Chapter 374: Start Of The Tournament (1/2)

Lin Mu looked at the earthen qi pill for a bit and deliberated on it before finally consuming it. As soon as the pill touched his tongue, it released its medicinal properties and melted. Lin Mu swallowed the medicinal liquid and felt it spreading in his stomach.

The earth elemental spirit qi traveled through his meridians before reaching the surface of his skin and settling there. Lin Mu then saw it forming a thin brown layer of light before it faded away.

”Is that it?” Lin Mu said feeling the same as before.

”The armor will activate when you take an attack.” Xukong explained.

”Oh, I understand Senior.” Lin Mu said before leaving the room.

Today was going to be a big day, and it was better if he was at the manor earlier than the reported time. Lin Mu saw that there was already a carriage waiting for him outside the courtyard.

”Lord Mu Lin, please.” The carriage driver was standing beside the door of the carriage waiting for him.

Lin Mu entered the carriage and it started moving. He peeked out of the window and could see fewer people on the streets. But the number of guards had increased instead.

”Hmm, did Wu Hei do this or is this just the normal procedure?” Lin Mu muttered to himself.

Thankfully, because the streets were rather vacant, the carriage was able to reach the manor rather swiftly. Lin Mu alighted from the carriage and saw the other carriages that were parked there. More of them were also arriving and he could see the neatly dressed aristocrats.

Some of the people looked at him for a bit before going on their way. Because of how simply Lin Mu was dressed compared to others, the aristocrats didn't pay much attention to him. Lin Mu was thankful for this and liked it better than being stared at all the time.

”Lord Mu Lin!” Someone suddenly spoke.

Lin Mu looked at the source of the voice and found that it was the steward old Lao.

”Young master Wu Hei is waiting for you inside.” The steward spoke.

”Alright, take me to him.” Lin Mu said.

The two of them entered the manor and this time Lin Mu could see the changes in the decorations. Everything was much more opulent than before and there were more servants than before as well.

”Where is the marital competition going to be held?” Lin Mu asked seeing that it was unsuitable to hold it inside the house as it could be easily damaged.

”We have set up the stage in the grounds behind the manor and the seating arrangements have been made as well.” Old Lao answered.

Lin Mu nodded his head as that did seem to be more appropriate. The two of them reached a room that Lin Mu had not been to before.

”Young master, Lord Mu Lin is here.” Old Lao announced.

”Come in!” Wu Hei said from inside.

Old Lao opened the door and Lin Mu could see Wu Hei sorting through a pile of papers. He didn't know what he was doing, but it certainly seemed to be important.

”I'll take my leave.” The Steward said before closing the door behind him.

”So what's happening?” Lin Mu questioned.

~sigh~

”Just the usual workload. Brother messed up some of the tasks that were assigned to him… as usual. And now I have to fix them quickly before all the guests arrive.” Wu Hei answered.

Lin Mu could sense the frustration in his voice and knew that it would be better to not speak about his elder brother more.

”When is the tournament starting then?” Lin Mu finally asked.

Wu Hei stacked the pile of papers neatly before looking up at Lin Mu.

”It should be starting in about fifteen minutes. Most of the participants have already arrive, anyway.” Wu Hei replied. ”Though, there are only two that you need to look out for.” He added.

”Oh? And who are they?” Lin Mu questioned.

”Both of them are core condensation realm cultivators. One of them is an aristocrat from the Xiangwei city called Enlai Lan and the other one is a core disciple from the Autumn valley sect, called Qing Yuan Tiu.” Wu Hei informed.