Xiao Mo stayed at Weiwei's home.

Originally, Xiao Mo didn't want to stay at Madam Wang's house.

After all, she was a widow, and for him, a man, to stay at her house was indeed somewhat improper but hearing Xiao Mo's refusal, Madam Wang only smiled and said:

"Since my husband passed away these years, I don't know how much gossip there has been. Even if I do nothing at all, people will still point fingers behind my back. I'm already used to it.

However, those who know understand.

As long as I have a clear conscience, that's enough."

Hearing Madam Wang's words and seeing her so composed, Xiao Mo naturally didn't insist further and stayed in the courtyard, waiting for the Forgetting River Sect cultivators to come.

During these two days lodging at Madam Wang's courtyard, Xiao Mo spent every day meditating and comprehending the blade in the yard.

Because Madam Wang wouldn't accept the silver Xiao Mo offered, Xiao Mo would help her chop wood and carry water.

Sometimes Xiao Mo would even teach Ning Wei to read.

During these two days, Madam Wang constantly observed Xiao Mo's every move, wanting to better understand his character.

In the end, Madam Wang still felt this young master didn't seem like someone from a demonic sect, but more like a scholar.

The third day, early morning.

Just as Xiao Mo and the mother and daughter had finished breakfast, they heard conversation sounds from outside the courtyard.

"Lord Qian, don't be angry. My sister-in-law has long hair but short sight. I'll talk to her a few more times, and she'll definitely agree to let Ning Wei enter your esteemed sect."

"After all, that's Forgetting River Sect, a place countless people dream of going."

"Look at you. Don't worry, this seat will just have a good talk with Madam Wang. I won't do anything to them."

"Yes, yes. You are magnanimous and won't quibble with us poor folk."

Between their words, they had already walked to the courtyard gate.

Ning Fugui directly pushed open the gate, and everyone walked into the yard.

Ning Wei's small body was startled, instinctively hiding behind Big Brother Xiao.

"Wang Qian, the City Lord has arrived. Why aren't you coming to pay respects?" Wang Fugui shouted at his sister-in-law.

Madam Wang clutched her small hands, walked forward, and facing several people, bowed graciously, "This humble woman pays respects to City Lord."

"Madam Wang is too polite." Qian Zhenhao smiled, "I've long heard that Madam Wang is outstanding in appearance. Seeing you today, your reputation is well-deserved."

"City Lord flatters me. This humble woman is merely a country woman. What appearance could I have?" Wang Qian bowed.

"Hm?" Soon, Wang Fugui saw Xiao Mo and said in surprise, "Why are you still here?"

Qian Zhenhao also looked over, discovering a man was watching him.

The more Qian Zhenhao looked at this man, the more familiar he seemed.

When Qian Zhenhao saw a faint scar between Xiao Mo's brows, his expression froze even more.

When they were young, when several brothers went to steal buns to eat, they were chased and beaten. Fifth Brother's eyebrow had been cut open with a gash.

"Fifth Brother? Is that you?" Qian Zhenhao seemed to have seen family, extremely delighted.

"Fourth Brother?"

However, compared to Qian Zhenhao's excited expression, Xiao Mo appeared much calmer.

"Hahahaha... Fifth Brother, it really is you!" Qian Zhenhao stepped forward, grasping Xiao Mo's wrist, "I never expected that after eight years, we two brothers could meet in this place!"

"Indeed unexpected." Xiao Mo also smiled, but a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes, "Back then I heard the Maple Leaf City Lord's name was the same as Fourth Brother's, and wondered if it might be you. I didn't expect it really was. Fourth Brother, didn't you all go to Black Dragon Sect?"

"It's a long story."

Qian Zhenhao smiled bitterly.

"At the time, we did find Black Dragon Sect and participated in their entrance selection, but Third Brother and I didn't pass. Fortunately, Forgetting River Sect took us in."

"What about Third Brother?" Xiao Mo asked again.

"Alas, once when Third Brother went out to hunt demonic beasts, an accident happened and he never returned." Qian Zhenhao's face showed bitterness, his tone dejected, "It's all my fault. If I had persuaded him back then, he wouldn't have met with misfortune."

Hearing Qian Zhenhao's words, Xiao Mo's calm face truly showed sadness, but he still consoled Qian Zhenhao, "Fourth Brother needn't blame yourself. The cultivation path is like this. I believe Third Brother certainly wouldn't blame you."

"Indeed so. We should continue forward, carrying Third Brother's share too!"

Qian Zhenhao took a deep breath, adjusting his emotions.

"Enough about me. How have you been these years, Fifth Brother? I didn't expect you've also become a Foundation Building realm cultivator."

"After you all left, Fourth Brother, I also encountered a cultivator. She took me as a disciple, so I also stepped onto the cultivation path. However, I can't compare to Fourth Brother. Fourth Brother's aura now seems to already be at Cave Mansion, right?"

"Hahahaha, just mid-stage Cave Mansion. Good luck, good luck." Qian Zhenhao looked very proud, "But why would Fifth Brother come to Maple Leaf City and stay here?"

"I'm just a rogue cultivator, traveling around. It happened to be dark then, and Madam Wang permitted me to lodge for a few days, so I stayed. However, Fourth Brother..."

Xiao Mo looked directly into Qian Zhenhao's eyes.

"I heard from Madam Wang that Forgetting River Sect has been wanting to take Ning Wei to cultivate, but Madam Wang only wants to live an ordinary life with her daughter. I wonder if Fourth Brother could be accommodating and not make things difficult for them."

"Where does Fifth Brother get such ideas?"

Qian Zhenhao glanced at the little girl behind Xiao Mo.

"Actually, our Forgetting River Sect has no ill intentions toward this mother and daughter. Our Forgetting River Sect is a proper sect. The outside rumors that our Forgetting River Sect is a demonic sect are all bullshit.

We want Ning Wei to go to Forgetting River Sect because we don't want to waste good talent.

Coming here this time, we only wanted to have a good talk with Madam Wang about this matter, with no other meaning.

It's just this fellow doesn't know propriety and pushed the door open directly without waiting for me to knock, disturbing you all."

As his words fell, Qian Zhenhao looked at Ning Fugui beside him, "Aren't you going to apologize to my Fifth Brother?"

"This lowly one deserves death for disturbing the young master. Please forgive me, young master." Ning Fugui hurriedly bowed, almost kneeling.

He never would have thought this man would be the City Lord's brother.

"Thank you very much for City Lord's favor." Just then, Madam Wang spoke up, "However, City Lord, Weiwei doesn't want to become a cultivator. We are already content with our current life. Please forgive us, City Lord."

"Very well." Qian Zhenhao sighed, saying regretfully, "Since that's the case, this seat won't say more. If you change your minds, just come to the City Lord's mansion anytime."

"Thank you, City Lord! Thank you, City Lord!" Madam Wang hurriedly bowed in thanks.

"It's a small matter." Qian Zhenhao looked in an excellent mood, "Fifth Brother, don't lodge here anymore. Come stay at my City Lord's mansion. We two brothers can properly catch up."

"Alright." Xiao Mo nodded, "Fourth Brother, wait for me to pack my luggage and say goodbye to Madam Wang."

"Fine. Then Fourth Brother will go to Yunliu Tower to arrange a banquet, waiting for you, Fifth Brother."

As his words fell, Qian Zhenhao happily strode out of the courtyard.

"Young Master Xiao, you and City Lord Qian are..."

Just as everyone had walked far away and disappeared at the street corner, Madam Wang hurriedly stepped forward, her eyes full of confusion.

It sounded like they were brothers separated for many years?

But when Young Master Xiao introduced his recent situation, he said he was a rogue cultivator, seemingly deliberately concealing something.

"Madam need not worry."

Xiao Mo looked at Madam Wang's puzzled expression, knowing what she was thinking.

"This City Lord Qian is indeed my sworn brother who was separated for many years, but this has nothing to do with Madam.

Regardless, Ning Wei won't need to go to Forgetting River Sect. And what I said to Madam before still stands.

Madam should seriously consider it. In a few days, I'll come back to ask about Madam's decision."

"Yes, young master. This humble woman will consider it seriously." Madam Wang bowed respectfully.

"Then I'll take my leave first." Xiao Mo bowed in return, then patted Ning Wei's head, "Don't worry. Big Brother won't let anything happen to Maple Leaf City."

"Mm-hmm." Ning Wei nodded with a pale face.

Xiao Mo turned to leave.

Ning Wei watched Xiao Mo's retreating figure, her expression seeming to carry some hesitation.

Just as Xiao Mo walked out of the courtyard gate, Ning Wei, as if making some determination, hurriedly ran forward and gently tugged at Xiao Mo's sleeve, "Big Brother Xiao..."

"What is it?" Xiao Mo turned around.

"Big Brother Xiao..."

Ning Wei bit her thin lips tightly, her expression appearing somewhat nervous. She leaned close to Xiao Mo's ear and said softly.

"Just now I saw a soul, appearing to be only about thirteen or fourteen years old, with a mole at the corner of his eye and a long scar on his face. He has been crying tears of blood, watching Big Brother Xiao."

Xiao Mo's brows furrowed. He quickly drew a person's likeness on the ground, "Does it look like this?"

"Yes, Big Brother Xiao."

Ning Wei nodded repeatedly.

"He looks exactly like what Big Brother Xiao drew."