It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists-Chapter 403: You Really Do Have a Good Dao Companion

“And congratulations on your wedding.”

Yao Meng glanced at the woman in the white dress, then smiled faintly. “After gathering the demon cores, I’ll bring him to Yu State to visit you.”

Luo Tan smiled back and watched as the celestial maiden transformed into a streak of green light and returned to the phoenix carriage. She then looked away.

“Shuixian, you don’t have to hide behind the throne. The Jade Empress knew you were there all along. She just didn’t say anything.”

She glanced towards the back of the hall, her voice calm.

A woman with an oval face and fair skin, dressed in gray robes, walked out gracefully. Even in plain clothes, her alluring figure was evident.

Xiao Shuixian looked up at the woman on the throne. “Your Majesty, will the Jade Empress really bring Mu Zhian here?”

After Xiao Hua’s death, Luo Tan had taken a liking to Xiao Shuixian. Besides cultivating at the academy, she would also visit the Immortal Dynasty and observe Luo Tan’s alchemy.

Because of this, the other disciples at the academy were envious.

Even though Xiao Shuixian was quite popular at the academy, being chosen by Luo Tan was still enviable.

After all, the Dao Integration expert of Yu State was the most skilled alchemist in the Nine Provinces. Observing her alchemy would be greatly beneficial for one’s cultivation and alchemical skills.

“If the Jade Empress wasn’t lying, she will definitely bring Mu Zhian here.”

Luo Tan said confidently, “I might not be the only one who can refine the Supreme Clarity Pill, but I’m definitely the only one willing to.”

Xiao Shuixian pondered.

Then, Luo Tan suddenly said, “By the way, tell Jingxi to prepare all the necessary ingredients for the Supreme Clarity Pill within a month.”

Xiao Shuixian nodded, then couldn’t help but ask, “Why are you helping him so much, Your Majesty? Just because you owe him a favor?”

I’m just interested in fox ears… Luo Tan looked at the girl in gray robes meaningfully and replied softly, “Yes.”

After being lonely for tens of thousands of years, she had finally encountered an Innate Celestial Furnace with the same constitution as her, one that could even evolve…

And he was incredibly handsome, especially now that he had reverted to his younger, more delicate form…

If she missed this opportunity, she might not have another chance.

She believed the Jade Empress’s judgment wouldn’t be wrong.

“Then, Your Majesty, do you really intend to let Mu Zhian stay in the Dao Initial Palace for a while?” Xiao Shuixian asked.

“Of course.”

Luo Tan raised an eyebrow. “I owe him a favor, and I’ll repay it.”

Xiao Shuixian opened her mouth, wanting to say something.

But Luo Tan seemed to know what she was thinking and chuckled softly. “You don’t have to worry about his safety. I’ll take good care of him in the Jade Empress’s place.”

She licked her lips, a playful smile flickering in her majestic eyes.

…In every sense of the word, she would take good care of him.

…

Heavy rain poured down, covering the ground in a hazy mist.

“It’s a good thing I’m still an innocent child. Otherwise, before Yao Meng returned, I would probably be locked up in the dungeon with Ruoxi and the others…”

An hour later, Mu Zhian, his hand on his waist and the other on the wall, walked out of the guest room with weak steps, his breathing shallow, looking at the misty rain outside, tears of joy welling up in his eyes.

He realized for the first time that his current state had its advantages. Firstly, his realm hadn’t been affected and was still at Core Formation Rank 6. Secondly… Bai Ruoxi and Lingxuan were incredibly gentle towards him.

Seeing his younger self, they couldn’t bring themselves to be too harsh on him, their maternal instincts kicking in.

“I’m sorry, but Lingxuan is from the Forbidden Zone, and Qian’er is a descendant of the Ye family. I can’t interfere,” Ye Qingxin’s helpless voice echoed in his mind.

Mu Zhian shook his head, understanding. “It’s not your fault, Senior Ye. After all, you’re the only surviving ancestor of the Ye family. If Qian’er knew about our relationship, it might be too much of a shock for her.”

“It’s good that you understand. I’ll find a way to compensate you later.”

Ye Qingxin, dressed in a red dress, leaned against the void, feeling even more guilty after hearing Mu Zhian’s response.

The Ye sisters were incredibly respectful towards her, treating her as a revered ancestor. However, they didn’t know that the ancestor they respected had a rather… ambiguous relationship with their Brother Mu.

“Senior Ye, you’re not planning to leave me now, are you? Even if you told Qian’er and Lingxuan the truth, they wouldn’t mind.”

Mu Zhian looked at the rain outside the window, communicating with Ye Qingxin in his mind.

“I wouldn’t leave you now,” Ye Qingxin shook her head gently. “However, let’s keep our relationship a secret for now.”

“I’ll tell them at a suitable time later.”

If it were just… cuckolding the Jade Empress, she would be quite happy, but the thought of this boy also being her descendants’ beloved made her feel conflicted.

After all, competing with her own descendants… felt a bit wrong.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly. “It’s up to you, Senior Ye.”

A streak of red light emerged from Mu Zhian’s body, transforming into a beautiful woman in a black and red dress.

Her long hair cascaded down her back, and she looked at Mu Zhian’s ‘weakened’ state, chuckling softly. “Those girls were quite enthusiastic.”

An hour within the Desolate Time Lock was equivalent to a day outside… Even someone as reserved and elegant as Ye Lingxuan would get ‘angry’ sometimes.

And when she was angry, she might do things that weren’t befitting of a young lady… After all, no one would see.

Mu Zhian heard the teasing tone in Ye Qingxin’s voice and waved his hand helplessly. “Don’t laugh at me, Senior Ye. Why did you leave my Innate Celestial Furnace? Are you going somewhere?”

The beautiful ancestor of the Ye family was as breathtaking as ever.

A faint smile appeared on her delicate face. “That girl from the Forbidden Zone is about to reach the Nascent Soul realm. She’ll encounter a bottleneck soon. I’ll go talk to her while she’s still here.”

After reaching the Nascent Soul realm, one would encounter a new ‘Dao Rhyme.’

Without a clear understanding of their future path, it was easy to become stuck.

Many geniuses in the Nine Provinces had been stuck at this stage, unable to reach the Nascent Soul realm.

Mu Zhian made a thoughtful “Oh” sound. “Lingxuan is mentally and physically exhausted and should still be meditating. You might have to wait for her, Senior Ye.”

Ye Qingxin glared at him playfully. “Whose fault is it that she’s so exhausted?”

Mu Zhian spread his hands. “Do you think I’m feeling any better?”

He had suffered alongside Lingxuan and the others, but they had gained vast amounts of spiritual energy, while he had lost both spiritual energy and physical strength.

Do you understand my pain?!

Oh, wait… Young Master Mu had gained pleasure.

Although his body was a bit weak now.

Ruoxi’s… heart was already difficult to control before, and now it was even harder. If it weren’t for Lingxuan and Qian’er’s help, he wouldn’t have been able to handle Ruoxi alone.

“You’re not feeling well… Isn’t that your own fault?” Ye Qingxin gave him a disdainful look, her eyes seductive.

Mu Zhian said grievously, “You were inside me all along, Senior Ye. You should know that once the Desolate Time Lock was activated, I had no choice.”

Ye Qingxin looked at him playfully. “If you had used the Heaven-Measuring Ruler, the Desolate Time Lock wouldn’t have been able to control you. You could have escaped, at least temporarily.”

That weapon was once used by the Lord of the Heavenly Court, and after Mu Zhian used the Immortal Ascension blood essence, its lost divinity had returned.

The Heaven-Measuring Ruler could measure all things in the world. If he used it, the barrier created by the Desolate Time Lock would have been instantly destroyed.

Mu Zhian shook his head gently. “There was no need to use the Heaven-Measuring Ruler. If that could make Lingxuan happy, it was fine.”

“Even I’m a little jealous hearing you say that.”

Ye Qingxin blinked her beautiful red eyes, looking at the boy with amusement. She chuckled softly. “So, you were just giving them a way to vent their frustrations.”

“Even without the Desolate Time Lock, they would have found other ways to control you—”

Mu Zhian placed his finger on his lips, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Senior Ye, some things are better left unsaid.”

“If you’re dissatisfied with Yao Meng, I’ll also find a way to make you happy… After all, you’re the first older sister I fell in love with in the Heavenly Court.”

This was the charm of words. With enough qualifiers, there could be many ‘firsts.’

For example: You’re the first woman I liked in the Eastern Continent. You’re the first woman I loved most in Tianxuan City…

Then, Mu Zhian gently embraced Ye Qingxin.

Although his body was frail, his warmth and the arms around her waist made Ye Qingxin’s body tremble, and the playful smile on her face faltered.

Although it wasn’t the first time she had been intimate with Mu Zhian, it was the first time with his younger self.

Moreover, it was also the first time he had spoken such gentle words to her.

She usually liked to tease others, but now, Ye Qingxin’s heart was in turmoil.

She quickly recovered and gently pushed Mu Zhian away.

“Aren’t you afraid of being seen being intimate with someone else in this place?”

Her voice was slightly scolding, but her eyes were seductive.

“I just wanted Senior Ye to understand my feelings. Even if others see us, I don’t mind,” Mu Zhian said with a casual smile.

Ye Qingxin pursed her lips, her beautiful red eyes gazing at Mu Zhian, a hint of joy within them.

Although she knew he was just trying to appease her, she was still touched.

She had many admirers in the past, but she had never been intimate with anyone, choosing to focus on cultivation instead.

Her relationship with Mu Zhian had started as a simple transaction, but after spending time with him, she had developed feelings for him.

“If only you weren’t those two girls’ beloved brother,” Ye Qingxin suddenly sighed.

Mu Zhian paused, then chuckled. “Although you care about the Ye family, Senior Ye, I know Lingxuan and Qian’er better than you.”

“If I explained it to them, I think they wouldn’t mind.”

“You’re wrong.”

Ye Qingxin suddenly disagreed.

Mu Zhian was stunned. “Wrong?”

Ye Qingxin didn’t answer. She placed her hands on her knees, her black and red dress pooling around her.

Then, she leaned closer, her face almost touching Mu Zhian’s, her lips brushing against his, her warm breath and seductive voice echoing in his ear.

“If you weren’t their beloved Brother Mu…”

“You wouldn’t be trapped by the Desolate Time Lock today.”

…

Near the Moon Spirit Hall was a courtyard, and within a pavilion, two beauties, one in red and one in white, with contrasting demeanors, were playing Go.

Curtains shielded the pavilion from the wind, and a smokeless charcoal fire burned within, providing warmth.

Lan Feiying, resting her chin on her hand, sat across from the cold woman in the white dress, admiring her displeased expression while playing Go.

“What’s wrong with Sister today? I rarely see you so troubled,” Lan Feiying suddenly asked with a smile.

Lan Mulian glanced at her alluring sister. “I’m wearing a veil. How can you tell my expression?”

Lan Feiying chuckled seductively. “Sister, I’ve watched you grow up. I know what you’re thinking just by looking at your actions and expressions.”

“It should be me watching you grow up,” Lan Mulian corrected her. “I’m the older sister.”

“Heh.”

Lan Feiying smiled brightly. “That’s true, but we haven’t spent much time together. After all, you left the Lan family long ago, and our memories together are blurry now—”

Her voice suddenly trailed off, and her smile faded as she changed the subject. “Sister, are you so troubled because of Mu Zhian? Did he upset you during his stay at Two Polarities Peak?”

Tap, tap, tap…

The cold Senior Sister, her ample bosom resting comfortably on the table, frowned slightly and tapped the table with her slender finger, her voice calm. “I haven’t interacted with him much. It’s not because of him. I’ve just encountered some problems in my cultivation—”

Before Lan Mulian could finish, she noticed her sister’s playful smile.

Lan Mulian feigned indifference, a smile on her cold face. “You don’t believe me?”

“Of course I do. I believe everything Sister says,” Lan Feiying said, crossing her long legs beneath her red cheongsam, her fair skin dazzling in the dim light.

“Our Go game is missing a judge. Why don’t I go get him to join us?” she suddenly suggested with a smile.

…

Watching Ye Qingxin leave, Mu Zhian subconsciously touched his lips and looked at her retreating figure, sighing softly.

Older sisters are truly wonderful creatures…

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Especially older sisters who cultivate…

I must find a suitable opportunity to… subdue this tempting woman in the future…

Mu Zhian took out several Essence Returning Pills from his storage ring and swallowed them like beans.

Then, he looked around, searching for his maid.

If it were the Mengrou from before, who hadn’t confirmed their relationship, it wouldn’t be a problem, but now things were different.

Although Mengrou had always been a caring maid who wouldn’t get angry even if she saw him being intimate with other girls, even showing the magnanimity of a ‘main wife,’ her tolerance probably had its limits. If he didn’t appease her properly, she might really lock him up when she couldn’t endure it anymore.

The Primordial Witch’s identity was shrouded in mystery. Even his personal interface was given to him by her. If he wasn’t careful, he might end up meeting Ye Yu in the underworld.

Oh, Mengrou is kind-hearted. She shouldn’t do anything too extreme.

Using his Innate Spiritual Body, Mu Zhian scanned the area with his consciousness, but couldn’t find Wei Mengrou.

Where did Mengrou go…?

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered. Just as he was about to summon his sword and search for her, he heard the seductive sound of high heels approaching.

He turned his head and saw a tall, alluring beauty in a red cheongsam standing in the rain under an umbrella, smiling. “Is our busybody free now? It’s really difficult to see you or talk to you alone.”

“Feiying?”

Logically, Feiying should have also seen him being intimate with her sister, but she didn’t seem angry… Mu Zhian hesitated. “Is there something you need?”

Do you also have some kind of ancestral artifact ‘lock’…?

Lan Feiying glanced at him. “Can’t I come looking for you if I don’t need anything?”

She walked over to Mu Zhian, looked down at the boy, and smiled.

“My sister wants to see you.”