The Gate of the Mysterious Realm

Summary

Shi Mu meets Quan Zhi Shi, a middle-aged man connected to the Mingyue Sect, through Hou Sai Lei. Shi Mu expresses his interest in going out to sea to hunt sea beasts, but Quan Zhi Shi informs him that all sea expeditions are currently suspended due to a selection process for an upcoming exploration of the Xihe Continent. The Mingyue Sect plans to send elite disciples, and preliminary rounds will take place in various cities, including Pi City. Shi Mu decides to participate in the selection and considers ways to secure a spot. Hou Sai Lei suggests leveraging connections with a special envoy to bypass strict identity checks. They rent expensive accommodations in Pi City due to high demand from sect members and outsiders. Later, they attend an underground trading event where Shi Mu acquires a valuable tome on talisman techniques for 1,500 Spirit Stones, drawing attention from others. He returns to his inn to study the tome.

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