It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Mu Zhian chatted idly with Ye Qingxin for a long time before the Ye Clan Ancient Road. After all, they now knew each other inside and out, and naturally wanted to experience this warmth and intimacy again.

Of course, Ye Qingxin also mentioned keeping their relationship a secret from Ye Lingxuan and Ye Qian for now. As their ancestor, competing with her two descendants for a man was somewhat unjustifiable.

Although Mu Zhian felt it didn’t matter even if it was exposed, considering Ye Qingxin’s position, he ultimately agreed.

Actually, a smart girl like Ye Lingxuan might have already vaguely sensed the unusual connection between him and Ye Qingxin.

However, if it could be kept a secret, he would try to hide it a little longer and test the two sisters’ intentions later.

“It seems Sister Lingxuan and Sister Qian’er have successfully passed the ancient road’s trial. Are they going to step onto the ancient road next?”

Mu Zhian looked at the Ye sisters in the picture scroll, who seemed to have successfully lasted ten rounds, and couldn’t help asking.

Ye Qingxin rolled her eyes at him: “Whose fault is this?”

As she spoke, blushing, she subconsciously pressed her skirt, her legs slightly pressed together, lest the Ye Clan descendants leaving the ancient road see any incriminating evidence.

Ye Qingxin rolled her eyes: “If I were angry, you wouldn’t have even had the chance to get close to me just now.”

She raised her hand, caressing the young man’s face, her red eyes filled with bewitching charm, and said softly, “If you are the culprit, then I am at least an accomplice… Let them pass the ancient road. After this, when they reach the end of the ancient road, they will encounter formations left by other Ye Clan ancestors.”

“The trial isn’t over yet.”

“Sister is so kind.”

Mu Zhian reached out, wrapped his arms around Ye Qingxin’s waist, buried his face in her bosom, and enjoyed this brief warmth.

After a moment, Mu Zhian recalled something and suddenly asked, “Right, Sister Ye, there will be a selection in the Forbidden Zone later, regarding the position of Forbidden Zone Lord. Will you go?”

He knew the Forbidden Zone Lord had some opinions about him. He had just married Yao Meng earlier. If he went to the Forbidden Zone Lord now… Mu Zhian couldn’t guarantee that the Forbidden Zone Lord wouldn’t have the urge to slap him to death upon seeing him.

But if Ye Qingxin was there, he wouldn’t have such worries.

Ye Qingxin nodded: “Even if you didn’t say it, I was planning to go.”

There weren’t many disputes between the Ye Clan and the Forbidden Zone now, but she also wanted to see how many of her old friends from the same era were still alive.

Just then, Mu Zhian suddenly showed a troubled expression and said softly, “Actually, I’m still considering whether to go to the Forbidden Zone too.”

“Lingxuan sees you as her brother and is close to you. It’s normal for you to visit the Forbidden Zone.”

Ye Qingxin paused, glanced at the worried-looking Mu Zhian, and said gently, “What’s wrong? You seem to have something on your mind?”

“Could it be that after being intimate with this Seat, you regret it now?”

Mu Zhian immediately shook his head and said helplessly, “Sister Ye, what are you thinking? I would never regret establishing a relationship with Sister, it’s just…”

He continued on his own, “Back then, to help Yao Meng transcend and ascend, we put on an act together. Although that wedding was fake, it spread throughout the Nine Provinces. Even fake rumors can become true after spreading around.”

“If I go to the Forbidden Zone with you, I’m afraid that supreme lord will slap me to death…”

Ye Qingxin raised an eyebrow slightly and said faintly, “You are the Jade Empress’s Dao Companion. Ye Ning won’t kill you.”

“But even so, there will probably be no shortage of trouble…”

Ye Qingxin was silent.

That was true. The Forbidden Zone Lord only had one daughter, yet not only was she taken by Mu Zhian, but he even married the Jade Empress… Any father-in-law, upon seeing Mu Zhian now, would have the urge to slap him to death.

“Even so, this Seat is here, what are you worried about?” Ye Qingxin said calmly.

“It’s precisely because Sister is here that I’m hesitant.”

Mu Zhian sighed softly, “If Sister weren’t here, it wouldn’t matter if I was troubled by the Forbidden Zone. But if Sister is there, if a conflict arises between Sister and the Forbidden Zone because of me, that wouldn’t be good.”

Ye Qingxin felt the unique warmth of the young man in her arms, and his breath gently exhaled against her chest. She softly stroked the back of his head, her usually proud red eyes softening somewhat: “Are you underestimating your position in this Seat’s heart?”

“Whether it’s the Forbidden Zone or other powers, I will unconditionally stand by your side. After all, you are my man.”

She released her hand from the back of Mu Zhian’s head, slightly bent her knees, and looked into his eyes: “The Jade Empress is your Dao Companion, yes, but the relationship between you and me cannot be measured by the term ‘Dao Companion’.”

These words, coming from a Dao Integration Realm expert, were quite reassuring.

Moreover, she was a great power who descended from the Heavenly Court, inherently above normal Dao Integration Realm experts.

Mu Zhian was silent for a moment, then buried his face in Ye Qingxin’s embrace again, enjoying the unique fragrance emanating from the beauty.

“Sister is so kind.”

Mmm… Sure enough, about the same size as Nai Xi (likely a nickname for Bai Ruoxi, meaning ‘Milky Ruoxi’), and with a faint fragrance.

The young man’s ‘dependent’ appearance also made Ye Qingxin’s heart fill with a protective desire, gently stroking the back of Mu Zhian’s head.

“Don’t worry, I’m here, there’s no need to worry.”

As she spoke, she seemed to recall something and continued asking, “I heard you had an ex-girlfriend in Tianxuan City back then, what’s that about? And during this Sabbath, she is the Sabbath’s Divine Envoy?”

“I was young and ignorant back in Tianxuan City and pursued a girl. I didn’t expect such a coincidence.”

Hearing Ye Qingxin’s question, Mu Zhian was also slightly stunned, then answered.

He couldn’t help but recall the devastatingly beautiful face that was already somewhat blurry in his memory.

Ex-girlfriend… This woman’s background was still a mystery. Mu Zhian only knew her name was Mu Wanwan.

He just hadn’t expected to hear her name again in such a way during the Sabbath.

A thoughtful look appeared in Mu Zhian’s eyes.

Actually, thinking carefully, could the ‘ex-girlfriend’ identity also be the Heavenly Dao’s guidance?

And speaking of which, there was another strange thing.

Back in Tianxuan City, although Mu Zhian’s status was noble, it was only noble within Tianxuan City.

And Mu Wanwan, from the moment she passed through Tianxuan City back then, her every move exuded the aura of a superior.

If it were in modern times, she would definitely be a rich, beautiful, and white (slang for a wealthy, attractive woman from a good family) woman.

According to his memories, he did have some feelings for Mu Wanwan, but after she left Tianxuan City, they didn’t interact much.

After that, Mu Zhian’s memories awakened, and he gradually became an outstanding fishpond master.

How could such a woman with a mysterious and powerful background have interacted with him in the past, when he wasn’t even a ‘supporting character’?

Wouldn’t the Heavenly Dao arrange beautiful women for the Heaven-Chosen One?

After all, to the Heavenly Dao, the Heaven-Chosen One was the ‘protagonist’ of this world.

But regardless, if she really visited the Mu family before, she would find him sooner or later. Before that, he would just keep an eye out and pay attention.

Thinking of this, Mu Zhian couldn’t help but rub his brows with a headache.

He had pursued too many beauties back in Tianxuan City. If it was just an ex-girlfriend who was suspected to be a ‘Heaven-Chosen One’, it would be fine. He was just afraid the Heavenly Dao would cause some other trouble.

He wasn’t afraid of leeks, but he was afraid of this kind of complicated and messy relationship.

“Well, if it comes to it, I’ll just sell my body…”

Mu Zhian complained silently inwardly. After being intimate with Ye Qingxin for a while longer, he temporarily left the Ye Clan Ancient Road and headed towards the Lan Clan.

Senior Sister Lan and Sister Feiying seemed to have entered the Lan Clan Ancestral Land last time and hadn’t left since. Mu Zhian was still somewhat concerned about this.

After two days of travel, Mu Zhian arrived near an immortal mountain of the Lan Clan.

The moment he stepped into the Lan Clan, it immediately caused a small-scale commotion and attention.

After all, a few days ago, the Lan Clan was suspected of harboring demonic cultivators and was almost labeled as ‘traitors’.

And later, the Spirit Dragon appearing in the Ancestral Land saved the Lan Clan from the crisis.

Although the elders hadn’t mentioned anything about Mu Zhian, there were no airtight walls in the world. Some clan members were still privately spreading news about Mu Zhian’s close relationship with the Spirit Dragon.

It was highly likely that Mu Zhian was the one who secretly helped the Lan Clan.

As a result, when Mu Zhian smoothly entered the main hall, he immediately attracted the attention of many girls in the Lan Clan.

Even the Lan Clan Leader couldn’t resolve this troublesome matter, but Mu Zhian smoothly resolved it. Moreover, Mu Zhian was about the same age as them, naturally attracting attention.

At this moment, deep within an immortal mountain of the Lan Clan.

Many magnificent and spacious palaces were located here, with flowers and ancient trees emitting dense Spiritual Energy and overflowing brilliance blooming within the palaces.

Several old men emitting terrifying auras were gathered in the main hall, discussing important matters.

“The arrival of this Sabbath, in a sense, has shifted all the pressure on our Lan Clan outwards.”

An old man sighed softly. He emitted an indescribable terrifying aura, slightly restrained, but his murky eyes shone with a sharp light.

He was one of the two ‘living fossils’ of the Lan Clan, a first-generation elder. He had already retired behind the scenes, but after the Great Elder’s betrayal, he resumed the position of Great Elder, and was also currently the strongest elder in the Lan Clan.

“The Demonic Qi in the Ancestral Land has been completely purged. Even if outsiders come again, they won’t find any evidence of the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox. However, the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s spiritual sense has now inexplicably disappeared from the ancestor’s statue.”

An old woman beside him spoke slowly.

“Do you think… Senior Spirit Dragon took… carried it away?” Another elder suddenly said.

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of many elders changed slightly, some wary, some doubtful.

When the Ancient Families targeted the Lan Clan back then, the only one in the Ancestral Land was Lin Ling.

The only one who could take away the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s spiritual sense was also likely her.

However, this matter involved the Spirit Dragon, so although they had doubts, they were unwilling to mention it.

Pulling one hair would affect the whole body. The Lan Clan had just narrowly escaped a catastrophic disaster. If they asked the Spirit Dragon at this juncture whether she took the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s spiritual sense, it might bring disaster upon the Lan Clan again.

“Old Seven is right. The only one present in the Ancestral Land at that time was Senior Spirit Dragon. The only one who could take away the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s spiritual sense was also her.”

“But why would she take away the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s spiritual sense for no reason…?”

“Perhaps to help us conceal this matter?”

“Unlikely, right? After all, Senior Spirit Dragon has no interaction with us. Why would she help us that day for no reason?”

“This old man once heard that the Great Qian Dynasty and the Forbidden Zone offended the Spirit Dragon, but there are many doubts about this. Logically, an existence like the Spirit Dragon doesn’t like interacting with people and doesn’t participate in disputes between cultivators… How exactly did they offend the Spirit Dragon?”

Listening to the discussion, Lan Pingzhi said faintly, “Mu Zhian secretly helped us that day. The Spirit Dragon was probably acting on his behalf.”

“So, perhaps Mu Zhian wanted the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s spiritual sense…?”

A clan elder asked with some doubt, then sighed softly, “If Mu Zhian really took the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s spiritual sense… then what should we do now?”

After the Lan family ancestor mysteriously disappeared, the Lan Clan gradually declined. Until one day, a wisp of the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s spiritual sense descended upon the Lan Clan’s important grounds.

At that time, Demonic Qi soared to the sky, and a faint pink light could be seen in the horizon.

The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox promised to protect the Lan Clan for a generation, on the condition that they ensured the survival of her wisp of spiritual sense.

After that, during the Lan Clan’s Ancestor Worship Ceremony, besides worshipping their ancestors, they would also provide cultivators’ Spiritual Energy to the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox during this period to nourish that wisp of spiritual sense.