Chapter 269: Skyport and the Transmigrator
Aya lightly nodded and placed the wooden sword on her lap.
"The Sword God Style is the most versatile sword technique school, accessible even to commoners."
Li Meng had heard from Xiao Bai that every human sword technique school had its place of origin.
This place of origin was called the Sword Gate.
It was somewhat similar to this world's magic academies.
Magic academies taught magic, while Sword Gates taught swordsmanship.
The two were alike, yet also different.
The former was relatively open, while the latter was more closed and brutal.
Because swordsmanship training required harsh cultivation to have a chance at reaching the peak.
And in the process of harsh cultivation, life-and-death battles were needed to improve oneself.
Thus, after reaching the rank of Sword King, most swordsmen would leave the Sword Gate.
The titles of Sword Emperor and Sword God were merely bestowed by the Sword Gate.
While those who obtained these titles would certainly not be weak,
the strength of a Sword King might not necessarily be inferior to a Sword Emperor or Sword God.
Some swordsmen disdained fighting their fellow disciples to earn the titles of Sword Emperor or Sword God.
Thus, their title remained at "Sword King."
Just like the Southern Frontier Sword King, Carlos.
Though he was called Sword King, his strength was at the peak of humanity across nations.
Many Sword Emperors might not be able to defeat him.
"Your talents are impressive, your bodies are resilient, and you have a keen sense of power control. If given the chance, I will find you a teacher to guide you. Perhaps your strength could reach new heights!"
Hearing this, Emma and her sister's eyes lit up.
If they could master profound sword techniques without leaving the estate, it would be wonderful.
But this was not an easy task.
Every Sword King carried a certain pride.
Convincing a Sword King to become a tutor wasn't simple.
Emma and her sister exchanged glances.
They did not refuse.
Aya stood up.
"We're all drenched. Silver Mask, let's go bathe!"
Aya's face blushed slightly as she walked toward Silver Mask with a smile.
Hearing this, Emma's face also flushed.
But she still joined her sister in approaching Silver Mask.
The two sisters grabbed Li Meng's hands, one on each side.
They then led him toward the mansion's main entrance.
"Is it over?"
Elyssa noticed the departing trio from the pavilion.
Susan's face was flushed as she murmured, "Mm."
She had heard every word exchanged by the three.
Emma and Aya were indeed bold.
Even though they were not much older than her,
they gave off a mature and capable impression.
Life at Earl Bard's mansion passed quickly.
Before anyone realized, three days had quietly slipped by.
At dawn, as everything awakened,
the vast city of Obenlo gradually grew lively.
"Farewell, Lord Silver Mask!"
At the mansion's entrance, Bard, Elyssa, Susan, and the Emma sisters bid farewell to Li Meng.
Susan looked reluctant, hesitating as if she had something to say.
"Um... safe travels!"
The Emma sisters smiled and curtsied with their gowns.
"Safe travels, Mr. Silver Mask!"
Elyssa also smiled faintly.
"Goodbye, Mr. Silver Mask!"
Li Meng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the group.
When his eyes fell on Susan, who looked despondent, he smiled.
Perhaps because they were both transmigrators, Susan relied on him a little.
After all, she was just a young girl, and Li Meng didn't mind her dependence.
Although he had done many reckless things in the Goblin Forest,
people had many facets, and different identities required different behaviors.
In front of Susan, he was a human—a human from Earth.
Therefore, Li Meng played the role of a "human" well.
He was inherently human; acting as one was not difficult.
Fortunately, Susan had met him.
If she had encountered someone truly wicked,
the term "fellow countryman" would have become a curse.
Li Meng reached out and ruffled Susan's hair.
"Since you're here, make something of yourself. The future will have many challenges for you. This world is vast, but as long as we are alive, there will always be a chance to meet again. Support Elyssa well. Alright, I'm leaving now!"
With that, Li Meng withdrew his hand.
He turned and strode down the street into the distance.
While walking, he waved back at them.
Watching Silver Mask's departing figure, the group remained silent for a long time.
After a while, Bard retracted his gaze.
"Let's go back."
Before long, the figures outside the mansion gate vanished.
Silver Mask's departure left Susan feeling uneasy.
The last time they met was a year ago.
When would they meet again?
One year? Two? Three? Or many, many years?
And so, Li Meng left Earl Bard's estate and embarked on a new journey.
Obenlo City, Skyport.
The Skyport was located in the western part of the city.
It was a towering structure higher than the city walls.
It stood nearly a hundred meters tall and was cylindrical in shape.
On the outer side of the building was a spiraling staircase.
At the top of the staircase lay the docks.
"Are you kidding me? 50 Holy King Coins? Why don't you just rob me? Taking a beast carriage would only take half a month and cost less than one Holy King Coin. You bunch of swindlers!"
In the late morning sun, the Skyport docks grew busier.
At the ticket counter, a young man was arguing loudly.
Behind him stood several companions.
Judging by their attire, they were adventurers.
The young man had short black hair and wore finely crafted silver armor.
The silver armor bore the golden emblem of the Holy Kingdom.
When he turned around, his deep black eyes caught Li Meng's attention.
"This is... another transmigrator?"
Leaning against the railing, Li Meng's eyes flashed with surprise.
[Crystal Hero (Sword) (Transmigrator)]
This was the only information available.
The rest was marked with question marks.
Li Meng glanced at the four others.
The four were natives of this world.
All had King-level strength.
A priestess in a white robe.
A knight in heavy silver armor.
An archer in brown leather armor.
And a swordswoman in light silver armor.
Apart from the transmigrator, the rest were women.
Seeing this, Li Meng's eyes revealed a trace of envy.
This must be the true life of an overpowered hero in another world.
Traveling the world with a team of beautiful women.
"We'll be reimbursed anyway, so stop worrying about a few Holy King Coins!"
The commotion didn't last long.
Though the young man complained, his hands moved swiftly to pay.
His complaints were just casual grievances.
"Honestly, we should've just taken the beast carriage. It's not like we're in a hurry."
After buying their tickets, the five approached Li Meng.
They stopped near the railing not far from him.
The group chatted while gazing into the distance.
The four women laughed and joked cheerfully.