Chapter 744 - 707: Booklet, Insights into Law Advancement_2
Chapter 744: Chapter 707: Booklet, Insights into Law Advancement_2
As for the rewards, they were delivered to each guest room that same night.
The cultivation-related books were just a small booklet.
Prince Cheng’s Mansion has more advanced cultivation techniques, but to obtain them, one must consistently contribute to the mansion.
In the middle of next month, a major event will occur.
This is also why Prince Cheng’s Mansion insisted on inviting Mo Wanshui, to deal with this big event.
At that time, being able to provide strategies for Prince Cheng’s Mansion can also bring substantial benefits.
But these are stories for later.
For now, I have already obtained a cultivation booklet; exploring the one in my hands is key.
By the light of the lamp in the room, Shen Han began to read the booklet.
The booklet briefly described some foundational concepts of cultivation.
As I initially anticipated, in this world, the primary task for cultivation is to combat the suppressive force between heaven and earth.
With this suppressive force present, even the most basic laws don’t reveal themselves, making it impossible to advance in cultivation.
Continuing to read, the booklet began detailing the methods to resist this suppressive force.
To oppose the suppression of laws, one must comprehend and feel the power of laws, thereby resisting the suppression between heaven and earth.
How to feel, how to understand, are the essential keys.
The booklet contains little content, only touching upon the basics of comprehending the power of laws.
Shen Han, following what the booklet suggested, began to try comprehending.
His mind settled in, thoughts unfolding.
This wasn’t Shen Han’s first encounter with the power of laws.
In the Little Pool Secret Realm, he had experienced the power of laws left behind by immortals.
But realizing his own law is not that simple.
His thoughts sank, while outside the scenes of the courtyard transformed.
Shen Han felt as if he was immersed in a state of bewilderment, and the surrounding mist seemed to morph into a line.
With a stretch of his hand, he could grasp this line.
In his mind, Shen Han began to drift, reaching forward.
Grabbing each line, he started to weave them into a net.
Time passed quickly, and Shen Han felt as if his body had also transformed into a net.
The net then dispersed into lines again...
Confused, descending, repeating...
Suddenly waking up, Shen Han looked at himself, covered in sweat.
The robe on him was entirely soaked.
Over the years, this was the first time Shen Han entered such a state.
The booklet did contain some profound insights.
It seemed he had caught a glimpse of the edge of a law but only a glimpse.
The surrounding lines, like time and light, perhaps relate to the law he perceived.
Shen Han frowned slightly; the booklet from Prince Cheng’s Mansion proved to be of some use.
However, the booklet was too thin, and the insights he gained from it were not enough.
Mid next month, Prince Cheng’s Mansion will attend a competition conference.
The major event for which Mo Wanshui was invited is actually this competition.
Accompanying as an advisor might garner some benefits.
Shen Han wasn’t in a hurry; he also needed time to further comprehend the profound concepts within.
After the competition, he might receive more benefits from Prince Cheng’s Mansion.
By attending the competition, he could also gauge the strength of cultivators in this world.
He stretched his body and ate some food in the Prince Mansion’s dining hall.
To his surprise, his realization took two days.
His focus was so deep, he lost track of time.
Perhaps in this world, he could truly gain some benefits.
"Mr. Shen, the Prince invites you to the pavilion tonight; Venerable Mo Wanshui has already arrived at the mansion."
Nearby, a servant from the Prince Mansion approached Shen Han’s room, knocking gently to deliver the message.
"Is everyone else going as well?"
"Mr. Shen, all of you honored contributors have received the prince’s invitation, so of course, everyone will attend."
Shen Han opened the door courteously, acknowledging that he understood the matter.
Prince Cheng’s Mansion wasn’t large; with just a pavilion, he’d make his way there when the time came.
Returning to his room, Shen Han took a brief rest.
Preparing for the evening’s banquet.
Soon after, outside the room, those who had traveled together were conversing outside.
Hearing the voices, Shen Han also stepped out to listen to their chat.
As he guessed, their conversation centered around Mo Wanshui.
"Come, brother, sit, sit."
Noticing Shen Han stepping out, they warmly invited him to sit.
"Mo Wanshui just arrived at the mansion; he didn’t even look at Prince Cheng, as if he wasn’t there at all.
More so, he brought along his scholar once again.
Even when the prince wanted to speak to him, he’d have to send messages through his scholar, such arrogance."
At this point, the speaker clicked his tongue twice in disapproval.
Clearly, many didn’t like Mo Wanshui, thinking he was showing off.
Besides, many had previously been insulted by him as dog sh*t.
It’s perfectly normal not to like him.
"Is Mo Wanshui never speaking to outsiders?
Always communicating through that scholar?"
Shen Han didn’t know much about Mo Wanshui other than the booklet prepared by Prince Cheng’s Mansion.
Upon hearing Shen Han’s question, the two before him snorted lightly.
"Heh, others don’t speak because they look down on us, thinking we’re unworthy of conversation.
The others acknowledge him as Venerable Mo, a venerable with a prestigious status.
If one isn’t recognized by him, they aren’t even qualified to hear his voice."
"So, you’re saying Prince Cheng isn’t qualified either?"
Shen Han laughed, pressing further.
Through great effort, they invited Mo Wanshui, only to find out Mo Wanshui doesn’t respect him.
"He’s blatantly showing contempt, what can the prince do?
Mo Wanshui is skillful and capable, after all~"
"Such is the privilege of experts, who dares to talk back?
One still has to flatter and beg him."
The two beside him expressed their helplessness.
But such is the world; what’s ideal isn’t always reality.
Despite their disdain for Mo Wanshui, what can they do?
Harboring a grudge, they could only swallow it.
At 5:00 PM, Shen Han proceeded to the Prince Mansion pavilion with the others.
The pavilion in Prince Cheng’s Mansion has three layers, with the banquet set on the top floor.
Today’s main guest was of course, Mo Wanshui.
Accompanying guests included the prince and those who went to invite Mo Wanshui earlier.
Prince Cheng seemingly thought that since they managed to invite Mo Wanshui, their camaraderie must be relatively pleasant.
Hence, he invited everyone to join in the banquet.
The feast today comprised delicacies from the mountains and seas, the highest standard of the Prince Mansion.
Shen Han and the others climbed the pavilion, standing behind Prince Cheng.
Mo Wanshui hadn’t arrived yet, and the prince didn’t rush anyone, patiently waiting.
Close to 7:00 PM, Mo Wanshui and his scholar arrived fashionably late.
In front of the pavilion, Prince Cheng led everyone to welcome them.
Though he arrived at Prince Cheng’s Mansion, Mo Wanshui still appeared disheveled.
Scruffy and seeming dirty, there was even an odor.
Shen Han noticed that everyone around him wore forced smiles.
"Venerable Mo’s presence at Prince Cheng’s Mansion is an honor, today we offer a humble feast, hoping for Venerable Mo’s acceptance."
Prince Cheng’s words were very polite.
Hearing the prince, Mo Wanshui didn’t respond at all.
He raised his head, scanning around; he seemed to notice Shen Han and others.
Then, he leaned closer to his scholar, whispering.
Whatever he said was unknown.
After hearing him, the scholar nodded and took a few steps forward.
"The venerable said these people stink, dining with them is nauseating."
The scholar pointed directly at Shen Han and his group.
Prince Cheng was dumbstruck, not understanding the context.
But Shen Han and those around understood clearly.
This Mo Wanshui had consistently insulted everyone as dog sh*t.
The phrase "these people stink, dining with them is nauseating."
Was yet another insult to the group.
Previously, this was said on the mountain, with few witnesses.
But today, surrounded by attendants and servants, he openly insulted everyone.