Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior

"Your luck isn’t bad, you’ve met two of Donglai’s ten renowned beauties in a single day."

Li Heng’s gaze lingered on Baili Hongtang, simultaneously transmitting his voice through Spiritual Power.

Su Mu glanced over, his eyes slightly brightened. Each was striking in their own way; compared to Gu Xue’Er’s delicate features, the bold and heroic demeanor of this spirited woman attracted him more.

However, after admiring for a few moments, Su Mu’s eyes slowly narrowed, quietly entering the Soul Incarnation state.

Lately, as his Comprehension steadily broke through, Su Mu had subtly touched upon the bottleneck of the next level of Comprehension, and his observations of Destiny had become clearer by three degrees.

Su Mu detected that the Destiny around Baili Hongtang was more concentrated than that of previous Noble Family Descendants, yet a hint of black subtly emerged, slowly eroding the surrounding Destiny.

Meanwhile, Su Mu shifted his gaze to Li Heng, who also had a hint of black, more intense, yet it seemed to show signs of restraint recently.

As the saying goes, when one’s forehead darkens, it is an unfavorable omen, both individuals in Su Mu’s eyes exemplified this now.

"Li Heng’s ominous sign is likely due to the Li Family... and the life-or-death threshold of the Profound Realm."

"I just wonder whether Baili Hongtang’s unfavorable Destiny pertains to her personally or the calamity of the Cyan Fish Gang... I must stay away from the Cyan Fish Gang in the future."

Therefore, when Li Heng made generous offers to win him over, Su Mu didn’t agree immediately—he had planned to refuse tactfully.

Seeking fortune and avoiding misfortune is human nature; those near vermilion will turn red; those near ink will turn black; he was unwilling to easily wade into the Li Family’s troubled waters.

But ultimately, he changed his mind due to the Sun Family Ancestor’s voice transmission.

"Kid, agree to it... but modify the conditions."

Changing a promise from the Li Family to delve into the mysterious essence of advancing to the Profound Realm was precisely what the Sun Family Ancestor advised through voice transmission. With the Sun Family Ancestor’s backing, and his interest in the Four Families’ Contest, Su Mu consented.

Suddenly, Baili Hongtang sensed a gaze like a hook, transfixed on her, promptly looking up.

In the corner sat two people, one old and one young, vastly different in appearance; the old man wore a worn grey robe, his beard unkempt, looking like a down-and-out Jianghu Wanderer; the other had ordinary features but deeply penetrating eyes, his presence so mundane that if not deliberately noticed, one might forget his existence in an instant.

Baili Hongtang’s brows lightly furrowed, unfamiliar with these two, yet instinctively alert to their uniqueness.

In the blink of an eye, unlike others heading straight upstairs, she deliberately turned towards that corner, stepping in full view.

"Young lady Baili Hongtang greets the two of you."

"This old man is just a country bumpkin, not worth mentioning."

Li Heng grinned broadly, speaking first, followed by Su Mu nodding lightly and lowering his voice to speak.

"I am Wang Chan, greetings to Miss Baili."

Su Mu addressed her with ’Miss Baili’ rather than ’Hongtang,’ maintaining his distance.

Yet, when one intends to carry out something, things often go contrary to their wishes.

In an instant, Su Mu and Li Heng in the corner became the center of attention, and before Baili Hongtang continued the conversation, a voice unabashedly joyous was infused with Spiritual Qi from upstairs.

"Sister Hongtang, I’ve finally awaited your arrival! Last time was unsatisfying; today we must have a good chat!"

Before the words settled, a gentleman adorned in luxurious attire descended the stairs, his gaze as sharp as a spike pinpointed Baili Hongtang, openly passionate.

Seeing this scene, Su Mu’s brows slightly furrowed.

Indeed.

In the next moment, that gentleman’s gaze stealthily swept toward Li Heng, briefly paused, then fell upon Su Mu, a subtle trace of malice and resentment flickered in his eyes.

Beside him, Li Heng seemed oblivious still, enjoying the snacks leisurely, transmitting quietly:

"Kid, today is your day; you’ve met Noble Family Descendants, Pill Cauldron Pavilion’s Direct Disciple, two prominent figures, and now Donglai’s Prefectural Governor’s Second Son Song Jingyuan..."

"Heh heh, this lad practices the Taoist Dharma Gate with good talent, yet unfortunately, his temperament isn’t ideal... his magnanimity is also lacking."

The last comment about lacking magnanimity, Su Mu distinctly heard in it a schadenfreude tone, indicating the old man’s mind is as clear as a mirror, knowing well.

"Apologies, the two of you, Hongtang was impolite, perhaps another day we will drink together."

Baili Hongtang’s eyes subtly shifted, aware of Xiao Jingyuan’s approach, a hint of impatience flickered across her brow; she lightly bowed to Su Mu and Li Heng and elegantly turned away.

Xiao Jingyuan followed closely behind but turned back coldly sweeping a glance over the two in the corner, his gaze icy, the warning was palpable.

With just one glance.

Having seen Baili Hongtang willingly engage these two, the crowd bustling in the hall intending to approach hastily dispersed, dare not further gaze, fearing avoidance.

Su Mu remained serene, poured himself a cup of tea, and continued enjoying the snacks.

Soft pattering.

Amidst the exchanging of toasts within the pavilion, unknowingly it started raining lightly outside; soon, a melodious sound of traditional zither resonated downward throughout the pavilion.

Su Mu slowly closed his eyes, listening by the window.

Under the drizzle, Donglai County was veiled in mist, the distant scenery murky, while nearby was washed strikingly clear by the rain, as if the music vanished from the ears, all merged into the scenery.

For a moment, it seemed the exterior visuals vanished, transitioning entirely into part of the music, complementing it, even the sound of the wind rustling the curtain was no longer abrupt, at this moment everything in Qingyue Pavilion harmonized with the music.

Su Mu’s brow center where the Dragon of Spiritual Power surged hot, within the closed space, numerous small black shadows performed the zither ensemble, the strong Comprehension silently functioned at this moment.

Music Mastery (entry-level 24%)

entry-level 26%

entry-level 29%

The Vast Qi within also received silent cleansing from the music, becoming increasingly clear, increasingly refined.

...

"Senior, I shall depart first."

As the tune concluded, amidst the crowd still immersed in the rain-transformed melodic breeze, Su Mu rose, cupped his hands in farewell; back at his residence, Su Mu retrieved the confidential scroll again.

"Tao Han, fifth son of current Patriarch Tao Yang of the Tao Family, Sixth-Grade Daoist Cultivator, accompanied by Zhao Yixin, Fifth-Grade Daoist Cultivator, skilled in Talismans and Flying Sword, six months ago colluded with the Jiao Blood Gang to raid merchant ships, killing no less than a hundred..."

"Two days later, both sides will meet east of Blackwater Region with the Hall Master of Jiao Blood Gang..."

The confidential scroll included an ancient Talisman alongside the secret letter.

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Soft pattering.

Amidst the exchanging of toasts within the pavilion, unknowingly it started raining lightly outside; soon, a melodious sound of traditional zither resonated downward throughout the pavilion.

Su Mu slowly closed his eyes, listening by the window.

Under the drizzle, Donglai County was veiled in mist, the distant scenery murky, while nearby was washed strikingly clear by the rain, as if the music vanished from the ears, all merged into the scenery.

For a moment, it seemed the exterior visuals vanished, transitioning entirely into part of the music, complementing it, even the sound of the wind rustling the curtain was no longer abrupt, at this moment everything in Qingyue Pavilion harmonized with the music.

Su Mu’s brow center where the Dragon of Spiritual Power surged hot, within the closed space, numerous small black shadows performed the zither ensemble, the strong Comprehension silently functioned at this moment.

Music Mastery (entry-level 24%)

entry-level 26%

entry-level 29%

The Vast Qi within also received silent cleansing from the music, becoming increasingly clear, increasingly refined.

Soft pattering.

Amidst the exchanging of toasts within the pavilion, unknowingly it started raining lightly outside; soon, a melodious sound of traditional zither resonated downward throughout the pavilion.

Su Mu slowly closed his eyes, listening by the window.

Under the drizzle, Donglai County was veiled in mist, the distant scenery murky, while nearby was washed strikingly clear by the rain, as if the music vanished from the ears, all merged into the scenery.

For a moment, it seemed the exterior visuals vanished, transitioning entirely into part of the music, complementing it, even the sound of the wind rustling the curtain was no longer abrupt, at this moment everything in Qingyue Pavilion harmonized with the music.

Su Mu’s brow center where the Dragon of Spiritual Power surged hot, within the closed space, numerous small black shadows performed the zither ensemble, the strong Comprehension silently functioned at this moment.

Music Mastery (entry-level 24%)

entry-level 26%

entry-level 29%

The Vast Qi within also received silent cleansing from the music, becoming increasingly clear, increasingly refined.

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