Published: March 8, 2025
Lan Buhui smiled faintly and said, "In that case, I have a favor to ask of you... If you reach the other side and see my father, please send my regards to him."
His eyes revealed a hint of longing as he softly added, "He left home when I was very young and never returned... I miss him, I really miss him."
He continued, "As fellow nine calamity individuals, if you die, I believe you will meet him in the afterlife."
Mo Tianji chuckled lightly and said, "I'm afraid that when I tell him, he will be very disappointed in you. That would be quite unfortunate."
Lan Buhui replied calmly, "If he can come to me in my dreams because of that, then what's the harm in me killing everyone in the world?"
He looked at Mo Tianji and suddenly asked, "Do you have a father? Is your father still alive?"
Mo Tianji was taken aback, a wave of nostalgia flashing across his eyes.
Father, Mo Tianji's father, Mo Xingchen, was indeed a notable figure; however, Mo Tianji had never thought much of him before and was dissatisfied with many of his actions.
Mo Xingchen was somewhat snobbish and rather mercantile, lacking much in terms of integrity and character.
Mo Tianji's feelings toward his father were neither fear nor respect, nor were they disdain; they were complex. Especially after growing up, as his wisdom and experience slowly increased, his feelings became even more...
But at this moment, he could only recall the care and affection his father had shown him in his childhood, remembering that middle-aged man who once lifted him onto his shoulders and got urinated on. He couldn't help but smile faintly and said, "I am happier than you."
Lan Buhui laughed, "You have a father, how could you possibly understand the pain of a child who lost his father at a young age!"
Mo Tianji pondered and said, "If I truly die today, I will carry your longing for you!"
"Thank you!" Lan Buhui nodded and smiled, "As a token of my gratitude, today, I will treat you to tea."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the spiritual energy in the air surged and swirled. In an instant, a teapot and three teacups formed out of thin air. He took out some tea leaves from his bosom, which were just ordinary green tea, and placed them into the teapot. Again, he transformed spiritual energy into water and poured it into the pot, and after a moment, it began to boil.
"I don't care much for these things, whether the tea is good or not, or if the wine is fine. I never pay attention to such details," said Lan Buhui while busying himself, "So, I may have neglected..."
Mo Tianji smiled, "Indeed, there is some negligence. But I will forgive you this time."
Lan Buhui shook his head and chuckled, "You and I are separated by ten thousand years in age. But right now, I treat you as an equal, or even as half an elder."
Mo Tianji contemplated for a moment and said, "I understand."
Lan Buhui replied, "Thank you for your understanding. So when I act against you later, I will be gentler."
Mo Tianji smiled, "Thank you."
Lan Buhui laughed heartily. The tea was already boiling, and the fragrant aroma filled the space. He poured tea for the two of them. The steam and fragrant tea wafted up, forming a thin mist in front of the three, seemingly obscuring their faces and eyes.
"Du Xing, to avoid Elder Lan's suspicions, you should sit beside me. If we sit side by side, Elder Lan might really fear that we will escape."
Mo Tianji said.
Gu Duxing remained silent and sat down beside them.
Lan Buhui had the same intention; if the two nine calamity individuals sat together, there would indeed be countless ways to communicate messages and discuss matters. Such small tricks might be undetectable even by someone of his ninth rank supreme status.
Now that the two were seated apart, it was just as he wished. He said, "You're overthinking it."
Mo Tianji smiled faintly.
The current arrangement was such that Mo Tianji sat at the main position, facing south with his back to the north, facing the door. Lan Buhui sat directly opposite him, with his back to the door. Gu Duxing sat on the east side, facing west, positioned between the two.