It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists-Chapter 430: Unaware of Heaven in the Water After Drunkenness

Mu Zhian didn’t explain much, simply smiling. “Does it matter what she said? The important thing is that you and Senior Sister have achieved your goal.”

Lan Feiying raised an eyebrow. Although she wanted to ask further, seeing Mu Zhian’s evasive attitude, she could only drop the subject for now.

But she still looked at him with suspicion.

Although they had achieved their goal, it was thanks to the Jade Empress… She felt a strange sense of unease.

The Jade Empress had acted because Mu Zhian was her husband… Although it was just a nominal title.

And she herself had a close relationship with Mu Zhian. Now that the Jade Empress had helped them, what should she do if the Jade Empress asked to be alone with Mu Zhian?

If she refused, how could she repay the Jade Empress’s kindness?

But if she let the Jade Empress take Mu Zhian away, wouldn’t it be like she was giving her ‘lover’ away to achieve her own goals?

Lan Feiying felt conflicted.

She realized that she had been unknowingly outmaneuvered by Yao Meng…

“The Jade Empress has something to discuss with Junior Brother. Let’s go back and meditate,” a clear, melodious voice suddenly came from the front of the hall.

Lan Feiying snapped out of her thoughts and looked up, seeing a beautiful woman in a white dress, her figure tall and graceful, her long legs and slender waist particularly eye-catching.

Beside Lan Mulian, a woman in a green dress hovered in mid-air, her arms crossed, her clear green eyes looking at them with a smile through the surrounding mist.

Lan Feiying looked at Mu Zhian intently.

Why are you staring at me like that? Even if the Jade Empress is here, I wouldn’t do anything with her in front of you, would I?

Mu Zhian complained inwardly, then smiled. “I’ll be back soon.”

…

They walked out of the Lan family’s main hall and strolled along the lakeshore. Perhaps due to the Lan family’s instructions, there wasn’t a soul in sight.

Not even a single boat could be seen on the lake.

“Don’t you have anything to ask me? For example, why I left a wisp of my consciousness in your Green Lotus Ring?”

Yao Meng looked at Mu Zhian with her clear, green eyes. She had thought he would ask why she was able to attend to matters in the Eastern Continent while being in the Southern Wilderness.

They strolled along the grassy lakeshore, the atmosphere growing quieter as they entered the forest.

Mu Zhian looked at Yao Meng. She wore her usual green dress, the hem reaching her thighs, revealing her long, beautiful legs. Her long hair was tied up with a white jade hairpin, a strand of black hair falling across her chest, accentuating her slender waist and ample bosom.

Her ethereal beauty, like a celestial maiden, was captivating and mesmerizing.

“You have your own plans. I know you won’t harm me. That’s enough,” Mu Zhian said with a casual smile.

He already knew that Yao Meng cared about him, although he hadn’t expected her to leave a wisp of her consciousness in the Eastern Continent while being in the Southern Wilderness.

But he wasn’t bothered. Yao Meng wouldn’t eat him.

A woman who cared about you all the time, and the only Transcendence Realm cultivator in the Nine Provinces… If you encountered such a celestial maiden, you should just marry her.

Yao Meng’s expression softened. “Why have you been staring at my feet since earlier? Are you still thinking about… inappropriate things?”

Mu Zhian was stunned. If Yao Meng hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have noticed, but now he realized he had indeed glanced at her feet several times.

And he couldn’t help but recall massaging them that night.

“I was just thinking, you never seem to walk on the ground. You would look good in boots or small embroidered shoes,” Mu Zhian chuckled.

Yao Meng glanced at him, her cheeks flushing slightly.

“You were the one who said you liked me barefoot… If you like boots, I’ll try them sometime…”

Her green eyes flickered, and she suddenly looked at Mu Zhian strangely.

“I remember you’ve always been… fond of legs and feet. And now you want me to wear boots. Could it be…”

Recalling some of Mu Zhian’s… special requests during their intimate moments, combined with his current words, Yao Meng’s eyes were filled with a strange mix of emotions, a hint of disdain in her usually gentle gaze.

Mu Zhian’s composure wavered. He explained, “I was just casually mentioning it. Don’t take it to heart, and don’t imagine strange scenarios!”

Yao Meng covered her mouth, giggling, her cheeks flushed, but her eyes sparkled with playful amusement as she looked down at Mu Zhian. “Who knows~”

Mu Zhian embraced her waist. “Since you’re thinking that, let’s try it after you return.”

Her waist was slender, her body soft and warm, and Mu Zhian was quickly lost in her fragrance.

“Is this how you speak to me?” Yao Meng raised her chin slightly, looking down at him with a playful smile.

Seeing Mu Zhian’s stunned expression, she chuckled. “You should be ordering me around.”

Mu Zhian hesitated, then said, “Then… play with me properly after you return.”

Yao Meng’s smile widened, her green eyes filled with a captivating mix of innocence and desire as she whispered in his ear, “Yes, Mas·ter~”

This address, coming from the Jade Empress, the First Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool Holy Land, the only Transcendence Realm Human Emperor in the Nine Provinces…

In this world where even the rules of heaven and earth couldn’t bind her, she was probably the most powerful woman in Mu Zhian’s ‘pond.’

Yet, she was acting so docile and obedient, even playing a master-servant game with him… This sense of satisfaction was beyond words.

“How long until you return from the Southern Wilderness?” Mu Zhian asked after calming himself.

“The Southern Wilderness is the domain of evil gods. If the Ocean God is deliberately concealing his aura, it will be difficult to find him. But his lifespan is nearing its end. He’ll have to come out and search for Emperor-grade herbs to extend his life,” Yao Meng said with a smile.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly. “What about Regina?”

His transaction with Regina wasn’t complete yet, and since she was involved with the Primordial Witch, Mu Zhian was quite concerned about her.

“The Ocean God is concealing his aura. The Southern Wilderness can’t be without a ruler, so there’s internal strife, and Regina is one of the major factions,” Yao Meng said.

“With Regina’s intelligence and the support of her faction, it’s only a matter of time before she controls the Southern Wilderness.”

So, when I go to the Southern Wilderness, Regina might already be its ruler…? Mu Zhian was slightly relieved.

“This wisp of my consciousness isn’t my true body. I can’t stay in the Green Lotus Ring forever. Be careful after I go to the Southern Wilderness,” Yao Meng reminded him gently.

“I know,” Mu Zhian nodded seriously.

But he still didn’t quite believe that Yao Meng’s consciousness would truly leave the Green Lotus Ring. No one knew the true extent of a Transcendence Realm Human Emperor’s power.

After strolling by the lake with Yao Meng for a while, the celestial maiden talked about her time in the Southern Wilderness and casually mentioned the girls around Mu Zhian, but she didn’t seem jealous.

But this only made Mu Zhian more uncertain about her thoughts.

Yao Meng’s consciousness had awakened in his Green Lotus Ring long ago, so she should know about what happened between him and Zixuan… Didn’t she care at all?

And Sect Master Lin’s kiss earlier… Yao Meng should also know about it, but she hadn’t asked anything.

Mu Zhian, the more beautiful a woman is, the more deceptive she can be. The more indifferent Yao Meng’s attitude, the more dangerous she is. I have to be careful, or I might really end up locked up in the little room… Mu Zhian reminded himself inwardly.

Young Master Mu could handle the ‘little fish’ in his pond, but the ‘sharks’ were far more experienced and lived much longer than him. Sometimes, even without mind-reading, Yao Meng could guess his thoughts.

Just like Sect Master Lin, although he knew she couldn’t read minds, he still felt like she could see through him completely.

He had always admired the beautiful Sect Master, but he was also wary of her.

He was even a little afraid that one day he would realize he had unknowingly become a ‘fish’ in her pond, completely under her control.

“The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox’s consciousness is within the Lan family, but it seems to be concealed by some kind of formation. It’s difficult for this wisp of my consciousness to detect it. You should pay attention to the Lan family’s movements,” Yao Meng reminded him again.

“Be careful while I’m not with you.”

There’s also Senior Ye within me… Mu Zhian smiled gently. “I know.”

Ye Qingxin had been suppressed by Yao Meng’s World Cleansing Green Lotus within the Innate Celestial Furnace and could only watch helplessly as he and Yao Meng were intimate.

However, after that, she had found a way to undo the seal.

Although she couldn’t see the outside world while within the Innate Celestial Furnace, she was a Dao Integration expert who had ascended to the Heavenly Court long ago. Who knew what kind of secret techniques she possessed?

Perhaps she was watching the Jade Empress right now.

After Yao Meng’s consciousness dissipated into a wisp of green smoke, Mu Zhian strolled alone along the lakeshore.

Night fell, and a lonely pleasure boat was moored by the lake.

“Yao Meng and I have been away for so long. Senior Sister and Feiying must be jealous, even if they don’t say it… If I don’t handle this well, even if their affection doesn’t decrease, they’ll still feel hurt, especially after being… confronted by Yao Meng today…”

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered as he walked towards the spacious pleasure boat.

He took out over a hundred special spirit stones from his storage ring.

Each stone shimmered with a captivating, multicolored light.

These special spirit stones were obtained from the disciples of the ancient clans in the Sword Palace by… having them spend money on him.

Mu Zhian looked at the spirit stones with a pained expression, then tossed them into the lake like handfuls of rice.

Then, he took out a piece of paper, wrote a message on it, folded it into a paper crane, and gently tossed it into the air.

With Lan Mulian reaching the Nascent Soul realm, the paper crane’s ability had also evolved. Now, no matter where Mu Zhian threw it, it would definitely reach Lan Mulian.

Although Lan Mulian believed that Master hadn’t intentionally exchanged letters with Mu Zhian, she was still cautious, just in case.

She hadn’t thought Master would be interested in Mu Zhian before, but now, with the increasing number of… vixens around him, she had to be on guard… even against her own Master.

Lan Family.

Lan Mulian sat alone in the side hall of the Four Directions Hall, reading a book.

Her slender fingers tapped the table rhythmically, betraying her distraction.

A paper crane, enveloped in a faint white light, flew into the hall.

Lan Mulian glanced at the crane, her eyes flickering, then returned her attention to her book.

After his rendezvous with the Jade Empress, he’s now trying to curry favor with her… How shameless.

But the paper crane’s presence was distracting. Lan Mulian tried to focus on her book, but her gaze kept drifting towards the crane.

Finally, she couldn’t resist any longer. Rubbing her forehead, she murmured,

“Mu Zhian…”

After the ancestral worship ceremony, I must teach this fickle playboy a lesson he’ll never forget…

Lan Mulian looked at the teleportation talisman in her hand, a rare hint of resentment in her clear eyes.

As Shang Yanfei’s only disciple, the number one genius and beauty of the Nine Provinces, Lan Mulian naturally had countless admirers. Although she was always reserved and aloof, she also had her pride.

Yet, she had repeatedly been… rejected by Mu Zhian.

Or rather, rejected by the women around Mu Zhian.

She was a talented woman, but the women around Mu Zhian were not to be trifled with.

Bai Ruoxi, unskilled in the art of manipulation, was already a formidable opponent, and even Ye Lingxuan, who was younger than her, was difficult to deal with, let alone the Jade Empress.

The Jade Empress’s appearance was like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over her heart.

She couldn’t win in the early game, and by the time she reached the mid-game, the Jade Empress was already fully equipped. Even if they both reached the late game with full builds, the Jade Empress would still be the Jade Empress.

She remembered the look of infatuation in Junior Brother’s eyes when he looked at the Jade Empress at the Lan family’s estate.

That celestial maiden, who appeared so pure and innocent in public, was actually a vixen in private.

This was the most formidable opponent Lan Mulian had ever encountered.

Compared to the Jade Empress, they were like naive little girls… Well, given the Jade Empress’s age, that description wasn’t entirely wrong.

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But the Jade Empress’s realm was only part of the reason. More importantly, although that celestial maiden hadn’t had a Dao Companion before, she seemed to understand Mu Zhian’s preferences perfectly.

They had both read the “Art of Managing Your Husband,” but the Jade Empress was the one who had completely grasped Mu Zhian’s psychology.

“What a troublesome woman…”

Lan Mulian unfolded the paper crane.

He’s asking me to meet him at the Primordial Lake…?

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered, then she pouted.

After his rendezvous with the Jade Empress, he’s now thinking of her?

Does he think she’s a child, easily appeased?

I’ll just leave him there to be blown by the wind all night.

Lan Mulian casually tossed the letter into her storage ring and resumed reading the “Art of Managing Your Husband.”

…

Lan Mulian, freshly bathed and dressed in her signature white dress, walked on air through the forest. After crossing a small hill, she saw the Primordial Lake in the distance.

Her white dress, fresh and elegant, accentuated her cold beauty. As usual, she wore a light veil, looking like a celestial maiden from a painting.

A strand of hair fell across her face, adding a touch of languid charm.

The bright stars of early spring twinkled in the dark sky, and the Primordial Lake was incredibly tranquil. Lan Mulian, in her beautiful white dress and knee-high boots, looked around the slightly chilly lake.

Her eyes were clear and calm. “Asking me to come to the Primordial Lake late at night… How long are you planning to hide, Junior Brother?”

Suddenly, a light flickered on the lake’s surface.

More and more lights appeared, twinkling like stars, creating a beautiful, multicolored scene.

Lan Mulian’s eyes sparkled as she looked at the captivating lights on the lake, momentarily mesmerized.

Ripples spread across the lake’s surface.

“Unaware of heaven in the water after drunkenness, a boat full of clear dreams pressing down on the Milky Way.”

A gentle voice echoed from the distance, and a pleasure boat drifted across the Primordial Lake, creating ripples as it moved, finally mooring by the shore.

Mu Zhian looked up, his handsome face adorned with a smile. “Senior Sister, do you like it?”

Lan Mulian didn’t answer, but her heart raced.

She shifted slightly, wanting to maintain her usual aloof demeanor, but she couldn’t help but look at the boy.

“Let’s go to the center of the lake. The view is even more beautiful there.”

Mu Zhian extended his hand towards her.

Lan Mulian’s beautiful face remained expressionless, but her gaze was fixed on his eyes.

“Special spirit stones are rare. Did you really waste nearly a hundred of them?”

“Senior Sister, tonight is our romantic night. Talking about spirit stones will ruin the mood,” Mu Zhian shook his head, smiling.

“Who’s having a romantic night with you?” Lan Mulian glared at him playfully, her voice calm.

Mu Zhian suddenly reached out and removed her veil.

Her beautiful face was flushed, her beauty breathtaking.

“Junior Brother, please behave yourself!”

Lan Mulian glared at Mu Zhian and snatched her veil back.

Mu Zhian took her cool hand gently. “Do you really have to be so distant with me, Senior Sister?”

Lan Mulian opened her mouth, about to retort.

But recalling Yao Meng’s domineering actions, her eyes dimmed slightly, and she lowered her gaze.

A blush colored her cheeks, and she let Mu Zhian lead her onto the pleasure boat, her white boots clicking softly against the wooden deck.

The boat swayed gently, creating ripples and a pleasant sound.