Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1572  Chapter 400: Immortal Essence of Purple Osmanthus

“The place we’re going to, once you go there, I’m afraid you’ll embarrass yourself.”

Su Muqing saw Li Hao approaching and said with a cold sneer.

“Oh.”

Li Hao responded and silently followed.

Seeing that Li Hao didn’t take her words seriously at all, Su Muqing felt indignant. In the past, those who courted her spared no effort in flattery when they got the chance to talk to her, their words flowing like a torrent with no end. Yet this young man, apart from always following her, seemed neither warm nor cold in his attitude.

However, some had pursued her by deliberately provoking her anger or even humiliating her, just to get her attention. Such tactics were the most repugnant to her among numerous suitors. She sneered coldly at this thought and chose to ignore Li Hao.

“Haotian, the place we’re going is the Sword Pool. In our Gusu Emperor Star, it’s quite a lively gathering. It’s said to be a gathering, but in truth, it’s a competition and contest amongst the geniuses of various families.”

Su Wanqing spoke to Li Hao in a gentle tone, “If you can showcase your talents there, you will undoubtedly attract a lot of attention and could become famous.”

Li Hao nodded and remained silent.

Su Muqing heard Su Wanqing’s words and couldn’t help but think of Li Hao’s performance at the previous art exhibition. Her expression changed slightly. Given Li Hao’s talent, even though he was only at the Immortal Monarch Realm First Level, coupled with his hundred-year soul life, he was undoubtedly still a top genius.

Perhaps he might indeed gain fame because of it.

Her expression immediately turned somewhat gloomy.

Soon after, the four of them arrived outside Gusu City, in front of a majestic and towering peak.

This peak was towering and steep, like a sword piercing through heaven and earth.

Standing ninety thousand feet tall, it was a conspicuous sight among the three thousand peaks of the Dragon Spine Mountain Range.

“This is the Sword God Peak!”

Su Wanqing whispered to Li Hao.

Upon hearing the name, Li Hao felt a subtle excitement, recalling the Sword God Technique he practiced in the Great Dream Nine Abysses.

However, the words “Sword God” were commonly revered among swordsmen, sharing the name was not unusual.

Outside the Sword God Peak, there was a Sealing Array Barrier and Sword Attendants guarding it. Su Muqing and the others didn’t even need to present an invitation; they could enter with just recognition.

In Gusu City, if someone didn’t recognize the four little phoenixes of the Su Family, it only indicated that the gathering’s standard was too low.

“He’s with us.”

Su Wanqing spoke up for Li Hao when she noticed the Sword Attendant looking at him with suspicion.

Su Muqing’s expression changed slightly, and she frowned, “Wanqing, what are you doing?”

“This Sword Pool gathering is a place for geniuses. Haotian’s talent is decent enough to be called a genius, right? Let him come and have some fun.”

Su Wanqing said cheerfully.

Su Muqing glared at Li Hao upon hearing this. Since Su Wanqing had already spoken, she couldn’t very well contradict her sister’s gesture.

The four of them entered the mountain, and they immediately saw numerous sword-controlling lights flying about. The Sword God Peak was a bustling place, already gathering a considerable crowd.

The four flew straight to the mountain’s summit, which was vast. There stood a large Sword Stele, engraved with three sword patterns.

A waterfall flowed from the high mountain behind the Sword Stele, converging into a mountain pool in front of the stele, causing white waves to surge.

Before the Sword Pool, many figures were seated in various places, all wearing luxurious and unparalleled Immortal Treasure garments, each one a prodigy from various families.

“Look, that’s the Immortal Osmanthus.”

Su Wanqing pointed and told Li Hao.

Li Hao looked and saw that beside the Sword Monument Waterfall, amidst the torrent, there was a horizontal branch growing from the mountain’s body, extending into three main branches.

At the bottom edge was a silver branch, with silver Immortal Osmanthus blossoming on it, emitting fragrance.

In the middle was a golden Immortal Osmanthus, its leaves exuded divine brilliance, shrouded with a divine glow, extremely exquisite and noble.

At the top, however, was a short branch, entirely purple, like the morning purple qi rising from the east. On the branch were six purple flowers, surrounded by a purple flowing light, seemingly evolving the Tao, emitting a particularly unique aroma.

“It seems the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus is really about to bloom.”

08:27

Su Wanxue’s eyes brightened slightly, clearly attracted by the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus.

Su Muqing felt the same, her eyes filled with not only joy but also a confident determination of obtaining it.

At this moment, a commotion suddenly arose.

Many gazes quickly gathered over, as Su Muqing, Su Wanqing, and others appeared, immediately attracting the entire audience’s attention.

In Gusu Emperor Star, the fame of the Four Little Phoenixes was extremely loud. Many family prodigies present had bright eyes, and some hid admiration deep in their eyes.

“The Su Family is here as well, the Immortal Osmanthus pairs perfectly with the Fairies.”

“If I can’t get the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus, I must pluck a God Spring Golden Osmanthus!”

“I wonder what this time’s test will be like?”

The crowd began to murmur in low voices, many coming forward to greet Su Muqing and the others, naturally letting their eyes fall on Li Hao, with expressions of surprise and doubt.

To be so close with the Four Little Phoenixes of the Su Family, unless one was a direct descendant of the Su Family, it would have to be Su Muqing and others’ brothers or cousins.

But the young man before them, he looked unfamiliar to everyone.

“Who is that guy, being so close to Su Muqing and them?”

“Could he be the guy who pursued Su Muqing?”

“Are you talking about that incident a few years ago? At that art exhibition, pursuing Su Muqing?”

“I can’t believe it, after a few years, did he actually succeed? That Lin Family Emperor’s Son must be…”

“Shh, dare to say the Lin Family Emperor’s Son is wearing a hat, be careful, or you’ll lose your head.”

The crowd immediately started whispering, frequently glancing between Li Hao and Su Muqing, their expressions peculiar.

These murmurs naturally reached the ears of Su Muqing and others. Su Muqing’s expression changed slightly, her eyebrows furrowed, and her gaze turned increasingly cold.

Su Wanxue was a bit speechless, not expecting the rumors to spread so ridiculously, and couldn’t help but give Su Muqing a worried look.

“The news has spread so much, Mu Qing, do you need to explain it to your, uh, that person?”

Su Muqing shook her head slightly, coldly saying, “It’s all nonsense, not worth mentioning, he won’t believe it.”

Su Wanxue thought so too and said no more.

“Su Muqing?”

Suddenly, a surprised voice drifted over. A figure in a blue dress with flowing hair, Lin Jinrou, appeared before them. Behind her were four or five prodigies from the Lin Family.

At this moment, the eyes of these four or five Lin Family prodigies were all fixed on Li Hao, sizing him up.

The incident from years ago was widely spread outside, as it was related to Su Muqing and quickly sparked discussions.

This news naturally reached the Lin Family, but no one cared. No one would believe that anyone could be compared with that Lin Family Emperor’s Son, not to mention blinded Su Muqing wouldn’t possibly entertain it.

Yet today, the person was actually following Su Muqing around, which was surprising.

“Haotian Painter.”

Lin Jinrou quickly noticed Li Hao and, after a brief pause, her expression turned somewhat resentful, and she whispered:

“Over these years, I’ve sent you several messages. Did Haotian Painter not receive them? Or are you afraid of me and unwilling to guide me?”

Li Hao was momentarily taken aback, recalling the few messages sent to his courtyard, all of which he had burned as firewood.

“Well… I was busy and couldn’t spare the time.” Li Hao lightly coughed and said.

Lin Jinrou glanced at Su Muqing beside him, recalling the scenes from the previous art exhibition, her expression turned peculiar, “Haotian Painter, do you really intend to pursue Muqing?”

With these words, the ears of many around perked up.

Su Muqing’s expression darkened, but before she could grow angry and stop Li Hao from embarrassing her, she heard Li Hao already respond:

“No.”

The young man shook his head.

“No?”

Lin Jinrou was surprised.

Beside her, Su Wanqing and Su Wanxue were also looking at Li Hao in shock.

Such an earnest wait, and now he claimed he wasn’t pursuing her?

Su Muqing was also taken aback, her imminent reproach held back, and she looked towards Li Hao.

“Then you…”

Lin Jinrou questioned with curiosity.

Before she could finish asking, a cheerful figure skipped over, calling out:

“Wanqing, Haotian Painter, Muqing!”

They looked over to see Jiang Huanhuan wearing a pink Immortal Skirt, joyfully approaching.

Su Wanqing was closer to Jiang Huanhuan and immediately waved, beaming with joy.

“Haotian Painter, you came too?”

Jiang Huanhuan was full of surprise.

Su Wanqing and the others being here was no surprise to her, but she didn’t expect to see Li Hao here.

Li Hao also remembered the person and nodded in greeting.