Walker Of The Worlds

2758  A Stolen Heart From A Single Gaze

As Lin Mu's eyes wandered around the tea house, he spotted the detached building behind the circular lake. Towering ten stories high, it had several large balconies opening toward the lake, offering a breathtaking view of the serene waters below. The architecture was elegant, with intricate carvings adorning the pillars and a roof shaped like a phoenix in flight.

Not only did the balconies provide a splendid vantage point of the lake, but they also faced the ocean, allowing for an unparalleled view of the sunset. This was a remarkable sight, considering that the Jui World did not revolve from east to west like many others. Instead, it rotated in the opposite direction, causing the sun to set on the eastern horizon. It was an unusual celestial phenomenon, but it did not significantly affect daily life. The people of the Jui World had long grown accustomed to it, accepting it as natural. In the vast expanse of the immortal world, countless other worlds exhibited even stranger rotations, some revolving around not just one, but two suns. The ever-changing celestial mechanics resulted in unpredictable days and nights, making the Jui World seem almost mundane in comparison.

As Lin Mu observed the elegant balconies, he was unaware that he himself had become the subject of observation. From one of the balconies, a group of noblewomen was engaged in idle chatter, their attention now captured by his presence.

"Oh my, who is that handsome man?" A woman dressed in light green robes asked, fanning herself as she leaned forward slightly. Her eyes glowed with curiosity as she examined Lin Mu from afar.

Seated with her were several other women, each of them adorned in luxurious garments, their every movement attended to by a retinue of maids and servants. Among them, one woman stood out above all.

She was draped in a deep blue robe embroidered with shimmering threads, forming intricate depictions of lakes, rivers, and swimming fish. Her raven-black hair was styled into an elaborate arrangement of braids and buns, secured by an array of jeweled pins and golden ornaments, each one an immortal tool in its own right. A triangular sapphire gemstone rested elegantly on her forehead, enhancing the mature and sophisticated beauty she effortlessly exuded.