361 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fan Fiction Website Search Fan Fiction Complete Fan Fiction Ongoing Fan Fiction Rankings Home > Fan Fiction > Turns Out, They're the Main Characters Chapter 361 of "Turns Out, They're the Main Characters" Author: ccc After all, it's a first-class artifact spirit, so it makes sense to refine it first. Observing Mu Zhian's thoughtful expression, Ye Qingxin hesitated momentarily before sending another message telepathically, “What is the relationship between you and the Lord of the Heavenly Court?” Mu Zhian snapped out of his reverie and telepathically replied, “I’m afraid I don’t understand what senior is referring to, nor have I heard of the Lord of the Heavenly Court you mentioned.” Quietly staring at Mu Zhian, Ye Qingxin sighed inwardly after a moment. His answer was as she expected. Mu Zhian had a considerable grudge with her descendant Ye Yu; therefore, he was unlikely to reveal the truth to her as an ancestor of the Ye family. There was no doubt, even if Mu Zhian wasn’t the Lord of the Heavenly Court, he certainly had some connection to them. This person was significant to her. But if she were to suddenly make peace with Mu Zhian, it would indeed be somewhat unfair to Ye Yu. After all, Ye Yu was also a descendant of the Ye family. She could only take things one step at a time... As Ye Qingxin pondered this, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly, just as she was about to retract her gaze. At that moment, an abrupt voice echoed in front of the Ascension Platform: “Ancestor, Mu Zhian hasn’t passed the test of the Celestial Realm either, has he? Was it not rash to hand over the first-class artifact spirit to him?” As soon as the words fell, everyone’s eyes were simultaneously drawn to the young man who spoke. Ye Yu’s gaze was fixed on Mu Zhian and the artifact spirit in his hand, his fists clenching silently. Ye Qingxin stated blandly, “Mu Zhian did indeed pass the Celestial Realm’s test, and this matter need not be mentioned further.” Ye Yu raised his head sharply, his eyes betrayed a hint of reluctance as he stared intently at the Talisman of Unity in Mu Zhian’s hand. This unexpected turn of events caused a slight stir among the cultivators below. Ye Qingxin slightly furrowed her brows and said, “So, are you questioning this seat’s judgment?” The scene presented earlier in the painting was visible only to her and the Azure Emperor. The Azure Emperor undoubtedly stood by Mu Zhian, and as the Ye family’s ancestor, there was no way she would harm Ye Yu. Yet Ye Yu’s words implied collusion between Mu Zhian and herself to intentionally harm him. Ye Yu opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say more. However, when Ye Qingxin’s sharp gaze swept over him, he swallowed his words. Still, there was a trace of discontent in his eyes. Mu Zhian looked troubled, hesitated for a moment, and sent a telepathic message, “Senior, is it really alright to let you and Brother Ye...?” Ye Qingxin responded calmly, “It’s fine; my descendants aren’t petty. He will understand in due time.” Doesn’t seem like you know your descendants well... Mu Zhian thought to himself. At that moment, Ye Yu suddenly spoke coldly, “Mu Zhian, if you’re truly brave, do you dare to face me in a duel right now?!” His gaze bore into Mu Zhian, and the stunningly beautiful ancestor of the Ye family standing beside him, his hatred nearly impossible to conceal. Although he couldn’t hear their telepathic conversation, the looks exchanged between his ancestor and Mu Zhian suggested something significant. And thinking of this, Ye Yu’s anger became impossible to suppress, eager to eliminate Mu Zhian then and there. However— Mu Zhian weakly coughed, lifted his head slowly to look at Ye Yu, and softly said, “Ye Yu, I know you have some grievances with me, but what happened is in the past. Let’s put our enmity behind us... Ye Qingxin also doesn't wish to see us continue this conflict.” As he spoke, his gaze unintentionally fell upon the unparalleled beauty of Ye Qingxin. Ye Yu, however, simply sneered, turned, and left without a word. Considering making amends now, it was much too late. With the ancestor’s spiritual imprint as his protector, even with Mu Zhian under the Azure Emperor’s favor, if he wished to have a fair and open battle with Mu Zhian, could the Azure Emperor stop him? Hope you survive until the end of the Ascension Festival... Mu Zhian. Watching Ye Yu’s retreating figure, Ye Qingxin shook her head in silent disapproval. Suddenly, she heard Mu Zhian’s telepathic message, “You mentioned earlier that there’s much mystery within the Talisman of Unity. If solely relying on personal exploration, it could take a long time... If possible, might I ask for a bit of senior’s guidance later?” Ye Qingxin merely glanced at Mu Zhian and replied in a cool tone, “There’s no principle in having others guide one’s cultivation. You’re better off relying on your comprehension.” Giving him a first-class artifact spirit and teaching him too... is there such a good deal? As Ye Qingxin was about to depart, she suddenly heard Mu Zhian again, “In exchange, I’ll share what I know about the Heavenly Court with you.” “Though I am unaware of the specifics of the Lord of the Heavenly Court, I can alter the rules of the Heavenly Court.” Ye Qingxin’s steps halted, and she slowly turned to see Mu Zhian. The black and gold robe granted him a noble air, while his slightly pale lips hinted at frailty due to weakness. This appearance could evoke a protective impulse in a mature woman unfamiliar with his character. However, having seen what kind of aspirations Mu Zhian held in the painting, she naturally wasn’t easily swayed. Nevertheless, she had to investigate the matters of the Heavenly Court thoroughly. Thinking it over, this was indeed an opportunity. Ye Qingxin eventually nodded slightly, accepting Mu Zhian’s proposition. Meanwhile, some distance away, as Ye Yu neared the outskirts of the Ascension Platform, an inexplicable unrest tugged at him, causing him to glance back unintentionally. Mu Zhian, at the same moment, looked up at Ye Qingxin with a warm, sunlit smile, “So it’s a deal then, senior?” Ye Qingxin nodded slightly and acknowledged with a gentle “Mm.” Ye Yu watched this scene, his expression momentarily stunned. Since before, aside from Mu Zhian, when had he ever faced such humiliation? Even when his cultivation was reduced to nothing, he managed to be reborn, with a mysterious force always aiding him in times of crisis. But Mu Zhian... he alone continually blocked his path, even forming some sort of pact with his own ancestor! “Mu Zhian...” His eyes reddening, Ye Yu nearly shouted the name internally, one word at a time. Recalling Mu Zhian’s previous façade of warm friendliness and the agreement between his ancestor and Mu Zhian made him seethe inwardly. “Return home and take this time to cultivate peacefully. The spiritual energy from the Celestial Realm should enhance your abilities upon refinement.” “Your battle in the Ascension Festival starts in the afternoon, correct?” At this moment, a melodious voice reached Ye Yu’s ears unexpectedly. Ye Qingxin appeared beside Ye Yu at an unknown time, her demeanor as composed and exquisite as ever. For a moment, Ye Yu paused, then in his deep-seated frustration, looked up and asked, “Ancestor, what agreement did you reach with Mu Zhian? What did you two plan?” Without concealing his inner fury, he directed his anger towards Ye Qingxin. Today he felt deeply disillusioned; he was the descendant of the Ye family, yet repeatedly, the ancestor sided with Mu Zhian, even entrusting him with a first-class artifact spirit... “This concerns a significant secret, and it’s not yet time to disclose it.” Ye Qingxin gently shook her head, her tone steady and unaffected by Ye Yu’s previous outburst of negativity. If possible, she hoped someday to lead all Ye family members into the Heavenly Court, achieving immortality. However, now wasn't the appropriate time to reveal this, especially since Ye Yu was merely a cultivator of the Divine Refinement Realm. If potentists took an interest in him because of this, it would bring him harm rather than benefit. Ye Yu fell silent. He had an agreement with Mu Zhian, yet couldn’t share it with him... Such an answer couldn’t appease Ye Yu, filling him entirely with rage. Without another word, Ye Yu turned and left in anger. As for Ye Qingxin, the scenes between her and Ye Yu didn’t escape Mu Zhian’s observation. Seeing Ye Yu’s furious demeanor nearly made Mu Zhian break into laughter. It turns out, playing the green tea game achieves excellent results. As long as he continues to engage and interact with Ye Qingxin, Ye Yu’s fortune is likely to dip once more. Glancing at his personal panel, Mu Zhian noticed his fortune value had shifted from 85 to 87. The fortune value was simply described as follows: Even if one falls off a cliff, they won’t die; entering an ancient grandmaster’s Celestial Realm will assuredly result in obtaining some treasures. Reaching a full 100 Fortune Points, maybe every step outside would lead to encounters with beautiful women... Mu Zhian mockingly mused to himself before closing his personal interface. Suddenly, he noticed an old man looking his way from near the duel platform. Mu Zhian couldn't help but ask, “Senior, is there something you need?” Weakness still gripped him, causing his voice to come out in a mere whisper, which tugged at the hearts of Bai Ruoxi, Ye Lingxuan, and the others nearby. The elder hesitated briefly, cast an instinctive glance at the Azure Emperor, and then said, “Your next duel is in a quarter of an hour... does Young Mu intend to forfeit?” Should he forfeit this round, Mu Zhian would have to face off against other eliminated cultivators and would need to win for a chance to advance. If Mu Zhian were alone, the elder wouldn't bother with a reminder, but the Azure Emperor had just acknowledged her connection to Mu Zhian. This recognition forced even the highest elders of the sect to regard this seemingly ordinary disciple with new importance. Hearing this, Ye Lingxuan immediately looked up at the elder and asked, “Senior, can't the duel be postponed?” The elder hesitated again, then gently shook his head, “Postponing isn't fair to the other participants.” At this moment, Lan Muli quietly approached Mu Zhian's side. With her face veiled, she exuded an air of cool elegance. Her bright eyes calmly fixed on Mu Zhian as she said, “Give me your hand.” Mu Zhian extended his hand towards Lan Muli. Under the watchful eyes of several ‘main characters,’ her cool fingers gently clasped over Mu Zhian’s hand. This scene didn’t go unnoticed by the surrounding disciples. What the Azure Emperor revealed today already shook everyone's perceptions, and now seeing this enigmatic senior sister behave so intimately with Mu Zhian... “Wait... senior sister seems to be transferring spiritual energy to Mu Zhian,” someone in the crowd suddenly spoke up, realizing what Lan Muli was doing. “Indeed, Mu Zhian's spiritual energy is gradually recovering…” These words brought some relief to the disciples. Naturally, someone as aloof as senior sister couldn’t possibly fancy Mu Zhian. Meanwhile, Lan Muli withdrew her hand, saying, “I can only transfer part of my spiritual energy to you. Full recovery still isn't feasible.” Mu Zhian shook his head with a smile, “I already feel much better, thank you, senior sister.” While assisting with the energy transfer, Bai Ruoxi gazed at Mu Zhian with concern and softly asked, “What happened in that Celestial Realm? Why is your energy depleted to this extent?” “It’s a long story,” Mu Zhian replied, shaking his head. “I'll explain everything in detail once we head back.” Bai Ruoxi gave a gentle nod. Suddenly, she remarked without much thought, “I see, of late, when you’ve often been away overnight, I thought maybe your energy depletion had something to do with Yao Meng.” Her casually aimed words pinpointed Yao Meng. While supporting Mu Zhian, Ye Lingxuan's gaze shifted to Yao Meng as she said, “Back in the restricted zone, the Azure Emperor explained that you kissed Brother Mu merely to absorb his spiritual energy for crossing the tribulation. I thought the Emperor treated Brother Mu so well because he helped you reforge your celestial body…” Pausing, she continued, “But judging by your words today, it seems your feelings for Brother Mu go beyond mere gratitude?” Wei Mengrou remained silent, not uttering a word. Uh-oh, the fish are about to gang up on the great white shark... Mu Zhian’s heart skipped a beat as he instinctively glanced at Yao Meng. Swathed in an elegant blue gown, which hugged her figure, Yao Meng twirled a strand of her hair around her finger with poise. The untamed locks falling across her face added a touch of languid allure. Through it all, her smile remained radiant. Her silken hair cascaded loosely, exuding an ethereal, unearthly charm. Yao Meng raised her brows slightly, her smile warmly directed at Mu Zhian. “You’re right; indeed, I bear some responsibility. His current weakness does relate to me.” This unexpected acknowledgment caught everyone off guard, rendering them speechless in front of this celestial-looking figure’s admittance. Reacting quickly, Mu Zhian hurriedly stated, “This is not the Celestial's fault; it's my own issue—” However, his words were cut short as Yao Meng gently shook her head, laughing softly, “If I were to let you participate in the duel in such a weakened state, I would feel guilty.” “So, I shall compensate you.” Mu Zhian was taken aback, then as Yao Meng gracefully approached him, he raised his head slightly, meeting her gaze. Her eyes brimmed with emotion, her lips curved into a faintly contented smile. For reasons unknown, Mu Zhian felt slightly uneasy and tried to step back. But in the next moment, a vine suddenly twined around his foot. Amidst numerous jealousy-laden and stupefied gazes, she placed one hand gently at the back of Mu Zhian’s head, dipped her head slightly, and pressed her luscious lips tenderly against his. At that instant, the vine at Mu Zhian's feet sprouted energetically, and the warmth of spiritual energy filled his body, melting away his previous cold weakness. 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