Clearly, the old man had been moved. On one hand, it was because Chu Mo would eventually leave this world; on the other hand... how could he not be tempted by the prospect of adding a few hundred years to his life expectancy?

"She isn't really an enemy. Her family and the Great Qi's royal family share a deep, blood-soaked enmity!" Having opened up, the old man was no longer hesitant and spoke softly. "Her family was once a top-tier noble house in all of Great Qi, overflowing with talented individuals and staggering wealth. Unfortunately, her father's generation offended the royal family, prompting the royals to find an excuse to confiscate their funds and exterminate their lineage... She was just a little girl at the time, escaping in the arms of a nursemaid. Her family was destroyed, but their hatred... it endured."

"I see, but where is she now?" Chu Mo asked.

"Yanhuang City." The old man replied flatly.

"What?" Chu Mo looked at the old man in surprise, his mouth twitching violently, not knowing what to say.

"It's not like what you're thinking." The old man explained, blushing profusely.

"I didn't think anything!" Chu Mo replied, looking speechless.

"After the Skybreaker Mountain incident, Great Qi lost a million soldiers. Regardless how you look at it… Great Qi has no hope left. Even so, the royal family of Great Qi wouldn't just give up and started to desperately conscript soldiers and collect grain. Her merchant society, which holds some renown in Great Qi, was also within this scope of exploitation. Having deep-seated hatred toward the royal family of Great Qi, how could she possibly assist them with money and grain? So, she simply… packed up all her belongings and secretly moved to Yanhuang City." The old man sighed. "She had already made arrangements in Yanhuang City, but from my side... I haven't been able to accept these feelings. This time, however, it seems like she... is throwing caution to the wind. I felt a bit helpless and didn't know how to tell you."

"What's there you can't say? Aside from this grandmother being a bit young…" Chu Mo said with a teasing smile. "But, I think it's great!"

"You really think it's great?" Fan Wudi stared at Chu Mo somewhat unbelievingly, murmuring. "What if...what if she gives you a young uncle…"

"That's even better!" Chu Mo laughed, "I'll make him invincible in the world!"

Fan Wudi was left somewhat shocked as he gazed at Chu Mo.

"Grandfather, you've always been my grandfather, and always will be. But you've spent your entire life without offspring... which is unfair to you! In fact, it's my existence that has delayed this matter," said Chu Mo, his face filled with earnestness.

"No, it is because I have always been in the military…" the old man interjected.

"Grandpa, there are many in the military who are married, but there aren't many who remain unmarried for a lifetime," Chu Mo looked at Fan Wudi, his voice filled with emotion. "Actually, I've always known that grandfather didn't want me to feel neglected or unnecessary... which is why you never discussed this."

Fan Wudi looked at Chu Mo, his eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

Chu Mo grasped his grandfather's hand, saying, "So, I strongly support this! When the time comes, I want to meet my young grandmother... I will be grandfather's gatekeeper against it!"

"You little rascal…" Unable to help it, the old man lightly smacked the top of Chu Mo's head, chuckling and scolding at the same time. His eyes brimmed over with warmth and reassurance. In his heart he thought: My Mo'er... has grown up!

"If that's the case, then arrangements can be made." Chu Mo's eyes twinkled delightfully. "Even if it's for the sake of my yet-to-be-born little uncle... I am definitely going to leave a huge empire for grandfather in this world!"

"Mo'er…" Fan Wudi looked at Chu Mo, his voice somewhat shaky.

The old man, who had devoted his whole life to the nation and the military, had never thought that there would come a day when he, as an old man, would have a blossoming love life. And all of this happened thanks to his grandson.

"If it weren't for Grandpa, I'd probably have died a long time ago. So, whatever I do for Grandpa, I'm always willing," Chu Mo said with a faint smile. "Moreover, this is genuinely good news. It's the most heartening revelation I've heard in a while!"

A happy smile finally graced the old man's face.

Chu Mo's positive attitude was what mattered most to him!

If Chu Mo had shown even the slightest reluctance, the old man would prefer to betray the woman's earnest feelings, rather than discussing it further.

"Once we return to the Great Xia, we'll first see how the emperor feels. After all, Yanhuang City is where we've lived for so many years, like our own home. Unless it's a last resort, I don't want to leave," Chu Mo said softly. "Once we leave... it means that all the goodwill between the Great Xia and the royal family ends."

"Ah, the emperor is too suspicious. Plus, this land ultimately belongs to the royals, and there's no saying that the emperor's decision to do this is wrong," the old man sighed lightly. "I just think… the emperor might have been a bit too rash. I know that you're not that kind of person."

Chu Mo nodded and said, "I hope the emperor won't force me to become that kind of person."

...

In the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom, within the Yanhuang City.

A giant resembling an iron tower walked down the streets of Yanhuang City, looking around curiously, seemingly oblivious to the awe, fear, or curiosity in the gazes of the city's inhabitants.

Gao Dasha murmured to himself, "Where is the young master's home? I'm kinda hungry…"

Given Gao Dasha's staggering appearance, his arrival in the city hadn't stayed a secret for long. News about him spread across Yanhuang City in less than half an hour.

"Did you hear? A giant has arrived in our city, he's terrifying!"

"There's a giant walking through the city... My God, his arms are thicker than my waist!"

"I saw a giant, very scary, it feels like his fist could crush a human head!"

Chu Yan was also quickly informed of this news. Raising an eyebrow, she softly said to herself, "The young master told me... a giant who pledged allegiance to him is expected to arrive soon. It must be him. I'd better send someone to meet him before he wreaks any havoc. If something happens before the young master returns, I will not be able to explain it to him."

At the same time, news about a giant appearing in Yanhuang City had reached the royal palace.

Upon receiving this news, the emperor's eyes lit up and he said, "Could it be that the giant from the Prairie has come to our Yanhuang City?"

The old eunuch appeared before the emperor, whispering, "I heard that when Young Master Chu was on the Prairie, he had subdued a giant who later played a significant role in the battle against the Prairie Queen."

"Are you suggesting that he has come looking for Chu Mo?" The emperor frowned slightly.

The old eunuch nodded, "This old servant believes… that's most likely the case."

The emperor's eyebrows knitted together, his face becoming more stern. He suddenly asked, "What do you think... exactly does this Chu Mo... want to do?"

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