Murong Tian, seeing this, anxiously exclaimed, "Danger is better than no hope at all. Young brother, you absolutely must help me with this favor. I, Murong Tian, will be eternally grateful."

Murong Feiying, who had been silent beside them, also spoke with urgency, "Please save my sister. I apologize for my previous behavior. As long as you can cure my sister, Murong Feiying is yours to command."

Witnessing this, Mo Han's impression of Murong Feiying improved slightly; it seemed he wasn't entirely a lost cause.

Mo Han then stated with difficulty, "The third method involves me casting a spell to track the caster's location, and then using my mental force to compel them to lift the curse. However, this method carries extremely high risks. If it fails, or if the opponent's cultivation is higher than mine, or even comparable, both Miss Murong and I could be in mortal danger."

Upon hearing Mo Han's explanation, Murong Tian hesitated. Indeed, if the issue were due to any other cause, he, Murong Tian, would have agreed without a second thought. But this involved Mo Han's life, which was beyond his control. He couldn't ask someone he’d only met twice, Mo Han, to risk his life to save his daughter. Murong Tian found it difficult to utter such a request, despite desperately wanting his daughter cured.

Seeing Murong Tian's expression, Mo Han inwardly admired his upright character. Mo Han continued, "It's not that I’m unwilling to take risks. It’s that to cast this specific spell, the two of us must be in absolute proximity, entirely undisturbed by outside interference. Even though it is for healing, Miss Murong is, after all, a person of purity and ice-like virtue, so this arrangement is also improper. That is why I feel conflicted."

Hearing Mo Han’s words put Murong Tian in a bind as well, unsure of what to do for a moment. Seeing this, Mo Han addressed Murong Tian, "However, there is still some time remaining. I hope the Patriarch Murong can exert every effort to find the Blood of the Fire Phoenix and the Venomous Dragon Grass within the next month and a half. I will take responsibility for sourcing the other ingredients. I am staying at the Qilai Inn on the east side of the city. General Murong, please contact me there as soon as you have any news."

Hearing Mo Han's proposal, Murong Tian nodded quickly, "Murong Tian will certainly do his utmost. But young brother, staying so far away is inconvenient for me. Furthermore, I fear Xue'er might relapse. If you don't mind, could you perhaps move into the Murong Estate? It would be more convenient for you should you require anything."

With that, Murong Tian looked at Mo Han with hopeful eyes, while Nangong Yunfeng beside him also earnestly implored him to stay.

Mo Han pondered for a moment before replying, "Very well. But I have friends elsewhere. I need to go notify them first, and then I will return with my friends."

Upon hearing Mo Han's answer, Murong Tian was delighted. "That is simple enough! I will instruct the steward immediately to arrange two carriages to take the young brother to the Qilai Inn. You can bring your friends along. I will start preparing rooms here now, so you can move in as soon as you arrive. This way, it will be more convenient for you."

After hearing Murong Tian’s suggestion, Mo Han ceased his refusal, nodded in agreement, and left with Murong Yuguang to handle the notification. Murong Tian, meanwhile, remained at the manor, urgently organizing the search for the Blood of the Fire Phoenix and the Venomous Dragon Grass.

When Mo Han returned to the inn, Dali and the others were also back. Mo Han explained the situation to them. Although they still held some reservations about why Mo Han chose to help the Murong family, they trusted that since he was acting, he must have his reasons. They said no more, packed their belongings together, and boarded the welcoming carriages sent by the Murong family, heading directly to the Murong Estate.

By the time Mo Han and his group arrived at the Murong Estate, their quarters had already been prepared. Murong Tian had specially arranged an independent small courtyard for them in the rear garden, clearly demonstrating the high regard and respect he held for Mo Han and his companions, which made Mo Han feel a little embarrassed.

For the remaining month, Mo Han stayed within the courtyard, instructing Dali, Latin, and the others in their martial skills. Seeing everyone training with fiery zeal, Yunxiang couldn't resist wanting to learn as well. Under Mo Han's guidance, everyone's understanding of martial techniques showed marked improvement. Dali seemed on the verge of breaking through the level of a Junior Sword Master, while Latin and the others were close to shattering their respective bottlenecks and reaching new realms. Even Yunxiang attained the level of a Junior Warrior.

During this time, Murong Tian and Nangong Yunfeng visited several times, always inquiring if Mo Han and his group needed anything. This further increased everyone's favorable impression of the enthusiastic couple.

One day, Murong Tian arrived at the courtyard where Mo Han and his group were staying, his face betraying undisguised delight. Upon seeing Murong Tian, everyone greeted him warmly. Anna even called out affectionately, "Uncle Murong, why did you take so long to get here?"

The little girl was now quite familiar with Murong Tian. She often went to Murong Tian’s courtyard with Dali and Yunxiang to chat with Nangong Yunfeng, and she also befriended Murong Feixue. Nangong Yunfeng adored these three girls, nearly treating them as her own daughters, frequently giving them small trinkets and often taking them out shopping with Murong Feixue, which brought them immense joy and deepened their gratitude towards the Murong couple.

Mo Han, conversely, rarely left the compound. He was busy contemplating alternative methods to lift the curse and instructing everyone in martial arts, spending his days confined to the courtyard.

Although Dali and the others found it strange how Mo Han knew cultivation methods for martial arts, they weren't overly surprised. Since meeting Mo Han, they had experienced enough of his astonishing abilities to become accustomed to his remarkable nature.

Seeing Anna's question, Murong Tian smiled and replied, "Hehe, I was delayed by a matter today. See, I've come now, haven't I?" Mo Han also smiled at Murong Tian and said, "General Murong seems to have something happy to share. Could you let me know? Is it related to Miss Murong's illness?" Hearing Mo Han’s query, Murong Tian looked astonished. "Young brother Mo Han is truly incredible! You guessed even this. I, Murong Tian, am utterly impressed by your talent."

Mo Han quickly demurred, "Hehe, that wasn't difficult to guess. General Murong flatters me too much. I figured that the only thing that could make you so happy right now, besides Miss Murong's condition, would be something else entirely, so I guessed correctly by chance."

Murong Tian turned to Mo Han and said, "It is indeed related to my daughter's illness. With the entire family's effort, we have now managed to acquire the Venomous Dragon Grass from Mo Han's forest at a high price. We are only lacking the Blood of the Fire Phoenix. I truly hope we can find that blood within the remaining time; only then will I be completely at ease."

Mo Han spoke comfortingly, "Miss Murong is blessed to have parents who dote on her so much. She will surely be favored by heaven. I believe you will definitely find the Blood of the Fire Phoenix."

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