Chapter 546: Back Away (1/2)

Chapter 546: Back Away

Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_

Michaux Odin had finished his cultivation for the day. Searching for the Divine Path remained his only hobby when he was not tied up by the worldly turmoils. He wished to devote 100 percent of his time to his pursuit, but the world needed him badly.

”Master, I have a piece of news for you…It's from Xiao Yuyu.” A girl spoke quietly to Michaux. She wore an overall white jacket; soft and elegant features decorated her oval face. Her dark eyes gleamed under the light, making her look docile and mysterious at the same time. Luster ran down her dark, silken hair that was thin, straight, and exquisitely beautiful. Every move and every breath she took made her resemble a goddess in the paintings.

”Susu, what is it? I had never thought that you would be so interested in anything.” Michaux asked. His stately voice was powerful but calm, and was placating in nature, like the way a father spoke to his child. It was a residual effect of his cultivation.

”Haha…Don't pretend you don't know what I am talking about. Once I say the name, you won't be so calm any longer. ” Susu announced.

Michaux's body quivered slightly, and then he asked, ”Wang... Tong?”

”Bingo!”

”Haha! Wang Tong! It is him. Finally!”

Susu watched Michaux's eyes as they lit up with glee. She had always admired her elder brother for his talent, and never had she thought that anyone in the world would be his equal. Even though she had witnessed his defeat at the tournament, she was convinced that Michaux had lost the fight not because he was weak, but because he simply didn't care much about the game. What Michaux was after was the ultimate state of mind, but not power or might.

However, ever since Michaux returned from the tournament, he kept on bringing up Wang Tong's name with apparent admiration. She had been convinced that Michaux had reached the peak of all aspects relating to cultivation, which was especially the case in his understanding of the Divine Way. She doubted that even Patroclus hadn't peered deeper into the mysterious source of power than her brother had.

Michaux's obsession with Wang Tong didn't reduce at all in the five years. It made Susu wonder exactly how powerful Wang Tong was.

When the initial excitement faded, Michaux finally found peace in himself because he knew that he was no longer alone in his search for the Divine Path.

”Master, haven't you heard what your old acquaintance has done? He stole our most precious talent, our chief medic Xiao Yuyu.”

Michaux Odin was not surprised by the news. He paused for a second and then said, ”Susu, from now on, we will not interfere with Wang Tong's business. This is an order. ”

”Are you serious? What if the situation gets out of our control? We don't even know what his motives are. Plus, what about House Lie?”

”I have made my decision. Remember, if House Lie and Wang Tong start to butt heads, we will stay out of it.” Michaux spoke in a firm voice.

Seeing that she couldn't change Michaux's mind, Susu let the matter slide. She studied him and noticed that a mixture of joy and worry hung on his face. However, Michaux, who had already grasped the fundamental essence that made the world—the so-called ”Dao”—knew that both his joy and concern were two sides of the same coin.

Patroclus had also grasped the meaning of Dao, but he interpreted it in his wicked ways. On the other hand, Michaux's understanding was pure and untainted.

Susu had expected that the news would arouse Michaux's interest, but he had chosen to treat it as if it was nothing.

If she didn't know better about his personality, she might have doubted his decision like many other sect members. Despite the doubts, no one dared to disobey the master. Their faith alone would drive them to carry out the Sect Master's order to the letter.

However, what was Michaux really planning? This was a question that even Susu had no answer to.

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