The Gate of the Mysterious Realm

Summary

Shi Mu, sitting in his manor bedroom, reflects on a small bottle when Zhong Xiu enters with a bowl of meat porridge, expressing her gratitude for his kindness. After a brief conversation, they are interrupted by Zhang Suo, who informs Shi Mu that steward Jin Cheng from the Jin family wishes to see him. Shi Mu learns that his Qi Spirit Pills are gone, replaced by thirty thousand taels of silver, but he also discovers that the matriarch cannot provide more pills due to the Old Ancestor's involvement. Jin Cheng warns Shi Mu to avoid the city for a while due to potential trouble from the Jin family. That night, Shi Mu, determined to prove himself, consumes a Qi Spirit Pill given to him by the Heavenly Shadow Enchantress. He experiences a surge of energy and realizes he can now sense Qi, marking a significant step in his journey to becoming a true warrior. He then examines a note from Jin Cheng that mentions the Borderland Three Prefectures and the Military Martial Hall, hinting at future developments in his quest.

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