It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists-Chapter 411: Mu Zhian, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox!

She had sensed Gan Sui’s dislike for Mu Zhian and warned her beforehand, but she still acted recklessly…

It was a pity that the power behind Gan Sui had spent so many years cultivating her…

The maids serving the Pill Emperor were all talented individuals from the major holy lands of Yu State.

But talent didn’t equal intelligence…

Mu Zhian was currently Her Majesty’s favorite. A maid making things difficult for him was asking for trouble.

“I wasn’t wrong. The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox can charm all beings. Her Majesty has never shown interest in any man before, yet she’s taken a liking to him. Isn’t it because of his Three-Tailed Fox body?”

Gan Sui scoffed. “He could already bewitch Her Majesty when he was just a Three-Tailed Fox. Now that he’s a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, who knows what he’ll do to her?”

Jingxi’s expression changed slightly, and she transmitted her voice, “Be careful what you say. If Her Majesty hears this, you won’t just be confined.”

Serving the Pill Emperor had many benefits. In Yu State, even being a maid beside her was a coveted position. After all, serving a Heaven-grade alchemist guaranteed a bright future.

The holy land behind Gan Sui had spent a considerable amount of effort to secure this position for her.

Gan Sui remained silent, but her eyes were filled with resentment and dissatisfaction.

Even if she was wrong, wasn’t Mu Zhian also partly responsible?

She didn’t know what Mu Zhian had whispered to Her Majesty a few days ago, but she had been summoned to the hall, and the other servants had listed a series of her offenses. Although they weren’t serious, Luo Tan had removed her from her position and confined her to reflect on her actions.

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A good-for-nothing who only has his looks and relies on Her Majesty’s favor… Once Her Majesty grows tired of you…

Heh.

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“Although I was mentally prepared, it still feels strange to actually become a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox…”

Mu Zhian sat cross-legged on the soft mat, breathing a sigh of relief, looking at his restored hands, and murmuring to himself.

The Supreme Clarity Pill was a method for connecting with the deceased ancestors of a demon clan and obtaining their ‘demon seat.’ If the clan hadn’t produced a Dao Integration expert, the consumer had the chance to claim the seat and reach their full potential.

But if the clan had produced a Dao Integration expert, whether the consumer could reach their full potential depended on whether the ancestor had perished.

If the ancestor was still alive, no other member of the clan could reach Dao Integration.

“This is practically forcing demon cultivators to betray their ancestors…”

Mu Zhian complained inwardly after sorting out his thoughts.

“Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox… I wonder where that woman’s consciousness is. It seems I’ll have to go to the Demon Realm.”

“But there are more important matters to attend to…”

Mu Zhian looked up towards the exit of the secret chamber.

Even inside, he could faintly hear the commotion outside.

With such a big commotion, he wondered what was happening…

Just as he was about to leave the secret chamber, nine illusory fox tails appeared behind him, swaying gently in the candlelight.

He released a wisp of his will, and the nine fox tails silently retreated into his body like shadows.

Outside the hall, a cacophony of voices rose and fell. Many cultivators in the Dao Initial Palace instinctively wanted to use their consciousness to investigate, but they were told that Her Majesty was in secluded cultivation and couldn’t be disturbed, so they restrained themselves.

But even so, they were still incredibly curious.

After all, the demonic qi had almost covered half the night sky, and many were apprehensive and confused, not knowing what had happened.

Inside the hall, Luo Tan, Yao Meng, and Wei Mengrou sat on chairs nearby.

Sensing that Young Master had left the secret chamber, Wei Mengrou looked up. “It seems you’ve successfully become a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox.”

Mu Zhian nodded with a smile. “Thanks to your protection.”

He looked at the elegant Empress in the luxurious white dress. She sat with her legs crossed, her black silk-clad legs dangling, her clear eyes studying the boy.

“And thank you, Pill Emperor, for refining the Supreme Clarity Pill for me,” Mu Zhian said with a gentle smile.

“I only refined the pill. Whether you could become a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox depends on your own talent.”

Luo Tan’s eyes sparkled with interest as she looked at the boy in white.

Then, she hesitated, glancing at his face a few more times. “What’s with the pink glow around you? Can’t you suppress it?”

Mu Zhian was stunned and looked down at his body.

He realized that he was enveloped in a faint pink glow.

Mu Zhian hesitated. “Mengrou, can you give me a mirror?”

Wei Mengrou hummed in response, stood up, took a mirror from her storage ring, and handed it to him.

Mu Zhian looked at his reflection, but his features were blurry, similar to the faint glow around Yao Meng, creating a hazy, ambiguous aura.

“Is this also an ability of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox? Is this… playing mysterious…?”

Mu Zhian murmured, then suppressed the pink glow.

It worked. It seems this demonic technique is quite convenient. Now, besides the ‘black mist,’ I have another way to conceal my aura…

Just as Mu Zhian thought this, he noticed Wei Mengrou staring at him intently.

“What’s wrong? Did my face turn into a fox head?”

Mu Zhian’s heart sank, and he quickly touched his face.

There was no furry sensation, but a blush crept onto Wei Mengrou’s usually cold face, and she shyly lowered her gaze.

Yao Meng and Luo Tan exchanged puzzled glances, then stood up and walked closer to the boy.

And what they saw stunned them.

Mu Zhian stood tall and straight, his features incredibly handsome, his nose straight, his eyes clear and bright, his lips perfectly shaped.

Although there weren’t any major changes, he exuded an aura of flawless perfection and an inexplicable charm that drew their gazes.

Is… Is this the effect of the Supreme Clarity Pill? Yao Meng’s mouth parted slightly, her eyes wide with surprise as she stared at the beautiful boy, momentarily lost in thought.

She would believe it even if he said he had consumed a beauty-enhancing pill…

Luo Tan was also surprised, her gaze lingering on his face.

Even after seeing countless geniuses in the Immortal Dynasty, she had never seen such a handsome face.

And more importantly, his aura possessed an inexplicable charm.

But to avoid arousing the Jade Empress’s suspicion, Luo Tan quickly looked away.

There’s no rush. I have plenty of time to admire him later…

Have I changed that much? My face is just a bit more refined. There are no other changes… Mu Zhian complained inwardly, but seeing the three beauties captivated by his appearance, he couldn’t help but feel smug.

“What’s wrong, Mengrou?” Mu Zhian asked deliberately.

Wei Mengrou snapped out of her daze, glancing at the boy, a faint blush still lingering on her face. “N-Nothing. You should take a bath. You’re covered in sweat.”

Perhaps because of consuming the Supreme Clarity Pill and reaching the peak of the Three-Tailed Fox level, Mu Zhian had undergone a complete transformation. Even without using spiritual energy, his physical body alone could rival cultivators of the same realm.

Although he had many questions for Luo Tan and Yao Meng, such as the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox’s past, his current state wasn’t suitable for a casual chat.

So, at Luo Tan’s gesture, Mu Zhian followed a servant to a bath for a medicinal soak.

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Within the misty bath, Mu Zhian leaned against the wall, stretched languidly, then took out a bronze mirror from his storage ring and looked at his reflection.

His features were refined and handsome, his hair soft, his skin fair, and his dark eyes held an indescribable charm.

“Handsome. Too handsome from every angle.”

Mu Zhian put the mirror aside, sighing in admiration.

It wasn’t narcissism. After consuming the Supreme Clarity Pill, his appearance had indeed improved significantly, and more importantly, his aura now involuntarily attracted the attention of the opposite sex.

Too perfect. This is even more immersive than before…

Mu Zhian leaned against the edge of the bath, stretching and enjoying the warm water.

After about a quarter of an hour, he faintly heard footsteps approaching.

He turned his head and saw a woman in a white dress and white boots entering the bath with elegant steps, her figure faintly visible through the mist.

“The Supreme Clarity Pill can transform a demon cultivator. Although I knew this, it’s still surprising that it even works on a human cultivator from the Eastern Continent.”

Is it really okay for you to just barge into someone’s bath like this, Sister Luo…? Mu Zhian said reservedly, “It’s all thanks to Your Majesty. If it weren’t for the Supreme Clarity Pill, I would still be in that boyish form, let alone evolving into a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox.”

He couldn’t help but look at the woman standing by the bath.

Perhaps because she was about to enter the bath, she wasn’t wearing her usual black silk stockings. Her long, white dress concealed her legs, and she bent down slightly, removing one of her white boots.

Sensing Mu Zhian’s gaze, Luo Tan smiled faintly.

She leaned closer, teasing him playfully. “Do you mind if I join you?”

“Your Majesty, the Jade Empress and the others are still outside… Perhaps it’s best not to do this…” Mu Zhian said reservedly.

Although he was tempted, he was a responsible harem protagonist and wouldn’t make such a low-level mistake.

It wouldn’t be good if Yao Meng saw them.

Should I tell her that Sister Luo came to the bath to heal my injuries? She has the Innate Celestial Furnace constitution, and her body itself is a unique ‘pill.’ If she joins me in the bath, it’s like a medicinal soak…

Luo Tan removed her other boot, looking at the boy with a smile. “I’ve already told the Jade Empress and the Primordial Witch that you need to consume another ‘pill’ after refining the Supreme Clarity Pill to complete the process.”

“So, I’ll take you to my bedchamber later.”

Mu Zhian was stunned. “I’ve already refined the Supreme Clarity Pill and even become a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox. Why do I need another pill—”

He paused, looking at the beautiful woman dangling her jade-like feet in the bath, and seemed to understand.

The Innate Celestial Furnace itself was the best pill.

“Speaking of which, I can now see through a person’s weaknesses. Does that include Dao Integration experts…?”

A thought crossed Mu Zhian’s mind, and he secretly activated his demonic technique, a pink light flickering in his dark eyes.

He stared at the woman, who was now tying her hair into two braids, playing with the water with her toes.

Luo Tan glanced at him and smiled brightly. “What’s wrong?”

Her tone was playful, like an older sister teasing a younger brother.

Mu Zhian placed his hand on her leg, stood up, leaned close to her ear, and gently blew on it.

“Is this Your Majesty’s weakness?”

The dignified Pill Emperor’s body trembled slightly, and she quickly moved away, staring at Mu Zhian in surprise. “How did you know?”

What the… Her weakness really is her ears?

Mu Zhian was shocked.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox can even see through the weaknesses of a Dao Integration expert…?

Although he knew that Luo Tan was probably unguarded around him, which was why it worked so easily, this demonic technique, if used properly, could be incredibly useful in combat.

I wonder what Yao Meng and Mengrou’s weaknesses are…

Mmm, I’ll try it later.

Mu Zhian quickly collected his thoughts.

He glanced at the maid standing outside the bath. “By the way, where’s Gan Sui?”

A blush still lingered on Luo Tan’s face from Mu Zhian’s teasing. She collected herself and frowned. “You still remember that maid? You’ve only met her once.”

Mu Zhian shook his head. “I don’t know. I just thought she was quite beautiful, only slightly less so than Your Majesty. That’s why I remember her… Where is she now?”

Luo Tan said indifferently, “Gan Sui’s performance was satisfactory, so I let her rest for a few days.”

Mu Zhian made an “Oh” sound and nodded slightly. “No wonder I haven’t seen her lately.”

“Why did you suddenly ask about her?” Luo Tan asked.

“Gan Sui chatted with me and was quite kind to me, so I thought I could see her again before leaving Yu State…”

Luo Tan raised an eyebrow, glancing at him. “Thinking about other women in front of me? Are you that fickle, or is that maid truly that charming?”

Mu Zhian was stunned, then quickly recovered. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that. With Your Majesty by my side, I’m completely satisfied.”

He hesitated, then whispered, “Please don’t blame Gan Sui because of this, Your Majesty. I would feel guilty.”

Luo Tan nodded slightly, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

“I understand.”

“Can I still see Gan Sui before I leave?” Mu Zhian hesitated.

“She’s quite busy. She probably doesn’t have time to see you,” Luo Tan said softly.

“I see… That’s a pity,” Mu Zhian said with a hint of regret.

The Pill Emperor observed his every move. She looked at Mu Zhian, sensing his inexplicable charm, and raised an eyebrow.

“Now that you’ve refined the Supreme Clarity Pill, there’s still one last step for it to be truly complete.”

Luo Tan licked her lips and stepped into the bath, the medicinal water soaking her luxurious white dress.

Mu Zhian had a premonition and looked up at the woman in the bath.

“We don’t have to go back to the bedchamber.”

She placed her hand on the back of Mu Zhian’s hand, her alluring lips close to his ear.

“This place is fine, isn’t it?”