Parting in the Rain

Three days later… late at night… inside an inn…

Shi Mu was shuttling back-and-forth in his room with his hands crossed behind his back. There was an aura of restlessness around him.

He had gone to the Transcending Heaven Immortal Cult’s seclusion branch several times over the past few days. That branch was located in the Western District of the city. He had done this because he wanted to see Ximen Xue. But, he hadn’t had any success so far.

The disciples who were guarding the entrance gate of the Immortal Cult didn’t pass him any information. Moreover, the guarding force had become relatively stricter than it was on the day of the Welcome Ceremony for the Immortals. He had wanted to sneak into the Cult. But, his infiltration plan was shattered into pieces by this impenetrable security.

"Ping! Ping!" He heard a knock on the courtyard’s front gate.

"Elder Sister Jin!" Shi Mu hastily opened the gate of the courtyard.