Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 974 974: Agreement

"Wuji is apprehensive; this position of Family Head is one Wuji truly cannot fulfill, I ask the honored Elders to discuss and select another candidate."
Mo Wuji said earnestly, his face serious.
The Elders let out a bitter smile; in any family, the younger generation would desperately strive, fighting bitterly for the position of Family Head. Mo Wuji seemed well, only needing to nod to have the position easily, yet he repeatedly declined.
Mo Fushui laughed, "You are the Young Master of the Mo Family, regardless of whether the Family Head falls, this position will eventually be yours. You should not decline."
"That's right! Young Master, we practically watched you grow up. We certainly erred over the years. But now we recognize our mistakes. Please, Young Master, take over the position. We will definitely support you with all our power."
"Young Master, we trust in your character. Your genius and intelligence are unparalleled in the world. Though you lack experience now, no one is born a skilled Family Head; we believe in you."
The Elders spoke earnestly, yet Mo Wuji's face still showed hesitation.
"Honored Elders, Wuji does not wish to become any Family Head. My talent is shallow, how dare I take on this great responsibility? I fear I would harm the Mo Family."
"Absurd, you are the Young Master of the Mo Family, if you do not take the Family Head position, who will?" Mo Tianheng was somewhat angry.
Mo Wuji hung his head, silent.
He was waiting, waiting for these people to fulfill what was in his heart.
Bringing up certain things oneself seems too deliberate, so he needed to borrow the words of others.
"Wuji, what concerns do you really have?" Mo Tianheng asked.
Mo Wuji was silent for a moment, his smile somewhat melancholic, "The honored Elders have watched Wuji grow up, so you should be clear about Wuji's standing in the Mo Family. I've never been interested in the Family Head position, but I've been targeted since childhood.
Although my father was from the Mo Family, my mother was not. Therefore, Wuji's bloodline is not pure, inheriting the position would be improper. I believe, the Family Head position should be inherited by one with a pure bloodline.
Additionally, my original plan was to resign from the Young Master's position and leave the Mo Family once the Family Head returned. I didn't expect things would evolve to this situation."
All the Elders' faces suddenly changed.
Mo Wuji was the sole genius from the Mo Family in centuries to master the Painting Sword, his talent unparalleled, even if Mo Tianhao and the others were alive, they could not compare to the current Mo Wuji.
If such a genius were to leave the Mo Family, it would be a disaster for the current Mo Family.
However, they also knew what kind of life Mo Wuji had since childhood, he was heavily bullied within the Mo Family, and they couldn't avoid their responsibility. So, it's reasonable that Mo Wuji holds resentment in his heart.
Now the only solution was to dispel the resentment in Mo Wuji's heart.
But how could they dispel it?
Mo Wuji stood up and said, "Honored Elders, Wuji cannot take on the position of Family Head, so I will take my leave for now."
"Young Master, wait!"
Mo Fushui hurriedly spoke.
Mo Wuji not inheriting the Family Head position was clear, soon he would resign from the Young Master's position and then leave the Mo Family.
Mo Fushui said, "Young Master, I know you've been bullied since youth, feeling uncomfortable is understandable. We all have a part in this. However, you ultimately belong to the Mo Family; blood binds the bones and tendons, the Family Head position is none but yours; you know there is no one else besides you who can take on this great duty in the Mo Family."
"Honored Elders' kindness is appreciated by Wuji, and thank you all for your care during this time. Wuji will not take on the position of Family Head, but I ask the honored Elders to be benevolent and allow Wuji to take my father's remains with me when I leave the Mo Family.
My father's lifelong wish was to be buried alongside my mother. This is his last wish, and as a filial son, I should fulfill it, so please, honored Elders, give your blessing."
The Elders were silent.
Having lived for nearly a century, their concept of blood purity was deeply ingrained, difficult to change.
Whether it was moving Mo Wuji's mother's remains to the Mo Family cemetery or moving Mo Wuji's father's remains out, they found it hard to accept.
A glimpse of coldness flitted across Mo Wuji's eyes; he had endured for so long just to fulfill his father's last wish. What seemed so simple to ordinary people was as hard as climbing the sky for him, filling his heart with anger.
"Since the honored Elders are unwilling, let's pretend Wuji never spoke."
Mo Wuji turned around and left directly, not giving the Elders a chance to speak.
The Mo Family Elders were dumbfounded, seeing Mo Wuji angry for the first time. Normally, if Mo Wuji left, he would certainly bow before retreating, but this time he just turned and walked away, clearly showing his indignation.
"Young Master, how was it?" Qin Ankang saw Mo Wuji come out and hurriedly greeted him.
Mo Wuji's expression was unpleasant; only now he realized how outdated these old folks' thoughts were, deeply entrenched and unchangeable.
Mo Wuji sighed slightly, "They still refuse to let my parents be buried together."
Qin Ankang's face darkened, "Old servant has a word, not sure if it should be said?"
"Speak."
"Young Master is too kind-hearted, sometimes you mustn't be weak, learn from Qin Gong's decisiveness."
Mo Wuji looked at Qin Ankang and said, "If it were Brother Qin, what would he do?"
"If Qin Gong was the Young Master, if the Elders refused today, not a single one would leave the main hall alive."
Mo Wuji was momentarily stunned, indeed that's correct. If it were Qin Yi, he would have long caused havoc in the Mo Family.
"But my cultivation is far weaker compared to Brother Qin."
Qin Ankang said, "Young Master, at the very least, you need to show your stance. For the position of Mo Family Head, who but you can take it? If you leave the Mo Family, they should be aware that Mo Family's decline is inevitable."
"Ankang, am I a failure?" Mo Wuji's voice was low, "As a filial son, twenty years have passed, and I still haven't fulfilled my father's wish."
Qin Ankang said earnestly, "Young Master has already done your best. If it were Qin Gong, he might not do better than you."
Mo Wuji laughed bitterly, knowing Qin Ankang was comforting him. If it were Qin Yi, perhaps he would have succeeded long ago.
"Young Master need not be disheartened, Mo Family now depends on you."
Mo Wuji said coldly, "Hope they don't push me; otherwise, I have no choice but to take extreme measures."
"Young Master need not worry, I believe they aren't foolish; they will certainly think it through."
"Young Master, wait a moment!"
Mo Wuji and Qin Ankang turned to see Mo Fushui hurriedly approaching.
"Elder, what are your orders?" Mo Wuji asked indifferently.
Mo Fushui laughed, "Young Master, we just discussed it, and Young Master's filial piety is undeniable, we have no reason to refuse. However, we hope Young Master will move your mother's remains to the Mo Family cemetery to be buried with your father."
Mo Wuji was slightly stunned, glancing at Qin Ankang.
Although he knew these people would eventually agree to his condition, as the Mo Family now relied on him, he hadn't expected it so soon.