It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists-Chapter 415: Childhood Friend vs. Fated Encounter?

This scene was a perfect example of ‘childhood friends losing to fated encounters.’

Despite having a beauty in his arms, Mu Zhian felt immense pressure under the Demon Empress’s cold, crimson gaze.

Mengrou, Mengrou, save your Young Master…

Mu Zhian placed his hopes on Wei Mengrou, but when he glanced at her, he saw her sitting on a stone chair, her arms crossed, her long, fair legs dangling, completely ignoring him.

So Mengrou is unreliable…

Seeing the increasingly tense atmosphere, Mu Zhian changed the subject. “Yao Meng, aren’t you planning to go to the Southern Wilderness today? When are you leaving?”

Yao Meng glanced at the boy, her lips parting slightly. “Are you worried about your past life lover now?”

She emphasized the words ‘past life,’ her voice calm, yet tinged with jealousy.

Her displeased tone snapped the Demon Empress out of her shock.

She looked at the two of them, a meaningful smile appearing on her face.

Although she didn’t know the truth about the Jade Empress’s marriage to Mu Zhian, judging from their current behavior, it didn’t seem like they were truly husband and wife.

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After all, if they were truly married, wouldn’t Gong Lianyue have intervened?

Would the Holy Maiden of the Forbidden Zone have stood idly by?

Even that woman, Shang Yanfei, wouldn’t have let Mu Zhian marry someone else.

Although she wasn’t sure if Shang Yanfei was also a reincarnator, based on the information she had, Shang Yanfei valued Mu Zhian.

That woman was incredibly mysterious, only ever showing the world her elegant back. No one knew her true intentions.

But regardless, she wouldn’t have let Mu Zhian marry the Jade Empress.

“How interesting. The Jade Empress is newly married? Then I should congratulate you and offer a gift.”

The alluring woman walked towards Mu Zhian with seductive steps, her melodious voice echoing through the air. She looked into his eyes and gently caressed his face.

“I didn’t expect you to actually evolve into a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox… I thought Gong Lianyue would be the most likely candidate.”

Her voice softened slightly, her gaze avoiding Yao Meng.

“I didn’t have much hope initially. I just happened to summon the consciousness of the deceased Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox after consuming the Supreme Clarity Pill, and she gave me her demon seat,” Mu Zhian shook his head.

The Demon Empress’s eyes flickered with allure. “The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox is the most powerful constitution in the Demon Realm. In the past, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox charmed countless cultivators with her natural charm, mainly because she could see through their weaknesses.”

“And coincidentally, I also have a natural charm constitution.”

“After I take you to the Fox Clan’s territory, I’ll teach you how to use it properly.”

She glanced at Yao Meng.

Although she was seemingly talking to Mu Zhian, she was also telling the Jade Empress that she would be the one taking him to the Demon Realm, and she could even be intimate with him during that time.

However, the Jade Empress remained calm, looking at Mu Zhian with a playful smile.

Then, a gentle, elegant voice echoed through the courtyard. “Sister, after being in seclusion for nearly half a year, you seem unaware that even without natural charm, he’s already attracted the attention of many girls.”

“But even so, the one he’s with is still me.”

The underlying meaning of her words was: You, the Demon Empress, might want to do certain things, but I’ve already done them, and more than once.

Whether you were with him in your past life or not, it’s me he’s with and even married to in this life.

Even if you find a chance to be intimate with him, he’s already been… molded by me.

The Demon Empress’s face turned cold and frosty.

For a moment, the palace seemed to be filled with an endless demonic mist, a terrifying demonic qi almost enveloping the entire palace.

Then, she looked at the maid who was quietly watching them from the corner. “You’re his maid. Your master already has a Dao Companion, yet you didn’t stop the Jade Empress’s actions and let her have her way?” she said coldly.

“I’m just his maid. I have no right to interfere with what Young Master does,” Wei Mengrou replied calmly.

Yao Meng added fuel to the fire, smiling faintly. “My husband and I are in love. Miss Wei, as his maid, naturally has no reason to object, does she?”

Boom!

The pink demonic mist in the palace erupted, almost covering the sky.

Then, the slowed-down time in the palace began to flow again.

The Dao of Time… She’s also nearing ascension… Yao Meng narrowed her eyes, glancing at the Demon Empress.

This Demon Empress is truly talented. Even without the Heavenly Court’s spiritual energy, just by absorbing the First Demon Emperor’s essence, she’s already reached this level.

In time, the Demon Realm might reach unprecedented heights.

But so what?

A loser is still a loser.

Even if she ascended to the Transcendence Realm, Mu Zhian would already be… hers.

This is bad. They’re really going to fight…

Mu Zhian’s heart raced as he watched the scene unfold.

He thought he might have to use the Heaven-Measuring Ruler to stop them, and he was even prepared to awaken Ye Qingxin.

But the next moment, the terrifying demonic qi dissipated.

The Demon Empress’s cold expression also calmed down.

Yao Meng glanced at her and smiled faintly. “I thought you couldn’t hold back.”

The Demon Empress scoffed. “You’re planning to go to the Southern Wilderness to settle scores. If I fight you now, wouldn’t I be helping them?”

The Southern Wilderness had repeatedly schemed against the Jade Empress. During her Dao Integration, they had sent their subordinates to interfere, and now, during her ascension, they had even collaborated with the Buddha from the Western Regions.

Whether it was for Mu Zhian’s sake or not, fighting the Jade Empress now wasn’t wise.

Unlike the small fish in the pond, the dragons were indeed more rational and had better self-control… Mu Zhian, who had been worried, breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly, he felt a playful gaze upon him and turned his head.

Yao Meng glanced at him and transmitted her voice, “You were intimate with the Demon Empress before, weren’t you?”

“I didn’t know I knew the Demon Empress in my past life, so how could I have been intimate with her?” Mu Zhian transmitted his voice helplessly.

If he had actually done something with that vixen, it would be one thing, but he hadn’t. He wouldn’t take the blame for something he didn’t do.

Yao Meng raised an eyebrow. “Really?”

“Of course. You know the Qi Observation Technique, don’t you? Can’t you tell if I’m lying?” Mu Zhian replied.

Yao Meng nodded silently.

That’s true. It seemed the Demon Empress had only revealed her reincarnation to Mu Zhian today.

Before this, there shouldn’t have been anything between them.

But…

She had to go to the Southern Wilderness, and during that time, the Demon Empress would have plenty of opportunities…

Although she was confident in her own charm, the Demon Empress also possessed a ‘natural charm’ constitution on par with the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox.

If Mu Zhian fell for the Demon Empress while she was away…

But if she delayed dealing with the Southern Wilderness evil gods, it might lead to future trouble.

Yao Meng’s eyes flickered as she looked at Mu Zhian, her gaze filled with affection. “Why don’t you go to the Fox Clan’s territory with Bai Ruoxi? After all, that’s where her Three-Tailed Fox constitution originated. Perhaps she’ll gain new insights there.”

Mu Zhian nodded thoughtfully. “I understand.”

That’s true. Ruoxi’s constitution did originate from the Fox Clan. This trip would be like visiting her hometown. Perhaps she could gain some insights.

The Demon Empress raised an eyebrow, glancing at the Jade Empress.

Yao Meng met her gaze, a faint smile playing on her lips. “Then, Sister, I’ll leave my husband in your care.”

Bai Ruoxi’s personality was gentle, but she was actually quite… dark inside. And Gong Lianyue was inherently domineering and assertive. With Gong Lianyue’s personality, she wouldn’t let the Demon Empress have her way with Mu Zhian.

This was like… setting a tiger to catch a wolf.

The Demon Empress seemed to understand and scoffed inwardly. “There’s no need for you to say it, Jade Empress. I know what to do.”

Do you think having the Sword Palace Master by his side will stop me?

Every Dao Integration expert, within their own territory, with the support of formations, could temporarily transcend the restrictions of the rules of heaven and earth.

In the Demon Realm, if she wished, she could… have her way with him even in front of the Sword Palace Master.

Yao Meng, her tall, alluring figure faintly visible beneath her green dress, hovered in mid-air, her voice gentle and playful. “Sister wouldn’t take advantage of someone and be intimate with a married man, would you?”

“Or perhaps… have him use his Nine-Tailed Fox body to revert to his younger form, and then…”

The Demon Empress was stunned.

If the Jade Empress hadn’t mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten that the Nine-Tailed Fox could change forms…

A strange light flickered in the Demon Empress’s usually cold, red eyes as she glanced at Mu Zhian.

Then, a seductive smile appeared on her lips. “Do you think everyone has the same… unique hobbies and interests as the Jade Empress? If the cultivators of the Nine Provinces knew, their image of their dream lover would be shattered.”

“Even having other girls follow him… Jade Empress, are you that insecure about your own charm, worried that he’ll fall for me when you return?” the Demon Empress said leisurely.

Yao Meng smiled faintly. “The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox body is indeed very attractive to men, especially at the Dao Integration realm.”

“But I believe in his… willpower.”

She paused, then continued, “As for Sister’s earlier comment about my preference for my husband’s younger form, it was just to test whether his spiritual energy and vitality would be affected when he changed forms.”

“But judging from last night… it seems they weren’t.”

Yao Meng added, as if to herself, “Even in his younger form, he was quite… energetic last night.”

Her words were practically saying, ‘My husband is very virile.’

A cold glint flickered in the Demon Empress’s eyes, and a terrifying aura seemed about to erupt.

For a moment, Yao Meng thought the Demon Empress was about to attack.

But after a second, the ruler of the Demon Realm calmed down.

She was enveloped in an alluring pink demonic mist, only a captivating figure visible.

The Demon Empress, in her sexy high-heeled boots, walked towards Yao Meng, her ample bosom almost pressing against hers.

This was one of the scenes Mu Zhian had fantasized about.

However, he had imagined it happening in a bedroom, with him lying between the two women, like a sandwich… not like this.

Under Yao Meng’s gaze, the Demon Empress smiled. “You can go to the Southern Wilderness without worry, Jade Empress. As for your husband—”

She leaned closer, her alluring lips close to Yao Meng’s ear, and whispered,

“I’ll take good care of him for you. I won’t disappoint.”