In his imagination, Mu Hanyan should have already possessed considerable strength, but no matter how strong she was, she couldn't have been too strong. After all, her talent was there. Even the most renowned fortune teller had predicted that she would find it difficult to achieve anything. This wasn't something that could be remedied by hard work alone. Her ability to reach the sixth rank of Swordsman was likely due to the Meridian Cleansing Pill.

Unexpectedly, she really achieved her current strength through her own efforts, which was completely beyond his expectations.

"Dad, believe me. From now on, I will no longer be a burden to you, nor will I let you face any danger because of me. I will be your pride." With Xinghuan Qianji's warning in front of her, Mu Hanyan was not in a position to tell her secret, but still made a solemn promise.

"Well, this is my, Mu Ruian's, son, and a good son of my Mu family. Dad believes in you. What a bullshit fortune teller, he's just a charlatan. Dad is very happy that you have the strength and heart you have today." Mu Ruian's face, which had been cold for a thousand years, rarely showed a smile. He said with great confidence, and while speaking, he patted Mu Hanyan's shoulder heavily.

He had kept the secret for so many years, clearly caring about his daughter, yet raising her like a spoiled son, and even pretending to be a normal person in front of outsiders. He was exhausted from suppressing his feelings. His true feelings were revealed at this moment, and he actually forgot about Mu Hanyan's disguise as a man. He must have been used to raising a son.

"Dad!" Mu Hanyan grimaced in pain. "Dad, can you be gentler? My bones are about to be broken."

"Oh, Dad shouldn't have patted your shoulder so hard. By the way, it's my daughter, a good daughter." Mu Ruian finally reacted, patted his forehead, said awkwardly, and then smiled ingratiatingly, "How about we try a different style?"

Before Mu Hanyan could understand what Mu Ruian meant, he hugged her in a bear hug and started to cry: "Oh, my daughter, my precious daughter. Daddy has wanted to hold you for a long time. My dear daughter has suffered so much, and daddy is really distressed. Sometimes I really want to slap myself twice. Oh, oh, oh..."

Mu Hanyan was moved and her eyes were sore, but the tears that were about to burst out were strangled back by her father's bear hug. She felt like she was going to die! She couldn't breathe!

"Dad... Dad~" Mu Hanyan rolled her eyes and said with difficulty: "Let's, let's change back to the style just now." I really can't stand this style, it will cost lives!

Only then did Mu Ruian realize that he was too excited and almost strangled his daughter to death! He hurriedly let go, scratched his head embarrassedly, and asked worriedly: "My dear daughter, are you okay?"

"No, it's okay." Mu Hanyan took a long breath and answered slowly.

Then the two looked at each other and laughed, and then the laughter became louder and louder.

It was the first time that the father and daughter were open and honest with each other, and they were naturally happy. They both felt a warmth they had never felt before, and the smiles on their faces were probably more than they had in their entire lives combined.

"Okay, since you haven't taken this Meridian Cleansing Pill, there's no problem. Practice well. Daddy also wants to see his good daughter become a swordsman through her own efforts, and become a legendary swordsman in the world." Mu Ruian looked at his daughter with satisfaction and expectation in his eyes. He loved her so much that he no longer concealed his feelings like before.

"This Meridian-Cleansing and Marrow-Cleansing Pill is of no use to me anymore, so why not return it to Dad?" Mu Hanyan said.

"Although it's of no use, it's the first gift your father gave you. Just keep it as a souvenir." Mu Ruian said guiltily.