In the blink of an eye, another three days passed.
Ever since turning down Shen Hong's invitation, Shen Mu had decided to meet every change with constancy. He stayed in Emerald Cloud Valley, stuck in the dull cycle of cultivation and sleep.
Autumn had arrived. The Origin Silkworms had long since spun their cocoons, and the Origin Mulberry Fruit had all been harvested. As a Guardian of Emerald Cloud Valley, Shen Mu's daily routine was to cultivate; he didn't need to worry about anything else.
Many Guardians, in between body-tempering sessions, had even bought dice and betting cups, inviting other Guardians to gamble.
Shen Mu had no interest in any of that. He trained his body from dawn until sunset, then rested.
Another evening arrived. After finishing his day's body-tempering, Shen Mu sat on the grass to rest.
"Brother Shen, are you free tonight? How about we brothers go have some fun at Fragrant Shadow Pavilion?"
Wei Bo, Sun Jing, and Ji Shixian had come to see him, suggesting they go into town for the evening.
Ever since Shen Mu had revealed his Boiling Blood Third Stage cultivation, and especially after they'd heard he had an uncle who was a constable at the yamen, the three had deliberately tried to get closer to him and build a relationship...
"I'll pass."
Shen Mu shook his head with a smile. "You guys have fun."
"Brother Shen, there's an old saying: all work and no play makes life dull. We train so hard, don't we, just to live the good life?"
Wei Bo wore a mischievous grin as he coaxed him. "Don't worry. Just go to Fragrant Shadow Pavilion once, and I guarantee you'll understand what it means to live like an immortal..."
Ji Shixian chimed in, "Brother Wei's right. What's the point