It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Chapter 246: One Body, Two Souls, Bai Ruoxi!

It was an absurd notion, but Mu Zhi’an couldn’t help but believe it.

Based on her past actions, the Sect Master had indeed played a role in his ‘fortunate encounters’.

Even this time was no exception.

But what was she planning? She can’t possibly have a crush on me… Mu Zhi’an thought, bewildered.

Meanwhile, hearing his question, the Sword Palace Master narrowed her eyes and chuckled. “I made a promise not to reveal anything about her identity.”

Even though she said that, she must be the Sect Master… Mu Zhi’an thought, looking at her beautiful smile.

Since she refused to elaborate, he didn’t press further and instead observed her attire.

Although she resembled Bai Ruoxi, her aura was completely different. She wore a black and white dress with a plum-colored jacket over it. Her skirt reached slightly past her knees, and her hair was meticulously styled with a jade hairpin adorned with a blood-red Spirit Stone.

A necklace with an emerald green Spirit Stone hung around her neck.

The only similarities between her and Bai Ruoxi were their elegant demeanor and alluring figures.

However, Bai Ruoxi wouldn’t look at people with such a calm and superior gaze. After all, she was a delicate young lady.

“The three bronze fragments seem to have disappeared after merging…?” Mu Zhi’an suddenly noticed this small detail.

No wonder something had felt off when he looked at the Sword Palace Master’s ample bosom. The bronze fragment that should have been hanging on her chest was gone.

“They’re within my body, along with Ruoxi,” the Sword Palace Master replied.

I know your chest is big enough to hide many things, but to store both Ruoxi and the Bronze Ancient Sword within your body is a bit much… Mu Zhi’an asked, “Why was I able to draw the sword? What do you mean by ‘karmic connection’?”

“You obtained the first bronze fragment, and then you became the Dao Companion of my other self, the scabbard. This destined you to find the third fragment. That is the karmic connection,” the Sword Palace Master explained.

“If you weren’t her Dao Companion, you wouldn’t have been able to draw the sword today.”

“And if that were the case, you would have been eliminated by the Heavenly Dao’s remnant soul before my consciousness returned.”

So my lecherous nature actually saved my life…? Mu Zhi’an thought, feeling a surge of gratitude.

If he hadn’t pursued Bai Ruoxi in Tianxuan City, creating this karmic connection, he would have been killed by the Heavenly Dao’s remnant soul before the true Sword Palace Master awakened.

That was the fate of those who had perished earlier.

“That remnant soul of the Heavenly Dao… was it also you?” Mu Zhi’an asked.

“That remnant soul was the part of me that resonated with the Heavenly Dao. It has now completely merged with me,” the Sword Palace Master replied.

“Once Bai Ruoxi cultivates to the Soul Transformation Realm and comprehends the ‘Human Dao’, I will be able to achieve Dao Integration again.”

In other words, due to a problem with the ‘Heavenly Dao’, the Sword Palace Master had severed a part of herself and was now preparing to merge with the ‘Human’ Dao.

And Bai Ruoxi… was the vessel she had created for this purpose… Mu Zhi’an finally understood.

“Are you and Bai Ruoxi the same person?” he asked, voicing a question that had been bothering him.

“We are two different personalities. The scabbard is the dominant consciousness, and I am her secondary consciousness.”

“Any other questions?” The Sword Palace Master’s voice was gentle, resembling Bai Ruoxi’s, her eyes filled with affection. This made Mu Zhi’an feel strange.

This was their first conversation, but her attitude was making him uncomfortable.

“Do you truly have all of Ruoxi’s memories?” Mu Zhi’an asked tentatively.

“I possess her experiences and memories of her interactions with you,” the Sword Palace Master replied.

His doubts were finally cleared, and he fell silent, no longer asking any questions.

Then, the Sword Palace Master changed the subject. “If you have no more questions, I have something to ask you.”

Looking at the beautiful woman’s gentle smile, Mu Zhi’an couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss.

The Sword Palace Master narrowed her eyes. “I possess most of her memories, so I know what’s happening around you. After this, I might need to slumber within the scabbard again, waiting for her to comprehend a trace of Dao Rhyme before awakening.”

“Therefore, before that, I have some personal matters I would like to discuss with you.”

“Please speak, Master. I’m listening,” Mu Zhi’an said, sitting up straight, his expression obedient and innocent.

“I don’t know what happened between you and the women around you, nor am I interested in knowing.”

The Sword Palace Master smiled gently. “However, once you’re with me, you must not get close to other women. It would be quite troublesome if I wake up and find you surrounded by Dao Companions.”

It was clear that she had no objections to Bai Ruoxi’s choice of Dao Companion. After all, they were essentially the same person.

However, compared to Bai Ruoxi, the Sword Palace Master, as the sole Sword Emperor of the Nine Realms, was much more domineering and possessive.

This Sword Palace Master is beautiful, but why does she seem a bit yandere…? Mu Zhi’an coughed lightly, then reached out and gently held her hand, gazing at her with affection. “Ruoxi…”

He shook his head slightly. “No, whether you’re Ruoxi or the Sword Palace Master, my feelings for you are genuine.”

He allowed the Heart-Binding Lock to silently wrap around his wrist and looked at her beautiful face. “I know what I need to do.”

The Sword Palace Master chuckled. “There’s a first-grade cultivation technique I created within the Sword Palace. I need to enter seclusion for a few days. You can stay here and comprehend the technique. I’ll grant you access to the Sword Palace.”

Does that mean I can have all the Spirit Mines and everything else within the Sword Palace…?

Is this rich older sister trying to keep me…? Mu Zhi’an’s heart skipped a beat, but he maintained his composure. “Wouldn’t that be inappropriate? There are other cultivators here searching for opportunities…”

“It’s up to you to decide how to use it. You don’t need to ask for my permission,” the Sword Palace Master replied.

Mu Zhi’an hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly. “Alright… Since you insist, Master, I’ll accept your generosity.”

After chatting for a while longer, Mu Zhi’an suddenly asked, “Can Ruoxi hear our conversation now?”

The Sword Palace Master was just a consciousness, yet when she was in control, she appeared in her own form instead of Bai Ruoxi’s. Even now, Mu Zhi’an still found it unbelievable.

The Sword Palace Master nodded coldly.

“I told you earlier, she’s right here.” She placed her hand on her cleavage, her voice melodious. “She can hear everything we’re saying.”

Big breasts are truly amazing. Not only can they be a ‘scabbard’, but they can also store consciousness.

Mu Zhi’an couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.

Their conversation ended. The Sword Palace Master raised her finger, releasing the Heart-Binding Lock from his wrist. Her beautiful face softened into a seductive smile. “Don’t forget our agreement. Go and explain things to your other beauties. I hope you won’t disappoint me when we meet again.”

Mu Zhi’an said softly, “I know what I’m doing.”

Their next meeting… wouldn’t be until Bai Ruoxi comprehended a trace of Dao Rhyme.

And that would take a long time.

During that time, Ye Lingxuan and the others should be able to break through to the Soul Transformation Realm, and perhaps even the Dao Integration Realm. By then, the situation would be stable.

The current Sword Palace Master was undoubtedly the most dangerous ‘shark’ in his pond. If he had refused her request, she might not have been able to rest peacefully and might even seek out Ye Lingxuan and the others, causing unnecessary trouble.

His priority now was to appease this beauty and then focus on nurturing the other ‘fish’ in his pond… Once they were all at a similar level of power, he wouldn’t have to worry about one side dominating the others.

It’s a shame I won’t be able to see such a beautiful woman for a while… Mu Zhi’an thought with a pang of regret.

“What are you thinking?” the Sword Palace Master asked, sensing his thoughts, her gaze turning towards him.

“I’m just feeling a bit lonely, knowing I won’t see you for a while, Master,” Mu Zhi’an sighed, his words genuine.

The Sword Palace Master’s alluring eyes sparkled. She pursed her lips and remained silent.

After sending Mu Zhi’an back to the main hall, she disappeared.

But before leaving, she gave him a meaningful look.

Mu Zhi’an closed his eyes and felt as if everything within the Sword Palace was imprinted in his mind. He could even sense the cultivators from the Primordial Clans exploring the palace, searching for opportunities.

The Sword Palace Master was truly generous… Although the Spirit Stones had lost their original Spiritual Energy over time, the cultivation techniques, Spirit Mines, and even the two newly formed Imperial-Grade Medicinal Herbs were still intact.

These treasures would be highly sought after in the outside world.

Yet, she had given them all to him…

Being a kept man was truly the best choice… Mu Zhi’an thought, admiring her generosity.

He hadn’t expected that the two Imperial-Grade Medicinal Herbs would be right there in the courtyard, among the blooming flowers.

This was ‘fate’. If he hadn’t gained access to the Sword Palace, he would never have imagined that such precious treasures would be placed so openly before everyone. And none of the cultivators who had entered the Sword Palace had noticed them.

Mu Zhi’an was filled with emotion.

“Do you really intend to break things off with Lingxuan and the others?”

Wei Mengrou’s cold voice suddenly came from behind him.

Mu Zhi’an snapped out of his thoughts and turned to look at her, meeting her cold gaze.

He smiled. “If I had refused the Sword Palace Master earlier, she might have gone to see Lingxuan and the others herself, causing unnecessary trouble.”

“But once Lingxuan and the others reach a similar level of strength as the Sword Palace Master, I won’t have to worry about one side dominating the others.”

To protect the ‘fish’ in his pond, Mu Zhi’an was walking a tightrope.

Wei Mengrou pondered his words and said, “Aren’t you worried about yourself? If Lingxuan and the others find out that you agreed to the Sword Palace Master’s conditions and that your relationship with her is… complicated…”

Although she didn’t finish her sentence, Mu Zhi’an understood her meaning.

Mengrou is still worried about me… Mu Zhi’an shook his head and chuckled. “My bond with them is strong enough. I don’t have to worry about the worst-case scenario.”

This was the cultivation world. As long as he chose ‘I want them all’ instead of being indecisive and creating a messy love web, and handled things carefully, there shouldn’t be any problems.

Wei Mengrou opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say: Aren’t you afraid of being locked up in a dark room by a yandere girl?

But then she thought: What does it have to do with me?

She remained silent and simply said in a soft and elegant voice, “As long as you’re happy~”

Then, she casually changed the subject. “Where are we going now? Or should we wait for Lady Bai here?”

Mu Zhi’an pondered for a moment, then smiled. “Ruoxi probably won’t be done with her seclusion for another two or three days. Let’s explore the Sword Palace. Consider it a walk.”

He was quite interested in the two newly formed Imperial-Grade Medicinal Herbs within the Sword Palace.

And he was also curious about the first-grade cultivation technique the Sword Palace Master had mentioned.

“Don’t you also want to try your luck with the Spirit Mines again, Mengrou?” Mu Zhi’an continued.

Previously, each person could only cut open one Spirit Mine due to the Sword Palace’s formations. But now that he had access to the palace, there were no such restrictions.

Wei Mengrou’s eyes lit up. She was indeed tempted.

But she still maintained her aloof demeanor. “The other cultivators are still searching for opportunities within the Sword Palace. Is that alright?”

“They can search for their opportunities, and we can take our things. We won’t interfere with each other.”

Mu Zhi’an paused, then chuckled. “Besides, the treasures within the Sword Palace are considered opportunities.”

“Since they’re opportunities, it’s only natural that they’re scarce, and perhaps only one or two people will find them, right?”