Category: It turns out, they are the protagonists

Chapter 374: Trading the Innate Celestial Furnace for a Supreme Clarity Pill, A Profitable Deal 

At dawn, in an elegant courtyard on the south bank, Nigati, the Holy Son of the Southern Wilderness, circulated his spiritual energy, refining a pill within the cauldron before him.

Not far from Nigati, a Southern Wilderness elder stood with his hands clasped behind his back, observing the celestial phenomena.

“Although you weren’t able to participate in the Ascension Ceremony matches, your forte isn’t sparring with others, but alchemy.” The elder looked at the medicinal fragrance emanating from Nigati’s cauldron and smiled. “Both I and the other elders of the Southern Wilderness have great faith in your alchemical skills.”

Nigati, dressed in black robes, carefully channeled his spiritual energy into the cauldron, smiling. “I will keep the elder’s words in mind. I will do my best in this alchemy competition.”

The elder nodded. “Yu State is a sacred land for alchemists, and Empress Luo Tan is the Pill Emperor. Everyone in the Nine Provinces must show her some respect.”

“If you can win this competition, not only will you obtain a Rank 8 pill, but you might even gain her recognition and have the opportunity to study in Yu State for a few years. Whether it’s for the Rank 8 pill or for yourself, winning this competition is of great significance to you.”

“I will do my utmost to win this competition,” Nigati said.

The elder nodded in satisfaction and turned his attention to the pill within the cauldron. “A Rank 6 pill approaching Rank 7?”

A pill approaching Rank 7 was practically invincible among their peers. Few, aside from an alchemical genius like Nigati, could achieve such a feat.

Hearing this, a proud smile appeared on Nigati’s face. “This pill is called the Foundation Solidification Pill. It’s most suitable for Core Formation cultivators. I’ve conducted several experiments over this period and only managed to refine it today.”

The elder’s smile widened.

In this Ascension Ceremony, Regina, the Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness, had fought to the very end. Although she lost to Lan Mulian, it was sufficient.

After all, a Nascent Soul cultivator participating in a competition meant for Core Formation cultivators was a disaster for the latter.

As for Nigati, although he couldn’t participate in the Ascension Ceremony matches, if he could obtain a Rank 8 pill in the alchemy competition… their objective would be partially achieved.

“By the way, Elder, is there any news of Lady Xueyi?” Nigati suddenly asked.

The smile on the elder’s face faded slightly, and he shook his head. “There’s been no news.”

“I thought the commotion in the Abyss earlier was caused by Lady Xueyi, but I later heard it was related to the Demon Empress.”

Nigati pondered, then said softly, “Lady Xueyi left the Southern Wilderness alone to seek a method for ascending to the Transcendence Realm. She’s been gone for tens of thousands of years. The people of our tribe thought she had perished, but unexpectedly, she’s still alive.”

“Lady Xueyi is the strongest god of the Southern Wilderness. She wouldn’t perish so easily… She’s likely trapped somewhere in the Eastern Continent. Our task this time is to find her. As for other matters, we’ll leave them to the three experts.”

The elder seemed to remember something and continued, “By the way, for the competition in three days, if you find it difficult to win, you can add this herb to your cauldron. It will guarantee your victory.”

He took a deep blue flower from his sleeve. An infant’s face seemed to be imprinted on the flower, giving it a rather eerie appearance.

Nigati was stunned. “A Hundred Refinements Flower?”

The Hundred Refinements Flower was a special herb that had undergone a hundred refinements. Adding it to any pill would enhance its spiritual energy and increase its quality by half a rank.

And this half a rank was often enough to determine victory or defeat for high-level alchemists.

“A Rank 8 pill contains an Emperor-grade herb. Only Empress Luo Tan would be willing to offer it as a reward for the alchemy competition. This competition isn’t just for you, but also for the Holy Maiden.”

The elder patted Nigati’s shoulder. “Don’t disappoint me and the Holy Maiden.”

Nigati’s eyes lit up with fervor. He bowed. “I understand!”

…

Mu Zhian slowly opened his eyes, feeling slightly tired, but refreshed.

He glanced at the sleeping Bai Ruoxi, then at the maid behind him, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

There wasn’t just one Chosen One in this world, but without exception, every Chosen One’s path of cultivation was paved with countless stepping stones.

And Mu Zhian was just one of those stepping stones… At least, that’s what he had thought back in Tianxuan City.

However, now it seemed that although he was a stepping stone in the path of the Chosen One, he was the largest one. Therefore, if the Chosen One wanted to continue on their path of cultivation, they would inevitably have to remove this largest obstacle.

For this reason, even if Mu Zhian didn’t provoke them, they would encounter him eventually.

But now, Mu Zhian didn’t feel much about the Chosen Ones.

After all, he had survived when he was alone, let alone now?

After cultivating for so long, although his own realm hadn’t improved much, at least the protagonists around him were all nearing the Nascent Soul realm.

Wei Mengrou was just a step away.

Bai Ruoxi was still a rank away, but she was getting there.

Coupled with her Three-Tailed Fox constitution… If she could obtain the Supreme Clarity Pill, her future would be limitless.

Therefore, it was time for him to make his move.

…

Two days passed uneventfully. Besides helping the ‘protagonists’ around him improve their strength, Mu Zhian spent his time chatting with Yan Ruyu in the Book Pavilion, seeking guidance on alchemy.

“I’ve never seen you interested in alchemy before. Why are you so enthusiastic these past few days? Could it be that you’re also planning to participate in the alchemy competition after the Ascension Ceremony?”

Yan Ruyu, dressed in elegant and luxurious robes that accentuated her mature figure, sat in the side hall, looking at Mu Zhian with a smile.

Her skin was fair and firm, her eyes filled with a gentle light. She was at the peak of her womanhood, exuding a mature charm that young girls lacked.

“There are no requirements for participating in the alchemy competition. After all, the threshold for becoming an alchemist is already very high. I happen to meet the requirements, so I thought I might as well give it a try since I have nothing better to do,” Mu Zhian said with a smile.

He wasn’t supposed to be able to become an alchemist, but his Chaos Body contained the Innate Spiritual Body, which was one of the most suitable constitutions for alchemy.

Yan Ruyu smiled warmly. “That’s a good idea. Participating in the alchemy competition can be considered a form of training.”

“However… besides the alchemy competition, you should also focus on your own cultivation.”

Mu Zhian nodded sincerely. “I’ll keep that in mind.”

After chatting for a while, Mu Zhian suddenly asked, “By the way, Master, you were stuck at the Nascent Soul bottleneck for many years. Have you…?”

“Thanks to the immortal opportunity bestowed by the Jade Empress, I’ve already broken through that bottleneck.”

Yan Ruyu gave him a charming look. “If it weren’t for you, I don’t think the Jade Empress would have bestowed such an opportunity upon the Two Polarities Sect.”

Her expression turned complex.

She had chosen Mu Zhian mainly because of his Innate Celestial Furnace. But Mu Zhian had always been considerate of her, his incompetent teacher…

Yan Ruyu sighed softly. “Thinking about it, I’ve really wronged you. I didn’t choose you solely based on your talent.”

“And I haven’t given you much help. I chose you because of your…”

Before she could finish, Mu Zhian placed his index finger gently on her lips, smiling warmly. “I already know what Master wants to say, even if you don’t say it.”

Yan Ruyu was stunned. “You mean…”

“Perhaps I know everything you know, but I don’t mind,” Mu Zhian smiled.

Yan Ruyu was silent for a moment, then a gentle look appeared in her eyes. She took a simple-looking jade slip from her sleeve.

“This jade slip contains the insights and experiences of many alchemists from the past. You can crush it, and those insights will naturally appear in your mind. However, how much you can learn depends on you.”

Jade slips that could directly transfer memories were extremely rare and difficult to create. Mu Zhian knew its value and immediately bowed. “Thank you, Master!”

Yan Ruyu’s attitude made Mu Zhian feel a little embarrassed. After all, he had benefited so much from her.

But Yan Ruyu wasn’t currently at a bottleneck and didn’t need his help. If she needed him in the future, even if it meant sacrificing himself a little, Mu Zhian wouldn’t mind.

After all, the Peak Masters, especially his Master, had treated him very well, bestowing many favors upon him since he joined the sect.

After talking with Yan Ruyu for a while, Mu Zhian excused himself and left, heading straight for Dexin Courtyard.

Curtains hung from the four corners of the pavilion, blocking the wind. A charcoal fire burned brightly within, dispelling the winter chill.

Inside, Mu Zhian vaguely saw a young woman with a classic, elegant demeanor. She wore a purple dress adorned with colorful patterns.

Mu Zhian concealed his aura and quietly approached Ye Lingxuan from behind. He lifted the curtain and saw her holding a thin book, her cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkling as she stared at the pages.

She looked both embarrassed and engrossed, like she was secretly reading something inappropriate.

Mu Zhian was about to lean closer to see what she was reading so intently, but as he approached, the familiar warmth of his presence startled Ye Lingxuan. She turned abruptly.

Seeing his handsome face, Ye Lingxuan subconsciously moved back, clutching the book, her face flushed red. She looked at Mu Zhian, a mixture of annoyance and nervousness in her eyes. “Brother Mu, why didn’t you say anything when you came over? You scared me.”

Mu Zhian glanced at the book in Ye Lingxuan’s hand, seeing how tightly she held it. He chuckled. “Aren’t you an Innate Spiritual Body? I tried to sneak up on you before, and you always sensed me. Why did I manage to scare you today?”

“And what are you reading so intently?”

Ye Lingxuan glanced at him, blushing, and placed the book on her lap, covering the title. “I won’t tell you.”

“By the way, why are you free to visit me today, Brother Mu? Did you lose interest in Sister Ruoxi and remember me?”

She gave him a meaningful look.

Mu Zhian smiled helplessly. “I just wanted to chat with you. But since you’re not very welcoming, I’ll visit another time.”

He stood up and turned to leave.

Ye Lingxuan ignored him, turning her head away to maintain her composure.

Seeing that Mu Zhian was actually about to leave, Ye Lingxuan subconsciously bit her lip and gripped the Desolate Time Lock in her sleeve.

The next moment, the Desolate Time Lock transformed into a golden light and shot towards Mu Zhian.

Within seconds, a bound Mu Zhian was tossed back into the pavilion by the Desolate Time Lock.

“Sorry, it seems the Desolate Time Lock doesn’t want Brother Mu to leave so soon,” Ye Lingxuan said with an elegant smile.

She lifted her finger, and the Desolate Time Lock released Mu Zhian.

I’ll pretend I believe that… Mu Zhian leaned closer to Ye Lingxuan and sniffed. “Did you just take a bath? You smell like rose milk.”

Ye Lingxuan’s face flushed crimson. She glared at the teasing young man and changed the subject. “Brother Mu, did you come to see me about the alchemy competition?”

Mu Zhian put his arm around Ye Lingxuan’s slender shoulders, looking at her blushing face, and smiled. “Not just for the alchemy competition. I mainly wanted to see you and Qian’er.”

Ye Lingxuan lowered her eyes, her fingers tracing the cover of the book in her hand. A character, ‘驭’ (yù – manage, control), was faintly visible.

She said softly, “Qian’er has been cultivating diligently ever since she lost in the Ascension Ceremony matches. She should still be in her room.”

She looked at Mu Zhian suspiciously. “Brother Mu, you’re not planning to participate in the alchemy competition just for Sister Ruoxi’s Supreme Clarity Pill, are you?”

“How do you know everything?” Mu Zhian was surprised.

“Because it’s about Brother Mu, so I know a little bit about it,” Ye Lingxuan smiled faintly.

Only at times like this did Ye Lingxuan revert to her usual elegant demeanor, as if she had everything under control.

It seems Lingxuan has her own intelligence network even within the Two Polarities Sect… Mu Zhian thought silently.

The Forbidden Zone’s influence couldn’t reach within the Two Polarities Sect, but they would naturally send people to protect Ye Lingxuan, the beloved daughter of the Forbidden Zone Master. As long as the Forbidden Zone didn’t interfere with the sect’s disciples, the Two Polarities Sect would turn a blind eye.

“Do you know anything about alchemy, Lingxuan?” Mu Zhian asked.

Ye Lingxuan glanced at him. “As expected, Brother Mu is doing this for Sister Ruoxi…”

A pang of jealousy welled up within her.

Before she met Mu Zhian, Ye Lingxuan had always been an elegant and reserved beauty, addressing him politely as Young Master Mu. Even after their relationship was confirmed, she maintained her ladylike demeanor.

However, hearing that Mu Zhian was going through so much trouble for the Supreme Clarity Pill made her inexplicably jealous.

“That’s because Ruoxi needs the Supreme Clarity Pill. If it were you who needed it today, Lingxuan, I would do the same for you,” Mu Zhian said softly, holding her hand.

“That’s what you say, but who knows if it’s true,” Ye Lingxuan muttered, frowning slightly.

However, her beautiful peach blossom eyes sparkled with joy and shyness. Under Mu Zhian’s expectant gaze, she feigned indifference. “Alchemy isn’t difficult to understand. Simply put, it’s about controlling the cauldron, infusing it with your spiritual energy, and adjusting the heat to refine the pill.”

Mu Zhian suddenly realized, “So, the most important aspects of alchemy are the quality of one’s spiritual energy and the ability to control it?”

“It’s a pity I can’t actively use the spiritual energy within my Innate Celestial Furnace. Otherwise, wouldn’t I be able to refine the highest quality pills every time?” Mu Zhian felt a twinge of regret.

“Participating in the alchemy competition on such short notice, it’s unlikely you’ll get a good ranking. Brother Mu, you’re thinking too simply about alchemy.”

Ye Lingxuan paused, then continued, “However, I’m also somewhat interested in the alchemy competition—”

She deliberately drew out her words and glanced at Mu Zhian.

The charcoal fire in the pavilion flickered, catching the light in her long eyelashes and casting a warm glow on her delicate face.

She raised her chin slightly, her beautiful face composed, and continued in a serious tone, “Since Brother Mu also wants to participate in the alchemy competition, why not stay at Dexin Courtyard these next few days? It would be more convenient for us to discuss.”

Mu Zhian looked at her in astonishment.

He hadn’t expected the usually unassuming Lingxuan to have such a domineering side…

After a moment of thought, Mu Zhian nodded, accepting Ye Lingxuan’s suggestion. “You’re right. The alchemy competition is only a few days away. Studying together will be much more effective than me working alone.”

A sweet smile bloomed on Ye Lingxuan’s face, but then she said worriedly, “If Sister Ruoxi finds out that Brother Mu has been with me all this time, will she be angry?”

Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled. “It’s fine. I’ll explain it to her.”

With Ruoxi’s generous heart, she would surely understand.

After all, this alchemy competition was for her Supreme Clarity Pill.

“By the way, there’s something I need to remind you, Brother Mu.”

Ye Lingxuan seemed to remember something. “Even I can’t guarantee victory in the alchemy competition. So, if you plan to participate, you should be prepared.”

“If you really want the Supreme Clarity Pill that much, I’ll also think of a way for you.”

Coming from the Holy Maiden of the Forbidden Zone, these words were quite convincing.

Mu Zhian gently stroked Ye Lingxuan’s hair. “Don’t worry. Whether I win or lose the alchemy competition, I’ll find a way.”

If it meant exchanging his Innate Celestial Furnace for a Supreme Clarity Pill… it didn’t seem like too bad of a deal.

Chapter 373: Transferring Spiritual Energy 

After a brief moment of stunned silence, a chill crept into Mu Zhian’s heart.

Besides him, there was actually another person who could also devour the luck of others, and they had snatched Ye Yu’s luck before he could?

“My treasure-hunting rat was actually beaten to the punch?”

At this moment, even Mu Zhian felt a bit dejected.

If he didn’t seek comfort from Ruoxi tonight, he probably wouldn’t be able to sleep.

Oh, it would be best if Mengrou could join as well. Lying on Mengrou’s beautiful legs while Ruoxi gently comforted him…

Thinking about this, Mu Zhian felt a little better.

After a long silence, he exhaled slowly. “Sister Lin Ling, can you sense the other person’s identity?”

Mu Zhian thought that with Lin Ling’s status as the Spiritual Dragon, she should be able to identify the attacker through the aura remaining in the hall.

However, Lin Ling shook her head slightly, letting out a disappointed “Aaa.”

She handed the wooden board to Mu Zhian: A cultivator of the same realm interfered, blocking the aura here, making it difficult to track.

“That doesn’t make sense. If it was a Dao Integration expert, they couldn’t have entered the Two Polarities Sect without being detected by the sect’s formations.”

As Mu Zhian thought this, a thought flashed through his mind: A wisp of consciousness?

Ye Yu was a Chosen One. He had once saved a wisp of consciousness and kept it within his ring.

When he entered the Two Polarities Sect, the Yao Shan within his ring hadn’t been detected by anyone and had entered safely, bypassing the formations.

“Perhaps the person who killed Ye Yu also possesses a similar ring, and the Dao Integration consciousness within the ring erased the traces at the scene…?”

Thinking this, Mu Zhian scanned the hall again with his consciousness, but found nothing unusual.

“In any case, I’ll report this to the Enforcement Hall and then go back.”

After a brief deliberation, he made up his mind.

It was a pity that he couldn’t devour Ye Yu’s luck. If his Innate Celestial Furnace could absorb the luck of such a fortunate person, perhaps he could create a ‘protagonist’ with overwhelming luck in the future.

Or he could give this luck to Mengrou, further reducing the misfortune of her Calamity Body.

Thinking of this, Mu Zhian couldn’t help but feel a little regretful.

…

Under the sparse moonlight, the Jade Glass Palace was as tranquil and serene as ever.

After reporting Ye Yu’s matter to the Enforcement Hall, Mu Zhian returned to the quiet garden on Lin Ling’s back.

“By the way, Sister Lin Ling, can you undo the seal the Jade Empress placed on my Innate Celestial Furnace?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

Lin Ling looked at Mu Zhian, then shook her head.

“Even you can’t?”

Lin Ling pointed at Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace, then at the wooden board, which now read: No Lewd Acts.

‘That’s what’s written on the seal,’ Lin Ling wrote on the board, showing it to Mu Zhian.

Mu Zhian was taken aback. “The Jade Empress even wrote on the seal?”

He hadn’t expected the usually gentle and sisterly Jade Empress to have such an assertive and playful side.

It felt like she had taken a ‘public bus’ and converted it into a ‘private car.’

Mu Zhian quickly collected his thoughts and smiled gently at the innocent beauty before him. “In any case, thank you for your help today, Sister Lin Ling. I’ll prepare snacks for you tomorrow when I have time.”

Lin Ling looked up at Mu Zhian, her eyes sparkling, and tilted her head. “Aaa (Really?)”

Her silver hair cascaded down, her ahoge perking up and swaying gently in the cold wind.

Mu Zhian looked at her silently. This woman was different from anyone he knew. She was unassuming, always appearing innocent and adorable, and easily pleased by a casual word or gesture.

Just saying he would prepare snacks for her tomorrow made her so happy… She was incredibly easy to please in every sense of the word.

Mu Zhian reached out and gently smoothed down her perky ahoge, but it immediately sprang back up.

Is this ahoge part of her body…? Mu Zhian chuckled. “Of course it’s true. But it’s getting late. You should go back to your room, Sister Lin Ling.”

Lin Ling nodded, then seemed to remember something and raised the wooden board again: You seem to be participating in the alchemy competition. I’ll give you the second portion of Heavenly Dao Energy after that.

Mu Zhian was silent for a moment, then said, “Each portion of Heavenly Dao Energy is enough to drive countless cultivators to madness. Sister Lin Ling, won’t you regret giving me two portions?”

“Aaa~”

Lin Ling shook her head gently. Her soft silver hair cascaded down, her red eyes particularly bright and captivating under the faint moonlight. Her white robes concealed her slender, toned figure.

She stepped forward, gently stroking Mu Zhian’s head, and looked into his eyes. She opened her mouth, a rare occurrence, and softly said, “You are… a good boy.”

“Being with you… doesn’t feel lonely.”

Mu Zhian looked at her silently, thinking that if he were a good boy, he wouldn’t even be having these thoughts about her.

Although one shouldn’t… but she was just too adorable.

After seeing Lin Ling back to her room, Mu Zhian returned to his own room and saw Bai Ruoxi sitting on the bed.

She seemed to be meditating, her eyes closed, and the room was filled with rich spiritual energy.

Mu Zhian didn’t disturb her, but sat down on a chair nearby and naturally accepted the tea offered by Wei Mengrou.

“You seem troubled. Did something happen when you went to see Ye Yu?”

Wei Mengrou stood beside him, her long, wavy hair cascading down, framing her beautiful, icy face. Today, she wore a black and red dress and delicate embroidered shoes, her demeanor cold and alluring.

Mu Zhian took a sip of tea, then couldn’t resist glancing back at Wei Mengrou. “Sister Mengrou, aren’t you going to ask why I came back from the Jade Pool on my own?”

Wei Mengrou shook her head calmly. “You would have come back for me anyway.”

Mu Zhian raised an eyebrow in surprise. “That confident?”

Wei Mengrou gave him a disdainful look. “Although you’re a fickle worm, you still keep your promises.”

Mu Zhian took Wei Mengrou’s soft hand and had her sit beside him. He lowered his voice. “Ye Yu is dead.”

“It’s not surprising that he’s dead. In fact, the only reason he lived so long was because of his luck.”

Wei Mengrou looked at Mu Zhian. “When you went to the Abyss, the Heavenly Dao appeared. Was it related to Ye Yu?”

Mu Zhian nodded slightly. “The Heavenly Dao protected Ye Yu, so he returned to the sect alive today, only to be eliminated by a mysterious Dao Integration expert…”

Mu Zhian paused abruptly.

“That’s right… why didn’t I think of that? Ye Yu is a Chosen One. His luck hasn’t disappeared yet. Why was he eliminated so easily?”

Even Mu Zhian, if he wanted to eliminate a Chosen One, would need to weaken their luck first.

Previously, even when the Demon Empress attacked, according to the laws of heaven and earth, a wisp of the Heavenly Dao’s will had descended upon the Nine Provinces to protect Ye Yu.

Yet today, within the Two Polarities Sect, Ye Yu had died so easily?

“Perhaps the luck wasn’t devoured, but transferred from one person to another…?”

“If that’s the case, the person who eliminated Ye Yu is likely the third Chosen One chosen by the Heavenly Dao,” Mu Zhian murmured.

So, the reason the Heavenly Dao protected Ye Yu before was likely to facilitate the transfer of his luck to someone else, because the Heavenly Dao had already abandoned him!

Yes, before Ye Yu died, there was already a second Chosen One. Following this line of reasoning, it wouldn’t be strange if there was now a third.

“Are you alright? Why are you muttering to yourself?”

Wei Mengrou looked at Mu Zhian with concern.

“It’s nothing. I should have thought of it earlier. The Heavenly Dao doesn’t just choose one Chosen One. After abandoning Ye Yu, it would inevitably choose a new one.”

Mu Zhian let out a long sigh and embraced Wei Mengrou’s waist.

Wei Mengrou’s body tensed. “What are you doing all of a sudden?”

She glanced at the beauty in the palace dress who was meditating behind them.

“Quiet. Sister Mengrou doesn’t want Ruoxi to hear, does she?” Mu Zhian whispered in Wei Mengrou’s ear.

Wei Mengrou’s eyes flickered, and she shyly lowered her gaze under Mu Zhian’s intense stare.

However, she still tried to maintain her usual aloof demeanor, as if refusing to be outdone. She raised her eyes to meet Mu Zhian’s.

“Ye Yu is dead, and you don’t even know who attacked him. The enemy is in the dark, and we are in the light. You still have the mood to think about such things…?” she said, her tone seemingly cold and admonishing.

“Precisely because the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, we must quickly increase our strength,” Mu Zhian said seriously.

Although she was being held by Mu Zhian, the maid still pouted stubbornly. “With your measly Core Formation Rank 4 cultivation, your realm won’t improve much in a short time, no matter what you do.”

However, Mu Zhian simply shrugged. “You’re right, my realm is low, so I can only rely on Sister Mengrou to reach the Nascent Soul realm soon.”

“And for that, my Innate Celestial Furnace is essential.”

Wei Mengrou immediately gave him a disdainful look, but as their eyes met, she quickly averted her gaze and lowered her head shyly.

Mu Zhian pressed his advantage, reaching into her dress and gently squeezing her waist. “Sister Mengrou is half a step into the Nascent Soul realm. Why can’t you even suppress a Core Formation Rank 4 cultivator?”

This time, Wei Mengrou didn’t retort. Sitting on Mu Zhian’s lap, she could feel his… affection, and a charming blush crept onto her face.

“Can we?” Mu Zhian whispered.

Wei Mengrou glanced at him through her bangs. “If I say no, will you stop?”

“Of course not.”

Mu Zhian didn’t hide his intentions. He looked at the maid’s blushing face and whispered in her ear, “But I want to hear Sister Mengrou say it herself.”

The room was silent for a long time before a mosquito-like reply could be heard.

“Mmm…”

“Mmm what? You should say whether you want to or not,” Mu Zhian persisted.

After a long silence, the girl’s hesitant, hushed voice finally broke the stillness. “…I want to.”

Then, the room fell silent again. Wei Mengrou seemed to snap out of a trance, her eyes filled with mortified anger. “What did you make me say?!”

Didn’t you say it yourself…? Mu Zhian smiled knowingly.

Before Wei Mengrou could speak again, Mu Zhian lowered his head and captured her lips. At the same time, a surge of rich spiritual energy flowed into Wei Mengrou’s body.

A moment later, Mu Zhian lifted Wei Mengrou into his arms and walked towards the bed where Bai Ruoxi was meditating, her eyes hazy.

Wei Mengrou finally came to her senses and whispered urgently, “She’s still meditating. Don’t disturb her…”

“Do you really think Ruoxi would still be meditating peacefully after all that commotion?” Mu Zhian chuckled.

As if hearing their conversation, Bai Ruoxi slowly opened her eyes and looked at Mu Zhian. “Mu Lang is getting bolder and bolder.”

Mu Zhian held Wei Mengrou’s hand in one hand and placed his other hand on Bai Ruoxi’s, speaking casually, “I just want to help you improve your cultivation in my own way.”

“Even if it means I have to work a little harder, it’s nothing.”

“Heh.”

Bai Ruoxi and Wei Mengrou scoffed simultaneously, their eyes filled with disdain.

But beneath that disdain, a hint of shyness was hidden.

“Did Mu Lang go to the Enforcement Hall to report Ye Yu’s matter today?” Bai Ruoxi suddenly asked softly.

“Of course I did. They’ve already started their investigation… although I don’t think they’ll find anything.”

Mu Zhian extinguished the candle with a flick of his finger, pulled both beauties into his arms, and snuggled into Bai Ruoxi’s embrace under the covers.

“But it doesn’t really matter.”

Bai Ruoxi tilted her head slightly, looking at him with confusion. “Why do you say that?”

“A Chosen One will meet me under the guidance of the Heavenly Dao.”

“Even if I don’t look for them, they will find a way to find me.”

Mu Zhian held Wei Mengrou’s hand, having her lie down beside Bai Ruoxi. He looked at the two beauties on the bed and grinned.

“We’ll just wait patiently.”

That night, the bed shook for the entire night.

Chapter 372: Devouring Ye Yu’s Luck, the Third Chosen One!

“I didn’t expect Ye Yu to actually still be alive. That’s a bit surprising.”

“But his luck must be flickering like a candle in the wind after this. If I can take this opportunity to eliminate him, perhaps I can obtain a second portion of the Heavenly Dao’s luck…”

Mu Zhian rode the Dragon Sparrow towards the Garden of Heavenly Harmony, pondering Ye Yu’s situation. He arrived shortly after.

“Brother Mu!”

A crisp, pleasant voice called out from the front of the garden. A young woman in a purple dress approached like a sprite, a pure, sweet smile on her delicate face.

A cold wind blew past, rippling the pond and lifting the hem of her skirt, briefly revealing a glimpse of her fair leg.

“Lingxuan, what are you doing here?” Mu Zhian asked in surprise.

Ye Lingxuan walked gracefully towards him, a faint smile on her face. “Senior Lin Ling was bored, so she asked me to play a few games of Go with her.”

She then looked up at the beauty in the palace dress on the Dragon Sparrow, her eyes sparkling. “Sister Ruoxi, you’ve worked hard going to pick up Brother Mu. Where did you find him? I’ve been so worried these past few days.”

Bai Ruoxi shook her head, smiling. “It wasn’t that much trouble. Mu Lang went to the Jade Pool Holy Land for some business. I only found out recently.”

“The Jade Empress is also at the Jade Pool Holy Land, but it seems she’s currently in seclusion due to some matters.”

Ye Lingxuan smiled and let out a soft “Oh.” She murmured to herself, “So it was the Jade Empress who took Brother Mu away…”

She lowered her eyes, the expression on her beautiful face fading into indifference.

No matter how assertive Bai Ruoxi had been in the past, she had never talked about taking Brother Mu away for herself. Yet, Fairy Yao Meng had taken advantage of their absence in the Heavenly Court and silently whisked Brother Mu away to the Jade Pool Holy Land…

Ye Lingxuan closed her eyes briefly, quickly composing herself and regaining her usual elegant demeanor. She looked up with a smile. “Sister Jade Empress has a strong personality. I was worried that Brother Mu wouldn’t be comfortable at the Jade Pool Holy Land. Now that I see you’re safe and sound, I’m relieved.”

She took Mu Zhian’s hand. “Brother Mu, are you injured after your trip to the Abyss?”

Mu Zhian shook his head. “I’m fine. In fact… I gained quite a bit from this trip to the Abyss.”

“Where’s Qian’er?”

“She doesn’t know you’re back. She’s at Dao Peak with Master,” Ye Lingxuan replied.

Bai Ruoxi, still on the Dragon Sparrow, listened silently to their conversation, a hint of displeasure on her face. She clutched her skirt, carefully extending her foot as if trying to dismount.

Mu Zhian noticed the movement behind him and turned to see Bai Ruoxi struggling to get down. “What’s wrong?”

Bai Ruoxi covered her lips with her hand, glancing at the ground far below. Her eyes were moist, and her expression troubled. In a soft, delicate voice, she said, “…Nothing.”

Mu Zhian immediately understood. He reached up, took her delicate hand, and said gently, “I’ll help you. Come down safely.”

Bai Ruoxi said softly, “I’m sorry. I’m a little afraid of heights.”

Yes, yes, Mu Lang knows that even though Ruoxi flies thousands of feet high on her sword every day, she has acrophobia and isn’t very strong, so she’s helpless and needs Mu Lang to carry her down… Mu Zhian smiled without saying a word.

He embraced Bai Ruoxi’s waist, supporting her hips with his other hand, and helped her jump down from the Dragon Sparrow’s back.

Enveloped by Mu Lang’s warm embrace, the delicate Miss Bai naturally felt safe. She nestled against his chest and whispered, “I’m sorry to trouble you again, Mu Lang.”

“It’s a good thing the Jade Empress isn’t here. If she saw me being so close to Mu Lang, she would be angry again.”

Ye Lingxuan watched them with her light purple eyes. “Sister Jade Empress is a Dao Integration expert with a strong personality. If she were here, even if she got angry, there’s nothing we could do.”

Yes, yes, yes, only the Jade Empress is a Dao Integration expert. You’re both helpless little white rabbits. Lingxuan has no special background, and Ruoxi doesn’t have a Dao Integration consciousness within her…

Mu Zhian led them into the garden, silently complaining in his heart.

“Aaa?”

Suddenly, Lin Ling poked her head out of the room, her bright red eyes curiously studying Mu Zhian. Her black robes were slightly loose, hinting at the fullness of her chest. She clutched her sleeves, the wide fabric fluttering.

No craftsman in the world, no matter how skilled, could carve such pure eyes. As she stepped out of the room, the fullness of her chest swayed gently with her movements.

This girl possessed the purest heart in the world, yet she also had an incredibly alluring figure…

“Sister Lin Ling, it’s rare to see you come out,” Mu Zhian greeted her with a smile.

Lin Ling walked out of the room, looking Mu Zhian up and down with a thoughtful expression. “Aaa~”

Words appeared on the wooden board she carried: Your luck is much stronger than before.

As she finished speaking, under the watchful gazes of Bai Ruoxi and Ye Lingxuan, she embraced Mu Zhian’s head, a refreshing fragrance wafting over him.

Then, Lin Ling bent down and licked Mu Zhian’s face lightly.

More words appeared on the board: Delicious luck.

“Can luck be described as delicious?” Mu Zhian’s face was practically buried in Lin Ling’s embrace. Her attire was simple, her loose black robes partially concealing, yet hinting at, her ample bosom.

This close contact made Mu Zhian realize just how… substantial Sister Lin Ling truly was.

At that moment, Ye Lingxuan spoke up. “Sister Lin Ling, our Go game isn’t over yet. Why don’t we go back to the room and continue?”

Lin Ling nodded, but then looked curiously at the Dragon Sparrow still lingering in the garden.

“Aaa?”

She pointed at the enormous Dragon Sparrow, making a confused sound.

“That’s not food. It’s a mount from the Jade Pool Holy Land.”

Mu Zhian quickly stepped forward, blocking Lin Ling’s view. “By the way, where’s Sister Mengrou?”

“She’s still tidying up in the courtyard. Someone from the Jade Pool Holy Land came yesterday to invite her to the Jade Pool, but we didn’t expect you to return today.”

Ye Lingxuan hesitated, then asked, “Speaking of which, I heard Ye Yu also went to the Abyss and hasn’t returned. Could it be that he’s…?”

Mu Zhian shook his head. “He’s still alive.”

Even he was surprised that Ye Yu was still alive after all that, and had even returned to the Two Polarities Sect seemingly unscathed.

However, after this incident, his luck should have completely run out…

“Sister Lin Ling, could I ask you a favor?” Mu Zhian suddenly said.

“Aaaa?”

Lin Ling, who was about to play Go with Ye Lingxuan, stopped and looked at Mu Zhian questioningly.

“You seem to be able to see a person’s luck without using a testing stele, right?” Mu Zhian asked.

Lin Ling nodded, tilting her head and looking at him with confusion.

“I’d like to ask you to check the luck of a certain disciple in the sect. Are you free now?”

Lin Ling thought for a moment, nodded, and then quickly shook her head.

What does that mean? Free, but not completely free? … Mu Zhian complained inwardly, puzzled. “What do you mean, Sister Lin Ling?”

“She’s hungry and wants some snacks,” Ye Lingxuan translated.

Mu Zhian considered for a moment, then nodded with a smile. “Alright, I’ll go prepare some.”

Lin Ling nodded absentmindedly, seemingly fixated on the Dragon Sparrow, still staring at it intently.

…

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

“Seeing how angry you are, I presume the person you saw today was the Mu Zhian you mentioned earlier?”

Xueyi’s calm, pleasant voice echoed in Ye Yu’s mind, her tone gentle and soft.

Ye Yu nodded, his voice cold. “That villain has committed every imaginable evil! He stole my wife, deceived my two sisters, and even sowed discord between me and my ancestor… I returned to the Two Polarities Sect to settle the score with him!”

“If I remember correctly, Mu Zhian seems to have the backing of a Dao Integration expert. Are you really confident?”

Xueyi, in her red dress, sat in the void, her tone laced with concern, but mostly with unspoken disapproval.

Provoking someone with the backing of a Dao Integration expert was asking for trouble.

“Senior, you don’t understand. The Eastern Continent and the Demon Realm are mortal enemies. If the sect knows that Mu Zhian colluded with the Demon Empress and harmed fellow disciples, according to the sect rules, even if he doesn’t die, he’ll be crippled for life.”

Ye Yu’s eyes flashed with ruthlessness. “Besides, eliminating demons and upholding righteousness is the responsibility of cultivators in the Eastern Continent. If I retreat just because Mu Zhian has someone backing him, how can I have the face to live in this world?”

His words were righteous, but Ye Yu didn’t seem to consider that he had also cooperated with the ‘demon cultivators’ he spoke of…

And strictly speaking, Xueyi, as the Fourth Pillar God of the Southern Wilderness, also fell under the category of ‘demon.’

Even Xueyi felt a bit uncomfortable hearing this.

But Ye Yu didn’t notice Xueyi’s silence. He continued, “I didn’t expect Mu Zhian to return to the Two Polarities Sect so soon. I must strike first and personally report this matter to the Sect Master.”

With that, Ye Yu stood up and prepared to leave the hall.

However, at that moment, a seductive, lazy voice echoed from the distance. “So late, where is Young Master Ye planning to go?”

Ye Yu stopped abruptly and looked up. He saw a woman walking gracefully towards him from the shadows.

Ye Yu hesitated. A special secret technique concealed the woman’s appearance, but he felt the figure was familiar, as if he had seen it on a disciple in the sect before.

As the woman approached, Ye Yu’s eyes flickered, and he subconsciously took a step back.

He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss with this woman.

“Who are you?” Ye Yu asked suspiciously.

“If I must say, I am also a Chosen One,” the woman said, stopping and smiling seductively.

“Chosen One…?”

Besides me, there are other Chosen Ones…? Ye Yu’s eyes turned cold. “What are you doing here?”

“According to the will of the Heavenly Dao, I am here to reclaim the luck of the useless,” the woman smiled.

Ye Yu’s heart skipped a beat. He seemed to realize something and looked up sharply.

The woman reached out towards him, black demonic qi emanating from her body.

Ye Yu retreated abruptly, striking out with his palm.

Boom!

Their palms clashed. Ye Yu spat out a mouthful of blood, and the woman’s concealing technique seemed to peel away, revealing a pair of alluring eyes.

Ye Yu looked up and froze.

His eyes widened, and he pointed at the woman, exclaiming, “It’s you! You’re also a Chosen One?!”

“What are you doing?!”

“Alright, alright, stop shouting. You’re hurting my ears. You’re not the only Chosen One in this world. Useless people don’t need luck.”

She pinched the bridge of her nose, looking at Ye Yu with disdain, as if she couldn’t stand his shouting.

“What are you trying to do?! This is the Two Polarities Sect! If I die, you’ll definitely be found out!”

Ye Yu retreated slowly. He sensed the woman’s unconcealed killing intent, and he was still weak after his trip to the Abyss. He was no match for her.

“Xueyi, help me!” Ye Yu roared inwardly, trying to summon the Dao Integration consciousness he had just rescued.

However, a sensual curve appeared on the woman’s lips. In a bewitching, seductive voice, she said, “Think carefully about whether you want to be my enemy.”

“You’ll gain much more by following me than by following a fool.”

Xueyi pondered for a long time, remaining silent.

Seeing that the Dao Integration expert he had just met was completely silent, Ye Yu’s heart sank. He struck out with his palm, the spiritual energy in the space compressing as if about to explode.

He turned and tried to flee the hall.

A snap echoed from behind him.

The turbulent spiritual energy in the space gradually stabilized, as if everything had returned to a state of absolute stillness.

The woman approached with sensual, elegant steps.

Crash!

A teacup shattered on the ground. A surge of luck erupted within the hall, and the woman absorbed it all.

“Dispose of the body as well. Leaving him alive will only lead to future trouble.”

Xueyi’s voice echoed from within the storage ring. She used the gentlest tone to utter the most heartless words, extending her hand towards Ye Yu.

…

Night had fallen.

Mu Zhian sat on Lin Ling, yawning lazily.

“Sister Lin Ling, is it really okay for me to ride on you like this? What if Sect Master Lin finds out I’m riding the sect’s guardian beast and gets angry?”

“Aaa?” Lin Ling raised her massive dragon head and asked frankly.

At the same time, words appeared on the wooden board in Mu Zhian’s hand: Do you want to get off?

“Uh… No need. I’m already up here.”

Mu Zhian looked towards the Jade Glass Palace. “If I remember correctly, Ye Yu lives there, right? Can you see his luck from here?”

Lin Ling glanced down at where Ye Yu resided and made an “Aaa” sound.

New words appeared on the board: His luck has turned black.

Mu Zhian let out an “Oh” and murmured, “It seems I don’t need to put in much effort.”

Even when Ye Yu had immense luck, he had repeatedly failed. Now, without the support of his great luck, wouldn’t it be easy to eliminate him?

Mu Zhian patted Lin Ling’s head gently. “In that case, let’s go back.”

Lin Ling didn’t move, but looked suspiciously at Ye Yu’s residence. Then, she transformed into a silver streak of light, carrying Mu Zhian towards Ye Yu’s residence at breakneck speed.

“Sister Lin Ling, what are you…?” Mu Zhian hesitated, momentarily confused by her actions.

However, just as he finished speaking, he seemed to realize something. He looked at the empty residence. “Sister Lin Ling, are you sure Ye Yu is here? Why can’t I sense his aura at all?”

“Aaa.” Lin Ling nodded firmly.

Mu Zhian glanced at the words on the wooden board: His aura is still here, but he is gone.

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered, and he stepped into the residence.

The hall was in disarray, and Ye Yu’s aura had completely vanished.

“There’s another person’s aura here…” Mu Zhian murmured, staring at the empty hall.

Lin Ling pointed at the wooden board in her arms.

Mu Zhian glanced at the words on the board and froze. He looked at Lin Ling incredulously.

“Ye Yu’s luck… has been devoured…?”

Chapter 371: Fox-Eared Girls Are a Rare Resource! 

A deathly silence hung over the Abyss Palace, so profound that even the sound of one’s heartbeat seemed amplified.

This cavernous space within the Abyss was littered with bones. Some were the recent remains of cultivators devoured by the ‘beast tide,’ while others were the remnants of those who had ventured into the Abyss over the past millennium, only to meet their demise.

Crack!

Suddenly, a hand burst from the earth, clawing desperately at the ground as a figure dragged himself out.

His eyes were bloodshot, yet filled with a lingering fear and a sense of fortunate survival.

“If it weren’t for the protection of the Heavenly Dao Energy, I would have truly perished here this time.”

“But that scoundrel Yao Shan actually dared to try and devour my consciousness. He truly underestimated my will.”

This cultivator, who had narrowly escaped death, was none other than Ye Yu, who had ‘died’ in the Abyss Palace two days prior.

When the Demon Empress had attacked, the will of the Heavenly Dao had descended, protecting him. And Yao Shan, who had attempted to devour his consciousness, had been ultimately backfired upon and completely erased after two days of struggle.

However, Ye Yu had now lost everything. His luck was depleted, and the consciousness of his former teacher, whom he had absorbed, was gone.

“Mu Zhian…”

Ye Yu slammed his fist into the ground, his eyes crimson with impotent rage.

Even with Yao Shan’s aid, he had never been able to defeat Mu Zhian. Now, with Yao Shan gone, his chances of turning the tables were even slimmer.

Fortunately, despite losing Yao Shan, he hadn’t returned empty-handed…

Ye Yu slowly opened his palm, revealing a translucent orb within.

Heavenly Dao Energy.

This orb of Heavenly Dao Energy could continuously strengthen his consciousness, even slowly repairing and nourishing it. His ability to counter Yao Shan was also thanks to this energy.

“Even you couldn’t have imagined that I would still be alive… Mu Zhian.”

A sneer appeared on Ye Yu’s face as he looked at the Heavenly Dao Energy in his palm. “Secretly colluding with the Demon Empress, harming fellow disciples… even if I can’t deal with you, someone else can.”

It was a pity that this trip had resulted in heavy losses, and even the treasures within the Abyss had likely been taken by Mu Zhian…

But what good was having treasures if you weren’t alive to use them…?

Ye Yu clenched the Heavenly Dao Energy in his hand, struggling to his feet, and prepared to leave.

However, at that moment, the Heavenly Dao Energy in his hand began to emit a faint light.

A wisp of consciousness entered the energy, and a slender figure appeared before it.

Her skin was like ice and jade, her red dress fluttering, her long, smooth hair cascading down, framing her beautiful, ethereal face.

Ye Yu was stunned the moment he saw her.

“Who… who are you?” he stammered.

The woman elegantly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing a faint smile. “The Fourth Pillar God of the Southern Wilderness, the Goddess of Space.”

A subtle curve graced her lips. “You may also call me Xueyi.”

…

Shortly after the commotion in the Abyss, cultivators throughout the Eastern Continent, the Demon Realm, and the World Sea were startled.

The fact that the Demon Empress had subsequently requested to meet the Sect Master of the Two Polarities Sect sent chills down many spines.

The Eastern Continent and the Demon Realm had always been at odds. A conflict between two Dao Integration experts would be a disaster for the Nine Provinces.

Fortunately, when the Demon Empress made her request, the Jade Empress and the Sword Palace Master, Gong Lianyue, along with a mysterious expert, intervened and dissuaded her.

Because of this, many in the Eastern Continent were now praising the Jade Empress and Gong Lianyue.

But clearly, no one realized that their intervention wasn’t for the sake of the Nine Provinces.

The scene currently unfolding within the Jade Pool Holy Land revealed the truth…

“Mu Lang, after the Jade Empress took you away, I was worried about what she might do to you… Now that I see you’re alright, I’m relieved.”

Bai Ruoxi sat beside Mu Zhian on the edge of the bed, her head slightly bowed. A faint blush colored her beautiful cheeks, as if she had been… nourished. Her eyes sparkled.

She appeared more feminine and alluring, less cold than usual.

A pair of embroidered shoes lay scattered on the floor beneath the bed, along with a… dudou.

Compared to Bai Ruoxi, Mu Zhian appeared somewhat fatigued.

He gazed at the jade-like beauty in the white dress and said softly, “The Jade Empress is the First Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool, and we have a very good relationship with her. You don’t need to worry so much about my safety.”

“Ruoxi, rushing all the way to the Jade Pool Holy Land must have consumed a lot of your spiritual energy, right?”

Bai Ruoxi shook her head, her eyes downcast, her voice cold and pleasant. “I didn’t consume much. Besides, I just received quite a bit of spiritual energy from Mu Lang’s Innate Celestial Furnace, which is enough.”

As she finished speaking, she buried her face, a hint of shyness flashing in her eyes.

Collecting her thoughts, Bai Ruoxi glanced at the ‘sleeping’ Fairy Yao Meng, then raised her eyes. “Where exactly has the Jade Empress’s consciousness gone?”

Mu Zhian’s expression was subtle. “…She’s in the Heavenly Court.”

“I see. Then I’m relieved.”

Bai Ruoxi placed her hand on her ample bosom, as if truly relieved, and gave a delicate, charming smile. “The Jade Empress announced your relationship with her so publicly at the Ascension Ceremony. If she knew we were just cuddling in her cultivation room, she would be angry, wouldn’t she?”

“A Dao Integration expert’s anger… It’s a terrifying thought, isn’t it, Mu Lang~?”

Yes, yes, Mu Lang knows you’re scared. After all, Ruoxi is a delicate, pitiful little white rabbit, who dislikes palace intrigue and has no ill intentions. She’s just a good girl who cares about Mu Lang, and what happened earlier with the Jade Empress was just an accident…

Mu Zhian gently held Bai Ruoxi’s soft hand to comfort her, silently complaining in his heart.

He glanced at her again. A light sheen of sweat glistened on her forehead, her hair clinging to her beautiful face, giving her a languid air. Her dress was slightly wrinkled, and beneath the hem, her feet were encased in small white socks, her skin fair and translucent, giving her a pure, delicate beauty.

But from Mu Zhian’s angle, he could see an exceptionally delightful view, different from usual.

After all, whether it was romance or intimacy, Mu Zhian preferred the partially concealed to the fully revealed. For example, having Miss Bai wear this pure white palace dress while being intimate…

“By the way, if you came to find me, doesn’t that mean you gave up on the Ascension Ceremony matches?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

Bai Ruoxi hummed softly, nestling against Mu Zhian’s warm chest. “I thought about it, and compared to the Ascension Ceremony, Mu Lang is more important.”

“Besides, all the cultivators sent by the Nine Provinces, except for Regina, have already lost. As long as the winner is from the Eastern Continent, it’s enough.”

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered. “What about Feiying’s match?”

“She encountered Senior Sister Lan just before the final match. During their fight, Senior Sister Lan’s Core Formation Rank 8 Heavenly Tribulation descended. To preserve Senior Sister Lan’s strength, Feiying forfeited,” Bai Ruoxi explained without hesitation.

“The Heavenly Tribulation doesn’t discriminate. It will engulf any cultivator who gets close… Senior Sister Lan and Feiying were competing within a pocket dimension, where space is limited. According to the rules, whoever leaves the pocket dimension first loses, right?” Mu Zhian mused.

Mu Lang is indeed clever, but he often doesn’t use his cleverness for the right things… Bai Ruoxi’s eyes flickered as she stroked Mu Zhian’s face, humming softly in agreement.

“What about Ye Yu?” Mu Zhian asked again.

“Why are you suddenly mentioning him?”

Bai Ruoxi’s tone turned noticeably colder at the mention of Ye Yu, clearly not wanting to discuss him further.

“Just curious. Although he died in the Abyss, I always felt that with his luck, he wouldn’t die so easily. So I was wondering if he had returned to the Two Polarities Sect,” Mu Zhian said.

Bai Ruoxi slowly shook her head. “I’m not sure. I haven’t returned to the Two Polarities Sect since I went to the Abyss.”

“Speaking of which, there will be an alchemy competition soon after the Ascension Ceremony. The winner will receive a Rank 8 pill…”

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment. “If I can win the competition and have Luo Tan exchange that pill for a Supreme Clarity Pill, things will be much easier.”

If he couldn’t win, he might have to sell his body…

Bai Ruoxi was taken aback. “Supreme Clarity Pill?”

“Mu Lang wants a Supreme Clarity Pill? Could it be for…”

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, speaking seriously, “Indeed, it’s for a fox-eared girl!”

He reached behind Bai Ruoxi, fumbling around. “Speaking of which, where are your tail and ears?”

Bai Ruoxi gave Mu Zhian a reproachful look. “Even demon cultivators can hide their identity and appear like ordinary cultivators.”

“Thinking about it now, I should have had you transform into a fox-eared girl earlier…” Mu Zhian said regretfully.

“Do you like fox-eared girls that much?” Bai Ruoxi tilted her head, puzzled, unable to understand Mu Zhian’s strange preference.

Isn’t it just three extra tails and a pair of fox ears… What’s the difference from her current form?

“Fox-eared girls are extremely rare… and occasionally transforming into one brings a lot of novelty. There are many possibilities. Let’s try a different approach next time?”

Mu Zhian gently embraced the girl’s waist, pulling her closer so he could fully appreciate the fragrance and softness of her body.

“If Mu Lang likes it so much, then next time…”

Bai Ruoxi closed her eyes slightly, snuggling against Mu Zhian.

“By the way…”

After a moment, she seemed to remember something. She took a blooming purple flower from her sleeve and looked up at Mu Zhian. “The Purple Sun Flower Mu Lang gave me before, was it really from the Demon Empress?”

Her bright eyes stared intently at Mu Zhian.

A Purple Sun Flower obtained from the First Demon Emperor was completely different from one obtained from the current Demon Empress.

If it was from the First Demon Emperor, it was equivalent to a gift from Mu Zhian.

But if it was a treasure obtained from the Demon Empress… who knew what price Mu Zhian had paid to obtain the demon qi-concealing treasure from her?

“It was from the Demon Empress,” Mu Zhian answered truthfully without hesitation.

Since Bai Ruoxi was asking, she likely already knew and just wanted to hear him confirm it. Lying at this point was pointless.

Besides, the Heart-Binding Lock was watching intently.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes welled up as she gazed at Mu Zhian. “My cultivation is gradually increasing, and the demon qi in my body will become stronger and stronger. A way to conceal it is indeed urgent, but no matter what, I don’t want Mu Lang to specifically ask a complete stranger for my sake…”

It was akin to a wife secretly asking the CEO of another large company for a special document to help her husband, without her husband’s knowledge…

Thinking of the Demon Empress’s haughty demeanor, and how Mu Zhian must have pleaded with her to obtain the demon qi-concealing Purple Sun Flower, Bai Ruoxi subconsciously clutched her skirt, biting her lip, feeling both angry and aggrieved.

Seeing this, Mu Zhian took her hand and guided her to sit on his lap.

Her hips pressed against him through her white dress, her weight resting entirely on him. But she wasn’t heavy, and Mu Zhian cultivated a body refinement Dao.

He embraced Bai Ruoxi’s slender waist from behind, looking at her angry and aggrieved expression, and soothed her gently, “Don’t worry. I simply made a normal trade with the Demon Empress. I provided her with useful information, and she gave me a Purple Sun Flower in return.”

The usually cold Miss Bai gave off an untouchable aura, but now, her teary eyes made one want to hold her close and comfort her.

“Although the Demon Empress appears arrogant, she’s actually quite nice,” Mu Zhian said, burying his face in her fragrant hair and holding her tightly.

“Mu Lang, you don’t understand the Demon Empress at all. She’s not a kind person. She wouldn’t simply be nice to you. Every step she takes has a purpose.”

Bai Ruoxi lowered her voice. “Fortunately, the Demon Empress needs to be in seclusion for more than half a year. Even if she has some ulterior motive, by then, my other wisp of consciousness will have awakened, and we won’t have to fear her plotting against you.”

Why does it sound like I’m some naive little rabbit… Mu Zhian complained inwardly, but simply hummed in agreement.

He had nothing to offer. If the Demon Empress was helping him, it was either because she valued his abilities or because she was attracted to him. Either way, Mu Zhian didn’t really care.

But Ruoxi was worried about him, so he wouldn’t dampen her spirits.

After all, Ruoxi had the biggest… heart, so whatever she said was right!

After another moment of intimacy, Bai Ruoxi blushed, lowered her head, and tidied her disheveled clothes and hair. Sensing the young man’s burning gaze behind her, she whispered, “Are you planning to stay in the Jade Pool?”

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment. “Let’s return to the Two Polarities Sect first.”

Yao Meng needed at least a few days to cultivate in the Heavenly Court. During that time, the Ascension Ceremony would be nearing its end, and Luo Tan’s alchemy competition would be starting soon.

He also needed to confirm whether Ye Yu was truly dead… Regardless, he had to go back.

Moreover, he had to obtain the Supreme Clarity Pill that could help demon cultivators evolve.

Mu Zhian placed Yao Meng’s celestial body within the ancient coffin, glanced at the faint image of a green lotus in the room, and then left the pavilion with Bai Ruoxi.

The World Cleansing Green Lotus was summoned by Yao Meng as a precaution. Anyone other than those she recognized would be suppressed if they approached.

However, Yao Meng clearly hadn’t anticipated that someone she ‘recognized’ would enter the pavilion…

…

Two Polarities Sect.

The frequent tremors from the Abyss three days prior hadn’t affected the bustling activity here.

Spiritual energy permeated the sect. Raindrops fell on the bronze buildings, adding to the ancient beauty of this immortal sect that had witnessed countless dynasties rise and fall.

“So, you’re saying you were framed by the master of the Abyss and trapped in the Abyss Palace for ten thousand years?”

Ye Yu was currently flying towards the Two Polarities Sect on his sword, conversing with Xueyi, the Goddess of Space, who was hiding within his storage ring.

“That master of the Abyss is truly insidious and cunning! Not only did he take all the immortal opportunities for himself, but he also set a trap for other cultivators!”

Listening to Xueyi’s story, Ye Yu feigned indignation, but inwardly, he was overjoyed.

Although he had missed the immortal opportunities within the Abyss, he had encountered the framed Fourth Pillar God of the Southern Wilderness.

Yao Shan was dead, but he had found a Dao Integration level consciousness to protect him!

And she was such an alluring beauty, no less stunning than his former fiancée, Bai Ruoxi, or even his younger sister, Ye Lingxuan.

Although it felt somewhat inappropriate, Ye Yu was grateful that Xueyi had been framed by the master of the Abyss. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have stumbled upon such a great opportunity, awakening her with the Heavenly Dao Energy within him and even having her follow him.

“Don’t worry, Senior Xueyi. I will do everything in my power to help you condense a physical body! I’m an alchemist, and I will find a way!” Ye Yu vowed solemnly.

“There’s no need to condense a body.”

Xueyi’s voice was calm and gentle. “Before I went to the Abyss, I spent a great deal of effort creating a vessel for my ascension to the Transcendence Realm. I sealed her within a formation, nourishing her with numerous heavenly treasures. That vessel can shield itself from heavenly secrets, ignore the laws of heaven and earth, and read the consciousness of others.”

“If I’m not mistaken, she should have become the Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness, as agreed.”

“Once I find her, I’ll have a way to be reborn.”

Ye Yu was stunned. “The Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness?”

“Can you help me? You’re the only one I can rely on now,” Xueyi said softly.

Her gentle, melodious voice and delicate demeanor captivated Ye Yu.

“I understand. I’ll do everything I can to help you!” Ye Yu immediately replied.

A charming smile appeared on Xueyi’s face. “…Good boy.”

“But before that, I have some old and new scores to settle with Mu Zhian…” Ye Yu added, his eyes filled with unconcealed hatred.

Suddenly, Ye Yu seemed to sense something and looked up. He saw a gigantic Dragon Sparrow soaring over the Two Polarities Sect, seemingly blotting out the sky.

Two figures sat atop the Dragon Sparrow. The first wore a snow-white palace dress, her demeanor delicate and elegant.

The second wore luxurious black robes with gold trim, his bearing extraordinary. Although his skin was slightly pale, it didn’t appear out of place, but rather added a touch of fragility to his appearance, instantly evoking a protective instinct in many older women.

These two were, of course, Mu Zhian and Bai Ruoxi, who had just arrived at the Two Polarities Sect on the Jade Pool Holy Land’s Dragon Sparrow.

Mu Zhian also noticed Ye Yu and looked over. His dark eyes flickered, quickly becoming as deep and calm as a still pond.

Ye Yu looked up at them, a cold smile appearing on his face. “Didn’t expect this, did you, Mu Zhian?”

I’m still alive… and I know about your collusion with the Demon Empress.

He stared intently at Mu Zhian, hoping to see surprise, confusion, bewilderment, or even… fear!

But Mu Zhian maintained his smile, his expression unchanged. He gestured for the Dragon Sparrow to descend and greeted Ye Yu proactively. “Brother Ye, long time no see. You seem to look a bit worse for wear?”

Ye Yu’s expression turned cold. “Mu Zhian, it’s just the two of us here. Whatever you want to say or do, there’s no need to beat around the bush. It just makes you seem hypocritical.”

Mu Zhian let out a sound of understanding and kissed Bai Ruoxi on her delicate cheek.

Bai Ruoxi gave Mu Zhian a resentful sideways glance, then buried her face in his chest, appearing obedient and well-behaved.

Ye Yu’s face flushed with anger. “You—!”

Seeing the usually cold Miss Bai acting so docile and gentle in Mu Zhian’s arms, even though he no longer had any relationship with her, a nameless rage burned within Ye Yu’s chest.

“Didn’t you say I could do whatever I want without beating around the bush?” Mu Zhian asked innocently, spreading his hands. He then patted the Dragon Sparrow’s head, signaling for it to leave.

Ye Yu took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

This time is different from last time. In the Abyss, you tried to kill me with the help of the Demon Empress. But within the Two Polarities Sect, can the Demon Empress still help you?

No.

In fact, Mu Zhian’s collusion with the Demon Empress would be the final straw that broke him!

Moreover, he now had the assistance of a Dao Integration level consciousness within him.

For this, he needed to win the alchemy competition and use the Rank 8 pill to nourish that consciousness!

With this thought, Ye Yu completely calmed down. He clenched his fists and said coldly, “We’ll see each other at the alchemy competition.”

Chapter 370: Sister Jade Empress, I’m Sorry…

“What’s this ‘new Heavenly Dao’ you mentioned earlier?”

Yao Meng stared expressionlessly at the young man standing not far from her, finally unable to contain her curiosity.

The ancient coffin contained a passage to the Heavenly Court, and Mu Zhian could use it to ‘invite’ other cultivators, allowing their consciousness to enter the Heavenly Court.

After they returned to their living quarters, Mu Zhian used the ancient coffin to bring Yao Meng’s consciousness into the Heavenly Court.

However, Sister Jade Empress’s current attire was clearly different from usual…

“Also, are you sure this is the required attire for entering the Heavenly Court?”

Yao Meng tugged at the hem of her rather short skirt with a slightly awkward expression. Her usual green dress had been replaced by a black miniskirt, the hem reaching the roots of her thighs. Her fair, alluring legs were encased in semi-transparent black stockings, and her feet were adorned with a pair of stiletto heels.

Each step she took was accompanied by a captivating sound. Barefoot, she was about the same height as Mu Zhian, but now, Yao Meng’s figure appeared taller and more alluring, seemingly even slightly taller than him.

“Um… these are the rules of the Heavenly Court. There’s nothing I can do about it,” Mu Zhian coughed lightly, taking a few more glances at Yao Meng before smiling faintly. “And it suits you very well.”

The ethereal beauty of a celestial maiden was breathtaking, but the occasional change in attire, while retaining a hint of that ethereal charm, also revealed a touch of sensuality.

It was truly captivating.

Even with her unwavering Dao Heart, Yao Meng couldn’t help but give Mu Zhian a sideways glance. Under his burning gaze, she fidgeted with her skirt, lightly caressing her legs. A beautiful blush crept onto her flawless, snow-white face, even reaching her earlobes.

No matter how pristine she usually was, walking through the Heavenly Court in such revealing clothing with Mu Zhian, even without anyone around, was inevitably embarrassing.

She shouldn’t have listened to him. Mu Zhian was clearly teasing her.

“Didn’t you prepare these clothes and skirt yourself? Why are you so embarrassed?” Mu Zhian stepped forward, taking her delicate hand in his and smiling.

Yao Meng glanced at him, a hint of shyness in her usually gentle, sisterly voice. “I only intended to try them on occasionally in private, not to accompany you through the Heavenly Court dressed like this.”

Fortunately, she was still enveloped in a celestial mist. Even if there were people present in the Heavenly Court, they wouldn’t be able to see through it.

“Do you like stockings that much?” she asked.

Mu Zhian shook his head, speaking seriously, “I think bare legs suit you better, but trying this occasionally isn’t bad either.”

He looked up at the ancient gate of the Heavenly Court at the end of the Ascension Stage.

“You can try pushing open that gate now. I think it should be fine.”

He had set the rules of the Heavenly Court, but he hadn’t tested whether simply following them was enough to enter.

Yao Meng glanced at Mu Zhian, then raised her hand and gently pushed open the gate.

“A Dao Integration aura… Finally, some business? I thought you had forgotten about me, Big Brother.”

A clear, pleasant voice, belonging to a young girl, echoed from within the Heavenly Court. From behind the gate, a silver-haired loli suddenly charged forward and clung to Mu Zhian’s leg. Her soft, silver hair cascaded down naturally, a single ahoge drooping on her head. She rubbed her face against Mu Zhian like a clingy cat.

“A loli…?”

Yao Meng blinked her bright green eyes, then looked at Mu Zhian with surprise, as if seeing him for the first time. “Secretly hiding such a cute loli in the Heavenly Court… you’re quite the criminal…”

Mu Zhian said helplessly, “If I were really hiding a wife in the Heavenly Court, why would I bring you here too?”

“She’s not someone I’m hiding. She was already here.”

Yao Meng eyed the silver-haired loli suspiciously. “Who is she…?”

“Daddy!”

Yuanluo looked up, blinking her bright red eyes playfully, and reached out to Mu Zhian, asking for a hug.

“……”

For a moment, an awkward silence fell over the Heavenly Court.

Yao Meng looked at Mu Zhian questioningly, her eyes filled with gentle confusion.

Mu Zhian lightly patted Yuanluo’s head, stroking her soft hair. “Don’t be silly. Sister Jade Empress is my Dao Companion. We need to be serious. We have business to attend to.”

Yao Meng narrowed her eyes, studying the silver-haired loli, then said softly, “Whose child is this?”

“Calm down. If I really had a daughter, why would I bring you to meet her?”

Mu Zhian gently pushed Yuanluo’s ahoge, along with her head, away. “The ‘new Heavenly Dao’ I mentioned earlier refers to this child. You can call her Yuanluo.”

Yao Meng’s expression remained unchanged as she observed Yuanluo, then glanced at Mu Zhian with a teasing look. “I thought you were secretly keeping a loli here in the Heavenly Court as your wife… If that were the case, I would have to consider locking you up in the Jade Pool’s solitary confinement for some self-reflection.”

Then, she continued as if talking to herself, “She doesn’t belong to the Nine Provinces, hence the term ‘new Heavenly Dao’?”

Yao Meng could naturally sense Yuanluo’s unique nature… The loli didn’t even have any spiritual energy fluctuations or any aura at all, because she wasn’t a living being.

If the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Provinces was the collective will of all living beings, then Yuanluo was the will born from the Heavenly Court.

“By achieving Dao Integration within the Heavenly Court and absorbing the spiritual energy here, one can bypass the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Provinces… and there’s no need to cultivate anew or even re-integrate with the Dao, is that right?”

As expected of an Empress who had stood for millennia, Yao Meng immediately grasped Mu Zhian’s intentions, and an unprecedented light flickered in her eyes.

Yuanluo pointed towards the gate of the Heavenly Court, smiling. “As long as you step through that gate, you can absorb the spiritual energy of the Heavenly Court. As for the method of Dao Integration, since you’ve already achieved it once, you should know what to do.”

Yao Meng nodded silently.

Mu Zhian said, “If you can replenish your depleted cauldron to its full state within the Heavenly Court, you’ll be able to handle whatever the Southern Wilderness throws at us, right?”

“It won’t just be ‘handling it’ so simply.”

A charming smile appeared on Yao Meng’s face. “Currently, some cultivators in the Nine Provinces know that although I’ve achieved Dao Integration, my cauldron hasn’t absorbed much spiritual energy. I’m sure some will be careless because of this.”

She lazily raised her eyes, gazing at Mu Zhian. “Perhaps, I can give them a surprise.”

“But future matters can be dealt with later. Right now, there’s something else I’m curious about…”

Yao Meng glanced at the silver-haired loli swaying beside them with her hands behind her back and asked softly, “Yuanluo, do you know who set the rules of the Heavenly Court?”

“The rules of the Heavenly Court?” Yuanluo blinked, tilting her head, and subconsciously glanced at Mu Zhian.

Yao Meng elegantly twirled a strand of hair around her pinky finger, letting it rest on her shoulder. She raised her eyes and said languidly, “You should have seen my attire… Someone told me these were the rules of the Heavenly Court, so I dressed like this to accompany him here.”

Mu Zhian gave Yuanluo a ‘you know what I mean’ look.

Yuanluo subtly nodded obediently, secretly giving Mu Zhian a thumbs-up, expressing ‘Nice going, bro’.

Then, in an impersonal, indifferent tone, she said, “He set the rules.”

Mu Zhian: “?”

If it weren’t for the wrong time and place, he would have picked Yuanluo up and given her a lecture right then and there.

“Then, I’ll excuse myself and return to the Heavenly Court…”

Yuanluo lifted her skirt, curtsied elegantly towards Mu Zhian, and turned into pale white particles of light, disappearing from sight.

Mu Zhian had wanted to reach out and grab her back, but remembering Yao Meng’s watchful gaze, his hand dropped limply.

“So, the so-called Heavenly Court rule about wearing stockings and a skirt was indeed your own ridiculous idea, wasn’t it?”

Even the elegant celestial maiden couldn’t help but give Mu Zhian a look filled with disdain and contempt, as if saying ‘I can’t believe you’re this kind of person, Mu Zhian’.

She raised her snow-white chin slightly, smiling at Mu Zhian. “Making me go through all the trouble of changing into a skirt and stockings to accompany you to the Heavenly Court… Don’t you have anything to say?”

Mu Zhian pondered for a few seconds. “I’ve suddenly realized that this look suits you quite well. Could you show me this expression again next time you step on me?”

Yao Meng: “…”

Mu Zhian sighed softly, looked up at Yao Meng again, and said, “I just occasionally want to see you wearing a short skirt that reveals your thighs, with black or white stockings, and a pair of high heels. Is that so wrong?!”

“If it weren’t for the urgent situation and lack of time to modify the rules, I would have also asked you to bring the bondage ropes and the unspeakable ball from the pavilion… And maybe a leg ring too, if possible!”

The naturally calm Sister Jade Empress maintained her smile, but beckoned Mu Zhian with her finger.

As he approached, she flicked his forehead lightly.

“Next time, you need to tell me these things in advance.”

Yao Meng paused, glanced at him, and continued, “If you had told me, I might have considered indulging your… preferences…”

Mu Zhian was taken aback. “What about the bondage ropes and the unspeakable ball…?”

Yao Meng gave him a coquettish glare. “Scram.”

A moment later, as Yao Meng stepped into the Heavenly Court, Mu Zhian pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, “What about Senior Ye… Senior Ye?”

Yao Meng glanced back, smiling. “Her consciousness is being nourished within your Innate Celestial Furnace. Don’t worry. As for you… The Heavenly Court’s spiritual energy is incredibly rich. Absorbing it will only take a few days. I’ll leave the Heavenly Court soon to see you. Don’t worry.”

The problem is, I’m afraid Senior Ye will get bored alone in my Innate Celestial Furnace, and I’ll get bored alone in the Jade Pool… Mu Zhian nodded slightly. “I understand.”

He was about to leave when he suddenly heard the captivating sound of high heels clicking against the ground.

He looked up to see Yao Meng approaching him. A subtle smile played on her lips as she bent slightly, placing her hands on her knees, and whispered in his ear in a seductive voice, “About those bondage ropes you mentioned… after I come out, I might consider it…”

After speaking, she kissed him lightly on the cheek.

A cool sensation lingered on his face, along with a faint red lip print.

“Mmm…”

Before Yao Meng could speak again, Mu Zhian wrapped his arms around her slender waist and kissed her soft lips.

The moment their lips met, Yao Meng was stunned for a moment, then her eyes softened and slowly closed, her long, curled lashes fluttering gently.

At that moment, on Mu Zhian’s personal interface, a name appeared after the First Seat.

And after that name, a confirmation prompt appeared.

“Acknowledge,” Mu Zhian whispered in his heart.

As their spiritual energy intertwined in an intimate embrace, Yao Meng vaguely felt some kind of restriction between heaven and earth begin to shatter.

She slowly opened her eyes, staring at Mu Zhian in astonishment.

The laws of heaven and earth had always limited the cultivators of the Nine Provinces, with Dao Integration being the limit.

But Mu Zhian had given her the First Seat of the Heavenly Court.

And at this moment, the shackles of Dao Integration were broken.

…

A long time later, they parted.

Yao Meng gently wiped the remaining moisture from her red lips with a handkerchief, then carefully wiped Mu Zhian’s lips as well.

“You gave me the First Seat of the Heavenly Court. Do you regret it?”

She glanced at the red lip print on his right cheek, a charming smile gracing her face.

It felt like she had left her mark on him, a strangely satisfying feeling.

“I won’t regret giving it to you.”

Mu Zhian smiled, his expression filled with a hint of satisfaction.

Tenderness flickered in Yao Meng’s beautiful eyes. “Thank you.”

“In a few days, you’ll see a different me.”

Mu Zhian held her delicate hand, smiling. “I’m looking forward to it.”

…

Bai Ruoxi’s long hair fluttered in the cold wind, her ample bosom heaving gently…

Her figure was exquisite, tall and slender. Her snow-white palace dress was embroidered with plum blossoms, and she wore a large cloak against the cold. She appeared cold and delicate, exuding a captivating charm that evoked pity.

She had arrived at the Jade Pool Holy Land a day ago, but the Jade Pool Holy Land was no longer what it once was. Its formations were complex and numerous. Forcing her way in was certainly possible, but it would inevitably alert the Jade Empress.

Therefore, she spent most of the day deciphering the layers of formations, undetected by any Jade Pool disciples.

“So this is the Jade Pool Holy Land?”

Bai Ruoxi whispered, “I wonder if Mu Lang is really here.”

“I’ve already confirmed with my consciousness that he’s in a pavilion to the south. However, I haven’t detected the Jade Empress’s aura. I don’t know if she’s left or not,” Gong Lianyue’s voice echoed in Bai Ruoxi’s mind.

Before Bai Ruoxi reached the Nascent Soul realm, Gong Lianyue couldn’t maintain her consciousness constantly. Thus, after deciphering the formations, Bai Ruoxi took the dominant role.

Bai Ruoxi smiled gently, looking up towards a certain direction in the Jade Pool Holy Land. Her voice was cold and melodious. “Wouldn’t it be better if she wasn’t here?”

“Just rest easy. I’ll find Mu Lang and bring him back to the Two Polarities Sect.”

…

Mu Zhian wiped the red lip print from his face, looking at himself in the bronze mirror.

As a seasoned veteran in the garden of love, he was no stranger to such things.

Yao Meng knew Young Master Mu liked to… taste the rouge on her lips, so she had applied light makeup, even a layer of brightly colored, alluring rouge.

As expected, it had been mostly… consumed by Mu Zhian not long ago when she entered the Heavenly Court.

After wiping it clean, Mu Zhian opened his personal interface and glanced at the text.

Besides the titles, below the title of Lord of the Heavenly Court, the words “First Seat” had appeared.

And after those words, a name was displayed.

[Heavenly Court First Seat: Yao Meng/Imminent]

“I understand the First Seat part, since I granted it to Yao Meng… but what does the word ‘Imminent’ mean?”

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered with contemplation.

He raised his finger and lightly touched the First Seat title, but there was no reaction.

Hmm… It seems I can only ask Yao Meng after she leaves the Heavenly Court.

Mu Zhian stretched, closing his personal interface.

Then, he turned to look at the cold beauty lying on the bed with her eyes closed.

Yao Meng, as Mu Zhian had requested, was dressed in a sensual outfit unlike her usual attire. However, every inch of her skin emitted a faint luminescence, and she was enveloped in a celestial mist, making it difficult to see her clearly.

Previously, Yao Meng only had a wisp of consciousness, making it incredibly difficult, but under normal circumstances, for a Dao Integration expert, as long as their consciousness remained, reconstructing their body was possible at any time.

Even now, with Yao Meng’s consciousness within the Heavenly Court, if anyone other than Mu Zhian approached, she would immediately sense it.

Mu Zhian gently caressed Yao Meng’s icy, delicate face and sighed softly. “I wonder when Sister Mengrou will arrive.”

Yao Meng had already sent a Jade Pool disciple to the Two Polarities Sect to invite Wei Mengrou to the Jade Pool. However, the disciple had only left less than half a day ago, so she likely hadn’t arrived yet.

Or, should I take advantage of these few days and go to the Two Polarities Sect myself…?

Just as Mu Zhian thought this, the closed door was gently pushed open.

A gentle, melodious voice accompanied it: “Mu Lang…”

Mu Zhian looked up and saw the voluptuous beauty, Bai Ruoxi, her chest rivaling any other woman’s.

She was as cold, delicate, and beautiful as ever. If one ignored her curvaceous figure, they would only feel pity for Miss Bai.

But if one looked her over, besides pity, they would also feel the urge to bully her in bed, to make her look at them with teary eyes…

“Ruoxi…?” Mu Zhian blurted out almost instinctively.

“Why are you here?”

Bai Ruoxi didn’t answer, but looked questioningly at Yao Meng, who was ‘sleeping’ on the bed.

Then, her gentle eyes flickered, and she slowly raised her gaze to meet Mu Zhian’s.

“It seems Senior Jade Empress’s consciousness isn’t here?”

Chapter 369: The Wonders of the New Heavenly Dao

Thunder rumbled across the sky. As Yao Meng finished speaking, everyone’s attention was drawn to Mu Zhian, who stood quietly beside her. He seemed unfazed by everything, his luxurious black robe adding to his noble air. His handsome features were faintly veiled in mist, making him look like a deity. He smiled, looking calm and composed, his black robe fluttering in the wind. He appeared completely uninterested in what was going on around him.

Of course… that was just how others saw Mu Zhian.

They had no idea that Mu Zhian’s smile was already somewhat strained. His so-called calmness was just because he was still a little dazed from Yao Meng’s earlier words.

Oh my god, how am I supposed to get married…?

He knew that Yao Xin was targeting him because she respected the Jade Empress, and she was jealous that an outsider like him had won her over. But didn’t her words push the Jade Empress toward him?

Outsiders were not allowed to enter the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree, that was the rule of the Jade Pool. That’s fine. The Jade Empress directly announced that they would get married in a month. Now he was her fiancé… Did they still have any objections?

Yao Meng’s actions were meant to protect her husband, but they might also have been her own intentions.

But if Yao Xin hadn’t added fuel to the fire, the Jade Empress might not have said anything…

Yao Meng looked around at the elders and smiled. “Mu Zhian once saved me from the Pilgrimage Palace and went to the Forbidden Zone alone to bring back the Rebirth Water. Only he and I know the price he paid.”

“If it weren’t for him, you wouldn’t even be able to see me now.”

“Therefore, I don’t want to hear any similar doubts again.”

After she finished speaking, all the elders responded in unison.

“Young Master Mu is kind to our Jade Pool. Naturally, we should not doubt him.”

“We trust the Holy Maiden’s judgment.”

The disciples of the Jade Pool also spoke up, agreeing with Yao Meng’s words.

A female elder from Yao Xin’s faction said sternly, “Yao Xin, come to the Profound Moon Hall to find me later.”

Yao Xin blinked her beautiful eyes and obediently said, “Oh.”

This kind of obedience made the female elder glare at her angrily.

This scene was clearly Yao Xin deliberately cooperating with the Holy Maiden.

Although Yao Xin was young, and even had a certain arrogance because of her talent and family background, she was intelligent since she was a child and knew what to do in what situation. It was impossible for her to target Mu Zhian in front of the Jade Empress.

Mu Zhian saved the Jade Empress, and the Jade Pool Holy Land was naturally very grateful and regarded him as a benefactor.

But a benefactor was a benefactor. Abducting their Holy Maiden… that was something they couldn’t accept.

The time the Jade Empress stayed in the Jade Pool Holy Land was far less than one percent of the time she spent with Mu Zhian.

Although everyone didn’t say it out loud, some people were still somewhat dissatisfied with Mu Zhian.

The Jade Empress’s words seemed to be educating Yao Xin, but in fact, they were more of a warning to those elders and disciples who were hostile to Mu Zhian.

…By the way, she also reminded some of the female elders to stop thinking about the Innate Celestial Furnace.

Although the Innate Celestial Furnace was good, only she could use it in the Jade Pool Holy Land.

“Do you have anything else to say?”

Yao Meng smiled and looked around at the crowd. She continued, “If there is nothing else, I will go to the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree with him.”

The elders of the Jade Pool quickly came to their senses and bowed. “We naturally have no objections to the Holy Maiden’s decision.”

The elders bowed, and Yao Meng nodded in satisfaction. She looked at Mu Zhian and smiled. “Let’s go.”

…

Under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree was a cave built by Yao Meng. Now, the cave was used to imprison one of the holy maidens from the Southern Wilderness.

Two huge dragons pulled the carriage along a lush path at a low altitude.

Mu Zhian leaned in the carriage and looked at the scenery outside the cave.

At this moment, Yao Meng suddenly reached out and took Mu Zhian’s arm, whispering, “Are you going to blame me for not discussing it with you and saying that we’re getting married?”

“If you hadn’t said that, I would have been able to enter, but there would inevitably have been some gossip,” Mu Zhian said, taking advantage of the situation to place his hand on the fairy’s flawless, beautiful leg, and continued to ask, “But are you serious?”

Getting married in the Jade Pool Holy Land in a month… If Ruoxi found out, she would probably turn dark, even if she was considerate. Yao Meng couldn’t possibly not know this.

Yao Meng said softly, “What if I say I’m serious?”

That might turn into a scene of a wife seizing… Mu Zhian pondered for a moment and shook his head. “That doesn’t sound like you. You’re not the kind of person who likes to put your feelings on display.”

Yao Meng smiled. “When the wedding is held, all kinds of people will gather.”

“The more chaotic the situation, the more people will want to muddy the waters?”

Mu Zhian’s hand paused, and he said to himself, “But there are several Dao Integration experts in the Eastern Continent now. Would anyone really be so ill-intentioned as to target the Jade Pool?”

Yao Meng said softly, “Just in case. The Southern Wilderness has been silent for so many years, but that doesn’t mean they’re really at peace.”

“Take a look at this.”

She took out a worn-out parchment from her storage ring.

Mu Zhian glanced at it and subconsciously took out the fragment of the abyss’s treasure map from his own storage ring.

“This was found in Gu Buxing’s Taoist temple when I went to the Great Qian Dynasty,” Yao Meng said quietly.

Mu Zhian looked at it for a few moments and asked in confusion, “Gu Buxing has been looking for things related to the Primordial Witch… He also has the inheritance of the Primordial Witch. But where did he get this map?”

Yao Meng shook her head. “I scanned his consciousness before. This map was given to him by a cultivator from the Southern Wilderness in the past. However, he had a restriction placed on his mind, and I couldn’t forcefully read more memories.”

“The forces of the Southern Wilderness have already infiltrated the dynasty. So you want to use the wedding as an opportunity to see how many fish will surface?”

Mu Zhian sighed. “You really know how to make the most of a situation.”

Last time, the Forbidden Zone had come forward and cleared out many of the obvious forces, but there were still some forces from the Eastern Continent hidden beneath the surface.

And the Jade Empress was setting up a net, preparing to catch all the hidden fish in one fell swoop.

Yao Meng smiled and said, “I will discuss the specific time of the wedding with you later.”

“Later…” Mu Zhian murmured. “If the others find out, the next time you see me, I might be in a small, dark room…”

It might be in the Forbidden Zone, or it might be in the Sword Palace…

“I know this will make things difficult for you, but this is also for the sake of the Eastern Continent, isn’t it?”

Yao Meng’s hands gently grasped her skirt. She leaned forward slightly and said in a sweet and gentle voice, “Or I can compensate you when we get back. What do you think, Master~?”

Damn it!

Is this a fairy or a demon?

Mu Zhian almost lost it on the spot. However, at this moment, the carriage came to a smooth stop, and the two of them had arrived at the depths of the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree without realizing it.

Mu Zhian suppressed his impulse and said, “Let’s deal with the serious matters first, and then we can talk about the rest later.”

“If you want, we can do the serious matters first and then the other things,” Yao Meng said with a smile, her eyes full of meaning.

Although her tone was casual, her face was clearly flushed.

Mu Zhian reached out and patted her on the butt through her silk dress. “Let’s deal with the trivial matters first, and then the serious ones.”

Although he was tempted by this fairy, as the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree was the most sacred place of the Jade Pool Holy Land, and disciples of the Jade Pool prayed sincerely under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree every day, Mu Zhian felt a little embarrassed to be intimate with the first-generation Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool in such a place…

Of course, this was just an excuse. Mu Zhian also needed to give himself some buffer time.

He had traveled for two days without rest, and after returning, he had dual cultivated with Yao Meng. Even if his spiritual energy was vast, he needed some rest.

The magnificent ancient temple was right in front of Mu Zhian. He got off the carriage and heard a cold and elegant voice beside him. “Follow me.”

Following Yao Meng into this ancient temple and stepping on the soft red carpet, he soon saw a woman in a black dress at the end of the red carpet.

She was surrounded by green vines, which accentuated her graceful figure. Although not much skin was exposed, it was still extremely alluring.

I think I’ve seen her somewhere before… Mu Zhian looked up and down for a few moments. Then, when he saw her face, he immediately recognized her. “The evil spirit from the Southern Wilderness who attacked the Jade Pool Holy Land before?”

Yao Meng nodded slightly. “I erased her body and trapped her consciousness here. I wanted to read the memories in her consciousness, but she had placed a restriction in her mind long ago. If I forcibly read it, her spirit will self-destruct.”

She’s quite loyal to the Southern Wilderness… Mu Zhian muttered to himself, “I remember she seemed to be called Lina…?”

The conversation between the two naturally reached Lina’s ears in the distance. She slowly raised her head, her eyes no longer charming and indifferent as before. She slowly opened her eyes wide in surprise. “It’s you… You’re still alive?”

Mu Zhian smiled elegantly. “Thanks to Miss Lina’s blessing, I was lucky enough to survive.”

Lina glanced at him and snorted. “Jade Empress, the Southern Wilderness just wanted to stop you from advancing to Dao Integration. I only know this much. Even if you kill me, it’s useless.”

Yao Meng looked at her and smiled. “You’re about to advance to the Soul Transformation Realm, right? If you could return to the Southern Wilderness, with your strength, you would probably be highly valued in the Southern Wilderness, right?”

“For them, even a Soul Transformation cultivator is only somewhat valuable, but not enough to make them go all out.”

Lina glanced at Yao Meng indifferently. “If they really wanted to bring me back to the Southern Wilderness, the Jade Pool Holy Land wouldn’t be able to stop them.”

“Although you are a Dao Integration expert, your spiritual energy is insufficient. You are ultimately lacking.”

Lina continued, “Even if I die, the true successor of the Southern Wilderness will come in the future. You can’t shake the foundation of the Southern Wilderness.”

For her, being trapped here by the Jade Empress meant that it was basically impossible for her to escape. That was why when she touched the threshold of the Soul Transformation Realm, she hoped to use the thunder tribulation to break open the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree.

However, a few days ago, the elders of the Jade Pool Holy Land cast a spell to block the heavenly secrets, and the thunder tribulation gradually dissipated.

Now that the Jade Empress had come in person, this also extinguished the last glimmer of hope in Lina’s heart.

But even so, she had still won…

At least she hadn’t revealed the purpose of the Southern Wilderness from the beginning to the end. Even the Jade Empress had no way of knowing.

“The true successor of the Southern Wilderness… Are you referring to Regina?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

Lina was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened slightly. She almost subconsciously looked up at Mu Zhian.

But after only a moment, she forced herself to remain calm, looked away, and kept silent.

However, this scene was completely seen by Mu Zhian. He smiled playfully and said, “It seems that even in the Southern Wilderness, Miss Regina’s status is extremely high… She really didn’t lie to me.”

Lina subconsciously looked up and frowned. “You know her…?”

“Not only do I know her, but I also know more secrets about her than you do.”

Yao Meng glanced at Mu Zhian meaningfully.

Mu Zhian pretended not to notice, and leisurely walked to Lina, looking at her voluptuous figure bound by the vines, and said, “She once told me about her Soul Reading Constitution.”

When Lina heard this, she sneered. “Many people in the Southern Wilderness know about the Soul Reading Constitution. It’s useless to try to get close to me this way.”

Mu Zhian chuckled. “There are many people who know about the Soul Reading Constitution, but how many people know that the Soul Reading Constitution can be evolved?”

“Impossible!”

Almost at that moment, Lina immediately retorted, “The Soul Reading Constitution is an innate constitution. How can it evolve?!”

“Under normal circumstances, it is naturally impossible to complete the evolution. However, if it is supplemented by the Rebirth Water from the Forbidden Zone, it can make the constitution evolve again,” Mu Zhian said faintly.

Lina said coldly, “The Rebirth Water can only be used by people with the bloodline of the Forbidden Zone. Do you think I don’t know that?”

Mu Zhian showed a gentle smile and used the voice transmission method, “You should know how I helped the Jade Empress reshape her body in the past, right?”

Lina’s eyes flickered, and she remained silent.

She naturally knew that Mu Zhian was an Innate Celestial Furnace. After all, when she and others joined forces to attack the Jade Pool Holy Land, she had intended to capture Mu Zhian as a male pet because of his Innate Celestial Furnace.

“After going to the Forbidden Zone, there is still some Rebirth Water left in my Innate Celestial Furnace,” Mu Zhian continued to transmit his voice.

Lina’s throat moved, and her full chest rose and fell slightly. There was a flash of excitement in her eyes.

Regina was the number one person in the younger generation of the Southern Wilderness, and the Soul Reading Constitution was even more similar to the first pillar god of the Southern Wilderness.

It was once rumored that if Regina was given enough time, she might be able to surpass her ancestors in the future.

If the Soul Reading Constitution could be evolved…

Lina’s eyes flickered slightly, and she suddenly said, “If you can really help her, I can tell you everything I know.”

She slowly raised her head and stared into Mu Zhian’s eyes. “But before that, I want to see Regina first.”

“You will see her,” Mu Zhian said with a gentle smile.

At this time, the Jade Empress had already raised her hand and summoned the Pure World Lotus, enveloping Lina within it.

After sealing her cauldron, the thunder tribulation outside finally dissipated.

Mu Zhian did not continue to talk to Lina, but followed Yao Meng out of the ancient hall.

Although he was not clear about Regina’s status among the cultivators in the Southern Wilderness, judging from the fact that a Southern Wilderness evil god who was close to the Soul Transformation Realm was so concerned about her, Regina’s background was probably really amazing…

…

Two huge dragons pulled the carriage and slowly headed towards the exit of the cave.

“What did you talk to her about just now? Her attitude towards you seems to have changed a lot,” Yao Meng asked, sitting on the soft couch with her legs crossed, glancing at the young man beside her.

“Most of the cultivators in the Southern Wilderness are extremely respectful to the Southern Wilderness’s Holy Maiden. I had some contact with Regina before, so Lina’s attitude towards me eased because of this,” Mu Zhian said with a smile.

He naturally couldn’t say anything about his deal with Regina right now… If the Jade Empress knew that he was going to use his Innate Celestial Furnace to transfer the Rebirth Water to Regina, he would probably be beaten to death right now.

Even if he wasn’t beaten to death, he would probably be locked up for ten days or half a month.

Yao Meng glanced at him meaningfully and said quietly, “Just because you had contact with the Southern Wilderness’s Holy Maiden, her attitude towards you became so much more friendly?”

Mu Zhian shook his head and said with a smile, “Of course not. I also promised her that I would ask Regina to meet her in the future. In this way, she will tell me everything she knows.”

“The Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree cannot let outsiders in, but it should be no problem to bring Lina out by then.”

Yao Meng didn’t say anything, just stared at Mu Zhian with a skeptical gaze, so much so that he felt a little guilty.

Mu Zhian couldn’t help but break the slightly silent atmosphere. “By the way, how is your spiritual energy now?”

Although Yao Meng had re-integrated the Dao, her spiritual energy had been depleted. To put it bluntly, she was deliberately suppressing her own speed of absorbing spiritual energy.

After all, a Dao Integration expert needed too much spiritual energy. Lina was right. The current Yao Meng was a Dao Integration expert, but she was not a true Dao Integration expert. Only by absorbing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth for her own use could she truly re-integrate the Dao.

Yao Meng said casually, “Don’t worry. Although I haven’t integrated with the Heaven, Earth, and Human Daos, I am still a Dao Integration expert. The so-called lack of spiritual energy is only relative to a Dao Integration expert. It is enough to deal with most situations.”

Mu Zhian reached out and took Yao Meng into his arms, placing his hand on her abdomen and whispering, “If you want, it shouldn’t be difficult to absorb the spiritual energy between heaven and earth for your own use. Why have you been holding back?”

The warm breath covered her body, and Yao Meng’s delicate body seemed to be a little hot. Her cheeks were also stained with a charming blush.

She glanced at this little villain faintly, but did not stop his mischievous hand. She just bit her lower lip, trying to maintain the cold image of a fairy. “If I integrate with the Dao again in this life, others will have no chance.”

“Besides, I used to follow the way of the Heavenly Dao, but now the Heavenly Dao has changed. The Human Dao and the Earth Dao need to erase their own cultivation and cultivate for another lifetime. If there is no concern, it doesn’t matter. But now…”

She was silent for a moment, her slender hand resting on the back of Mu Zhian’s hand, her eyes lowered as she looked at her full chest, and said softly, “Compared to cultivation, I still want to stay by your side.”

The Heavenly Dao had changed, so Yao Meng did not intend to integrate with the Heavenly Dao again.

The Earth Dao and the Human Dao required cultivators to start cultivating again from the Qi Refining Realm, so Yao Meng had not integrated with the three Daos of Heaven, Earth, and Human.

This was also the decision she had made when she planned to be with Mu Zhian. For her, whether or not she became a true Dao Integration expert was not important.

“If you change to another Heavenly Dao, I wonder if it’s possible?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

“Change to another Heavenly Dao…?”

Yao Meng was stunned for a moment, then looked at the hand resting on her beautiful leg. Her pretty face was slightly hot, and she shot him with a glance. “Can you be more serious when you’re talking about serious matters?”

Mu Zhian looked calm and serious. “I’m helping you massage and activate your meridians. If you’re willing, I can even use an indescribable upgraded version to massage you when we get back!”

Yao Meng glared at him, full of charm. “What other Heavenly Dao did you just mention?”

“The new Heavenly Dao.”

He looked at Yao Meng’s eyes and smiled. “I even feel that the spiritual energy you lost can also be replenished in the Heavenly Court.”

“But according to the rules of the Heavenly Court, you might have to prepare some Nirvana Silk stockings and skirts…”

Chapter 368: The Jade Empress is Getting Married, and Now She’s Really Going to Become Mrs. Mu

A cyan light landed in front of the pavilion, and in the next moment, it transformed into a woman in a green dress.

When the door was pushed open, Mu Zhian was sitting beside the ancient coffin. He looked up and smiled, “Are you done with things over there?”

Yao Meng nodded with a smile. “It wasn’t a big deal. I just needed to add an extra formation under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree to suppress the creature within. I’ll go back later.”

“Your clothes seem a little messy. Did something happen just now?” She suddenly changed the subject, looking at Mu Zhian suspiciously.

Mu Zhian looked natural and smiled. “It’s probably because I was flying here and the wind messed it up.”

Then, he changed the subject. “The creature suppressed under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree, is it a cultivator from the Southern Wilderness?”

Although he was trying to divert attention, this was indeed one of Mu Zhian’s doubts.

“Did someone tell you?”

Yao Meng smiled brightly. “But actually, I didn’t intend to hide it from you from the beginning. I just felt that this little matter didn’t need to trouble you.”

“Was it one of the Southern Wilderness cultivators who attacked the Jade Pool Holy Land that day?” Mu Zhian asked.

Yao Meng walked into the room, casually glanced at the layout of the room, and then her gaze suddenly lingered for a moment on a certain spot where stockings should have been hung.

She looked away without a trace and looked at Mu Zhian, a charming smile on her face. “The Southern Wilderness is not a monolithic force. Although the Three Pillar Gods are united against the outside world, internally they are divided into many large and small forces.”

“The Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness who participated in this competition is the first major force. And the one who attacked the Jade Pool Holy Land back then was the Holy Maiden of the Earth God lineage. Now she is suppressed under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree.”

Mu Zhian let out an “oh” and suddenly realized, “So, the Southern Wilderness Holy Son and Holy Maiden who came to the Two Polarities Sect before belonged to different forces in the Southern Wilderness?”

Yao Meng nodded slightly and said to herself, “The purpose of the Southern Wilderness at that time seemed not only to prevent me from achieving Dao Integration. This is what I learned from the consciousness of that Holy Maiden.”

“Consciousness…?”

Mu Zhian was obviously hesitant and looked up. “Can you read other people’s consciousness…?”

He had seen similar methods in the Mu family in the past. The old master of the Mu family was able to grasp the consciousness of others in his hands and even read it.

“The premise is that you need to erase the other person’s physical body and extract the consciousness separately.”

Yao Meng walked slowly and sat down beside the ancient coffin. She reached out and stroked the coffin, which exuded an ancient aura. She glanced sideways inadvertently, and there was a smile in her beautiful emerald eyes. “Do you like the things in this room? I prepared them all for you. I know you like these.”

Mu Zhian pointed to the restraint rope and the ball that could not be expressed in words and shrugged. “Although most of the things here are very interesting… But I have no interest in those things.”

“Those things were not prepared for you.”

Yao Meng leaned closer to his ear and whispered, “Those were prepared for me.”

Mu Zhian was slightly startled and looked at Yao Meng in disbelief. There was even a bit of surprise and joy in his eyes.

Then, he quickly understood.

He was indeed worthy of being Yao Meng, he understood him too well…

From the beginning, when she was a reserved and aloof fairy, to now, when she seemed to be getting more and more playful, this transformation was really quite fast.

Sure enough, once you let go for the first time, there will be countless times… Maybe he could change things up with her in the future.

However, just as he thought of this, Mu Zhian suddenly saw a green seed fall to the ground. In the next moment, vines sprouted from the ground and rushed towards him.

“Isn’t it a bit too soon to start being intimate? Isn’t your visit to the Jade Pool Holy Land for the Southern Wilderness?”

Mu Zhian glanced at the green vines wrapped around his hands and feet, his expression still calm, and looked up at Yao Meng with a smile.

Yao Meng smiled and said, “These trivial matters can be dealt with tomorrow… Or are you disappointed that I came back so early?”

She slowly got up, her translucent green gauze dress gently swaying, and her long, beautiful legs were faintly visible. Her bright emerald eyes looked at him with a smile, and she suddenly asked,

“Did the ancestor of the Ye family leave your Innate Celestial Furnace just now?”

As soon as she finished speaking, Yao Meng stared into Mu Zhian’s eyes and smiled kindly. “She also used my things?”

Mu Zhian wanted to say something, but Yao Meng carefully tidied his collar and said lightly, “Actually, I don’t mind, after all, her true body is still in the Heavenly Court and doesn’t pose much of a threat.”

Mu Zhian didn’t know when she had noticed, but since she had already found out, there was no need to hide it.

Mu Zhian said, “Aren’t you most annoyed by people who cuckold you?”

Yao Meng blinked her beautiful eyes playfully and said quietly, “If I really hated others being intimate with you, you probably wouldn’t be able to leave the Jade Pool Holy Land’s gate back then, right?”

Then she changed the subject and said quietly, “However, although I don’t mind, if you really want to do something to me and the Ye family ancestor at the same time…”

She leaned close to Mu Zhian’s ear and smiled. “At least you have to wait until you have enough strength to suppress both of us on the bed at the same time.”

“As for now, you still have to watch me eat the dessert bit by bit.”

Yao Meng raised her finger, and a lotus flower bloomed in Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace.

Almost at that moment, in Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace, Ye Qingxin seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up.

“Jade Empress, what do you want to do?”

Yao Meng’s red lips curled into a charming arc. “Just to prevent someone from trying to steal the dessert I left behind, so I can only ask Fellow Daoist Ye to be wronged for a while and stay in the Innate Celestial Furnace to ‘nurture’ your consciousness.”

The green light enveloped the Innate Celestial Furnace, and in the next moment, the sound in Mu Zhian’s body also fell silent.

Yao Meng exhaled lightly, a charming smile on her face, looking at the young man in front of her, and said leisurely, “Now the troublesome things are dealt with.”

Mu Zhian looked at her like this, and even though he knew that the atmosphere was a bit dangerous, he couldn’t help but be moved.

In the winter evening, the warm candlelight and the divine pool outside the pavilion that seemed to be rippling with stars were like a dreamlike starry river.

In a small room in the pavilion, Mu Zhian was lying on a large bed, and Yao Meng was sitting beside him with her legs crossed, gently stroking Mu Zhian’s face.

When their eyes met, the atmosphere seemed even more ambiguous.

Boom!

However, at this moment, a rumbling thunder suddenly came from the sky above the Jade Pool Holy Land.

It was the thunder tribulation of the Jade Pool Holy Land, and at this moment, it had gathered in front of an island in the Jade Pool.

Then, a hurried voice of a female disciple suddenly came from outside the pavilion, “Senior Jade Empress, the cultivator under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree seems to have touched the threshold of the Soul Transformation Realm and attracted a thunder tribulation!”

She was about to push open the door, but she immediately heard Yao Meng’s calm voice, “Let the elders of the Jade Pool activate the formation first to suppress the spiritual energy under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree and delay the arrival of the thunder tribulation.”

“I will go there personally later.”

After casually answering, Yao Meng glanced sideways at the young man beside her. When she noticed the burning gaze in his eyes, a seductive glint flashed in her beautiful emerald eyes.

Under Mu Zhian’s gaze, she gently pinched the thin sash around her waist with her fair fingers.

“Today, I have a new realization. I need to go into seclusion for half a day. Using the formation to delay the arrival of the thunder tribulation is not difficult. Tell the elders as I said,” Yao Meng said softly, her voice calm and natural. She gently pulled off the sash…

…

That night, Mu Zhian lay on the soft bed, looking at the scattered clothes on the floor, and fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

A teasing smile flashed in Yao Meng’s beautiful eyes. “Don’t worry, your Sister Ye can’t see what’s happening outside in the Innate Celestial Furnace.”

Mu Zhian closed his eyes slightly, recalling the wonderful scenes he had just experienced, and said softly, “I’m just thinking about the origin of the universe and why people want to have sex…”

It had to be said that among the women Mu Zhian knew, the Jade Empress could be said to have changed the most. On the surface, she was a fairy who could not be profaned, but in private, when she was with Mu Zhian, the ‘little games’ she played in the house were becoming more and more abundant.

Especially when the Jade Pool female disciple came to report the information just now, the other party was very calm and dealt with it while looking at you with eyes as charming as silk, even teasing you… She could even suppress her inner impulses and not make any shameful noises.

As expected of a Dao Integration expert. Putting aside other things, her mental endurance was really strong…

But sure enough, Sister Jade Empress is still more suitable for bare legs… Mu Zhian looked at Yao Meng’s flawless, fair skin and couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.

Women like Yao Meng had skin as delicate as ice crystals and felt great to the touch. Wearing stockings would be a waste.

Of course, it was still very nice to wear stockings occasionally.

“Why do you understand so much now?” After a long silence, Mu Zhian finally couldn’t help but ask.

The most important thing was, why did she know how to poke his sore spot… She had completely grasped his preferences.

“I just happened to see a book and tried it.”

A soft and elegant voice came from the room. Yao Meng’s usually cold and beautiful face was now flushed with a charming blush. Her hair was scattered and draped over her shoulders, and a strand of hair fell on her beautiful face, giving her the feeling of a living jade beauty.

If one didn’t look at her lazy posture at the moment and only listened to her voice, they wouldn’t be able to tell that Yao Meng was any different from usual.

“What book are you talking about…?” Mu Zhian asked tentatively.

Yao Meng glanced at him, her eyes teasing, and said softly, “Secret.”

She tidied up her messy clothes and gathered her scattered hair.

Mu Zhian took the opportunity to embrace her slender waist and pondered for a moment. “I’ve never seen any books in the Nine Provinces that can teach people so many tricks…”

Smelling the sweet fragrance emanating from Yao Meng’s dress, Mu Zhian enjoyed it for a moment, then suddenly said, “Do you want to go to the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree now? Maybe the elders need your help.”

Yao Meng was barefoot, sitting on the bed with her legs crossed. She reached out and pressed Mu Zhian’s head, letting him rest on her lap.

“If the formation is used to block the Heavenly Secrets, the thunder tribulation can also be temporarily suppressed. It won’t be a big problem for at least two or three days.”

She carefully tidied Mu Zhian’s forehead hair and said softly, “Compared to this, it’s more interesting to chat with you here.”

“I can accompany you.”

Mu Zhian thought for a moment and continued, “Also, I also want to know what you sealed under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree.”

Yao Meng hesitated for a moment, then showed a meaningful smile.

“Alright.”

…

When the two left the pavilion, the night outside was already thick.

But for cultivators, there was no difference between early morning and late night.

In front of the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree, several elders were pinching their fingers and activating a small part of the Jade Pool’s formation to suppress the creatures under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree.

Not far from the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree, many female disciples of the Jade Pool were also looking at this ancient tree of the Jade Pool Holy Land, whispering to each other.

“Holy Maiden, why have you come? Could it be that the thunder tribulation of the creature below disturbed you?”

At this moment, an elder immediately sensed the Jade Empress’s aura and immediately turned to look, saying respectfully.

As soon as these words were spoken, almost everyone’s eyes were focused on them. Every disciple’s eyes were filled with admiration, and they were also curious to see the young man beside the Jade Empress.

His appearance was handsome, and he looked personable. He did have an extremely handsome face.

“You all step back. I will enter the depths of the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree,” Yao Meng said, looking around at the crowd, her tone calm and gentle.

“Yes.”

The elders responded one after another. However, at this moment, Yao Xin suddenly said, “Young Master Mu is also going into the depths of the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree?”

As soon as these words were spoken, many disciples’ gazes almost simultaneously looked at Fairy Yao Xin. The elders of Yao Xin’s faction frowned and whispered, “Yao Xin, don’t be rude. Step back quickly!”

However, Yao Xin did not avoid it. Her bright eyes stared straight at Mu Zhian and said,

“I know that Young Master Mu has made great contributions to the Jade Pool Holy Land, but the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree contains the Great Dao. In the past, there were rules that only the most important disciples of the Jade Pool Holy Land could set foot in the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree. Even Young Master Mu should not be able to set foot in it.”

As soon as these words were spoken, many female disciples of the Jade Pool Holy Land fell silent.

However, soon someone said, “Young Master Mu’s status is special, and the Holy Maiden once said that she and Young Master Mu are Dao Companions. Since they are Dao Companions, it should be fine.”

After all, Mu Zhian had made great contributions to the Jade Pool Holy Land. As this disciple’s words fell, they were immediately approved by everyone.

No wonder Yao Meng hesitated just now. So there is such a rule in the Jade Pool Holy Land…?

Hearing the discussions around him, Mu Zhian was about to speak when he heard Yao Meng suddenly speak in a calm tone.

“What you said is not wrong. According to the rules of the Jade Pool Holy Land, he is indeed not allowed to enter the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree. After all, we cannot break the rules because of him.”

“Throughout the ages, those who can enter the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree are those who have a high status in the Jade Pool Holy Land.”

“But if it were him, it would be fine.”

Yao Xin’s eyes flickered as she looked at the green-dressed fairy who seemed to be accompanied by the moonlight. There was a hint of incomprehension in her eyes.

The elders were also puzzled.

Although Mu Zhian’s entry into the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree was not in accordance with the rules, he had saved the Jade Empress’s life after all. Moreover, the two were Dao Companions, so it was fine to break the rules this time.

On the contrary, it was a bit strange that the Jade Empress would explain…

Just as the elders were puzzled, they suddenly heard Yao Meng speak in a gentle and slow tone, “Actually, he and I have already married in private. We also plan to hold the wedding in the Jade Pool Holy Land a month later.”

“So now, he is my fiancé.”

The whispers in front of the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree instantly fell silent. Countless gazes stared at Yao Meng in astonishment, and even Mu Zhian was stunned.

Boom!

The sound of thunder rang out again, and a bolt of lightning flashed.

That bolt of lightning illuminated Mu Zhian’s stunned expression, as if it also represented his current mood.

Chapter 367: The Jade Empress Wants a Wedding

There were many great halls in the Jade Pool Holy Land, and not far inside was an island where the Profound Moon Hall stood.

In the past, the Jade Pool’s Matriarch cultivated here in seclusion. Most of the internal and external affairs of the Jade Pool were handled by the elders of the Holy Land. Those who could enter the Profound Moon Hall were all high-ranking figures in the Jade Pool lineage.

Since the last incident in the Jade Pool, when the Jade Empress reconstructed her immortal body, almost every few days, forces from the Eastern Continent came to visit. When the Jade Empress returned to the Jade Pool alone a few days ago, no one knew about it. However, two days ago, some cultivators from the Eastern Continent saw the Jade Empress and a cultivator flying towards the Jade Pool Holy Land on their swords, chatting happily and looking very comfortable.

After the news leaked, the number of people visiting the Jade Pool Holy Land in the past two days suddenly increased a lot.

Inside the hall, it was as warm as spring. The luxuriously dressed Matriarch of the Jade Pool sat at the table, and a sumptuous feast had already been laid out below.

“In the past, when Senior Jade Empress reconstructed her immortal body, I wanted to personally visit the Jade Pool, but the journey was too far. When I arrived at the Jade Pool, I happened to encounter that incident, and we didn’t want to disturb you. It’s a pity.”

“To be able to see the Jade Empress’s grace today, our trip was not in vain.”

Many cultivators from all over the Eastern Continent in the hall congratulated and echoed.

No matter what, with the Jade Empress here, the Jade Pool Holy Land would only become stronger and stronger in the future.

“Two days ago, I heard that the Demon Empress descended on the borderlands and seemed to have designs on the Eastern Continent. Fortunately, the Jade Empress arrived in time. Otherwise, who knows what would have happened,” an old man sighed with emotion.

Yao Meng smiled and said calmly, “What she wants is not the Eastern Continent.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the attention of many cultivators was attracted, and they all held their breath, wanting to hear the secret from the Jade Empress.

However, Yao Meng did not continue speaking.

The elders of the Jade Pool would handle these trivial matters. She was not here to deal with these guests.

Compared to these things, she had more important things to deal with.

Yao Meng looked up at the Matriarch of the Jade Pool.

The Matriarch immediately understood, smiled, nodded, and found an excuse to leave the hall.

A rainbow unfolded with the wind. Soon, the two arrived at the palace where the Jade Empress used to meditate and cultivate in the past.

Soon, they arrived at the main hall.

“After the rules of heaven and earth changed, the movement under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree has become more and more intense recently. That evil god seems to have touched the threshold of Soul Transformation. If we let it go, it will probably be a big hidden danger in the future.”

The Matriarch of the Jade Pool said respectfully, “Senior Jade Empress, since she is unwilling to reveal the secret of the black mist of the evil god of the Southern Wilderness, perhaps it would be better to erase her early.”

Previously, the attack on the Jade Pool Holy Land had the shadow of the Southern Wilderness and the Western Regions behind it, and among them, the actions of the Southern Wilderness were much more secretive.

At that time, all the cultivators from the Southern Wilderness who entered the Jade Pool Holy Land died. Only a Nascent Soul evil god was erased by Yao Meng, and his consciousness was suppressed under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree.

Now that the rules of heaven and earth had changed, the more abundant spiritual energy had revived, and it even made that evil god faintly probe the threshold of the Soul Transformation Realm. This was why the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree had been shaking.

The Matriarch of the Jade Pool felt that if that evil god was left alone, she would be troublesome if she broke through to Soul Transformation.

Yao Meng smiled and said calmly, “Even if she reaches Soul Transformation, it won’t be a big threat. Killing her directly would be letting her off too easily for what she did to Mu Lang that day.”

After a pause, she continued, “Besides… before she reveals the purpose of the Southern Wilderness, she can’t die.”

When she forcibly read the consciousness of that evil god, she had obtained unexpected information… The purpose of the Southern Wilderness was not only to prevent the Jade Empress from achieving Dao Integration, but also to send people to the Eastern Continent for another purpose.

“I will continue to add a layer of seal to it. Before she speaks, let her repent under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree,” Yao Meng said indifferently.

The Matriarch of the Jade Pool nodded slightly and said nothing more.

To the world, this fairy was pure and gentle, but after all, she was the only one who had stood out in a golden age and achieved Dao Integration. How could she be a cute and harmless little white rabbit?

If anything, Lin Ling was one.

However, a naturally naive Dao Integration expert like Lin Ling was very, very rare.

There was probably only one Lin Ling in this world.

The two chatted about some matters concerning the Jade Pool Holy Land. Then, the Matriarch of the Jade Pool suddenly smiled and said, “Since the Holy Maiden has important matters to attend to, I won’t delay you any longer.”

A faint smile appeared on Yao Meng’s exquisite face. “If you call it important, then it is. I’m not in a hurry.”

The Matriarch of the Jade Pool smiled without saying a word. She thought to herself, You say you’re not in a hurry, but it feels like you can’t wait.

If it weren’t for her image as a fairy, she felt that the Jade Empress might have already left.

As for the reason…

A few days ago, when the Jade Empress returned to the Jade Pool Holy Land, she asked for a lot of Nirvana Silk and asked the people of the Jade Pool Holy Land to make some clothes and stockings that were popular in Yu State…

In addition, there were also some strange props…

As for why these things were prepared, it was naturally related to Mu Zhian.

“I’ll be staying in the Jade Pool for a few more days. If there’s anything else, you can send someone to the Shattered Star Pavilion to find me,” Yao Meng said calmly.

The Matriarch of the Jade Pool was slightly stunned. “Does it take that long to apply the seal to the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree?”

“The seal naturally doesn’t take long, but I’ve been busy for a while, and it’s time to take a vacation and relax.”

Yao Meng held her arms, accentuating her ample bosom. Her long hair draped over her waist. She raised her eyes and looked at the mature and beautiful woman, her beautiful eyes seeming to flash with a faint smile. “Maybe I’ll even hold a wedding in the Jade Pool.”

But before that, she had to bring his maid back to the Jade Pool…

The constitution of the Calamity Body was too special. If Wei Mengrou was left alone in the Two Polarities Sect, and if something really happened, she would feel sorry for Mu Zhian.

…

Inside the pavilion, the small room was brightly lit by candles.

Only when their lips parted did Ye Qingxin gracefully turn and lean back in a nearby chair, looking at the creature that had just emerged from the void behind Mu Zhian.

“Void Nightmare… It was you who made it attack you, directing a play, wasn’t it?”

Ye Qingxin rested her cheek on her hand, looking at the Void Nightmare beside Mu Zhian.

It had only one eye and looked extremely strange.

Although it looked strange, she couldn’t help but look at it a few more times.

Mu Zhian formed a hand seal and activated the Eight Chaos Dream Scroll. The moment the scroll unfolded, the Nightmare, which walked in the void, immediately looked up at the scroll in mid-air.

It glanced at Mu Zhian, and after obtaining his permission, immediately turned into a stream of light and entered the Eight Chaos Dream Scroll.

“This creature was originally summoned by Xiao Hua, but it was threatened by Ling Long midway and was attracted by my technique. If it weren’t for these coincidences, Senior Ye, I’m afraid you wouldn’t be able to see me now,” Mu Zhian sighed and shook his head.

Ye Qingxin got up and sat down beside him. Her black and red dress outlined her sexy and curvy figure. The black fishnet stockings, combined with her snow-white legs, created a stark color contrast and a huge visual impact, which also made Mu Zhian’s gaze involuntarily lower.

“I don’t believe that you, a little slippery guy, would be unprepared,” a clear and cold voice came. Ye Qingxin looked at Mu Zhian with a teasing gaze.

Ye Qingxin was naturally not a fool. She could also see through some of Mu Zhian’s small actions. If Xiao Hua’s sneak attack had caught Mu Zhian off guard, how could it be such a coincidence that Ling Long was right there to protect him?

“If I hadn’t been careful, Junior wouldn’t have even been able to leave Tianxuan City.”

Mu Zhian casually put his hand on Ye Qingxin’s leg, looked at her, and whispered, “If I couldn’t even leave Tianxuan City, I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet Senior Ye.”

Ye Qingxin raised her eyes and said lazily, “You are really good at coaxing girls. Ye Yu’s fiancée was probably coaxed away by you like this, right?”

Mu Zhian said helplessly, “Ruoxi didn’t like Ye Yu in the first place and had always wanted to break off the engagement. It was only due to the pressure from her elders that she didn’t speak up.”

He hesitated for a moment, stared at Ye Qingxin’s flawless side profile, and whispered, “Sister Ye… Are you blaming me for wanting to kill Ye Yu?”

Ye Qingxin’s beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of gentleness, and she gently placed her hand on the back of Mu Zhian’s hand, saying, “I don’t blame you for this matter. I know that clearly. You don’t have to worry about it.”

After she finished speaking, a complicated look appeared in her eyes, and she said, “Ye Yu’s actions were indeed very hurtful. He doesn’t deserve sympathy. Whether he’s dead or alive now, even if he’s not dead, I’m afraid he won’t be well… But now, in this situation, I’m here with his former enemy…”

No matter what, when Ye Yu had a falling out with Mu Zhian earlier, she had also made a deal with Mu Zhian regarding the Heavenly Court for the sake of the Ye family.

And now, after that, her relationship with Mu Zhian had become ambiguous.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingxin couldn’t help but feel a little guilty.

“Senior Ye was only thinking about the entire Ye family. Others don’t understand, but I do.”

Mu Zhian held her shoulder and turned his head slightly, whispering, “Now, you’re one step closer to your original goal, aren’t you?”

The ancient coffin in the abyss connected to the Heavenly Court, and the writer of the rules of the Heavenly Court was Mu Zhian. What Ye Qingxin was after was a clan ascension, and now, almost everything had been fulfilled.

She was indeed one big step closer to her goal.

Hearing this, Ye Qingxin suddenly looked a little dazed.

Mu Zhian reached out and held her soft little hand, whispering, “Forget about Ye Yu. After all, who would have thought that things between you and me would turn out like this?”

Ye Qingxin didn’t initially intend to have designs on his body, but after later interactions and experiences, the beautiful ancestor of the Ye family had changed her impression of Mu Zhian.

Seeing that the atmosphere was silent and ambiguous, Mu Zhian finally had the leisure to admire the fairy of fire beside him and her beautiful, plump, and slender legs.

In a sense, Ye Qingxin and Yao Meng had similar figures, but their temperaments were different. One was more ethereal, while the other was more charming.

But they had one thing in common: their skin was delicate and fair, and it felt extremely soft and smooth.

If they were standing here and Mu Zhian were to identify them by their legs, he felt that he could tell them apart at a glance because Ye Qingxin’s beautiful legs were more pinkish-white, while Yao Meng’s were whiter and more translucent, like the soft moonlight.

But Sister Ye has really good taste. Fishnet stockings really suit her… Mu Zhian praised in his heart.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was silent, Mu Zhian was about to break the silence when she suddenly leaned closer, and her soft, red lips gently kissed his.

“This is to thank you, little guy.”

A charming and sweet smile appeared on Ye Qingxin’s face. “I’ve figured it out.”

After Mu Zhian’s ‘persuasion,’ she had become much more open-minded.

No wonder the Jade Empress liked Mu Zhian. For powerful beings like them who had achieved Dao Integration, boring cultivation no longer had any meaning. Mu Zhian’s appearance was like a lubricant. In addition to the infinite possibilities derived from the Innate Celestial Furnace, he could also bring some excitement to her boring cultivation.

Just flirting with him like this while hiding it from the Jade Empress was enough to make her feel happy and no longer find cultivation boring.

“But even though I’ve figured it out, it’s just…”

Ye Qingxin paused deliberately, then whispered in Mu Zhian’s ear with a soft and seductive voice, “If the Jade Empress knew that we were flirting in her room, I wonder how she would react?”

“I think she would, wu wu…”

Mu Zhian suddenly hugged her waist tightly, then captured her alluring red lips and gave her a little punishment. He then wrapped his arms around her waist and gently squeezed it.

Ye Qingxin’s enchanting red eyes were half-closed, and a misty layer seemed to cover them. She looked at Mu Zhian, her hands gently pressing on his shoulders, and whispered with a slight tremor in her voice, “Be gentle… I only have this one dress, and the stockings are also the Jade Empress’s. If you accidentally tear them, I won’t be able to compensate her…”

Seeing that Mu Zhian completely ignored her, Ye Qingxin couldn’t help but lower her voice again, “I was just trying to tease you, but you should know when to stop…”

As she spoke, Ye Qingxin’s beautiful eyes seemed to flash with the pressure of a Dao Integration expert.

However, in the next moment, with Mu Zhian’s more intimate actions, her voice carried an unprecedented charm, and her delicate body softened in Mu Zhian’s embrace.

It turned out that even a Dao Integration expert wasn’t a match for a Core Formation cultivator in special circumstances.

She had never experienced this kind of feeling before.

Being intimate with the Jade Empress’s Dao Companion in her room, even wearing the clothes she had prepared…

It was a very strange feeling.

After a while, their lips parted. Ye Qingxin’s exquisite and beautiful face was flushed with an alluring blush, and she whispered, “Lie down.”

Mu Zhian was slightly taken aback, then seemed to realize something, and looked at Ye Qingxin strangely.

I didn’t expect Sister Ye to not only look pure and alluring but also be even more alluring during intimate moments… Mu Zhian understood.

Ye Qingxin licked her lips, tidied her messy hair, looked down at the young man, and a happy smile appeared on her lips.

However, before she could make a move, she seemed to sense something and glanced outside the pavilion inadvertently.

“She’s back already…?”

 

Chapter 366: Your Dao Companion is Really Useful 

The abyss was eerily silent. After Mu Zhian and the Demon Empress left, the cultivators in the Chaos Lands also “fled” one after another.

After all, not long ago, four Dao Integration experts had gathered on the border, and there were faint signs of a fight. No cultivator dared to stay in the borderlands for long.

Although the Demon Empress’s original intention was to force Shang Yanfei out, she didn’t expect that Shang Yanfei would not show up from beginning to end, but instead attracted several vixens.

“Your Majesty, now that they seem to have left, do you still want to force Sect Master Shang to come out and meet you?”

The First Seat was dressed in a light blue dress and stood quietly on the side, asking respectfully.

“No need. Judging from her attitude today, it’s unlikely that she will show up. If we continue to force her, we might attract more vixens.”

The Demon Empress lowered her eyes, and a gorgeous long dress fluttered in the cold wind, looking at the tiny wound on her fingertip.

“Are you alright? This seems to be a wound left by the Heavenly Dao not long ago?” The First Seat raised her head and looked at the Demon Empress, her bright eyes filled with concern.

“The wound has long since healed. This is the erosion of the Heavenly Dao. I can get rid of it after I go back and meditate. It’s no big deal,” the Demon Empress said faintly.

Chosen Ones were blessed by the Heavenly Dao. As long as their luck hadn’t run out, it was difficult for them to die.

However, she didn’t expect that when a Dao Integration expert made a move, the Heavenly Dao would actually take the initiative to bless the Chosen One… Was this also within the ‘rules’?

However, although Dao Integration was within the rules, if it was Transcendence, it would break through the rules of heaven and earth.

The Demon Empress’s bright red eyes showed a cold and arrogant look that looked down on the land of the Eastern Continent.

At that time, whatever she wanted to do would be up to her.

…

At this moment, Ye Lingxuan stood expressionlessly on the top of the mountain, looking down at the abyss below.

“The Jade Empress is indeed up to something. She left the Heavenly Court early to bring him to the Jade Pool Holy Land.”

Seeing that the borderlands were vast and there were no cultivators to be seen, and she couldn’t sense Mu Zhian’s spiritual energy fluctuations, she couldn’t help but whisper to herself.

“The Jade Empress just left this place not long ago. She shouldn’t have gone far. Does Master want to chase after them?”

The Reincarnated Empress silently looked at the purple-skirted girl beside her and spoke softly.

“No need. Although the Jade Empress is unreasonable, she won’t force Brother Mu to do things he doesn’t like. Since Brother Mu agreed to go to the Jade Pool with her, he must have his own ideas,” Ye Lingxuan shook her head.

Her makeup was pure, her hair fluttered in the cold wind, and she was wearing a light purple dress. Her skin was as white as snow, and her long, slender legs were faintly visible under her dress. Her face was calm.

The Reincarnated Empress glanced at her and hesitated for a moment. “But even if Master returns to the Two Polarities Sect now, I’m afraid it will be too late to participate in the next match.”

“And if Young Master Mu is infatuated with the Jade Pool Holy Land…”

Ye Lingxuan’s calm expression froze slightly.

After a while, she came back to her senses and subconsciously looked at the white-robed, emotionless older sister beside her. “I haven’t seen you say so many words before…”

“I have my own consciousness, but in most cases, I will follow the master’s orders. This time, I just made some appropriate suggestions for reference,” the Reincarnated Empress said.

Ye Lingxuan couldn’t help but look at her more when she heard this. She suddenly paused. “So when Brother Mu and I were being intimate before, you also knew what we were doing…?”

In the past, she had been intimate with Mu Zhian several times in her room, and one or two times, the Reincarnated Empress was hiding in the shadows.

After seeing the Reincarnated Empress nod silently, Ye Lingxuan’s eyes slowly widened, and her face turned red. “Since you have your own consciousness, why didn’t you go out?”

The Reincarnated Empress tilted her head slightly. “You didn’t let me out.”

Ye Lingxuan: “…”

“All in all, let’s go back to the sect first.”

The usually elegant and graceful girl was now a little overwhelmed. Her face still had a faint blush as she continued, “If Brother Mu hasn’t returned to the sect after five days, I will personally go to the Jade Pool Holy Land to pick him up.”

…

Jade Pool Holy Land.

It had been nearly two days since they arrived at the Jade Pool Holy Land. Although Yao Meng could quickly return to the Jade Pool Holy Land with her methods, it would be impossible if she brought Mu Zhian with her.

After all, he was carrying the ancient coffin he had obtained from the abyss. Judging from the current situation, only Mu Zhian could move the ancient coffin.

Entering the Jade Pool, the courtyards inside were extremely quiet. Not far away was a lake.

By the lake, a pavilion was built by the water. The ancient Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree seemed to support the entire sky. Amidst the swirling immortal mist, one could vaguely see a woman sitting in front of the pavilion, playing the zither. The sound of the zither floated out from the pavilion, making people’s minds wander.

“I remember the first time I met you, you were playing the zither in front of the pavilion like this, right?”

Mu Zhian raised his head and looked at the Jade Pool woman shrouded in immortal mist. He couldn’t help but speak with a bit of emotion.

Yao Meng floated in mid-air, stepping on the void. She glanced at the woman not far away and smiled. “My spiritual energy was almost exhausted at that time. I did it just to attract you and Qian’er.”

At this moment, a disciple of the Jade Pool walked over from not far away and bowed his head respectfully. “Holy Maiden, the Matriarch invites you to the Profound Moon Hall.”

Yao Meng’s current status was quite peculiar. Although she was the founder of the Jade Pool Holy Land, she was also the first generation Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool Holy Land. Now, the power was still given to the Jade Pool’s Matriarch, and the disciples below naturally could only continue to call her Holy Maiden.

Yao Meng smiled and nodded, then looked at Mu Zhian. “Rest in my palace for a while. I’ll come find you later.”

“I’ve prepared some surprises for you that will make you excited.”

What does that mean? Is she asking me to spend the night? Mu Zhi’an couldn’t help but think to himself. He smiled and nodded. “I know. Go to the Profound Moon Hall first.”

Yao Meng had returned to the Jade Pool this time not just for a vacation. Naturally, she had her own matters to attend to.

The female disciple bowed respectfully towards Mu Zhi’an, not daring to look at him too much. Then, she led Yao Meng towards the Profound Moon Hall.

After all, he was the Jade Empress’s Dao Companion. No matter who it was, everyone would be curious, let alone the disciples of the Jade Pool Holy Land.

After watching the two leave, Mu Zhi’an looked up at the ancient tree and suddenly asked, “Sister Ye, have you ever felt anything unusual about this Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree?”

“There’s nothing unusual about the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree, but… there seems to be something sealed inside,” Ye Qingxin said.

Yao Meng had returned to the Jade Pool Holy Land because of the seal in the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree?

Mu Zhi’an was a little curious. What exactly was sealed under this ancient tree that required a Dao Integration expert to personally return to the Jade Pool Holy Land?

At this moment, the sound of the zither suddenly stopped, and a beautiful woman in the pavilion floated lightly towards Mu Zhi’an. Her jade body was graceful, and her face was extremely beautiful.

But Mu Zhi’an just glanced at her and secretly commented: Beautiful, but too small.

“Mu Zhi’an? Why did you come too?”

While Mu Zhi’an was feeling regretful, the woman had already arrived. She was wearing a white dress, which added to her princess-like temperament. Her bright eyes looked at Mu Zhi’an with doubt, and she continued, “Senior Jade Empress really values you. She even brought you along when she returned to the Jade Pool.”

“I thought it was someone with such superb zither skills. It turns out to be Fairy Yao Xin.”

Mu Zhi’an glanced at the woman in front of him and immediately recognized her. She was Yao Xin, whom he had met once in the Garden of Heavenly Harmony.

After a few months, her figure had grown a lot taller, but the places that should have developed hadn’t developed much, so she still looked a little ‘young’.

Yao Xin’s eyebrows relaxed, obviously enjoying Mu Zhi’an’s praise. She hummed, “I was planning to play a song for Senior Jade Empress, but I didn’t expect you to be here too.”

“Yao Meng has already gone inside,” Mu Zhi’an said with a smile.

Yao Xin was obviously similar in age to Ye Qian’er, and she had been doted on since she was a child. Therefore, she had the arrogance of some ancient family disciples.

However, because of the girl’s appearance and face, this arrogance seemed a little cute.

“Why are you still here then?” Yao Xin asked.

Mu Zhi’an hesitated for a moment and smiled. “I just felt that there seemed to be some sound under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree, so I was a little curious.”

“Does Fairy Yao Xin know anything?”

Yao Xin nodded first, then shook her head quickly. She glanced at Mu Zhi’an sideways. “Why should I tell you?”

“Fairy Yao Xin seems to be quite hostile towards me. I don’t seem to have done anything to offend you, right?” Mu Zhi’an said helplessly.

Yao Xin, who was obviously not very friendly, glanced at Mu Zhi’an and said faintly, “Young Master Mu is joking. You are the Holy Maiden’s Dao Companion. How dare I be hostile towards you?”

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave first.” Yao Xin ‘politely’ nodded and turned to leave for the depths of the Jade Pool.

At this moment, Mu Zhi’an suddenly called out to her, “Yao Meng just went to the Profound Moon Hall.”

Yao Xin’s footsteps paused slightly. After a moment, she glanced at him awkwardly and said, “The seal under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree is related to the previous incident in the Jade Pool.”

After speaking, she lifted her skirt and walked towards the Profound Moon Hall.

“Yao Meng is really popular with the disciples of the Jade Pool.”

Looking at this scene, Mu Zhian couldn’t help but chuckle to himself.

He naturally knew where Yao Xin’s hostility towards him came from. A Jade Pool disciple who knew that Yao Meng was returning to the Jade Pool Holy Land and played the zither in the pavilion… It was not difficult to guess what she was thinking.

“The reputation of the Jade Empress is extremely famous even in the Nine Provinces. There are many female cultivators in the world who want to become a fairy who is not stained by the mortal world like her. What’s more, the Jade Pool disciples who have been influenced by the Jade Empress since childhood.”

Ye Qingxin was sitting in the void, a charming figure in a fiery red dress, dangling her feet.

She continued, “Originally, everyone regarded the Jade Empress as an immortal who was difficult to approach. As a result, not long ago, she announced that she already had a Dao Companion… It’s understandable that the girl just now was a little hostile to you.”

“It doesn’t matter,” Mu Zhian said indifferently.

Anyway, there were so many people who were hostile to him, one more didn’t matter.

Besides, Yao Xin’s hostility was not really ‘hostility’, it was more like a girl’s arrogance.

“But what Yao Xin said just now is a bit interesting… The incident in the Jade Pool Holy Land, is it the one where I was killed?”

Mu Zhian looked up at the ancient tree. Every leaf on it seemed to be shining with a crystal light. The Heavenly Pill Phoenix Fruits that had been born on it had already been picked by the Jade Pool Holy Land and stored.

According to the rumors, if the branches and leaves of this Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree were used to make tea, it could also prolong one’s life and replenish spiritual energy.

“Let’s go back to her palace first. You’ve been traveling for two days, and your spiritual energy has been depleted. You’ve also been carrying an ancient coffin. It’s not convenient,” Ye Qingxin said softly.

Mu Zhian nodded.

Not only had his spiritual energy been depleted, but more importantly, there were too many doubts about this trip to the abyss. He needed to calm down and think carefully.

Why was the ancient coffin the passage to the Heavenly Court? What was the identity of the person in the coffin…

Also, what kind of surprise did Yao Meng prepare for him when she brought him back to the Jade Pool Holy Land? Mu Zhian was also a little curious.

Yao Meng had become more and more mischievous after reading the Art of Husband Management.

He was really looking forward to her surprise…

Mu Zhian flew along the lake and soon entered the depths of the Jade Pool Holy Land. This was the back mountain of the Jade Pool Holy Land, covered by formations and filled with immortal mist.

Not far away was a pool with divine light shining, and beside the pool was a classical and exquisite pavilion.

At the same time, Ye Qingxin’s graceful figure also appeared beside Mu Zhian. The red-gold flames burned, and there seemed to be black flames inside, which was extremely mysterious and sacred.

“The spiritual energy here is really rich. This pool seems to contain divinity. If you bathe here for a long time, it will be much faster than cultivating in the outside world,” Ye Qingxin said in surprise.

“It seems that Yao Meng built the divine pool in the Jade Pool Holy Land after reshaping her body?” Mu Zhian said to himself.

He hadn’t seen this divine pool the last time he came, so it was obvious that it was built later.

One had to say that the methods of a Dao Integration expert were extraordinary. It was just that his attention had been attracted by Yao Meng’s body before, and he had ignored that she was a Dao Integration expert.

However, this divine pool was not a ‘surprise that would make his heart race’…

After all, what Mu Zhian wanted to make his heart race must be related to sex.

“I wonder what kind of surprise Yao Meng has prepared for me… The answer should be in this pavilion, right?”

Mu Zhian thought with some anticipation and flew to the pavilion on his sword, pushing the door open.

In that instant, the things in the pavilion were also reflected in his vision.

“Fishnet stockings, black silk, white silk, high heels, maid uniform, candles, unknown small balls for gagging, restraint vines…”

Mu Zhian’s eyelids twitched, and he subconsciously took half a step back.

What the hell kind of surprise was this? This was clearly a fright!

It would be fine if there were no things in the back, but with those things, this was not a surprise…

Was she planning to lock him in a small dark room for seven days…

Ye Qingxin walked out from behind Mu Zhian and glanced at the decorations in the room. In addition to these stockings, there were also various divine medicines, thousands of years of natural treasures, spiritual liquid, and even a radiant emperor-grade medicinal herb.

Any one of these treasures would be snatched up by people in the outside world, and they would be hard to grab even at a high price in an auction, because any one of these divine medicines could instantly replenish the spiritual energy of a Core Formation cultivator.

If it was used for cultivation, the effect would be even better.

“The things are quite complete.”

Ye Qingxin gently placed her hand on Mu Zhian’s shoulder, looked at the arrangement in the room, and said with a hint of surprise in her clear voice, but a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Mu Zhian was silent for a long time. “I suddenly regret coming back with her…”

Ye Qingxin, however, walked generously into the pavilion and reached out to grab the fishnet stockings not far away.

Mu Zhian wanted to stop her, but the next moment, he couldn’t say anything.

Ye Qingxin’s long hair was scattered, and there seemed to be dark golden flames jumping between her hair. Her black and red dress set off her graceful and sexy figure. Under the dress, her pair of fair legs were covered in fishnet stockings, which made her look even more alluring.

She bent down and hooked her embroidered shoes with her fingers. Sensing Mu Zhian’s gaze, she smiled faintly, gently took off her small embroidered shoes, and turned around in front of Mu Zhian with her white jade feet. Although there was a faint blush on her pretty face, her beautiful eyes were staring straight at Mu Zhian.

“Is it pretty?”

“Very beautiful,” Mu Zhian couldn’t help but sigh from the bottom of his heart.

Ye Qingxin was very suitable for this kind of outfit. If her original style was cold, then this kind of charming outfit made her more charming and alluring, like a fire spirit, both pure and seductive.

As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Qingxin suddenly took a step forward and turned into a red afterimage. She came to Mu Zhian, grabbed his collar, and kissed him on the lips with her jade arm around his neck.

Mu Zhian subconsciously wanted to hug Ye Qingxin’s waist, but he suddenly remembered something and immediately transmitted his voice, “Sister Ye, this is not appropriate…”

“These days, the spiritual energy consumption is not only yours.”

Ye Qingxin’s beautiful eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of mist. She raised her eyes and looked at Mu Zhian’s eyes. That charming and beautiful face was embellished with light makeup, but it looked charming and tempting.

Seeing that Mu Zhian stopped talking, she slowly let go of Mu Zhian and closed the door of the pavilion with her hand.

She tiptoed to his ear and said in a tempting and sweet voice,

“Don’t worry, the Jade Empress… won’t be back so soon.”

Chapter 365: Sister Jade Empress as a Maid

Why is Yao Meng here?

Did she leave the Heavenly Court earlier because she knew something and came to catch me in advance…?

At this moment, Mu Zhian was in a state of turmoil, his eyes filled with disbelief as he looked at the beautiful woman in the green dress. The soul in the depths of his heart seemed to be roaring.

Yao Meng sat leisurely on the edge of the ancient coffin, her long, fair legs dangling beneath her emerald green dress. The slightly sheer fabric seemed to reveal a hint of her fair skin, but the dress was also covered with a faint silver glow, and an immortal mist shrouded her body, making it difficult to see her clearly.

“Are you surprised?”

She turned her head to look at Mu Zhian, a faint smile on her lips.

Mu Zhian finally came to his senses, and he sat up from the ancient coffin, surprised. “When did you find out?”

He was sure that he hadn’t exposed any flaws.

In the end, if he had really been exposed, he would have been caught in the Heavenly Court not long ago. It wouldn’t have been delayed until now.

“Did you forget the Celestial Realm assessment that the ancestor of the Ye family gave you before?”

Yao Meng smiled and said, “At that time, you were able to open the gate of the Heavenly Court, which shows that your connection with the Heavenly Court far exceeds that of others… You can open the gate of the Heavenly Court, and you can absorb the spiritual energy of the Heavenly Court for your own use. Even if you pretend to be the Lord of the Heavenly Court, or even if you are the Lord of the Heavenly Court, it’s not surprising.”

Because of this, she had left the Heavenly Court early in order to get ahead of the others.

Because she guessed that the person in the Heavenly Court was Mu Zhian.

And now it seemed that her guess was correct.

Mu Zhian: “…”

At this moment, he fell into a long silence.

He never imagined that although his disguise in the Heavenly Court was not exposed, Yao Meng had judged his identity through some clues from before.

“Besides, do you have to praise yourself like that? What outstanding talent and handsome appearance? If those who didn’t suspect that you were the Lord of the Heavenly Court probably wouldn’t find it suspicious, but I’m different.”

Yao Meng reached out and stroked Mu Zhian’s face. Her bright, clear, emerald eyes revealed a gentle look, and she continued, “Everything about you is clear to me, including your personality, your habits, and even…”

Her fingertips slowly moved down along Mu Zhian’s face, along his throbbing throat to his chest, and then gently downward until they paused for a moment at a certain point in time.

For a moment, Mu Zhian’s heartbeat couldn’t help but speed up. He stared at the pure and beautiful face that was like an immortal, and those charming emerald eyes.

Yao Meng raised her eyes, a teasing smile in her eyes, withdrew her fingers, and whispered, “No matter where, I know it all~”

Mu Zhian barely managed to stabilize his accelerated heartbeat and said, “You really haven’t slept much since you were in my body, have you?”

Otherwise, it would be impossible for her to understand him so well, and even his hobbies and personality were firmly grasped by her.

Yao Meng looked at him with glistening eyes and said softly, “When my spiritual consciousness was extremely weak, even if I didn’t want to sleep, I had to sleep to maintain my spiritual consciousness from dissipating. It’s not like I’ve been peeping at you in your Innate Celestial Furnace all the time.”

“As for after I reshaped my body… I basically never slept.”

She paused and said softly, “The Demon Empress is right. You died for me once, so I don’t want to see it a second time.”

Mu Zhian was silent for a moment, frowned, and said, “When you reshaped your body in the ancestral land of the Jade Pool, you didn’t know what happened in the Jade Pool Holy Land. That’s not your fault. And I have the pill given to me by Sister Lingxuan, so I didn’t actually die.”

“It was just a pill to protect your consciousness last time. What about next time?”

Yao Meng slowly grasped Mu Zhian’s hand and led it to her leg.

The rain in the sky fell on her beautiful legs, and the crystal water droplets made her fair and smooth jade legs even more divine against the backdrop.

The cool and soft touch was like jade, and it also made Mu Zhian’s heart ripple slightly.

Yao Meng seemed to be unaware, stroking Mu Zhian’s face and looking at him. Her emerald eyes were full of moist charm. “You are my Dao Companion. This body is also created by you, so everything about me belongs to you.”

“You are also the man I recognize. For this reason, I will always protect you in the future and protect you for a lifetime.”

If these words were spoken by others, they might not be very convincing. But the person who spoke was the Jade Empress. Apart from the other Dao Integration experts, no cultivator in this world dared to lower their heads in front of her.

It was very convincing for her to say these words.

Mu Zhian was silent for a moment, gently wiped the water droplets from her beautiful legs with his hand, raised his handsome face, and smiled. “A lifetime is only five thousand years. Can’t it be a few more lifetimes?”

“A lifetime is a lifetime. You should know what I mean. Or… are you using this self-deprecating way to hide your shyness?” Yao Meng deliberately teased, leaning closer, curiously observing Mu Zhian’s expression.

Her charming and bright eyes, small and delicate red lips, and her loose hair added a touch of charm to her delicate face. In her purity, there seemed to be a bit of seductive charm.

Even a seasoned veteran like Mu Zhian couldn’t help but stare at her beautiful face.

For some reason, her eyes seemed a bit moist, and her small, red lips were elastic. The close contact made her slight breathing clearly perceptible.

“What’s wrong?” Yao Meng’s eyes were full of teasing smiles.

Mu Zhian came back to his senses from his previous thoughts. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Yao Meng casually say, “The thing suppressed under the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree has some problems. I may need to go back after this.”

She raised her hand and carefully tidied Mu Zhian’s collar, looking up at him and saying softly, “If someone could go back with me at this time, it would be great. It’s very lonely to be alone.”

This was no longer a hint, it was almost an explicit statement.

If I accompany you back to the Jade Pool for a week and a half, when I return to the Two Polarities Sect, Ruoxi and the others will definitely lock me in a small dark room… Mu Zhian remained silent.

At this moment, Yao Meng supported herself on both sides of the ancient coffin with both hands, her delicate and flawless face almost touching Mu Zhian’s. She said again, “Will you accompany me back to the Jade Pool?”

Mu Zhian tactfully lowered his eyes and politely declined, “Sister Fairy should know about my relationship with Mengrou. Her constitution is special and she can’t be away from me for too long, otherwise her Calamity Body might act up.”

In fact, Wei Mengrou’s Calamity Body should not act up now. After all, she had obtained the luck of the old Heavenly Dao, which also made up for some of her bad luck.

“You don’t have to worry too much about Miss Wei. I will ask someone to invite her to the Jade Pool Holy Land as well. This way, you can also rest assured, right?” Yao Meng said.

Mu Zhian couldn’t help but fall into deep thought. After a long while, he raised his head and looked at her. “What exactly happened to the Heavenly Pill Phoenix Tree that requires you to personally take action, and even stay in the Jade Pool Holy Land?”

Yao Meng said calmly, “After you died, the Jade Pool’s Matriarch sealed something there.”

She reached out and gently tidied Mu Zhian’s hair, very considerate and understanding. “I know you may not be used to being served by maids other than Mengrou. When the time comes, I will let her stay by your side at all times.”

“Or…”

Yao Meng paused deliberately, noticing that Mu Zhian’s gaze was attracted by her. She pursed her lips slightly, leaned close to Mu Zhian’s ear, and said in a charming and gentle voice, “I can also be your maid. What do you think?”

“Mas… ter~”

Thump thump!

His heartbeat instantly accelerated as if it would jump out of his chest at any moment.

Mu Zhian was sure that no one could resist such an offensive from an older sister. Her hands were propped up on both sides of the ancient coffin, slightly leaning over him, whispering in his ear with a teasing tone. One could even see the fullness of her bosom if they lowered their gaze slightly.

That kind of ravine could only be described as unfathomable.

Mu Zhian stared intently at that beautiful and alluring face.

Her small, red lips opened slightly, her eyes were affectionate, yet she exuded a faint glow, giving people a sense of holiness that they couldn’t easily approach.

It was this mix of purity and seduction that made people unable to take their eyes off her.

At this moment, Yao Meng suddenly hooked Mu Zhian’s neck gently, and then lowered her head, her red lips imprinting on his.

The sweetness of their lips and teeth touching, along with the faint fragrance emanating from Yao Meng’s body, made Mu Zhian’s gaze even more intense.

However, before he could experience it further, Yao Meng had already gently pushed him away.

“Let’s take it slow when we get back.”

Yao Meng used her fingertips to gently wipe her red lips, a holy and gentle smile on her face, as if saying, “Or do you plan to do it with me right here?”

So that’s why they say that older sisters are truly irresistible creatures…

Mu Zhian took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

He calmed his racing heart and said, “How long will we be going to the Jade Pool Holy Land?”

It seems that Shang Yanfei’s book is very effective… Yao Meng pursed her moist red lips, as if trying to suppress the urge to smile.

In the end, she couldn’t hold back, and a faint smile appeared in her eyes. She said softly, “At most seven days.”

At this moment, Mu Zhian suddenly wrapped his arms around her slender waist. Under Yao Meng’s gradually widening eyes, he lowered his head and kissed her red lips, as if to retaliate for her teasing earlier. He didn’t let go, no matter how she gently patted his shoulders.

At that moment, the spiritual energy of the Innate Celestial Furnace also quietly entered her body, slowly replenishing the energy she had lost earlier.

After a while, their lips parted. Yao Meng casually wiped her red lips and glanced at the mysterious ancient coffin. “I’ll put this ancient coffin away for you in my pocket realm first.”

Speaking of which, her lips finally curled into a faint smile.

They were about to go to the Jade Pool Holy Land for a while… In these two days, she had asked the Jade Pool Holy Land to prepare some Nirvana Silk, waiting to give Mu Zhian a little surprise.

“Strange, this ancient coffin can’t be absorbed by my pocket realm?”

Yao Meng raised her finger, but found that the ancient coffin remained motionless.

She looked at the ancient coffin with doubt, and used more powerful spiritual energy. Only then did she manage to move it slightly by force.

“I’ll carry it. It doesn’t take much effort anyway,” Mu Zhian said immediately upon seeing this.

Yao Meng hummed in agreement. It seemed that only Mu Zhian could easily carry this ancient coffin. Others could hardly move it.

However, these things were not important.

Yao Meng smiled with a holy expression, staring at Mu Zhian, thinking about the various uses of the Nirvana Silk.

However, while Yao Meng was weaving beautiful dreams of going to the Jade Pool, in Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace, a woman in a black and red dress was sitting in the void, dangling her feet in embroidered shoes.

She lowered her eyes slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

…

Outside the borderlands, about an incense stick of time ago, Gong Lianyue stood expressionlessly in the misty rain, looking at the empty borderlands.

It had only been a moment since she went to the Heavenly Court, but Mu Zhian’s aura had completely disappeared from the borderlands.

It wasn’t simply disappearing, but his aura had been erased.

“Mu Lang doesn’t seem like someone who would leave without saying goodbye. Could he have encountered some danger…?”

Bai Ruoxi’s voice came from the bottom of her heart, soft and weak, her eyes filled with worry.

Gong Lianyue snorted coldly and said, “I’m afraid some vixen has planned ahead and taken him away.”

She had loose hair, and she was wearing a white palace dress with black patterns, outlining her graceful and sexy figure. The layered and complicated dress fluttered in the cold wind, faintly revealing a pair of fair and slender legs. On her left leg, there was a black garter belt, creating a faint white mark.

Her flawless skin was as white as snow under the rain, with a translucent texture.

She was wearing a pair of delicate deerskin boots on her feet, adding a touch of stern beauty.

“You mean… Mu Lang was taken away by someone?”

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes flickered, and she said softly, “The Demon Empress and Sister Lingxuan left with us. The Demon Empress just returned to the Demon Realm not long ago, and Sister Lingxuan is still behind and hasn’t come out yet. If we’re talking about those who left the Heavenly Court ahead of time, there’s only…”

“The Jade Empress…?” Bai Ruoxi said the answer.

Gong Lianyue raised an eyebrow and said coldly, “I knew that the Jade Empress’s early departure was definitely problematic. I just didn’t expect her to have this in mind.”

“I’ll go and see what she’s up to, taking Mu Lang away secretly.”

Bai Ruoxi’s peach blossom eyes were soft and moist, and she said worriedly, “Is it okay? Before I entered the Nascent Soul Realm, I couldn’t support two consciousnesses. Don’t push yourself too hard.”

“It’s fine, I’m just going to the Jade Pool for a visit.”

Gong Lianyue raised her white chin proudly and sneered, “Since she broke the rules first, don’t blame me for breaking the rules too.”