353 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Web Novel Platform Search Fan Novels Complete Fan Novels Serialized Fan Novels Rankings Home > Fan Novels > Turns Out, They Were the Protagonists All Along Turns Out, They Were the Protagonists All Along Chapter 353 Author: ccc Mu Zhian lay on the bed pondering life. It wasn't that he was avoiding doing something else, but rather, the "Enclosure of Time" surrounding him was centered entirely on him, enveloping him completely. To Mu Zhian, it might have felt like a quarter of an hour had passed, but outside, not even half an incense stick's time would have gone by. Moreover, just before leaving, Ye Lingxuan had placed a handkerchief over his eyes... At this moment, Mu Zhian's vision was in complete darkness. Even if someone were to ambush him, he probably wouldn't notice. Suddenly, he heard the creak of a door opening by his ear. Then, Ye Lingxuan’s gentle and elegant voice softly resonated within the room, "Sorry to keep you waiting, Brother Mu." As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Ye Qian beside her, conveying in a hushed tone, "Remember to suppress your aura, don't let Brother Mu notice you." Ye Qian seemed a bit nervous, clutching the fabric of her dress tightly. She nodded lightly. The cold wind rushed into the room, extinguishing the candle in an instant, but it could not hide the sight of the girl’s smooth, pale thighs. Ye Qian quietly closed the room door and then turned her head slightly to look at the young man by the bed. At this moment, the "Enclosure of Time" was suspended mid-air like a spider's web, with Mu Zhian’s wrists naturally bound by a thin golden rope. This was the realm of the Enclosure of Time, and as long as Ye Lingxuan continued to supply spiritual energy, this domain could persist. Within this domain, the flow of time depended on Ye Lingxuan's cultivation level. The higher the cultivation level, the longer the Enclosure of Time could last. "You finished your bath so quickly and came back...?" Mu Zhian asked. No matter how smart he was, he could never imagine that among the girls around him, one had such a peculiar hobby... So even if he thought hard, Mu Zhian couldn't guess that Ye Lingxuan wasn't the only one in the room... The sisters exchanged a knowing glance and smiled secretly. Then, Ye Lingxuan's lips curled into a charming arc. "Indeed, I didn’t want to keep Brother Mu waiting too long." Saying this, Ye Lingxuan gave her sister a knowing look, and Ye Qian’s face blushed as she glanced at Ye Lingxuan. She had a teasing smile in her eyes. While also shy, she felt a joy unlike any other from before, her lips forming words without sound. Ye Qian understood and turned to face the young man lying on the bed. In his black robe, slightly disheveled, his soft black hair accentuated his handsome face. Blindfolded by Ye Lingxuan’s handkerchief, he could sense someone was near, but he had no idea there was another person besides the one speaking to him. This was thanks to the Enclosure of Time, in which Ye Lingxuan dictated control over life and death. With a mix of unease and expectation, Ye Qian stepped lightly to the bedside, gazing at Brother Mu, who had always treated her kindly. Her heart rippled with emotion. In the past, watching her sister and Brother Mu intimate always made her secretly happy... but now this scene was something she had longed for. Yet Brother Mu's feelings towards her were still unknown... Mu Zhian sniffed slightly, turning his head towards Ye Qian, puzzled. "Did you change your fragrance?" Ye Lingxuan subtly moved closer, surprised. "Why do you say that, Brother Mu?" "The scent on you before was different," Mu Zhian replied. Previously, Ye Lingxuan’s scent was more subtle and refreshing, yet now it carried an unfamiliar allure. Ye Lingxuan’s lips curved in a faint smile. “Perhaps it’s the special elixir I added during my bath that changed my fragrance~” Mu Zhian didn’t dwell on it, saying, “Isn’t it about time to rest?” The change in Ye Lingxuan's scent didn't matter much to him. What mattered was that her teasing had admittedly piqued his interest. If not for the Enclosure of Time's restraint, he might already have taken the initiative and subdued the graceful girl. But then, he felt a gentle breath touch his face, followed by a single strand of hair brushing it. Ye Qian, her face flushed, mustered her courage, slowly lowering her head and softly kissed Mu Zhian’s lips. Mu Zhian first savored the sweet warmth of the lips, then halted in surprise, feeling something pressing against his chest. Something seemed amiss... Though Lingxuan had matured significantly over the past six months, she couldn't possibly have grown this much... Though it had been a while since he had been intimate with her, Mu Zhian had detailed knowledge of the girl’s figure. Minutes later, they separated, and Ye Qian's eyes shimmered with moisture. Catching the teasing gaze of the girl beside her, she turned her blushing face away. Ye Lingxuan, her eyes sparkling with mischief, suddenly spoke softly, "Brother Mu... when I left, I bumped into Qian’er. She mentioned she's been missing you." Ye Qian’s eyes widened, staring at Ye Lingxuan, who continued, “What does Brother Mu think of Qian’er?” An awkward silence filled the room, and Ye Qian’s flushed face gradually calmed, her bright eyes eagerly watching Mu Zhian through the blindfold. She wanted to know her place in Brother Mu’s heart. "Qian’er... I only ever saw her as my little sister, nothing more," Mu Zhian replied. As his words fell, Ye Qian was momentarily stunned, as if she hadn’t expected such a response. Ye Lingxuan, likewise surprised, glanced at Ye Qian. The girl sat with her knees bent at the bedside, lightly biting her lip, her eyes gradually filling with tears. The atmosphere in the room turned oddly silent. But then Mu Zhian sighed lightly, saying, "Although I meant to say that, I don't want to deceive you or Qian’er." "Whether it’s you or Qian’er... I can’t seem to let go." "Initially, I treated Qian’er as a neighbor's little sister... but at some point, I realized my feelings for her were more than just familial," Mu Zhian sighed again. "Whether Lingxuan wants to scold me or hit me, that’s fine. I just don’t want to deceive you about this." The room fell silent again after Mu Zhian spoke, his heart racing uncontrollably, revealing he had made a risky gamble. He bet that the person who had kissed him was Ye Qian, not Ye Lingxuan... and the question posed earlier was a test for him. Moreover, the sudden question from Ye Lingxuan and the subsequent silence indicated something was off. Plus... although Lingxuan’s lips were soft, they were distinguishable from Ye Qian’s. And most importantly... there was no way Lingxuan’s development could be this substantial! Ye Lingxuan gently flicked her fingers, lighting the candle on the table. She turned to Mu Zhian with a sweet smile. “I won’t blame you, Brother Mu.” “Ultimately, I was the one who initially took Qian’er’s place… hearing you say that makes me feel relieved.” Mu Zhian initially intended to question her about the odd question, but found his lips silenced by a pair of soft lips. Simultaneously, he felt a cool, soft touch on his face from another pair of lips. Ye Lingxuan calmly removed the handkerchief from his eyes and released the Enclosure of Time, allowing everything in view to come into focus. This time, it wasn’t Ye Lingxuan kissing him but Ye Qian. She was dressed in a thin, light blue gown, her bright eyes wet, looking a little pitiful and shyly gazing at him. Ye Lingxuan somehow ended up beside him, her exquisite face flushed as if she’d been drinking, her eyes mischievous, quietly asking, “Brother Mu, you won’t blame me, will you?” Despite anticipating this, seeing it unfold made Mu Zhian’s heart inevitably stir. Ye Qian’s eyes held a touch of apology, as she whispered after their lips parted, “Sorry, Brother Mu…” “Why apologize, Qian’er?” Mu Zhian asked, puzzled. “Because I’ve been secretly doing naughty things without your knowledge…” Ye Qian’s face flushed as she lowered her head, mumbling. Mu Zhian shook his head, saying, “You’re not to blame, was it Lingxuan’s idea?” Mu Zhian turned his gaze toward Ye Lingxuan. Ye Lingxuan smiled gracefully and modestly, "I just didn’t want to leave Qian’er all alone... Plus, I know Brother Mu has a wandering heart." Mu Zhian threw the covers aside and, amidst Ye Lingxuan’s startled exclamation, scooped her up in his arms, placing her gently on the soft bed. "Brother Mu, what... what are you doing?!" Ye Lingxuan glared at Mu Zhian with feigned anger, yet her moist eyes were already filled with lingering affection. "Hehehe, you two teamed up to tease me, and now you don't know what I'm going to do?" Mu Zhian flicked his fingers to extinguish the candle, then pulled the covers up, wrapping one arm around Ye Qian's waist, while the other encircled Ye Lingxuan's slender form. As he kissed each of their blushing cheeks, he spoke earnestly, "I hope you can stay together forever." ... ... [This Chapter Also Known As: Following Big Sister Reaps Rewards] --- Chapter 320: The Ancestor of the Ye Family 5.5K Ye Qingxin, this name might be unfamiliar to most cultivators in the Nine Provinces, but for those in the Ye family and even the Forbidden Zone, it bears great significance. That's because she was the only one from the Ye family to ascend to the Heavenly Court. Ascending to the Heavenly Court requires more than reaching the Dao Integration stage; it also demands the perfect timing—an exceedingly rare combination of time, place, and harmony. For example, although the Path to Immortality has descended upon the Nine Provinces this time, even stepping on it doesn't guarantee reaching the gates of the Heavenly Court without the right timing. This ancestor of the Ye family was already a top-tier power before the Forbidden Zone became independent. Her fortunes were unmatched, and soon after achieving Dao Integration, the Path to Immortality appeared, allowing her a smooth ascent. However, Ye Qingxin left in such a rush back then, leaving some personal affairs unresolved in the Nine Provinces. One of these concerns was the Ye family. Back then, the Ye family was already past its prime, like a setting sun. Yet, the Path to Immortality, if missed, might not appear again for two lifetimes. Ultimately, Ye Qingxin chose to embark on this path. Now, after two lifetimes, the Path to Immortality has emerged again. Taking this opportunity, a fragment of her spiritual consciousness descended upon the Nine Provinces, only to find the Ye family fallen so much. The family members were bullied by an arrogant disciple, while the Forbidden Zone stood idly by. After all, the Ye family and the Forbidden Zone were once one and the same. Ye Qingxin strolled through the square on the southern shore, gazing at the massive Immortal Ascension Platform not far away, bustling with disciples sparring and competing. And yet, no one noticed Ye Qingxin's presence. Her figure seemed ethereal, her stunning face carrying a hint of nostalgia; even as a mere wisp of consciousness, one could see her unparalleled elegance. "For thousands of years, the sea has turned into mulberry fields, dynasties have changed, and only the Lianyi Sect stands here, looking down on the mortal world." Ye Qingxin’s crimson lips parted, her voice carrying a touch of reminiscence, "Is the Sect Master of Lianyi Sect still her?" Ye Yu, following by her side, respectfully replied, "The Sect Master of Lianyi Sect has not changed, Ancestor." He looked at the extraordinary woman with a mix of respect, though a closer observation might reveal admiration deep in his eyes. It’s not surprising—a cultivator doesn’t consider age, and Ye Qingxin, having ascended to the Heavenly Court, now boasts a practically limitless lifespan. As long as the Heavenly Court stands, so does she, an eternal being. This presence, coupled with her beauty—even seen vaguely—added an elusive allure to her. Even Mu Zhian wouldn't have imagined, would he? The Ye family’s ancestor was still alive and had descended during this Path to Immortality in the Nine Provinces! Such a powerful backing, naturally, Ye Yu didn't intend to overlook, as he continued, "Does the Ancestor know this Sect Master?" Ye Qingxin gave a light laugh, "Of course." "Before I reached Dao Integration, Shang Yanfei was already an Empress unrivaled in the world. The Linglong, well-known to you, was also raised by her. When I ascended to the Heavenly Court, she, too, could have ascended, but she didn’t." Ye Yu felt a slight tremor in his heart, not expecting that the Sect Master's Dao Integration long predated the Ye family ancestor. "Could it be that the Sect Master couldn't bear to leave Lianyi Sect?" Ye Yu speculated. Ye Qingxin shook her head, chuckling, "If anyone could guess her thoughts, she wouldn’t be Shang Yanfei." She then turned the conversation, "As per what you said earlier, if Mu Zhian is truly as wicked as they say, why didn't Ye Ning send someone to stop him?" Ye Ning, the current master of the Forbidden Zone, is one of the few Dao Integration cultivators in the Nine Provinces and Ye Lingxuan's father. Ye Yu replied bitterly, "Initially, the Forbidden Zone opposed Lingxuan being with Mu Zhian, but Mu Zhian has Linglong backing him, causing quite a stir within the sect." Many disciples in the sect speculated why Linglong unreasonably advocated for the Forbidden Zone, but no one could reach a definitive conclusion. However, Ye Yu knew that Linglong likely spoke up for Mu Zhian to propose to the Forbidden Zone. After all, Linglong stayed at Tianheyuan after some unknown persuasion from Mu Zhian, causing trouble for many because of this. Ye Qingxin’s beautiful eyes narrowed, carrying a hint of danger. Lin Ling is naturally pure; if Mu Zhian previously won Lin Ling's favor in Linglong’s abode... 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