Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: A Simple Poem
Chapter 425: A Simple Poem
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Watching them leave, Jiang Hao understood that Chu Chuan’s journey was just the beginning.
When he entered the Bright Moon Sect later, he might face some challenges, but those challenges wouldn’t crush him.
Everything that couldn’t kill him would ultimately make him stronger.
However, he couldn’t predict the direction where those two would end up.
The human heart is the most difficult thing to understand. Chu Chuan was somewhat predictable, but he had no knowledge of Chu Jie’s personality. It was impossible to guess.
Afterward, he began searching for flower petals.
Hong Yuye wanted a bath, and he needed to find Silver Moon Petals.
The Silver Moon Petals were expensive, but they were also rare.
This street was the only place to find them. This street had stalls from seniors of the sect who had nothing better to do. They sold various items, including handicrafts, pills, and magical treasures that they didn’t want to throw away.
Therefore, the prices were uncertain, and there were many different things. After searching for a long time, he finally found the Silver Moon Petals. They cost five hundred spirit stones per portion, which was relatively cheap. He bought five portions in total to ensure he had enough for later. He now had thirty-five thousand spirit stones left.
When he returned to the inn, he felt the stone tablet vibrating. It was a gathering scheduled for tonight. It was probably a last-minute meeting related to the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment.
Back at the inn, Hong Yuye was bathing. Jiang Hao faced away from the folding screen as she bathed. To distract himself, he mentioned the gathering.
“Tonight?” Hong Yuye asked.
“Yes, tonight.” Jiang Hao nodded.
Soon, the sound of water pouring over her body followed.
To avoid thinking too much, he decided to go to the Twin City Peak first to gather information.
“Do you have a map of the Bright Moon Sect?” Hong Yuye asked.
“Yes.” Jiang Hao nodded. He had seen one while setting up his stall and bought a copy. It wasn’t too expensive, but there were cheaper versions with limited information. Those only covered the surrounding routes and names. When he took it out, the map flew to the folding screen behind him.
“Where do you want to go?” Hong Yuye asked.
“Twin City Peak,” Jiang Hao said. He hoped she would offer some insight.
However, she remained silent. It seemed she had nothing to say.
The water splashed.
Jiang Hao couldn’t help but wonder if she was still looking at the map.
Turning around might be fatal, so he waited patiently. After a long while, he heard her stepping out of the water.
Soon, she stood beside him. She was dressed in a red and white gown.
A faint fragrance entered his senses. It was somewhat familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.
He glanced sideways and saw that her long hair was damp at the tips.
“Let’s go out,” Hong Yuye said. She opened the door and walked out.
Jiang Hao glanced at the tub. With a wave of his hand, he disposed of the water.
Inside the Bright Moon Sect, He Du was deep in thought in one of the courtyards. He felt like he missed something. He paced around and hoped he would figure it out soon.
‘Perhaps it’s the state of mind? What kind of state of mind is needed to use Light and Dust?’ He Du understood how to practice it, but he didn’t Imow what he was doing wrong.
At this moment, a middle-aged man walked in. “Are you still thinking about Light and Dust? Just give up. It’s useless. If it were really that powerful, the one who left the technique behind wouldn’t have met a tragic end.”
“No, Senior Chang, you’re wrong,” He Du said in excitement. “I’ve seen the real Light and Dust Technique being used. He was nowhere and everywhere at once.”
“Is it a kind of body technique?” Chang Zizai asked.
“Yes, that’s right.” He Du nodded. “I received guidance from a senior, but I still couldn’t comprehend it. Perhaps it’s my state of mind that’s lacking. The most crucial aspect of Light and Dust doesn’t seem to be the technique itself but the state of mind.”
“State of mind?” Chang Zizai shook his head. “Many people have a high state of mind, but no one has been able to learn that technique perfectly. Who is this person you’re talking about?”
“Well…” He Du thought for a moment and then shook his head. “I don’t know, but Hua Han from the Bright Moon Sect might know. It seems she knew one of the seniors that we met.”
“Tell me the whole thing,” Chang Zizai said.
He Du recounted everything that had happened, and Chang Zizai listened attentively. After hearing it all, he was surprised. It seemed that those three individuals were quite something.
“I need to go and ask,” Chang Zizai said.
“By the way, our disciples have been criticized for morning reading exercises outside the sect. Should we consider suspending it?” He Du asked.
“No need. It doesn’t affect them,” Chang Zizai said.
“But we’ve been unable to refute their claim, and it’s quite uncomfortable,” He Du said.
“Don’t worry about it,” Chang Zizai said.
“Alright.”
“Has anything else happened lately?”
“Well, not much, but I heard a poem in the Star River.”
“A poem?”
“Yes, or half of one anyway. It goes, “Unaware of the heavens while drunk.
Sound asleep while crossing the Milky Way.””
Chang Zizai looked surprised but quickly shook his head. “It’s just a line from a poem. It doesn’t mean anything. Focus on your cultivation.”
He Du nodded. His mind was focused on Light and Dust.
At night, Jiang Hao stood atop the Twin City Peak. These mountain peaks were extremely high and offered a wide view of the city below.
“Is this place truly just a simple location? It looks so grand.” Jiang Hao was
amazed.
“It’s at the end, so the location isn’t important,” Hong Yuye said. She then turned to face him. “Tomorrow, let’s go and check out the Bright Moon Sect.”
“Alright.” Jiang Hao nodded. It would be easy to enter with the item given to him by that senior. If he were alone, he might not dare to use it, but with Hong Yuye, it was much safer.
They stayed on the mountain peak until midnight when the gathering finally began. Jiang Hao didn’t hesitate and took out the stone tablet and entered it.
Soon, all four of them were gathered there. This time, Dan Yuan didn’t appear.
“This is an impromptu gathering. It seems Senior Dan Yuan has urgent matters to attend to,” Xing said.
Liu and Gui weren’t surprised. It seemed that such things had happened before.
Jiang Hao remained silent.
“Have you all arrived?” Xing asked.
“I’m already in Star-Moon City,” Gui said.
“I’m here too,” Jiang Hao said.
“From what I know, many people outside are aware of the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment. Although many hope for success, some want to take advantage and disrupt it,” Xing said as he looked at Jiang Hao and Gui. “So, it could be quite dangerous, but your area isn’t that important, so the level of danger will be reduced. However, I’m not sure if it’s suitable for you. Have you checked out the location?”
“I have no issues. But there’s something I need to remind you. I’ll be entering that area, and it’s best if your people don’t get too close. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee their safety,” Gui said.
“No problem.” Xing nodded. Then, he turned to Jiang Hao. “What about you, Jing?
“I’m fine with it,” Jiang Hao said. Hong Yuye hadn’t made any requests.
“That being said, I must remind you that The End of All Things might also participate. They’re unpredictable, and your situation may not be as optimistic as you expect,” Liu said.
Jiang Hao, on the other hand, felt delighted. This might be an opportunity to capture someone from The End of All Things. It would greatly help with his investigation.
After all, it was more dangerous for him if he made no progress in this undercover task..