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This was the first time Chu Mu had taken a hot bath in three months.
Once a swordsman reached the Qi Transformation Realm, his body would have been purified once, and the filth he produced every day would be much less than that of an ordinary person. Along the way, Chu Mu would also clean himself a little whenever he came across a water source. Therefore, although he looked down on the outside, he was not dirty at all.
His whole body was soaked in the big tub. The water was very clear and gave people a feeling of liveliness. There were a few palm-sized jade-colored leaves in the tub, which looked very much like a human's palm with five fingers spread out. The veins on the leaves were like the lines on the palm, clearly visible.
These were the leaves of the Jade Palm Tree, which had the effect of calming the mind and relaxing the muscles when soaked in water. One leaf was worth ten low-grade spirit stones, which was quite precious.
The faint scent of wood rose up along with the hot steam, like a burst of white smoke, filling the surroundings. Chu Mu's body became faintly discernible in the middle of it.
His whole body was submerged in the water, with only his head exposed. He leaned back against the edge of the tub. The design of the tub was ingenious, with a depression that allowed people to lean their head against it without pain.
Unknowingly, Chu Mu slowly fell asleep, and his body gradually relaxed while soaking in the hot water.
Time passed slowly, and unknowingly, half an hour had passed. Suddenly, there was a rhythmic knock on the door, waking Chu Mu up.
He opened his eyes, and a sharp light shot out like a sword. After a breath, his eyes became clear. The water in the tub had already turned cold, but his energy had never been so abundant.
As he got up, the sound of water splashing could be heard. Countless small streams of water quickly flowed down from Chu Mu's body, dripping into the tub and making a slight sound, creating countless ripples on the water.
After years of cultivation, Chu Mu's body was very strong, without a trace of fat, and his skin was very smooth. Although he did not have bulky muscles, every muscle was bulging, and the outline was clear. He looked seventy percent masculine and thirty percent gentle. If this kind of body was placed on earth, who knew how many young women would fall for it.
With a light leap, Chu Mu was like a dragon leaping out of the water, creating a splash. Chu Mu jumped out of the bathtub and landed on the side. His every movement made the muscles on his body seem to be wriggling, as if they were wriggling dragons. They were full of powerful explosive force and had a strong sense of beauty.
He grabbed the towel next to him and wiped his entire body. After drying himself, he picked up the newly bought clothes and put them on.
The moon-white robe fit him very well, and his long black hair was tied up with a golden thread. His fair face seemed to be shining with divine light, and he looked like a handsome young master in a chaotic world.
Holding the Void Speed Sword with his left hand, Chu Mu walked out of the bathroom in big steps. He walked towards the door and opened it. Someone was standing outside the door. It was the waiter of the inn. He stared at Chu Mu in a daze, unable to react in time.
When Chu Mu first checked in, he was dressed in a shabby manner. His face couldn't even be seen clearly. The waiter originally thought that Chu Mu was a middle-aged man who was down and out. But now, it turned out to be a young man who was less than twenty years old. Although he couldn't be considered a handsome man, and was even a little ordinary, he looked very charming. It made people want to take a second look at him.
"What's the matter?" Chu Mu asked indifferently.
"Sir, there is a guest who wants to meet you in the third room on the second floor." The waiter's body shook, and he quickly came back to his senses.
"Got it." Chu Mu nodded, but he didn't immediately leave the room.
The waiter didn't rush him. His task was to tell Chu Mu that someone was waiting for him in the lobby. As for whether Chu Mu would go or not, it had nothing to do with him.
This inn was called Windward Inn, and it was the largest inn in the Demon Shaking City. There was no difference in the level of the guest rooms, and they were all the same. One night's stay would cost one hundred low-grade spirit stones. This was the same price as the inns in the Border City.
The rooms in this inn weren't small, and the overall layout was good. Chu Mu was quite satisfied.
After killing the three swordsmen who tried to extort Chu Mu, Chu Mu left and went to a clothing store to buy a few sets of clothes and shoes. He then booked a room at the Windward Inn and paid 300 low quality spirit stones.
After thinking for a while, Chu Mu opened the door again and went downstairs after locking the door with the Speed Sky Sword.
Windward Inn was a combination of rooms and restaurants. The first floor was the lobby, and it was very spacious. There were hundreds of tables, and almost every table was occupied. Some were even full, and it was very lively.
The second floor was the rooms, which were the so-called private rooms. They were more exquisite and quiet, and the soundproofing was good. Naturally, the cost was higher.
Chu Mu went to the third room and knocked on the door.
"Please come in." A familiar voice came from inside. Chu Mu's eyes flashed, and he roughly knew who was looking for him.
He pushed the door open and stepped in. There was a table in the room, and there were steaming dishes on the table. There was also a person who saw Chu Mu. He quickly stood up and cupped his fists to greet him. However, he suddenly stopped, and his face was blank.
"Sir … are you that person?" This person reacted after three breaths. He quickly asked and saluted with his sword.
"Why are you looking for me?" Chu Mu asked.
"It is indeed you." The person's eyes lit up. He smiled and gestured with his hand, "Please take a seat. My name is Han Ye, and I am the leader of the Iron Sword Gang in the Demon Shaking City."
Chu Mu's expression didn't change. He pulled a chair and sat down with an extraordinary aura.
He had never heard of the Iron Sword Gang, and so far, he had only heard of the Red Clothed Association.
However, this Han Ye was the person who had bought the three mid-grade swords from him. He had asked for ten thousand low-grade spirit stones, which was much higher than the market price. Chu Mu didn't refuse.
It seemed like this Han Ye had something to talk to him about. Coincidentally, Chu Mu also wanted to understand the situation in the Demon Shaking City as soon as possible. This would be helpful for his training.
"May I know your name?" Han Ye asked again with a smile.
"Chu Mu." Chu Mu replied calmly.
"Then I won't call you Sir. I'll just call you Little Brother Chu." Han Ye was obviously the kind of person who liked to get familiar with others. He immediately said, "Brother Chu, is this Little Brother Chu's first time in the Demon Shaking City? May I know where you are from?"
"Just say what you want." Chu Mu said.
"Alright, Little Brother Chu is straightforward. I like this kind of temperament." After failing to find out more about Chu Mu, Han Ye didn't show any embarrassment or dissatisfaction. Instead, he clapped his hands and agreed with Chu Mu, "I'll just say it. The Demon Shaking City is different from other places. Although it is under the jurisdiction of the Great Kun Dynasty in name, there are rules here. Even a powerful dragon has to follow the rules here. Otherwise, the consequences will be dire."
"Please enlighten me." Chu Mu said seriously.
He knew that with his current strength, he could be said to be invincible under the Qi Hai Realm. Even some of the Qi Hai Realm warriors might not be able to defeat him. However, after watching the battle between the Gold Fragment Sword Hero and the Wild Dragon Sword Hero, he knew that he wouldn't be able to block even one strike from either of them.
Maybe in a place like the Demon Shaking City, there might not be any Sword Heroes, but there would definitely be Peak Qi Hai warriors. Currently, he wasn't a match for any of them.
There might even be Ninth Transformation Realm or Origin Realm warriors. Therefore, before he had absolute strength, he would have to follow the Romans.
The way of the sword was to cut through all obstacles, but it wasn't to be reckless. The courage of the sword was the most important thing.
Han Ye's eyes flashed with an almost imperceptible trace of admiration. Previously, when he saw Chu Mu's sword attack, his sword speed was unbelievably fast. Even he, a peak stage Transforming Qi Swordsman, could only faintly see a sliver of it.
Although Chu Mu's sword Qi was only at the Initial Qi Transforming Realm, his strength must be extraordinary. With one strike, he took three lives. His speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness were all displayed to the extreme. After killing the people, his expression didn't change at all. With one look, Han Ye knew that there must have been a lot of dead souls under his sword. Plus, he was so young, so he must have come from an extraordinary background.
People like this were usually arrogant. They might think that they were better than the heavens. Han Ye had been in the Demon Shaking City for many years, and he had seen a lot of foreign swordsmen.
He didn't expect that Chu Mu not only didn't have that kind of arrogance, he would ask for advice when he didn't know anything. This kind of character was truly valuable.
"If this person doesn't die prematurely, his future achievements will be amazing." Han Ye said to himself.
Thinking of this, Han Ye also became serious. He paid more attention to Chu Mu and quickly explained to Chu Mu.
"There are many factions in Demon Shaking City. The weak ones have Sword Aura Realm swordsmen, while the strong ones have Origin Realm swordsmen." The moment Han Ye spoke, Chu Mu's eyes instantly lit up. Indeed, there really were Origin Realm swordsmen in Demon Shaking City. Han Ye acted as if he didn't see the flash of light in Chu Mu's eyes and continued, "However, Ninth Transformation Realm and Origin Realm experts don't usually appear. The ones in charge of various affairs in the various factions are mostly Qi Hai Realm and Qi Transformation Realm experts."
Chu Mu listened without saying a word. He needed more information.
Of course, he could choose to not know anything and just focus on cultivation. However, there were many conflicts in the world of swordsmen. Sometimes, you wouldn't even know why someone wanted to kill you. All kinds of troubles could appear at any time.
If he didn't know anything, it would be a mess.
"Although there are many forces in the Demon Shaking City, there are only seven or eight of them that are powerful. Among them, there are three major forces: Red Dress Association, Dazzling Dragon Village, and Flaming Tiger Clan. Below them are the Wild Lion Clan, Flying Plume Clan, and Snake Clan. My Iron Sword Clan is also one of them." Han Ye said with a hint of pride in his eyes. To be able to establish a force in the Demon Shaking City and become one of the seven that are powerful was indeed something to be proud of.
However, Chu Mu didn't show any surprise. A mere peak Qi Transforming Realm warrior was already a clan leader. It could be seen that the Iron Sword Clan's overall strength wasn't that strong.
As for the Red Flower Association, Dazzling Dragon Village, and Flaming Tiger Clan, their experts were probably Qi Hai Realm warriors. He just didn't know if there were any Ninth Transformation Realm or Origin Realm warriors supporting them.
"Brother Chu, the three people that Brother Chu killed today were from the Wild Lion Clan." Han Ye said and suddenly revealed the truth. He stared at Chu Mu, hoping to see Chu Mu's expression other than indifference. Unfortunately, he was disappointed. Chu Mu's expression was still indifferent. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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