The Gate of the Mysterious Realm

Summary

As the sun set, a group of over five hundred riders, led by a lean man in gray named Hou Sai Lei, halted beside a tranquil lake to rest for the night. Among them was Shi Mu, who had been traveling for several days. He conversed with a gray-clad youth named Yu Yi, who was eager to participate in an upcoming sea expedition and shared insights about Quyang City, the capital of the declining Xixia kingdom. Shi Mu noticed black-winged griffins, birds used by the Heavenly Demon Sect for reconnaissance, following their group. After a brief discussion about their presence, Shi Mu discreetly distanced himself from the camp and summoned a black parrot named Cai Er, who had been unconscious for over a month. As she awakened, a transformation occurred, revealing her vibrant feathers. Cai Er warned Shi Mu of an approaching figure, which turned out to be Hou Sai Lei in disguise. The chapter concludes with Hou Sai Lei seeking a serious discussion with Shi Mu, presenting a black jade tablet.

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