The Vast Sea Theater is currently the largest theater in the Chen Kingdom, covering an area of more than ten square kilometers. Only high-ranking officials and nobles frequent this place, and ordinary people cannot afford the expenses here.
" Chen Mu, over here!"
When Chen Mu and Meng Hui arrived at the entrance of Vast Sea Theater, Hou Sailei was already waiting there with dozens of his men.
Outside the Vast Sea Theater, there are many flowing light installations, with beautiful illusions constantly floating in the air, dreamlike and breathtaking.
"Greetings, Madam!"
Hou Sailei bowed to Meng Hui first, and Meng Hui returned the bow with a smile.
" Sailei, it's been so long, your cultivation doesn't seem to have improved much!"
Chen Mu glanced at Hou Sailei and smiled.
"Hey! What's the point of having such high cultivation levels? This is just how I live! Come on, let's go inside and talk."
Hou Sailei rolled his eyes at Chen Mu, then led Chen Mu and Meng Hui into the Vast Sea Theater.
As soon as Chen Mu entered, he heard beautiful music. There were also many beautiful women singing and dancing inside. Combined with the elegant interior environment, it felt as if he were in a fairyland.
"Let me tell you, I've invited the Fairy Miaoyin to sing tonight! She'll be on stage soon, let's go upstairs!"
Hou Sailei radiant and seemed very much looking forward to it.
Even Chen Mu was slightly surprised to hear Hou Sailei said.
Because Fairy Miaoyin is no ordinary person. Her original name was Su Miaoyin, and she was a famous music master in the Central Land. She was also a cultivator at the Core Formation Realm.
Her performances are not only pleasant to listen to, but also very beneficial to cultivators' enlightenment. Countless powerful families have tried to pay exorbitant prices to invite her to sing a song, but to no avail. Even the royal family of the Haotian Empire finds it difficult to get her to perform once.
Unexpectedly, Hou Sailei managed to get her to come; he certainly has some skill.
Soon, Chen Mu and the others went upstairs and entered the private room at the front of the line.
As soon as they were seated, a woman wearing a veil and with an ethereal air walked onto the stage, holding a pipa in her hand, and gently plucked it.
Thump...!
Then she parted her teeth slightly, and her beautiful singing voice began to ring out.
People say that youth fades quickly and people grow old easily...
This is a song about lovers in love. The singing is beautiful and melodious, and even Chen Mu, who is usually rational and taciturn, was completely captivated by it.
"Let not your heart bloom with the flowers, for every inch of longing turns to ash..."
The entire theater was quiet, listening silently to the beautiful singing; some were even silently shedding tears.
However, Chen Mu was startled awake at this moment, because he discovered that the singing actually contained a trace of the power of rules.
Of course, this rule's power is still very weak, posing no threat to him and showing no malice; it belongs to the category of emotional rules.
It seems that Su Miaoyin's inheritance is not simple. A technique that can touch the power of rules is considered a Heaven-rank technique in the Pan Emperor Continent.
Chen Mu checked Meng Hui and Hou Sailei's condition again. Although they were being guided by emotional rules, this power did not harm them; on the contrary, it brought them many benefits. He was immediately relieved.
He picked up the juice from the table, took a sip, let go of his defense, and allowed himself to re-enter the mood of the song.
After singing one song, Su Miaoyin sang another, for a total of seven songs.
These seven pieces seem to have been designed in advance, corresponding to the seven sufferings of life: birth, old age, sickness, death, being with those you hate, being separated from those you love, and not getting what you want.
After listening to these seven pieces, even Chen Mu felt a sense of enlightenment regarding many things in life.
It is said that Su Miaoyin attained enlightenment through music, a rare feat indeed, and her reputation is well-deserved.
After Su Miaoyin finished playing, she turned around and went straight backstage.
Almost everyone around was still immersed in the song, unable to extricate themselves for a long time. Only someone with profound cultivation like Chen Mu was able to wake up relatively quickly.
"Mother, are you alright?"
Meng Hui seemed very sad and kept silently shedding tears.
"I'm fine, I just miss your father."
Sigh, I wonder when we'll finally be able to truly be a family again.
Hearing his mother say this, Chen Mu quickly went over and patted her on the shoulder to comfort her.
"Soon! Mother, I promise you, I will find Father as soon as possible."
There are only a few months left until the ten-year agreement with Chen Haoran. If everything is arranged properly by then, I can consider going to the battlefield to find my father.
Hou Sailei, however, was in good condition. After waking up, he took out his cell phone and kept sending messages, seemingly talking to someone.
After Meng Hui calmed down, Hou Sailei came over to ask Chen Mu.
" Chen Mu, I'm going to see Fairy Miaoyin now. Will you come with me?"
Su Miaoyin's performance in the Chen Kingdom is actually closely related to the prosperous commerce of the Chen Kingdom.
The Spirit Network system, industrial Talisman Puppet, and genetically modified spiritual materials manufactured by Chen Industries have brought great convenience to the people of the Chen Kingdom. Major trading companies in the Central Land want to import Chen Industries products, but the export volume of Chen Industries products is very small, which has caused many commodities to be speculated to sky-high prices in the Central Land.
Currently in the Central Land, the only place where one can buy Chen Industries products is Hou Sailei's Vast Sea Trading Company. The reason Su Miaoyin came to the Vast Sea Theater headquarters this time is that Hou Sailei promised to supply industrial products to her Miaoyin Workshop.
"Me? Why would I go see her?"
Chen Mu shook his head, clearly uninterested in socializing.
"Go! Why wouldn't you go? A Mu, you should make more friends!"
Meng Hui was displeased and pushed Chen Mu next to Hou Sailei.
" Sailei, you take A Mu to meet more friends. I'll just stay here and watch the show."
You can go wherever you want, don't worry about me.
"Yes!"
Hou Sailei was overjoyed and immediately dragged Chen Mu out without any fear.
Chen Mu looked helpless, but he had no choice but to go along with his mother's wishes.
Hou Sailei led Chen Mu to the back hall, where Su Miaoyin was already waiting.
" Fairy Miaoyin, you've been waiting for a long time!"
Hou Sailei, with his protruding belly, bowed with his hands clasped, appearing quite prosperous.
"President Hou, I have fulfilled my promise to you! Please continue to support my Miaoyin Workshop in future transactions."
"Haha! Fairy Miaoyin need not worry, I will definitely complete the contract on time."
Come! Let me introduce you to the fairy. This is my good brother, and also the Grand Preceptor of the Chen Kingdom, Chen Mu.
Hou Sailei laughed heartily, his expression full of pride.
"The Imperial Advisor?"
Su Miaoyin looked at Chen Mu, her eyes wide with surprise.
The Imperial Preceptor of the Chen Kingdom has always been shrouded in mystery. This was the first time she had met Chen Mu in person, and she was surprised to find that he was even younger than she had imagined.
"My name is Su Miaoyin, and I greet the Imperial Preceptor!"
Su Miaoyin is a cultivator at the Core Formation Realm or above, so she doesn't actually need to observe mortal etiquette. However, Chen Mu is not only the Imperial Preceptor but also a cultivator stronger than her, so he can naturally accept her courtesy.
No need for formalities!
Chen Mu wasn't used to these kinds of social occasions, so he smiled but didn't say anything more.