It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Chapter 120: Ye Lingxuan, The Second Protagonist p1

Chapter 120: Ye Lingxuan, The Second Protagonist p1

All eyes were drawn to her.

Even though Ye Lingxuan usually kept a low profile, it was impossible to remain unnoticed in this situation.

Ye Yu also stared at the beam of light, at her slender figure within. He felt a strange sense of familiarity with the medicinal fragrance emanating from her.

I’ve smelled this before… he thought to himself.

“It’s Dragon Soaring Tendon,” the old man’s voice whispered in his mind.

Dragon Soaring Tendon…

He froze, then a realization dawned on him, and he glared at Mu Zhi’an. He had tried to acquire Dragon Soaring Tendon twice at the Morning Glory Auction, but Mu Zhi’an had outbid him both times.

And he had given it to Lingxuan… as a gift… to win her favor… And now she had activated it…?

He suppressed his anger, his grip tightening on the Jade Countenance Pill, watching as she emerged from the light, her eyes sweeping over the crowd, her gaze calm and composed.

Then, as she noticed Mu Zhi’an, her eyes softened slightly.

She walked towards them gracefully, her embroidered shoes silent against the stone.

“Your seclusion is over?” Mu Zhi’an asked, smiling.

She nodded, a shy smile playing on her lips. “Thanks to you.”

Ling Long had taken her to an ancient pool, and within its waters, she had felt the Dragon Soaring Tendon awakening within her.

Not just the Dragon Soaring Tendon, but also her own constitution. It resonated with the pool’s energy. Ling Long had left her to bathe in the pool’s waters.

It was all because of Mu Zhi’an… Ling Long, with her aloof personality, wouldn’t have helped her otherwise. Even Ye Lingxuan’s powerful background meant nothing to her.

Lin Ling didn’t care about social connections or favors. In a way, she was similar to Ye Yu. The only difference was that she was a beautiful woman, with immense power. Even if she didn’t actively seek connections, others would flock to her.

“A Natural Spirit Body… As expected of his daughter… With such talent, many peaks will surely fight for her,” a voice said, echoing from the sky, and the disciples looked up, bowing respectfully.

“Peak Lord!”

Yi Hao, the peak lord of Boundless Sea Peak, hovered in the air, his gaze fixed on Ye Lingxuan, his eyes filled with admiration.

“Uncle Yi,” she said, smiling, her voice clear and melodious.

He nodded, his gaze filled with a mixture of nostalgia and approval. “You’ve grown so much.”

He remembered when she had visited the sect a few years ago, a small child. Now, she was a beautiful young woman. In a few years, she might even rival Lan Mulian in beauty.

“It’s all thanks to your guidance, Uncle Yi,” she replied, smiling.

He chuckled, his expression softening. “You’re too kind.”

Then he added, his voice turning serious, “When choosing your peak, consider Boundless Sea Peak. All nine peaks have equal resources. I can’t promise you anything else, but if you join Boundless Sea Peak, I’ll ensure you have access to any pills, ingredients, or techniques you need.”

She glanced at Mu Zhi’an, who remained silent, then replied, her voice calm and composed. “Thank you, Uncle Yi. I’ll… consider it…”

He raised an eyebrow, discreetly glancing at Mu Zhi’an. He could see that she seemed dependent on him. It was unusual. She was a proud girl. She should despise wastrels. And while Mu Zhi’an wasn’t a wastrel anymore, they had both grown up in Tianxuan City. She must have heard about his reputation…

It seems Young Friend Mu has a way with women…

When a peak lord chose an inner disciple, the disciple had the right to refuse. But most wouldn’t do that. It would be too offensive…

The winners of the last sect tournament had the first pick.

With her talent and beauty, she wouldn’t be available for Boundless Sea Peak to choose. The only way he could have her as a disciple was if she chose him…

He smiled, extending an olive branch. “Think carefully. Boundless Sea Peak’s doors are always open to you.”

“Peak Lord,” Ye Yu said, his voice respectful.

Yi Hao turned to look at him, the young alchemist who had just refined a fifth-grade pill. He glanced at the pill in his hand, his voice filled with approval. “Impressive. To refine a fifth-grade pill at such a young age… If you continue to cultivate diligently, you might even have a place in the Alchemy Pavilion.”

Ye Yu bowed. “Thank you, Peak Lord. I’ll do my best to bring honor to Boundless Sea Peak.”

He glanced at Ye Lingxuan, but her expression remained unchanged, as if she didn’t care about the fifth-grade pill. Her gaze was fixed on Mu Zhi’an, her eyes filled with a soft adoration…

His smile faltered, and he nearly crushed the pill in his hand. It was a fifth-grade pill!