Lin Mu held his breath as he heard Lady Kang's words.
SHUA
In the next second, her immortal Qi ran out, and the skill dispersed.
Thud
She slumped into her chair, taking deep breaths. Reaching into her robes, she retrieved a few recovery pills, consud them, and closed her eyes to ditate. Lin Mu stood by silently, respecting her need for recovery. He knew the effort required to maintain such a skill for so long and how close they had co to a result.
After ten minutes, Lady Kang opened her eyes and let out a long sigh.
"Haah… That was harder than I expected," she muttered.
"So, what's the verdict?" Lin Mu asked, his anticipation evident.
"Pyxis managed to narrow it down to a twenty-degree range. While we don't know the exact location, we at least know it exists," she stated, a small smile on her face.
"Great!" Lin Mu exclaid, his excitent growing.
This discovery ant they were closer than ever. They now had a direction, even if the destination remained elusive.
"It's definitely very far from here. Judging by Pyxis's reaction, I wouldn't be surprised if it's located sowhere in the Farlands," Lady Kang revealed.
"Hmm… I suppose we can work on two fronts then. First, find soone who can decipher this map or obtain a thod to do so. Second, continue searching for it manually," Lin Mu suggested, his mind already formulating plans.
"Agreed. Leave a copy of the map with , and I'll see if I can find anyone with more information," she said.
"If we do find it, the Kang Clan can join in on the expedition," Lin Mu offered with a smile.
"Haha, that would be splendid," Lady Kang replied, her business acun already envisioning the possibilities.
If the Bridge Plane had been worth decades of the Kang Clan's profits, the Mausoleum of Bazgazeal could potentially yield a hundred or even a thousand tis more. The very thought made her eager to proceed.
"I'll let you rest now. I'll inform you when I'm ready to leave," Lin Mu said as he rose to take his leave.
"Mmhmm. Our work here is nearly done anyway. The Rust Sky world has stabilized, and I can delegate the remaining tasks to the ministers," Lady Kang replied, waving him off.
"I hope you're getting compensated for all this. It doesn't seem like light or easy work," Lin Mu remarked, glancing at the towering stacks of docunts on her desk.
"Haha, of course. I'm charging the Kang Clan's 'special' rate for this," Lady Kang replied, her tone brimming with the confidence of a seasoned businesswoman.
She wasn't the type to let her efforts go unrewarded. Since the Dao Wind Empire had sought her help, they would pay handsoly for it. After all, no one could bypass the Kang Clan's fees without consequences. Fortunately, the empire had ample wealth to honor such agreents, and Emperor Feng Huizhong's pride would never allow him to haggle over the cost of assistance.
"I'll see you later, then," Lin Mu said, bowing slightly before departing.
The following days passed peacefully. Lin Mu focused on cultivating and preparing als for the Saintess, who seed to appreciate the small comforts he provided. Little Shrubby and the other beasts returned from their gathering expedition, bringing back an abundance of rare ingredients that Lin Mu stored for future use.
anwhile, the Treasury Minister delivered additional resources based on the list Lin Mu had submitted. However, it soon beca clear that they had exhausted the Rust Sky world's supplies. If Lin Mu needed more, he would have to seek them on other worlds.
He also received word that the Flood Dragon Qiulong Jiao and the Blue Drake An Zu De De had departed the Rust Sky world. Unlike most travelers, they chose not to use the teleportation arrays. Instead, they set out to fly across the vast expanse of space, intending to follow the clues leading to Qiulong Jiao's daughter.
Their destination was the Two Seas World, a rogue planet that had once been part of the Rust Sky world's solar system. It had drifted away eons ago but remained relatively close by cosmic standards. Though the journey would have been perilous for most, the two draconic beasts had imnse stores of Qi, allowing them to fly nonstop for years if necessary.
Lin Mu respected their decision and wished them well.
Before his departure, Lin Mu hosted a farewell banquet for his closest companions. The gathering was modest, attended by the Crown Prince Feng Shun, Crown Princess Shang, Daoist Chu, Monk Hushu, Ziran, and a select few experts from the Dao Wind Empire.
The group feasted late into the night, exchanging stories, laughter, and heartfelt words.
"To think it's finally ti for you to leave," Crown Prince Feng Shun said, raising his cup.
"Don't worry. We'll et again soon," Lin Mu replied with a confident smile.
"You better," Crown Princess Shang said, her tone half-joking but tinged with genuine sentint.
"I'll make sure of it," Daoist Chu added, clapping Lin Mu on the back.
"Amitabha. It's rely a journey to my holand, nothing we haven't done before," Monk Hushu said, his calm deanor reassuring everyone.
"Hah! I wish I could join you," Ziran said wistfully.
"Didn't your wife reduce your grounding ti?" Lin Mu asked with a teasing grin.
"Yeah, thanks to you. She said I should make more friends like you," Ziran admitted, scratching his head sheepishly. "But I'm still stuck for a few more years."
The group laughed, easing the bittersweet atmosphere.
When the banquet ended, Lin Mu took a mont to reflect. His ti on the Rust Sky world had been transformative, filled with challenges, discoveries, and friendships that would last a lifeti. As he prepared to embark on his next journey, he felt a renewed sense of purpose.
The path ahead was uncertain, but Lin Mu welcod it with open arms. For him, every step was an opportunity to grow stronger, uncover new truths, and forge connections that spanned the cosmos.
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