He was already being very courteous by speaking these few words to this Gu Family affiliate, Master Gu, who was in the Initial Golden Core stage.
A large part of it was because of Mo Hua’s special status, which prompted him to give them some explanation.
But wanting to enter the Shen Family’s mine was simply wishful thinking.
"No way," Shen Shouxing said firmly, "This is the Shen Family’s mine, outsiders are not allowed to enter."
Master Gu’s heart chilled slightly.
He suddenly realized that Mo Hua’s previous suspicion might very well be correct. There might indeed be some shady dealings in the Shen Family’s mine.
"Young Master Mo has been a great benefactor to our Gu Family, now he is missing, I must find out the truth."
Even as someone in the Initial Golden Core stage, facing a high-ranking elder of the Shen Family, Master Gu remained determined and staunch.
Shen Shouxing let out a cold laugh and mocked: "This is a matter of our Shen Family, your Gu Family has no hand in this."
At this moment, another voice sounded: "What if you add in Taixu Gate?"
Shen Shouxing’s expression changed slightly, he turned his head to see a cultivator approaching, who exuded a sharp sword light and had an imposing aura.
"Taixu Gate’s Sword Dao Elder, Xun Ziyou."
Xun Ziyou appeared calm, his gaze sharp.
Shen Shouxing’s expression turned grave.
The Gu Family was still manageable, a quasi-fifth-grade family, and Master Gu was merely a branch member with little authority.
But the elder of Taixu Gate before him was entirely different.
Moreover, Mo Hua was the Formation Leader of Taixu Gate, whose significance to Taixu Gate needed no explanation.
He disappeared, surely Taixu Gate would demand an explanation.
Shen Shouxing frowned and asked: "What does Elder Xun intend to do?"
Xun Ziyou slowly explained: "I will join you in entering the mine to rescue my disciple from Taixu Gate."
According to the ancestor’s instructions, he was supposed to protect Mo Hua in secret.
With the Jade Pendant paired with the Tai Xu Yin Yang Lock, Mo Hua’s presence had been safe all along, so Xun Ziyou hadn’t paid attention.
But now Mo Hua had gone down into the mine, and where he had gone was completely unknown, causing Xun Ziyou to feel anxious.
Though there was temporarily no sign of danger from the Jade Pendant.
If by chance Mo Hua truly encountered a crisis, at that time, being too far away would make it impossible to lend assistance, and if Mo Hua suffered due to this, it would become a big problem.
Therefore, he had to at least be closer to Mo Hua to feel more at ease.
Shen Shouxing’s expression was cold.
Xun Ziyou’s request was actually reasonable.
But the Shen Family’s mine absolutely cannot allow any outsider to enter... .
Shen Shouxing shook his head and coldly refused: "Forgive me, Elder Xun, but I cannot grant your request."
Xun Ziyou was somewhat surprised, and then he became as composed as water.
The atmosphere was slightly teetering on the edge.
Master Gu realized that persisting like this wasn’t the answer, so he cupped his hands and said: "Elder Shen, your Young Master has also been kidnapped, if we delay further, I fear..."
Shen Shouxing’s brow twitched.
Indeed, Qingsheng was also inside.
But even so, the things in the mine absolutely cannot be discovered by outsiders, even if Qingsheng dies inside, the Shen Family’s secrets must not be exposed...
Shen Shouxing’s gaze was resolute.
But in an instant, Shen Shouxing’s eyes turned dark, as if something precious was gouged out from his heart, leaving him lost.
A strange voice echoed in his ear:
"You have only one son in this life."
"If this son dies, it will result in a broken family line..."
Shen Shouxing’s body trembled, his face pallid, feeling as if his heart was being cut, muttering softly: "Yes, I have only this one son..."
The unnoticed grayness in his eyes gradually went away, then he lifted his head and nodded: "Alright, we will go down together."