It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Chapter 187: Who is the Reincarnator?

There was no doubt that this title was connected to someone he knew… but none of them seemed like a “Reincarnator.”

He stared at his interface, his brow furrowed in thought.

[Name: Mu Zhi’an]

[Role: ??]

[Achievements: Innate Celestial Vessel, Friend of the Antagonists, Heaven-Defying Talent, Innate Spiritual Body (Pseudo), Sword Immortal Protection (Pseudo), Jade Empress’s Inheritance (Pseudo), Sacred Heavenly Body (Pseudo), Reincarnator.]

Only “Reincarnator” lacked the “Pseudo” tag.

According to the description, a “Reincarnator” was someone who had experienced a series of events, then been reborn.

In simpler terms, it was like cultivating from the Qi Condensation Realm to the Core Formation Realm, then being sent back to childhood to relive your life.

All the titles he had acquired so far, apart from the initial three, had been obtained through intimacy and trust with the women around him.

Could it be related to the bronze fragment?

He stared at the fragment, his eyes narrowed.

If there was a girl who had been reborn in this world long ago, who could it be?

He couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of unease.

If there was a Reincarnator, could there also be a Transmigrator?

After all, the women around him were clearly the “destined protagonists.” If there was a Reincarnator among them, a Transmigrator wouldn’t be surprising.

He pushed those thoughts aside, closing his interface.

Dwelling on it was pointless. He would ask Ruoxi about the bronze fragment first.

He looked up and saw Lin Ling, the Spirit Dragon, tilting her head, her crimson eyes filled with curiosity.

He felt a jolt. “What is it?”

She studied him for a moment, then held up a piece of cardboard: “What are you thinking about?”

She was sensitive to emotions. She could even sense his lustful gaze, though she never called him out on it.

And now, she had sensed his surprise, an emotion she had never witnessed from him before.

He shook his head, forcing a smile. “It’s nothing. Let’s go back.”

“Aaa,” she replied, nodding, and they left the Azure Yang Hall.

…

Outside, a flock of white egrets soared gracefully, their wings creating a rainbow across the sky.

The disciples watching from the hall gasped in admiration.

“If I’m not mistaken, those are Sun-Moon Egrets, raised by the Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall for communication.”

“They’re similar in size to Eight Treasures Cranes, but their abilities are different. They can absorb the essence of the sun and moon, providing spiritual energy to cultivators. They’re valuable companions.”

“I wish I had one.”

“Heh, they’re the Hall Master’s treasures. Don’t even dream about it,” another disciple chuckled.

Lin Ling watched them, a thoughtful expression on her face.

She tugged at his sleeve.

“What is it?” he asked.

I have something to do. You go ahead, she wrote on a piece of cardboard.

He didn’t question her, simply nodding. “Alright.”

He knew his place. She might be residing at the Garden of Heavenly Harmony, but she wasn’t his “pet.”

Besides, no one could truly control her.

…

Garden of Heavenly Harmony.

Bai Ruoxi, clad in a white dress, sat on a swing, a book in her hand, her gaze fixed on the pages.

He approached silently.

His ability to conceal his presence had improved since reaching the Core Formation Realm, and she was engrossed in her book, so she didn’t notice him.

He held his breath, reaching her, then snatched the book from her hand.

“My book!” she exclaimed, reaching for it.

“I’ll just take a quick look. I’ll give it back,” he said, quickly retreating.

He glanced at the title.

“The Art of Managing a Husband,” he read aloud, then looked at her, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

“Hmm… you’re reading this, Ruoxi?”

He handed the book back to her.

“A-a friend lent it to me…” she stammered, her cheeks burning with embarrassment as she met his gaze.

She then huffed, her eyes sparkling with a playful challenge. “You’re always flirting with other women. I was just… insecure. I wanted to see if there were any useful tips…”

He smiled, admiring her beauty, her flushed cheeks, and her ample bosom. He sat down beside her on the swing, taking her hand in his.

He ignored the book, retrieving the ancient bronze fragment instead.

Her attention was immediately drawn to it. “What’s this…?”

“It seems to be similar to the bronze fragment you refined before. I thought you might be interested,” he said, his gaze lingering on her cleavage.

“Another bronze fragment? It does look similar…” She retrieved the other fragment from her bosom.

It was crescent-shaped, seemingly ordinary, a faint milky fragrance clinging to it.

He compared the two fragments, noting their identical shape and markings.

“Try refining it,” he suggested.

She nodded, accepting the fragment and closing her eyes.

He watched her patiently, admiring her graceful figure as he played with the other fragment.

After a while, she opened her eyes, shaking her head. “It’s not reacting to me.”

It’s not Ruoxi’s “golden finger”… ?

He was surprised.

He had assumed that since she possessed the first fragment, the second one would also be hers… was he wrong?

He put the fragment away, then glanced at her. “Let me help you put it back on.”

She shook her head. “It’s alright. I can do it myself.”

“Nonsense. Helping others brings me joy. Don’t be so polite, Ruoxi,” he insisted, his gaze lingering on her flushed cheeks and her ample bosom.

He couldn’t deny her allure, even though he was well aware of her… assets.

Under her shy gaze, he retrieved the red string from her chest, carefully reattached the fragment, then placed it back in her bosom, his fingers lingering for a moment.

“You can continue reading. I have some matters to attend to,” he said, watching her blush.

Once he was gone, she retrieved the book, her eyes filled with a mixture of shyness and excitement as she flipped to a specific page.

He thought it was simply a guide on “managing a husband,” but it actually contained some… interesting techniques.

For example…

She closed the book, her head tilted back, her eyes closed as the swing swayed gently. One of her embroidered shoes slipped off, revealing her delicate foot.

…

He left her and was about to visit Ye Lingxuan when he felt a flicker of movement beside him. He turned to see Wei Mengrou, clad in her yellow dress, standing silently. “You don’t need to follow me, Mengrou,” he said.

“I’m worried,” she replied, shaking her head.

He was touched by her rare display of concern. “Mengrou…”

“I’m worried you’ll do something to them,” she continued.

…

After a moment of speechless silence, he remembered something and handed her the bronze fragment. “Want to try refining this, Mengrou?”

She glanced at it, her brow furrowing slightly. “What is it?”

Good question. I have no idea… “It’s something good. But Ruoxi and I tried to refine it, and it didn’t work,” he replied, shaking his head.

The “Reincarnator” title had activated shortly after he had obtained the fragment. In other words, it was likely connected to the “Reincarnator.”

If one of the girls could refine it, it would mean they were the “Reincarnator.”

And he was determined to find its “owner.”

She studied the fragment, her eyes widening slightly.

“What is it?” he asked, noticing her reaction.

“I… I feel a… calling from it…” she said hesitantly.

This bronze fragment is Mengrou’s “golden finger”… ? He suppressed his excitement. “Try refining it. It’s useless to me.”

She hesitated, then nodded.

“Alright. I’ll try.”

“Good luck, Mengrou,” he said with a smile, watching her return to her room.

Refining it would take some time, but he had plenty of patience.

He was bored, so he went to Bai Ruoxi’s room, but seeing her meditating, he abandoned his plans to… entertain her… and joined her in meditation.

Late that night, he felt a powerful aura emanating from outside. His Innate Spiritual Body instantly detected the anomaly, and he left his room.

He found Wei Mengrou, clad in a magnificent yellow dress, standing by the pond, her figure elegant and imposing.

The night breeze rustled her skirt and her hair, revealing her fair skin and her sharp eyes.

“How did it go, Mengrou? Did you refine it?” he asked.

She glanced at him, nodding slightly. “I did.”

She opened her palm, revealing the bronze fragment.

However, it was now connected to her by countless threads of energy.

She could control it.

“Did you gain any abilities?” he asked curiously.

She shook her head, her voice strange. “No.”

She paused, noticing his surprise, then continued, “However… my misfortune has lessened.”

Her misfortune had been so potent that she could sense it even without a testing stele. But after refining the bronze fragment, a portion of it had vanished.

She didn’t know where it had gone.

But it was a good thing.

Her cultivation speed had been remarkable despite her debilitating misfortune.

Now that a portion of it was gone, her progress would be even faster.

“Your misfortune lessened, but you didn’t gain any abilities?” he asked, confused.

This was strange. When Bai Ruoxi had refined her bronze fragment, she had gained the “Bronze Sword.”

But all Wei Mengrou had gained was a reduction in her misfortune?

And where had the missing misfortune gone? Had the bronze fragment absorbed it?

He pondered this for a moment, then turned to her, his eyes narrowed. “You’ve known me for a long time, haven’t you, Mengrou?”

“From your previous life.”

She frowned. “What are you talking about?”

She stared at him as if he were an idiot.

He could use those cheesy lines on other girls, but what was the point of using them on her?

He studied her eyes, then chuckled, shaking his head. “It’s nothing. I just felt like saying that.”

However, a flicker of doubt lingered in his eyes.

Was she a truly exceptional actress, or was she genuinely unaware of the “Reincarnator” matter…?

He didn’t press the issue, despite his curiosity.

Though he wanted to know the origin of the “Reincarnator” title, he wouldn’t pester her about it.

They were all “fish” in his “pond.” Whether she was a Reincarnator or not was irrelevant. He was simply satisfying his curiosity.

She studied him, her expression thoughtful. “What are your plans?”

“Why? Are you asking me out on a date, Mengrou?” he asked, teasing her.

“Hmph, you have time for dates?” she scoffed.

She then turned serious. “I’m talking about the Forbidden Zone.”

Her eyes held a hint of worry.

He was going to meet the master of the Forbidden Zone.

She had heard from Ye Lingxuan that he doted on his daughter.

And now he was bringing a “Dao Companion” with him… she wasn’t sure how he would react.

“I have to go. It’s not like I’m going to die,” he chuckled. “Whether it’s for my future father-in-law or for Fairy Sister, it’s a necessary effort!”

He simply wanted the Jade Empress to rebuild her body.

“Have you considered what you’ll do if he refuses to give you the Rebirth Water?” she asked.

“Then I’ll have to ask Lingxuan for some,” he replied with a smile.

“Lingxuan has Rebirth Water…?” she asked, her eyes widening in surprise.

“Yes, she does… or she should. I’ll test it out sometime,” he said with a wink.

She clearly didn’t understand his meaning, her brow furrowed in thought.

He quickly changed the subject, worried she might figure it out. “Besides, I doubt her father will refuse.”

“You’re that confident?” she asked, her gaze skeptical.

He walked over to her and fastened the bronze fragment around her neck.

He looked up at her, his smile widening. “If the Demon Emperor revives, the Eastern Realm will be in chaos. And all it takes to stop him is a bit of Rebirth Water. Why would he refuse, especially when he doesn’t even have to lift a finger?”

“Besides, it’s the Sect Master’s will.”