It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Chapter 232: Visitors from the Southern Wilderness p1

That night, Mu Zhi’an visited the Ye sisters’ courtyard. After spending some quality time with Ye Lingxuan, he took the opportunity to present her with the Heaven Mending Pill while she was in a good mood.

“Lingxuan, take this pill while you’re receiving the inheritance. It will be very beneficial to your cultivation.”

Whether it was due to Mu Zhi’an’s teasing or something else, Ye Lingxuan’s face was flushed, her earlobes slightly red. Her lips were moist and plump, the rouge seemingly kissed away by someone.

Lost in the afterglow of their intimacy, Ye Lingxuan’s eyes slowly focused as she heard Mu Zhi’an’s words.

She tilted her head in confusion as she saw the pill in his hand, then her expression shifted. The shyness in her eyes faded, replaced by a coldness.

“Why do you still have the Heaven Mending Pill, Brother Mu? Did that woman give it to you?” Her voice was laced with displeasure. She clearly hadn’t forgotten the Jade Empress’s actions, which felt like a betrayal.

But she couldn’t do anything about that woman, who seemed to be around her father’s age.

At least, until she completed her inheritance, even the former Reincarnated Empress couldn’t do anything to the Jade Empress.

Mu Zhi’an held Ye Lingxuan’s soft hand, gently caressing her palm, and smiled. “I know you’re upset, Lingxuan, but you’re the only one who can maximize the benefits of the Heaven Mending Pill. The Ascension Ceremony is approaching, and this pill will help you improve your strength.”

“I’m not interested in the Ascension Ceremony,” Ye Lingxuan said, frowning.

Then, she suddenly asked, “Are you planning to participate, Brother Mu?”

Mu Zhi’an pondered for a moment, then nodded. “I’ll consider it an experience.”

He wasn’t truly interested in the Ascension Ceremony.

Or rather, he knew his current cultivation level wasn’t high enough, and it would be too difficult to reach first place.

He could fight opponents stronger than him, but if the difference in cultivation was too great, it would be challenging.

Talented individuals from at least four realms would be participating in the Ascension Ceremony. There were already many prodigies in the Eastern Realm, and if they added those from the Southern Wilderness, the Western Regions, and other realms… The competition would be fierce.

“In that case, I’ll accompany you, Brother Mu,” Ye Lingxuan said, leaning her head against his shoulder. She looked at the translucent pill in his hand, her eyes thoughtful.

Then, she asked softly, “Do you really want me to refine this Heaven Mending Pill, Brother Mu?”

If the outside world knew that the Forbidden Zone’s Holy Maiden was so reluctant to accept the Heaven Mending Pill, they would be speechless.

However, for Ye Lingxuan, accepting this pill felt like accepting the fact that ‘Brother Mu had been sold to the Jade Empress’.

After all, this pill was essentially the Jade Empress’s ‘compensation’ to her.

Mu Zhi’an nodded slightly and said soothingly, “If you refine the Heaven Mending Pill and comprehend a trace of Dao from it, you’ll become stronger, Lingxuan. It’s a good thing.”

He paused, then sighed. “Although your strength might surpass mine eventually, seeing you grow into a powerful orca… would put my mind at ease.”

“A powerful orca…?”

Ye Lingxuan tilted her head, then glanced at Mu Zhi’an. “Why do you sound like my father when he’s lecturing me, Brother Mu?”

She looked at the pill in his hand and finally relented. “Alright, I’ll refine it.”

Although the origin of this pill brought back unpleasant memories, Brother Mu was right. Refining it would increase her strength, and in the future, she would be powerful enough to keep him by her side…

Relieved that the issue was resolved, Mu Zhi’an let out a sigh.

He spent some more time with Ye Lingxuan, then, seeing that it was getting late, he left the Heaven Mending Pill with her and prepared to leave.

As he was about to leave, Ye Lingxuan suddenly asked, “Do you want me to participate in the Ascension Ceremony, Brother Mu?”

Mu Zhi’an paused, turned to look at her, and smiled. “You’re very cute now, Lingxuan, but a serious Lingxuan is also very charming. Decide for yourself.”

Then, he left the room.

Ye Lingxuan’s eyes flickered as she glanced at the ‘puppet’ standing beside her, acting as a chaperone.

“Let’s begin the inheritance.”

Although she wasn’t interested in the Ascension Ceremony, if Brother Mu wanted to see her shine, she would show him.

…

After leaving the room, Mu Zhi’an didn’t leave immediately. He walked along the path to the courtyard, repeatedly checking to make sure Ye Lingxuan wasn’t following him. Then, he turned back and headed towards Ye Qian’s room.

As he was about to knock, he heard the Jade Empress’s voice coming from inside.

It seems she’s still conducting the inheritance ceremony with Ye Qian…

Mu Zhi’an decided not to interrupt and silently left.

Since Bai Ruoxi was still refining the Heaven Mending Pill, he couldn’t disturb her either. He returned to his room to rest.

Two days passed quickly.

Late one night, a fierce battle erupted in Tianxuan City. As Mu Zhi’an had predicted, the remnants of the previous Demonic Cultivators targeted members of the Mu family and the Bai family, intending to use them as hostages to threaten him.

However, the sect elders, who had been waiting in ambush, swiftly intervened and suppressed them.

That night, the Enforcement Hall extracted the Demonic Cultivator’s Primordial Spirit for interrogation and discovered a hidden lair of the remnants.

With this, the remnants’ influence in the Eastern Realm was completely eradicated.

Even if there were still some remnants hiding in the shadows, they wouldn’t be able to cause any significant trouble.

As time went on, the Ascension Ceremony drew closer.

On the morning of the fifth day, a warship from the Southern Wilderness finally arrived at the Two Polarities Sect, having crossed the World Sea.

Many people in the Eastern Realm were secretly observing this scene.

The Two Polarities Sect was already bustling with talented individuals from various Primordial Clans in the Eastern Realm.

Seeing the warship, they immediately sent messages to their families, informing them of the Southern Wilderness’s arrival.

Meanwhile, a senior sister from the Two Polarities Sect personally guided the visitors from the Southern Wilderness to the Celestial Realm where they would be staying for the next few days.

“The Two Polarities Sect truly lives up to its reputation as a sacred land for cultivators. Such abundant Spiritual Energy… It’s no wonder they can cultivate so many talented disciples.”

The elder from the Southern Wilderness, who had accompanied two talented disciples to the Eastern Realm, expressed his sincere admiration as he looked at the towering mountains and the majestic buildings atop them.

He wore a black robe with a hood, seemingly no different from an ordinary cultivator. However, this was just an illusion created by the Southern Wilderness’s transformation techniques.

Most of the evil deities in the Southern Wilderness were Unseeable, their forms vastly different from humans.

However, if they wished, they could transform into human forms. Apart from their pale skin, they were indistinguishable from humans.

“The land in the Eastern Realm is indeed much more fertile than the Southern Wilderness. However, despite such a favorable environment, most of these cultivators’ cultivation levels are rather ordinary,” a pale and frail-looking man beside the elder commented.

Beside him, a woman in a low-cut white dress looked around with a faint smile.

Although she hadn’t spoken a word, many were drawn to her beauty since she stepped foot into the Two Polarities Sect.

She exuded an air of grace and elegance, her skin an unhealthy pale white, which somehow enhanced her exotic beauty.

“Regina, the Two Polarities Sect is full of hidden experts. Remember not to use your Soul Reading Technique recklessly here,” the elder warned her through voice transmission.

Regina was the most talented individual in the Southern Wilderness. Some even rumored that she was the reincarnation of one of the Four Pillar Gods, a powerful evil deity.

From birth, she possessed the ability to see through the world. Her Soul Reading Technique allowed her to see a person’s Primordial Spirit, their past, and even their future.

The higher her cultivation level, the more of the future she could see.

In the past, Regina had never lost a battle in the Southern Wilderness, simply because she could foresee any danger that would befall her in the next few seconds and alter the course of time.

“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. You don’t need to be concerned,” Regina said, a charming smile curving her pale lips as she looked around at the disciples with interest.