while he sat upon the Evil God's throne.

Having previously promised to bring the dog some "good food," Mo Hua made sure to save pieces of demons for it to feast upon whenever the opportunity arose.

As the large white dog gnawed on the bone and absorbed the demon's essence, its tail began to wag vigorously. The psychological barrier it felt earlier vanished, and it once again accepted Mo Hua as a "good friend."

Mo Hua reached out and patted the soft white fur on the dog's neck.

In response, the large dog nudged Mo Hua affectionately with its massive head.

Nearby in the garden, the Taixu Sect Master held his book in a daze, watching the scene with increasing confusion.

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Feeling satisfied after feeding the dog, Mo Hua headed back.

The following day was a day of rest.

Sticking to his schedule, Mo Hua went to the Taoist Court to pay a visit to Xia Inspector, a powerful figure in the Feather Transformation Realm.

Coming from the prestigious Xia family, Xia Inspector served within the Central Dao Court, wielding immense status and authority. Because he was usually preoccupied with official duties, he was not someone a commoner could easily approach.

Nevertheless, when he received word of Mo Hua’s arrival, he declined several invitations from influential families and Sects just to meet the boy in person.

"Greetings, Master Xia," Mo Hua said with a respectful bow.

"Hello there," Xia Inspector replied warmly, gesturing toward a seat. "Little brother, please sit."

A table and chair were set nearby, with a freshly brewed cup of tea waiting on the surface.

The furniture appeared modest, and the tea itself tasted quite ordinary.

Yet, this was the office of Xia Inspector.

Even the leaders of medium-sized organizations were rarely granted the privilege of sitting here; typically, they would remain standing while answering the Inspector’s questions, let alone be offered a cup of tea.

Mo Hua didn't give it much thought. He sat down calmly and took a sip of the tea, scanning the room while thinking to himself:

This Xia Inspector seems like a rather honest man.

The office was only slightly larger than Uncle Gu’s, featuring a similar layout and simple decorations.

Of course, this was just his official post at the Taoist Court. Whether he was involved in any corruption privately was still a mystery.

Mo Hua took another leisurely sip of his tea.

Xia Inspector watched Mo Hua in silence, noting how composed the boy remained while enjoying his tea within the halls of the Taoist Court.

Despite facing a high-ranking Dao Court Inspector, Mo Hua showed respect without being subservient. He displayed no traces of anxiety or fear, which caused Xia Inspector to sigh inwardly with admiration.

A truly remarkable talent raised under the Taixu Sect Master; his poise at such a young age is incredible.

Xia Inspector gave a slight nod, took a sip of his own tea, and spoke slowly. "Little brother, what is the reason for your visit?"

Mo Hua didn't provide any fluff: "It’s regarding the Shen family."

Even with his years of experience, Xia Inspector’s eyes narrowed slightly at the mention.

He hadn't anticipated that Mo Hua would be so blunt, coming directly to him to speak about the Shen family's affairs.

"Master Xia," Mo Hua whispered, "You are likely already aware that I was present at the Shen family's mine, aren't you?"

Xia Inspector paused for a moment before nodding in affirmation.

The troubles surrounding the Shen family had consumed nearly all of his attention lately.

Through his connections in the Taoist Court, he knew that the catalyst for the recent chaos was a Tomb Robber kidnapping two disciples and taking them into the abandoned mines of the Shen family.

The conflict erupted once others entered the mines afterward.

The "kidnapped" disciples were known to be Shen Qingsheng of the Shen family and Mo Hua himself.

However, because of Mo Hua's background, the Inspector had been unable to conduct a deep investigation.

Furthermore, while things appeared calm on the surface, the Taixu Sect had been quietly suppressed information regarding Mo Hua under the instructions of Elder Master Xun.

Any attempt to dig deeper would have resulted in a dead end.

Mo Hua suspected that Elder Master Xun was working behind the scenes to protect him.

But hiding the truth forever wasn't a permanent fix.

Information always finds a way to leak eventually.

Mo Hua felt he needed to resolve these issues himself, which meant engaging with powerful figures like Xia Inspector.

"Master Xia, would you like to hear the truth of what happened deep inside those mines?" Mo Hua asked softly.

After a brief moment of thought, Xia Inspector nodded.

He certainly wanted the details.

He had already collected various reports regarding the events at Solitary Mountain.

However, those accounts were often biased, incomplete, or vague, failing to provide the full truth of the situation.

The deeper secrets remained hidden from him.

But would Mo Hua really just reveal everything to him?

As Xia Inspector pondered this, Mo Hua surprised him by taking another sip of tea, clearing his throat, and beginning to tell the entire story from start to finish.