Su Mu returned to Earth, stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, and stretched his shoulders.
With some money in hand, Su Mu didn't skimp on himself. Instead of going back to the Qinling Mountains to stay, he booked a presidential suite.
I made a phone call, and a few moments later a dedicated service manager brought a food cart to my room.
"Sir, is there anything else you need? If there's anything you're not satisfied with, please let us know."
The service manager was extremely polite. Don't be fooled by the fact that the young man in front of me was dressed very simply, except for his long coat.
But he knew in his heart that the young man in front of him was definitely rich.
"It's alright, you can go now."
Su Mu waved his hand and began to eat.
To be honest, without the nourishment of Spiritual Power, the food was indeed of lower quality. Fortunately, Su Mu wasn't a picky eater and could eat it.
After Su Mu had eaten and drunk his fill, he made a phone call to have someone come and clean up.
I glanced at my phone a few times, and Leizi sent me a message saying that the surgery was a success.
Seeing this, Su Mu replied with a message, and after receiving no further messages, Su Mu lay down on the bed and fell asleep.
The next day, after getting up, washing up, and having breakfast, Su Mu returned to the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
"Are you really not good enough anymore?"
Su Mu had just come out of the room when a voice suddenly reached his ears.
Su Mu immediately recognized it as Yu Guyue's upon turning around, and Su Mu face darkened. "You're the one who's no good!"
"Then why have you been meditating every night these past few days?"
Yu Guyue quietly stepped forward, looked Su Mu up and down, then looked at herself, feeling somewhat confused.
She felt that Su Mu Su Mu n't taken a liking to her; otherwise, why hadn't he made any moves these past few days?
Upon hearing this, Su Mu looked around to make sure no one else was there, then pulled Yu Guyue into the room and slammed the door shut.
"Let me show you whether I'm capable or not!"
A sound came from inside the room, then fell silent, and no other sound could be heard in the room.
On the distant mural, the painting trembled slightly before returning to stillness.
The door to the room was only reopened after the sun was high in the sky.
Su Mu walked out of the room with a smug look on her face, feeling her steps were much lighter.
Xu Xian was called a rough-and-tumble hero, Ning Caichen a ghost knight, so what should I be called?
As Su Mu was lost in thought and approached the stone table, she saw Xiao Wu bring in a food box.
"The eldest princess sent it."
Su Mu opened the food box and saw some pastries and a dish of unidentified side dishes, all exuding a fragrant aroma.
Please thank the Princess on my behalf.
Su Mu looked at the food in the food box, largely driven by curiosity. Su Mu assumed that the food sent by the Princess must have come from the imperial kitchen.
This made Su Mu quite curious about what it tasted like.
"In the afternoon, it was Wenbi."
Xiao Wu's eyes flickered slightly when she saw Su Mu start eating.
Su Mu paused eating, then nodded. "Should I go on stage?"
"Yes, several of the talented scholars who came this time are quite extraordinary. You were able to easily write two six-inch calligraphy works. The Princess wants you to participate, just in case anything unexpected happens."
Su Mu did not refuse upon hearing this, since it had already been agreed that the Princess would pay for it, which was fine.
"Among the talented scholars who have come this time, there are several who are renowned for their exceptional literary skills. Because of their literary prowess, many of the demons and monsters in their respective countries have been brought under control, so you must be careful."
Perhaps worried that Su Mu might underestimate his opponent, Xiao Wu began to introduce the talented scholars from these vassal states to Su Mu.
Every country needs talented people, and their calligraphy to protect towns and villages from being invaded by demons.
Cultivators can certainly slay these demons, but they cannot protect every inch of land. They also need to seek their own fortuitous opportunity and cultivate to become immortals; this is the goal of cultivators.
However, having a calligraphy scroll changes things. While the secondary scroll of a calligraphy scroll may not be of much value to cultivators, it can be used to ward off demons and ghosts.
Just as a campfire can ward off wild animals when spending the night in the wild, the calligraphy is that campfire.
It burns constantly, illuminating the area and protecting the people there.
For a country to expand its territory, calligraphy plays a crucial role, because the outside world is full of demons and ghosts, and the sea monsters are countless.
In terms of overall strength, cultivators might not be their match.
"Don't worry, I'll handle it carefully."
Upon hearing this, Su Mu nodded seriously, indicating that he would handle these talented men who came with care.
Xiao Wu was relieved to hear this, after all, Su Mu had casually written two pieces of calligraphy before, both of which were six inches high.
I don't think beating those talented people should be a problem.
After Su Mu had eaten and drunk his fill, he began to rest in the courtyard, holding some obscure books in his hands, searching for some information. Su Mu wanted to find some records about Dao Lotus.
Lin Hongbin appeared quietly to the side without anyone noticing.
Last night, after returning home, I realized that I hadn't understood Mr. Su's meaning, which kept him up all night. It wasn't until now that I've finally adjusted my mindset and returned.
As the sun gradually shifted away, around the beginning of Shen Shi (3-5 PM), Xiao Wu's ears twitched slightly, as if she had heard something.
"Young Master Su, shall we set off?"
"Ah? Okay!"
Su Mu, who was still holding a book, immediately stood up upon hearing this and unconsciously glanced back at her room.
Seeing that Yu Guyue still had no intention of coming out, Su Mu's face beamed with even more joy.
Seeing that Su Mu was about to leave, Lin Hongbin naturally followed quickly. He dared not let himself leave Su Mu for even a moment longer.
The three of them left the courtyard, but instead went straight out of the palace.
"When the contests are held outside, as long as the talented scholars from the vassal states win, there will naturally be many witnesses, so the contests are not arranged in the palace."
Xiao Wu walked to one side, speaking softly.
The talented men of this vassal state, I wonder about their literary skills, but they certainly know their stuff when it comes to these things.
Su Mu chuckled to himself, but he knew that the other party was being so high-profile because losing wouldn't affect them at all.
It's like an ordinary person competing against a strong person. If they win, it's naturally glorious; if they lose, it's also perfectly reasonable.
After leaving the palace, Xiao Wu led the two towards a distant pavilion.
Above that pavilion was a rooftop terrace, with no obstructions around it, so everyone around could see clearly what was happening above.
They certainly know how to pick a location!
After reading it, Su Mu couldn't help but sigh.