The Monster Hunter began scouring the mountain under the cover of night, but Mo Hua didnât go.
Both Mo Shan and Elder Yu forbade him from going.
Because a conflict with the Qian Family might occur, the night was dark and windy, and it was still on Big Black Mountain, which would be rather dangerous.
Although Mo Hua was not afraid, he had no intention of taking risks and honestly stayed at home, practicing formations.
The next day, early in the morning, Mo Shan returned, looking exhausted, his body damp with dew, but with no wounds and no signs of having engaged in a fight.
âDidnât find anything?â Mo Hua asked.
Mo Shan nodded, âThe Qian Family has hidden themselves deeply, not a trace to be found.â
âHow about taking me with you tonight?â
Mo Shan furrowed his brow, âItâs very dangerous.â
Mo Hua said, âIâll just stay inside the camp, I wonât go out.â
âThen what are you going there for?â Mo Shan was somewhat puzzled.
Mo Hua chuckled, âYouâll know when the time comes.â
After thinking for a moment, Mo Shan agreed.
With Mo Huaâs movement technique, as long as there wasnât a melee with the Qian Family, a situation where swords and spiritual power flew indiscriminately, staying just on the outer mountain would be enough to protect himself.
As dusk fell, Big Black Mountain became hazy, as if covered with a layer of black gauze.
Mo Hua followed the Monster Hunter up the mountain, the mountain color pitch-black, too dark to see oneâs own fingers.
Only the cold and damp mountain wind blew, rustling the leaves, with the distant howling of Monster Beasts.
Mo Shan took Mo Hua to a campsite, secured the gate, lit a lamp, and took out a fur blanket, wrapping Mo Hua up like a little rice dumpling.
âThe mountain nights are cold; donât catch a chill.â
Mo Hua poked his little head out from the blanket and nodded.
âBe careful, try not to go out, and if you encounter danger, set off your fireworks. Some Monster Hunters will come over,â Mo Shan instructed, not tiring of his caution.
Mo Hua nodded again, âDonât worry, Dad, Iâm familiar with the outer mountain.â
He had run around it countless times, Monster Hunting and drawing blood, searching for spices, mining ores, gathering herbs, and when making maps.
To him, the outer mountain was almost the same as his own backyard.
Even though Big Black Mountain was more dangerous at night, Mo Huaâs Divine Sense was also strong. As long as he was careful, there generally wouldnât be any major issues.
Besides, many Monster Hunters were now within the outer mountain searching for traces of the Qian Family, and he knew a lot of them.
Mo Shan shook his head with a smile and patted Mo Huaâs little head, âI have to go now, take care of yourself.â
After Mo Shan left, Mo Hua opened his Storage Bag, took out the Compass Mother Formation Disk, and placed it to the side.
Then he released his Divine Sense to check the surroundings, ensured there were no abnormalities, and took out some ink and a brush to redraw a formation on the campsite gate.
The formation was a Compound Formation including the Solid Earth Formation, which could fortify the soil and rock, making the gate much more impregnable.
After all, Mo Hua was going to spend the night in the camp.
As a Formation Master, staying within a formation he had drawn himself was the only way he could feel at ease.
Mo Hua thought silently to himself.
Then he took out some beef and fruit brew, eating and drinking, while under the lamplight, he studied the nine-pattern formation and occasionally glanced at the Compass Mother Formation Disk.
He spent the night quietly this way.
Nothing happened.
Early the next day.
Mo Shan, looking exhausted from searching the mountain all night, saw Mo Hua, who was well-fed and relaxed, feeling somewhat bittersweet.
âWill you come again tomorrow night?â Mo Shan asked.
Mo Hua nodded, âI will.â
In this way, on the second and third nights, Mo Hua followed Mo Shan into Big Black Mountain and stayed in the camp overnight.
Still, nothing happened.
But on the fourth night, as Mo Hua, wrapped in a little blanket, ate lamb and flipped through Formation Books, a light suddenly appeared on the Compass Mother Formation Disk.
Mo Huaâs eyes lit up.
Finally, a slip-up!
The Qian Family Cultivators could hide from the Monster Hunters, but not necessarily from the Monster Beasts.
If they encountered Monster Beasts, there would inevitably be a battle.
As long as there is a battle, there would inevitably be fluctuations in spiritual power; once there are fluctuations, they would trigger the Compass Child Formations laid out by Mo Hua in the mountains. Then, through the Mother Formation Compass, one can determine their location.
However, such battles donât necessarily occur every day, so it requires a bit of patience, like guarding a stump waiting for rabbits.
And today, the rabbit has literally run into Mo Huaâs arms.
Mo Hua spread out the map, checked against the Compass Mother Formation, and quickly confirmed the location.
It was a small hill at the border between the outer and Inner Mountain, extremely barren, seldom visited by cultivators.
Mo Hua extinguished the lamp, packed up his things, and then left the camp.
Outside, the moonlight was hazy, and the mountain was filled with layers of tree shadows. Everywhere one looked was shrouded in darkness.
Mo Hua closed his eyes and extended his Divine Sense to its limit.
The surrounding area instantly shifted from pitch black to a void of white.
A moment later, Mo Hua opened his eyes and walked towards a direction.
There, a Monster Hunter was carefully searching the mountain.
The forest was dense with the presence of the Mountain God, and the Monster Hunter was completely focused on his search. Suddenly, he felt a small hand patting his shoulder, which startled him so much that his soul nearly leaped out.
Mo Hua quickly âshushedâ him and called out, âUncle Wu.â
Recognizing Mo Huaâs voice, the Monster Hunter calmed down, though his heart still raced.
âMo Hua, oh my⦠you scared me to death.â
Mo Hua was puzzled. He had simply walked straight over and patted his shoulder. Could that really be so frightening�
Theyâre grown-ups; shouldnât they be more composed?
Regaining his composure, the Monster Hunter whispered:
âWhat are you doing here? Didnât your dad tell you to stay at the camp?â
âIâm looking for my dad,â Mo Hua replied.
âOh.â The Monster Hunter nodded and said, âYour dad is over by Big Mountain Rock.â
âThank you, Uncle Wu.â
The Monster Hunter surname Wu looked at Mo Hua with concern and said:
âItâs dark and windy tonight, and the mountains are dangerous. Do you want me to escort you there?â
Mo Hua shook his head, âNo need, I can manage. Please go on with your work, Uncle Wu.â
The Monster Hunter nodded, âIf you run into danger, just shout, and Iâll come over.â
After thanking him again, Mo Hua headed toward Big Mountain Rock.
After Mo Hua left, the Monster Hunter continued his search. As he searched, a sudden realization shocked him:
âHow come there isnât a single sound when Mo Hua walks?â
It was as if his feet didnât touch the ground, as though something was carrying him as he walked.
Moreover, why didnât he notice Mo Hua approaching just now?
Whether it was Divine Sense, breath, or sound, he noticed nothingâ¦
As the cold wind blew through the mountains, the trees made eerie noises.
A chill washed over the Monster Hunter, and he shivered uncontrollably.
âForget it, I donât want to think about it anymore. If I do, my soul might really take flightâ¦â
The Monster Hunter shook his head fiercely and refocused his attention, continuing his search.
Meanwhile, Mo Hua was hurrying along using the Water Passing Step.
A faint layer of spiritual power, like water ripples, supported the soles of his feet.
With such a light step, he made no sound, and his speed was also faster.
By the time Mo Hua reached Big Mountain Rock and released his Divine Sense, sure enough, he found his father, Mo Shan, not far to the left.
Mo Shan was also searching carefully when he sensed something, looked up, and saw a small figure approaching him.
âHuar?â
âDad.â Mo Hua quickly walked up to Mo Shanâs side.
âDidnât I tell you to stay at the camp?â Mo Shan was a bit worried.
âI know.â
Mo Shan was taken aback, âKnow what?â
âI know where the spiritual mine is!â