At the entrance of the academy.
Three people were already waiting.
Among them was Cheng Qingman.
“Cheng Qingman, the person you found isn't up to par. We've all arrived, but he's still not here.”
“An Outer Palace Disciple, slower than us,” one of them said.
He was wearing a gray robe, with a longsword strapped to his back. His face clearly showed displeasure.
“It's not even fully dawn yet. Why are you in such a rush? He hasn't even arrived late,” Cheng Qingman glanced at him.
“You really care about this Outer Palace Disciple?” The sword bearer asked, surprised.
He didn't expect Cheng Qingman to retort him.
“Of course, I care. He's the one who saved Senior Sister Cheng's life. A genius who can kill someone at the True Aperture Realm First Layer with his cultivation at the Body Refining Realm Ninth Layer.”
“He's perfected the [Absolute Life-Ending Sword Technique].”
“Such a person, even in our Inner Palace, is rare.”
The speaker was quite young, wearing a tight-fitting outfit and carrying a silver long spear.
He was Lin Rufeng, Cheng Qingman's junior brother.
“Is Senior Sister Cheng trying to make an early investment to recruit him to your father's side?” Lin Rufeng laughed.
In the Inner Palace, Cheng Qingman's reputation wasn't based on her own strength but rather her father.
The renowned... Bloodvaliant Marquis!
Thirty years ago, when the Di Tribe in the Southern Wilderness rebelled, attempting to slaughter half of the Great Zhou Empire as a tribute to the Witchcraft lands, Bloodvaliant Marquis led only a ten-thousand-strong army and suppressed the rebellion, decapitating 100,000 members of the Di Tribe.
The heads were piled up to form a city-viewing platform, still standing to this day.
It was quite a sight.
“What's wrong with that?” Cheng Qingman asked.
“Nothing wrong at all.” Lin Rufeng shrugged.
“Although the Absolute Life-Ending Sword Technique is difficult, if we really wanted to practice it, we could do so too. It's just unnecessary.”
“Once we reach the True Aperture Realm, we can cultivate the Mystic Tier techniques. Why waste time on Human Tier techniques?”
The sword bearer was named Jiang Hai.
When he heard Cheng Qingman's words, he felt somewhat dissatisfied.
In the Inner Palace, disciples were always above those of the Outer Palace. It was unheard of for an Outer Palace Disciple to surpass them.
But Cheng Qingman had extended her olive branch not to them, but to some unknown Outer Palace Disciple.
Cheng Qingman glanced at him, not responding.
Indeed, many people in the Inner Palace could do it.
But after she investigated, she found that Luo Mu had obtained this martial art only half a month ago.
And in just half a month, he perfected it.
Who could do that?
Such comprehension was rare even in the Inner Palace.
Of course.
She wouldn't publicize it.
To avoid others trying to steal him from her.
Suddenly.
Cheng Qingman's expression shifted slightly.
She saw a figure rapidly approaching from a distance.
“Luo Junior Brother, over here!”
Cheng Qingman waved her hand.
“Is that the Outer Palace Disciple you mentioned?” The two others immediately turned to look.
Their brows slightly raised.
His appearance was quite good. Handsome and firm.
His figure was Great and upright, moving with the grace of a dragon or tiger.
However, his cultivation was a bit low.
He was only at the True Aperture Realm Second Layer. Even with the perfected Absolute Life-Ending Sword Technique, it would be difficult for him to challenge someone from a higher realm.
It was impossible for him to be their match.
“Senior Sister Cheng.”
Luo Mu walked over, nodding his head, and then looked towards the others.
Since he didn't conceal his cultivation, their realms were immediately clear.
One was at the True Aperture Realm Seventh Layer, and the other was at the True Aperture Realm Sixth Layer.
From the perspective of realm, he was indeed a bit low.
But realm was realm, and strength was strength.
Don't be fooled by his True Aperture Realm Second Layer.
If they were to fight, he would not be weaker than the Inner Palace Disciple at the Sixth or Seventh Layer.
In fact, he might be stronger.
As the Cangwu Tower Elder had said, most Inner Palace Disciples practiced Mystic Tier lower-grade techniques, not mid-grade ones.
But Luo Mu practiced all mid-grade techniques, and they were already approaching the minor perfection stage.
This was enough to make up for the difference in realm.
“Let me introduce you. This is Jiang Hai and Lin Rufeng. They're both your senior brothers. For this upcoming task, the four of us will be traveling together.”
Cheng Qingman smiled.
“Jiang Senior Brother, Lin Senior Brother.”
Luo Mu nodded slightly.
“Junior Brother Luo.”
The two also nodded lightly, acknowledging him.
However, being Inner Palace Disciples, their natural pride couldn't be hidden when facing an Outer Palace Disciple.
“This time, since Senior Sister Cheng is leading the way, I won't say much. Once we arrive at the Demon Path stronghold, don't act rashly. Just protect yourself. We won't have the energy to protect you,” Jiang Hai said.
“Got it.”
Luo Mu's expression remained calm, not saying much.
He wasn't angered by Jiang Hai's obvious contempt. That was a very normal response.
In Jiang Hai and Lin Rufeng's eyes, he was simply a ‘beneficiary' of a relationship.
Someone brought along by Cheng Qingman to earn easy contribution points.
“Let's go!” Lin Rufeng broke the silence, riding a nearby spirit horse, and headed forward.
Jiang Hai immediately followed.
“His character is like that, but he's not a bad person at heart,” Cheng Qingman added, worried that Luo Mu might be offended.
“Senior Sister Cheng is too kind,” Luo Mu smiled slightly.
“Alright, let's head out then. It'll take about a day to get there.”
Cheng Qingman pointed her toes, and her long leg rippled through the air, landing steadily on the horse's back. “If all goes well, we might even take a detour to my hometown, Xunyang City.”
“Xunyang City?” Luo Mu raised an eyebrow.
That was one of the most prosperous cities in Fengdu County.
It was said to be extremely bustling.
He hadn't expected Cheng Qingman to be from Xunyang City. It seemed she really did come from an extraordinary background.
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