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"Reporting to the patriarch, Huo Yuhao has been executed by me. Awaiting your further orders!"
After executing Huo Yuhao, Mo Lihai immediately turned around and knelt on one knee before Shui Wuya.
"You've done well," Shui Wuya said calmly.
"A traitor like him deserves to be eliminated by subordinates like us. There's no need for you to dirty your hands, Patriarch."
Mo Lihai's respect deepened, feeling secretly relieved that he had made the right decision.
"This matter is settled. I am a bit tired."
Shui Wuya waved his hand lightly, deciding to stay within the Tianshui Sect for three days. The subsequent arrangements were naturally left to Mo Lihai.
Understanding his intentions, Mo Lihai quickly arranged for Shui Wuya and Shui Xingtian to stay in the most prestigious and comfortable palaces within the Tianshui Sect.
...
Soon after, the Tianshui Sect promptly inaugurated a new Saintess, Mo Xinyan, the daughter of the Sect's great elder.
Unlike Mo Ling'er, Mo Xinyan had always admired the Shui family since childhood.
Therefore, her first task as the new Saintess was to attend to Shui Wuya's daily needs.
In the evening, Mo Xinyan brought a meticulously prepared dinner to Shui Wuya's palace.
"Stop, what are you doing here?"
As Mo Xinyan reached the palace entrance, a towering figure blocked her way.
It was none other than Shui Xingtian.
Although a palace had been arranged for him nearby, Shui Xingtian never forgot his duty to protect the patriarch.
"I am Mo Xinyan, the new Saintess of the Tianshui Sect. I am here to serve the patriarch."
Instead of feeling angry at being stopped, Mo Xinyan smiled sincerely.
"Let her in."
Just as Shui Xingtian hesitated, wondering whether to let Mo Xinyan in, Shui Wuya's leisurely voice came from inside the palace.
"Yes, Patriarch."
Upon hearing this, Shui Xingtian immediately showed a respectful expression, bowed toward the palace, and then allowed Mo Xinyan to enter.
"Greetings, Patriarch. My name is Mo Xinyan."
As she walked into the palace, Mo Xinyan saw Shui Wuya sitting cross-legged in the center.
Introducing herself, Mo Xinyan felt a touch of nervousness and a hint of unease.
Hearing this, Shui Wuya turned to look at Mo Xinyan, quickly appraising her from head to toe, and nodded.
Compared to Mo Ling'er, Mo Xinyan's beauty was indeed superior, and her soul power level was significantly higher.
Clearly, the real reason Mo Ling'er became the Saintess of the Tianshui Sect was likely due to her being the daughter of the sect leader.
"The sect leader sent me to attend to your daily needs," Mo Xinyan said cautiously as she approached, carefully placing the prepared dinner on the wooden table in front of Shui Wuya.
"In my presence, you don't need to be so reserved. As long as your heart is loyal, you can speak and act freely," Shui Wuya said with a gentle smile, recognizing Mo Xinyan's nervousness and trying to reassure her.
"Thank you, Patriarch."
A faint blush appeared on Mo Xinyan's face. From the moment she saw Shui Wuya, she felt an unusual sensation in her heart.
After finishing his dinner, Shui Wuya had a sudden whim and closed his eyes to enter a meditative state.
Watching Shui Wuya's sudden action, Mo Xinyan quietly sat across from him, resting her chin in her hands, her gaze fixed on him.
In the spiritual world, Shui Wuya's consciousness manifested. In front of him floated a large, snow-white silkworm in a deep sleep.
Previously, the soul of the Tianmeng Iceworm had been forcibly extracted from Huo Yuhao by Shui Wuya's terrifying mental power of nearly two million years, and it had been sleeping in his spiritual world ever since.
"Xieyan, see if you can wake him up."
Surrounding Shui Wuya were five soul spirits: Evil Eye, Ice Emperor, Octagon, Baishan, and the Dream Iceworm. Upon receiving the order, Xieyan immediately flew forward to Tianmeng Iceworm.
Its pupils emitted a multicolored mental beam, shining on the body of the Tianmeng Iceworm.
However, after dozens of breaths, the Tianmeng Iceworm showed no reaction and remained in its deep sleep.
Seeing this, Shui Wuya frowned slightly.
"Everyone, together."
Shui Wuya issued another command.
All five soul spirits, along with Shui Wuya himself, jointly released their mental power, directing it into Tianmeng Iceworm's body, attempting to stimulate its consciousness.
Yet, after about half an hour, Tianmeng Iceworm showed no signs of waking.
"I'm done, I'm done. This guy is in too deep a sleep," the Dream Iceworm was the first to give up, feeling fatigued from the immense mental power exertion.
"All it does is eat and sleep. I really don't understand how it managed to attain a million-year cultivation."
Even Ice Emperor couldn't help but frown and sigh.
In the end, Shui Wuya had to temporarily abandon the attempt to wake Tianmeng Iceworm.
When Shui Wuya opened his eyes in the real world, the first thing he saw was Mo Xinyan, resting her head in her hands and staring at him.
"Uh... Patriarch," Mo Xinyan was startled by Shui Wuya's sudden awakening, her previously serene face now flushed with a deep blush.
"I want to see the Tianshui Pool."
Shui Wuya smiled faintly at Mo Xinyan's reaction. Since he couldn't wake Tianmeng Iceworm for now, he decided to focus on his curiosity about the Tianshui Pool within the Tianshui Sect.
"Alright, I will accompany you, Patriarch."
Mo Xinyan quickly composed herself and smiled again. The two then left the palace together.
When Shui Xingtian learned that Shui Wuya intended to visit the Tianshui Pool, he instinctively planned to follow. However, he was stopped by the sudden appearance of Menghuan and Octagon from Shui Wuya's body.
"It's not appropriate for a rough guy like you to tag along with such a handsome couple enjoying the scenery," Dream said righteously, blocking Shui Xingtian's path.
"Exactly, exactly, you should stay here," Octagon added, putting his hands on his hips, his chubby face brimming with confidence.
Shui Wuya found the scene both amusing and exasperating. It was the first time he had seen Dream and Bingdi take the initiative to interact with someone else.
"Patriarch, I..."
Caught between the two soul spirits, Shui Xingtian felt incredibly awkward and turned to Shui Wuya for help.
"If they don't want you to go, then stay here," Shui Wuya said with a hearty laugh, turning away and leading Mo Xinyan towards the Tianshui Pool at a leisurely pace.