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Chapter 4535: 5.0287 Reliance

Mu Qingya's gaze remained fixed on the retreating figures of Gong Songfeng and the others for a long time before she finally looked away, lightly sweeping her eyes over the indignant He'er.

"The strength of the Earth-Escaping Hall is beyond our comparison."

For this Hall Master Gong to suddenly arrive here, he would inevitably take over all current external affairs of Heaven's Will.

Mu Qingya's eyes dimmed slightly, as if she had thought of something. She turned and coldly looked at Mu Rouxuan. "Just now, why did you arbitrarily discuss the matters of the Hidden Moon Hall?"

"The affairs of the Hidden Moon Hall are not for you or me to manage," Mu Qingya said coldly, looking at her daughter. "Do you understand?"

"I keep you here not to cause trouble for the Flying Heaven Hall. From now on, whatever happens with other halls, do not interfere or meddle. Furthermore, do not gossip idly and speak nonsense in front of others."

Mu Rouxuan's hands pressed tightly against the side of her skirt, clenching her fists. She lowered her head and said in a deep voice, "Yes."

Mu Qingya took a deep breath, then released it again.

This seemed to calm her somewhat. Her expression softened slightly, and she deliberately put on a benevolent face, speaking softly, "Rouxuan, Mother relies heavily on you and has high hopes for your future. Whatever you do from now on, you must know the proper measure and limits. Mother is guiding you, do you understand?"

"I understand."

"Alright, nothing else. You may leave for now. Prepare to deliver the formal visiting card to the Wangchuan Dragon Clan. You've already been to that place once, so you know your way around; there shouldn't be any problems."

Mu Rouxuan pursed her lips, her back stiff as she turned and walked straight out.

She actually wanted to tell her mother: Why can't you send someone else?

Does only she, Mu Rouxuan, have to face dangerous tasks?

She has completely lost her cultivation now; she's useless, no different from Mu Xiaoxue, isn't she?

Such reliance and utilization were, in truth, better off without.

What she truly wanted was quite simple.

If her mother treated her with even half the warmth and kindness she showed Mu Xiaoxue, she would be content.

Instead of now, addressing her own daughter with such a formal, business-like tone.

Every meeting seemed to consist of nothing more than assigning tasks and discussing business.

He'er looked at Mu Rouxuan's retreating back, frowning slightly, and clenched her fist, whispering angrily, "Hall Master, if you treat Eldest Young Mistress like this, will she..."

"What?" Mu Qingya looked at He'er in confusion. "Am I not treating this daughter well enough? Such important matters are entrusted to her. If she is capable and handles a few more practical tasks, her position in Heaven's Will should be promoted."

He'er was somewhat speechless. She kept silent, lowered her head, and replied, "Yes."

She didn't know if the Hall Master truly didn't understand or was pretending not to, but the expression on Eldest Young Mistress's face when she left just now didn't seem particularly pleased.

He'er, as an outsider, even felt a pang of pity for this Eldest Young Miss.

The Hall Master was truly heartless, to be able to treat her own daughter in such a manner.

Going to the Wangchuan Dragon Clan to deliver a formal visiting card was a thankless task.

Last time, when Eldest Young Miss led them to infiltrate the Dragon clan's territory, she almost suffered severe injuries...

Would those merfolk be so polite to people from Heaven's Will?

He'er shook her head, silently glanced at the Hall Master, and seeing her turn to walk out, followed her. "Hall Master, where are you going?"

"To see Xiaoxue, that child."