371 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fanfiction Novel Network Search Fanfiction Complete Fan Fiction Serial Fan Fiction Rankings Home > Fanfiction > So, They Are the Main Characters So, They Are the Main Characters Chapter 371 Author: ccc Recalling that divine-like, aloof Mu Zhian, Ye Yu seethed with frustration and anger. "Indeed, you are one with great fortune, but don't forget, while Mu Zhian may not be such a person, he is backed by a powerful Dao-consolidated figure, plus the immortal fate gifted by the spirit dragon." An old voice echoed within Ye Yu's mind. "Moreover, the difference in realm between you two is not vast. If it were a fair battle, you might not have lost to him." The old master spoke soothingly, seemingly wishing to uplift Ye Yu’s spirits. "A fair battle..." However, as Ye Yu murmured softly, his eyes slowly widened in realization. Indeed... he had never once engaged Mu Zhian in a fair fight, as the latter had immediately summoned a superior-grade artefact. And that artefact had been a gift to Mu Zhian from an ancestor! "If not for the ancestral gift of the Heaven-questioning Lock to Mu Zhian, I would never have been defeated!" Remembering Mu Zhian's disdainful and superior demeanor after summoning the Heaven-questioning Lock, Ye Yu was incensed. Blood surged in his chest, and even while weakened, he couldn’t help but clench his fists in rage. He had long harbored doubts as to whom the ancestor truly favored, but reason dictated that Ye Qingxin was the Ye family’s ancestor; how could she possibly side with Mu Zhian? Yet recalling Mu Zhian’s intimate gestures towards the ancestor the previous night, his condescending gaze today, and the Heaven-questioning Lock in his hand at that time... Mu Zhian then seemed to be looking down on an insect. As wise as he was, today’s defeat, combined with remembering last night’s dialogues between Ye Qingxin and Mu Zhian, had led jealousy to completely engulf Ye Yu's heart. Just then, a gentle knocking came from outside the door. "Who is it?" Ye Yu's voice was cold and full of resentment. The door opened, and the incomparably beautiful Ye Qingxin stood at the threshold. "Ancestor, what brings you here?" Clearly, Ye Yu had not yet shaken off his anger from earlier and vented his icy words and negative emotions unchecked. Ye Qingxin glanced at Ye Yu calmly and said, "You've been defeated today, but there’s no need for self-denial. With your talent, though you lost to Mu Zhian this time, there's always a chance to win in the future." "Thank you for your concern, Ancestor. However, if we must speak the truth, what I truly lost to today was the Heaven-questioning Lock you gave him." At these words, a stifling sense of grievance filled Ye Yu, nurturing a desire to shred Mu Zhian to pieces. What he didn’t realize was that upon hearing this, Ye Qingxin was momentarily taken aback. What did Ye Yu's words imply? Not only did he refuse to accept his defeat, but he even cast the blame onto her? Her initial intent had been to stand up for Ye Yu, and later, after Mu Zhian passed the caverns’ test, was she supposed to break her vow and not give him the superior-grade artefact? Moreover, Mu Zhian obviously still had many unused tricks up his sleeve. Even without the Heaven-questioning Lock, with Ye Yu's temperament, victory would still have been out of his reach. Heh. Despite millennia of composure, Ye Qingxin found herself truly angered by one of her Ye descendants. No, it wasn’t just anger but genuine disillusionment. She stepped into the room, her graceful boots barely making a sound. Her red dress interwoven with black fabric accentuated her stunning beauty. Her slender yet enchanting figure reminiscent of a witch’s fire, with read eyes like glass, now reflected deep disappointment and icy detachment. Yet, she reached into her sleeve, producing a delicately crafted jade vial which she set upon the table: "This is Yang Qi Dan. Consuming it will help you recover in a week." "From now on, take care." Ye Qingxin looked at Ye Yu, her tone devoid of emotion. Then in the next moment, her fiery silhouette vanished from the room. She did not give Ye Yu the pills Mu Zhian had gifted her. With Ye Yu's attitude, he did not deserve Mu Zhian's kindness. In that moment, Ye Qingxin felt utterly cold-hearted, even contemplating the purpose behind her descent to the mortal realm. Across this scene, Mu Zhian was waking from his trance of refining pills. Upon opening his eyes, he saw Ye Qingxin's fiery silhouette in his room. Ye Qingxin’s former calm demeanor was missing, her beautiful face shrouded in frost; it was obvious her mood was exceptionally poor. It wasn’t hard to guess that Ye Yu must have recklessly spouted something. Having just experienced defeat, coupled with the blame on the Heaven-questioning Lock, Ye Yu would naturally divert his anger towards his ancestor. It’s easy to guess the minds of jealous people like Ye Yu. If Ye Yu doesn’t hold onto this beautiful woman’s thigh, then I’ll gladly do it... Mu Zhian looked up and asked with concern, “Senior, you’ve returned? Why do you seem unwell?” Ye Qingxin collected herself slightly and replied, “You’ve finished refining your pills?” Mu Zhian nodded, smiling, “Thanks to you, senior, I’ve refined the pill given by Emperor Luotan.” He paused briefly, showing curiosity, “Is there something bothering you, senior? Did you have a disagreement with Ye Yu?” Ye Qingxin shook her head, “It’s not worth mentioning Ye Yu. Compared to this, your injuries are more pressing.” Mu Zhian frowned, “Previously, you stood up against another powerful Dao master for the sake of your descendant. If I had such a beloved beauty as my ancestor, I’d cherish her dearly.” “It appears Ye Yu doesn’t understand that and even hurt your feelings?” "Young friend Mu, let's not talk about him. Let him train on his own from now on." Ye Qingxin, already a bit gloomy, grew even more sorrowful upon hearing Mu Zhian’s words. Yet, alongside that sorrow, some of her disaffection towards Ye Yu dissipated, replaced by a tinge of gratitude. At least someone recognized her efforts, unlike everyone being like Ye Yu... If this person were of the Ye lineage, perhaps she wouldn't feel so desolate today. After all, Mu Zhian understood her. Additionally, he was a naturally-born cauldron with limitless potential. "For senior to care so much for Ye Yu, his actions truly were excessive." Mu Zhian sighed. Then, remembering something, he continued, “By the way, Lingxian and Qian'er have recently faced challenges in their cultivation. If you have time, senior, perhaps you might visit Dexinyuan. Sister Siyu is also there.” Ye Qingxin didn't refuse, her gaze lowered as if contemplating. Mu Zhian remained silent, simply gazing at this stunning ancestor of the Ye family, awaiting her answer. Finally, after an indefinite time had passed, Ye Qingxin’s crisp voice gently echoed in the room. "Very well." Following Ye Qingxin’s reply, Mu Zhian flashed a radiant smile. "As half a member of the Ye family, if possible, may I seek your guidance on cultivation dilemmas in the future, senior?" He knew well that Ye Qingxin wouldn’t easily reject him now. Unexpectedly, Ye Qingxin nonchalantly lifted her gaze, fixing her eyes on Mu Zhian. Then, she leaned over, placing her hands on the soft couch beside him, her soft and somewhat enchanting voice whispering playfully by his ear. "I'm afraid the guidance you're seeking isn't confined to just cultivation problems, is it?" Chapter 333: Breaking Walls, My Specialty! 6K In the warmth of the room. Hearing that seductive voice, which seemed to induce a shiver down his spine, Mu Zhian instinctively lifted his head slightly. There, before him, he saw Ye Qingxin's exquisite face mere inches away, her alluring red lips, fiery magnificent eyes, and the faint smile hidden deep within her gaze. Mu Zhian was momentarily stunned, his mind processing rapidly: Oh my, am I being flirted with?! It's no surprise Mu Zhian found himself a bit mesmerized; a pure beauty like Ye Qingxin, actively flirting, naturally struck a deep chord. But normally, this escalation should be too swift, shouldn't it? Given this woman's lingering wariness towards me, how could she possibly make the first move? However, as Mu Zhian had surmised, the captivating glint in Ye Qingxin’s eyes turned cold the next moment, and she retracted her gaze. "Young friend Mu, there’s something you may not yet know." Gazing at the fragrant breeze's departure and the beautiful woman in a red dress to leave, with her captivating curves outlined by her attire, Mu Zhian wondered, “To what does the senior refer?” Ye Qingxin lifted her hand, her palm glowing with red light, revealing a scroll within. Turning back, her beautiful eyes fixated on Mu Zhian, Ye Qingxin sighed softly, "The illusion I crafted, everything within it, is recorded in this scroll." "And yesterday, the Azure Emperor and I personally observed the performance of you disciples during the evaluation." Mu Zhian was momentarily stunned, his eyes widening as a large question mark seemed to appear above his head. As Ye Qingxin spoke, her gaze rested steadily on Mu Zhian. She had expected to see this apparently obedient and well-behaved young man appear shocked, or even apologetic for transgressing against the Empress. To her surprise, after a brief moment of being dazed, Mu Zhian simply lowered his eyes slightly and sighed. "No wonder the senior had such a guard up against me before, so you saw all those scenarios I had imagined in my mind?" No wonder she was cautious; previously, he had speculated whether she knew of his thoughts toward her, but it turns out she had a view of his mental fantasies about her... Eight times a night, and he even tore her dress to shreds. Which woman wouldn't be on her guard against Mu Zhian after that? One could say it was quite magnanimous of Ye Qingxin to offer him a superior-grade artefact after he emerged from the illusion. At that moment, the sense of social death filled Mu Zhian’s heart, even leaving him a bit at a loss. Soon after, his mood gradually stabilized. "Does young friend Mu have an explanation for this?" Ye Qingxin’s eyes suddenly carried a hint of coldness, like a deity gazing from above. Had he not heard that sultry voice herself, Mu Zhian might have thought the previous happenings were all in his head. This woman is truly bewitching, irresistibly so... Such allure he had felt once before with Yao Meng. Yao Meng, who outwardly seemed saintly and pure, yet upon knowing her true self revealed the cunning beneath her perfect facade. With downcast eyes, Mu Zhian respectfully replied, "In truth, this matter isn’t due to a fault of mine." "If it must be put that way, it’s due to senior’s immense beauty." Ye Qingxin raised a brow slightly, observing him with an unreadable expression. How was he starting to sound like Ye Yu? Having been disheartened by a troublesome Ye descendant, she now encountered Mu Zhian expressing a similar sentiment, "It’s not my fault, it’s yours," undeniably inducing a sense of frustration. Yet in the next heartbeat, Mu Zhian continued, "Your beauty is unparalleled, one of the finest under the heavens. Who among the nine provinces wouldn’t be moved upon seeing you?" Holding his mouth as he coughed wearily, his exhausted eyes lifted with a helpless smile, "A sage isn’t without wrongful thoughts, but rather is adept at controlling them." "I respect senior, which is why my many thoughts remain hidden within." "But within the illusion, desires become magnified, after all, that is the test of the illusion itself... In such a heightened state of desire, my infatuation wasn't easy to suppress." Mu Zhian barely managed to stand up, one hand resting on the bedpost, his head slightly bowed, "If my actions have offended senior, I willingly accept any punishment you deem fit." Step on me, I wouldn't mind... His sincerity, alongside his somewhat pale complexion, the cold sweat emerging just from standing, and his exquisite features that seemed to enchant mature women, all played a role. These factors made Ye Qingxin’s previously cold gaze soften slightly. Mu Zhian’s response was undeniably impeccable. On one hand, he praised Ye Qingxin, openly admitted his wrongs, voiced his admiration for her, and finally apologized as an earnest junior, willing to accept punishment. I am injured, and you as a senior wouldn’t feel right punishing me, would you? If you choose not to punish me, then this matter can be brushed aside. Though that’s the implication, his approach and manner of speech were undeniably pleasant. First Chapter Previous Chapter 371/718 Next Chapter Last Chapter Index Previous: No One Understands Being a Villain Better Than Me Next: Crossover Anime: Becoming a Superhero at the Start Recommended Reading! Wuxia: Infinite Qi and Blood, Invincible Towns Jianghu I, Prospective Immortal Emperor, Sleep for Millennia and Join a Chat Group One Piece: Summoning Thor, A Knife Instakills Kaido Three-Body Problem: I Am a Bug, Bug of the Swarm! 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