Chapter 723: Chapter 567: First Intentions_1 Mo Hua returned home and has also completed his Foundation Establishment. This news quickly spread throughout Tongxian City. All Cultivators in Tongxian City, whether they heard the rumors early or learned of them later, were both shocked and overjoyed. They had not expected that Mo Hua, after a few short years of travel, would have already established his foundation. And since Mo Hua excelled so much in his studies of the Formation, given time, perhaps he could even become a Second Grade Formation Master. A Second Grade Formation Master, ah, such a figure might not appear in Tongxian City even once in hundreds of years. Elder Yu was so delighted, he couldn’t close his mouth. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶 He had known early on that the child Mo Hua was highly talented and kind-hearted, and he was sure to have boundless prospects, but he didn’t expect this “future” to come so soon. A few years felt like closing and opening his eyes, and just like that, Mo Hua had established his foundation. Now that Mo Hua had returned home, the usually somewhat stingy Elder Yu specially took out the Spirit Stones he had saved for a long time to hold a “welcome back feast” for Mo Hua. Mo Shan knew that although Elder Yu was a Foundation Building Elder, he had taken care of most of the Loose Cultivators over the years and ended up with little savings, having not accumulated many Spirit Stones. However, Tongxian City was no longer the same as before; the Loose Cultivators were now living more comfortably, and naturally, they could not allow him to spend his own money. So Mo Shan said, this should be considered Mo Hua’s “Foundation Establishment Banquet,” and there was no need for Elder Yu to provide the Spirit Stones. In Tongxian City, a Foundation Establishment Banquet is basically the most grandiose feast. For Loose Cultivators, establishing a foundation is fraught with difficulties. Success in Foundation Establishment is the greatest celebration, and it usually involves hosting a grand banquet and inviting a wide array of guests. Mo Shan and Liu Ruhua had also fantasized in the past about one day holding a “Foundation Establishment Banquet” for their son, Mo Hua. But until then, it was just wishful thinking. It’s not easy for Loose Cultivators to establish their foundation… Mo Hua was born frail, his Spiritual Root neither good nor bad, and his path to cultivation was sure to be filled with hardships. Even if Mo Hua truly had the day when he established his foundation, they might not live long enough to see it for themselves, to witness Mo Hua in the act of Foundation Establishment… But what they never expected was that their fifteen-year-old Mo Hua had already succeeded in Foundation Establishment. Mo Shan and his wife were surprised and overjoyed, and to this day, they still find it somewhat unbelievable. Even when Mo Hua, who had already established his foundation, stood before them, it still felt like a dream… Then came the preparations for the “Foundation Establishment Banquet.” Liu Ruhua took out a considerable number of Spirit Stones and held a banquet at the Fulu Building. These Spirit Stones were saved over the years for Mo Hua, originally intended to be used for when he would take a wife in the future. But now that Mo Hua had established his foundation, Liu Ruhua was so happy that she decided to spend some to celebrate. After all, Mo Hua was still young, and it was too early for him to marry. She could always save up more later on. Besides, half of the Fulu Building belonged to Mo Hua. With Mo Hua away, that half was all Liu Ruhua’s. The “manager” of the Fulu Building, An Xiaofu, even called Liu Ruhua “master.” An Xiaofu was also very close to Mo Hua. So holding it at the Fulu Building was almost like holding it at their own home, and it wouldn’t cost too many Spirit Stones. On the day of the Foundation Establishment Banquet, the place was bustling, with nearly every Loose Cultivator in the city in attendance. These Loose Cultivators either watched Mo Hua grow up from a young age, had a particularly close relationship with Mo Shan, or had benefited from Mo Hua’s kindness… Some of the prominent Cultivators in the city were also present, including members from the An Family, Master Luo, Master Qian, and some smaller Clans… There were too many people, and the Fulu Building couldn’t accommodate everyone. An Xiaofu then rented out the entire street’s storefronts temporarily. Everyone feasted and drank merrily. The whole Tongxian City was as if celebrating the New Year. Cultivators who were traveling merchants from other regions, unaware of the occasion, thought Tongxian City was celebrating some festival. Once they learned it was a “Foundation Establishment Banquet,” and that the Cultivator who had established the foundation was a First Grade Formation Master as recognized by the Taoist Court, they were all astounded. A Foundation Building Cultivator, a First Grade Formation Master. In a Second Grade Immortal City like Tongxian City, this truly signifies a person of immense influence and renown. These merchants also understood the principle of paying respects when arriving in a new place. They prepared some “modest gifts,” delivered them personally, to share a drink and bask in the joy, hoping to become acquainted as well. Some merchants even spent a bit to personally offer toasts and congratulations to Mo Hua. Since this was already a joyous occasion, they didn’t mind these little considerations. Old Zheng, using some connections, held a cup of wine, nervous about his encounter, and raised a toast to Mo Hua. But when he looked up, he found that the “First Grade Formation Master,” the “Foundation Building Dignitary,” was actually the young Cultivator who had traveled with him, chatting away the entire journey. His mouth opened so wide, it could fit a duck egg… During the Foundation Establishment Banquet, the toasts and drinks flowed endlessly. Elder Yu was very happy, his face full of smiles, but in his eyes, there seemed to be a trace of melancholy. Time urges one to age. In the past, Tongxian City had only him as a Foundation Building Cultivator. He had to bear the pressure and stand against the powerful Qian Clan; Elder Yu could not afford to fall no matter what. That’s why he was tough, harsh in scolding, and ruthless in his methods. But now, with the living standards of Loose Cultivators improving, Elder Yu breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly felt somewhat old. That spirit, no matter what, couldn’t rise up as before. Now watching Mo Hua, who had established his foundation at just fifteen, Elder Yu felt gratified, and somewhat startled, though he remained composed on the surface. Mo Hua, now with strong Divine Sense and sharper observational skills, noticed Elder Yu’s concerns. He then went to have a drink with Elder Yu. Mo Hua drank fruit wine, personally brewed by his mother, which was warm and sweet to the taste, had a hint of alcohol, but was not harsh.