377 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

### Web Novel Translation **Fanfiction Novel Network** Home > Fanfiction Novels > "Turns Out, They're the Protagonists" > Chapter 377 Author: ccc --- "Isn't this the renowned Young Master Mu from our sect? What's brought you to think of your sister now?" Lan Feiying's voice was soft and alluring as she gazed at Mu Zhian's face. Her luscious red lips curved into a smile, and she continued, "Are you feeling better? If your wounds from our last bout haven't healed, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the heart to go easy on you today." Mu Zhian didn't stand on ceremony. He sat on the stone bench beside Lan Feiying and smiled, "The spiritual energy from the cauldron has fully restored my energy, but the physical injuries still need a few days of recuperation. It's nothing serious." Hearing this, Lan Feiying lowered her gaze, secretly sighing in relief. At that moment, she sensed a somewhat piercing gaze not far off from her side. She turned slightly to glance in its direction. Lan Mulian, noble and cold, wore a thin veil. Her cold, beautiful eyes seemed to hold a faint hint of a smile as she gazed at her sister, laden with meaning. Lan Feiying, unaffected, shifted her gaze as if nothing happened, her attention wandering among the surrounding scenery. Lan Mulian pursed her rosy lips slightly, a faint curve appearing at the corner of her mouth. Though she might seem like a social butterfly, her sister wasn't very good at expressing her true feelings. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so roundabout in asking about Mu Zhian’s injuries. But then again, she herself wasn't much better in that regard. Her eyes shifted naturally back to Mu Zhian, her tone as cool as ever, "Your injuries aren't fully healed yet. Are you planning not to give up on this match?" She could perceive the essence of all things, and naturally saw through the current state of Mu Zhian’s body. Though not on his last legs, the wounds around the Inquiring Heaven Lock were indeed still healing. "I have to give it a try. I haven’t truly seen how Senior Sister fights," Mu Zhian said with a smile. Then, his nose twitched slightly, his eyes brightened, and he sent a private message through the spirit, "Have you used the ointment I gave you, Senior Sister?" The fragrance of the ointment, bought by Sister Mengrou, was indeed pleasant, like a mint mixed with other floral scents, quite fitting for her... "I tried it a bit." A faint blush seemed to grace the elegant face hidden beneath Lan Mulian’s veil, though her voice remained calm and natural. "It suits you, Senior Sister," Mu Zhian communicated again through the spirit. These words were not just to please her; they were genuine from Mu Zhian’s heart. The alluring fragrance emanating from Lan Mulian at the moment was undeniably enticing. "Feiying, it seems you've become even more beautiful since we last met," Mu Zhian suddenly complimented Lan Feiying with another spirit message, multitasking on a different thread. With Lan Mulian, she would gracefully accept the praise with a smile. However, Lan Feiying differed from her demure sister. Her eyes sparkled with mischief as she looked at Mu Zhian with her alluring smile. "In a short while, you'll be competing with my sister. Are you confident?" They sat so close, and unlike her sister, Lan Feiying's fragrance was sweet and tempting, adding to the playful tease in her voice. It was as if the boy who planned to tease an older girl instead ended up being teased by her. Mu Zhian swallowed unconsciously, shaking his head slightly with a blend of restraint and helplessness, "Who can confidently claim victory against Senior Sister in this competition?" Lan Feiying casually squinted her eyes, her voice charming as ever, "True enough, since she is, after all, the first to reach the Fusion Realm." Their close proximity hinted at intimacy, and with their casual banter, Lan Feiying sat even closer to Mu Zhian, their shoulders almost touching. Meanwhile, Lan Feiying glanced at her sister out of the corner of her eye. Lan Mulian, serene and elegant, with tranquil gazes devoid of any emotional fluctuations, watched them. "By the way, the Azure Emperor mentioned you and she are dao companions, is that true?" "My sister couldn't meditate properly last night because of it," Lan Feiying teased, her intentions quite clear, watching Mu Zhian with a playful grin. "Don't tease me, Sister Feiying." Outwardly Mu Zhian appeared resigned, but inside, he was slightly alarmed. Feiying had become unexpectedly bold after just a few days apart. If it weren't for the unsuitable setting, he might have considered subduing her mischievous nature with a little lesson. Likewise, Lan Mulian's brow would have momentarily arched in surprise if not for the veil, hearing these unexpected revelations concerning yesterday. Lan Mulian’s mental state the previous day, it turned out, was perfectly captured by Lan Feiying's prankish grasp. "Your opponent should soon be announced, right? Perhaps you should get ready early," Lan Mulian reminded her sister, wearing a faint smile. Lan Feiying flipped her sect token over, revealing two bold characters on the back: Ye Qian. "I didn’t expect to face Lady Ye Qian. You're right, Sister. Though our match is tomorrow, it’s best for me to prepare in advance." Lan Feiying tucked the sect token away and stood, a charming smile still on her face, "If you don’t act soon, Sister, even the soup might be gone." This time, her words reached only Lan Mulian, delivered directly to her mind. Lan Mulian’s clear, beautiful eyes twinkled, momentarily unsettled by her sister's meaningful glance. Lan Feiying, with a smile, departed with fragrant grace, her fiery figure vanishing from the pavilion. Both Lan Mulian and Mu Zhian gazed at the disappearing silhouette, though externally calm, Mu Zhian felt a bit helpless inside. After Yao Meng's chief-wife declaration, his maneuvering room significantly shrank. More than the predestined protagonist, it was the likes of Bai Ruoxi and other 'main characters' that caused him the most headache. If one of them won the Ascension Tournament, things could become troublesome…unless the ultimate victor was Sister Mengrou or Senior Sister Lan. If either of them won, nothing substantial would happen to him, and the master’s hidden rewards would remain unclaimed. But if it were Ye Lingxuan or Bai Ruoxi…they might just take him to the Sword Palace or a forbidden zone after their victory at the Ascension Tournament. As Mu Zhian pondered, he sensed a familiar presence approaching. "Ruoxi...?" Mu Zhian raised an eyebrow, turning toward the presence. At the entrance to the pavilion, dressed in a white palace gown marked with gentle grace, was Bai Ruoxi. Her exquisite face wore a soft expression, and she held a small jade bottle in her hand. "Mu Lang, are you alright?" Bai Ruoxi entered the pavilion gracefully, offering the jade bottle to Mu Zhian. "This was brought from the Sword Palace. It's a medicinal elixir that can help with your injuries." Her demeanor was as gentle as a secluded noblewoman, and from the moment she entered, her gaze never left Mu Zhian. As Mu Zhian’s chief wife, she naturally wanted to visit him last night, but the Azure Emperor advised against disturbing his rest, so she had restrained her worries until today. Seeing Mu Zhian accept the bottle, Bai Ruoxi finally turned to face Lan Mulian. With a reserved yet flawless smile, her sweet and gentle voice expressed thanks, "Did Senior Sister care for Mu Lang on my behalf? Ruoxi gives you my thanks then." Her soft, steady voice emphasized "my Mu Lang," with deliberate clarity. The meaning wasn't lost on Lan Mulian. Despite her typically cool demeanor, Lan Mulian harbored a bit of a domineering presence, detesting provocation most of all. "I’m just doing my duty as his senior sister. It’s natural to care for him," she replied with even, pleasant tones. "But, Sister Bai, wasn't your opponent Xiao Hua? He advanced to the eighth grade of the Spirit Refinement Realm yesterday, so do stay focused." "After all, in this Ascension Tournament, you too seek the prize, though the ultimate victor is already determined." Lan Mulian spoke with a cold, flawless smile, yet with an undertow of implications. No matter their efforts, the final winner will surely be her. That was Lan Mulian's confidence, earned and spoke for itself. "Sister, your first match today is with Mu Lang, isn't it? Be cautious not to lose by holding back because of his injuries," Bai Ruoxi advised gently. From the surface, their exchanges seemed to express concern for one another, but each had deeper meanings laced beneath their words. Lan Mulian gazed steadily at Bai Ruoxi, then broke into an unexpectedly beautiful smile like ice melting in spring. "I won’t hold back," she promised, speaking of more than just the Ascension Tournament. --- ### "Turns Out, They're the Protagonists" - Chapter 377 Author: ccc Due to their upcoming match, Lan Mulian tactfully left the pavilion, seeking to avoid any undue assumption of favoritism or bias. Meanwhile, Mu Zhian looked pensively at the name on Bai Ruoxi's sect token. "Ruoxi, when you face Xiao Hua later, try to pay attention to his spiritual sense. See if there's anything unusual about it." From Mu Zhian's understanding, almost every "Heaven’s Chosen" had something unique about them—like an experienced old soul in a ring, or even being reincarnated, or from another world... With Bai Ruoxi's strong spiritual sense, she might uncover some useful insights while battling Xiao Hua. "Do you know him, Mu Lang?" Bai Ruoxi asked softly, raising her head. "If you do, I'll be sure to go easy on him." "He harbors some hostility towards me, so I wanted you to be careful. Like Ye Yu, he might have some powerful spiritual presence residing within him." After hearing Mu Zhian's explanation, Bai Ruoxi simply nodded. "So he's an enemy of Mu Lang, understood." Her voice remained calm, yet her eyes grew a shade colder. In the past, she was often shielded by Mu Zhian. Now, she had grown strong enough to protect him. Should anyone intend harm towards Mu Lang, they’d find no mercy beneath her bronze sword. If Ye Yu and Xiao Hua were chosen by the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Provinces, then Bai Ruoxi and her peers were chosen by a new Heavenly Dao. Their fortunes, by comparison, far surpass those of the Heaven's Chosen, especially with Bai Ruoxi's spiritual aura frequently strengthened by Mu Zhian's nightly assistance. Bai Ruoxi casually shifted the topic, "Speaking of which, Mu Lang, though you haven't interacted much with Senior Sister, judging by today, she seems to have rather complex feelings for you." "Mu Lang is indeed popular with the ladies and you're getting better at making them happy," she remarked playfully. Opening the jade vial in Mu Zhian's hand, she took out a pill emitting a radiant glow and fed it to him with her fingertips. "Senior Sister treats all disciples kindly. Despite her cold appearance, she's warm-hearted," Mu Zhian said with a smile, channeling spiritual energy to refine the pill. "If Mu Lang fancies Senior Sister, you should pursue her. I doubt she'd refuse you," Bai Ruoxi suggested gently. Mu Zhian glanced at Bai Ruoxi, sighing inwardly; her enticing figure was hard to ignore, even after having confirmed such impressions many times before. His heart couldn't help but flutter. "Is Ruoxi jealous? That's not like you," Mu Zhian chuckled lightly, brushing Bai Ruoxi's fringe aside. "I've known Mu Lang to be a flirt from the start, and I'm not one to get jealous," Bai Ruoxi said softly. Though her tone was indifferent, there was a trace of vulnerability. She lowered her head slightly, nestling it into Mu Zhian's chest as her delicate arms encircled his waist. Mu Zhian’s body tensed slightly, aware of the attention they were drawing. Then he noted the gentle, subtly amused gaze of the Azure Emperor from the Ascension Platform. Ah, well… With a gentle sigh, Mu Zhian cradled Bai Ruoxi, tenderly stroking her hair as he whispered, "Ruoxi, no matter what, you are the one I love most." Bai Ruoxi, nestled in his embrace, softly uttered an "Mm," as the ache in her heart faded with his words. Warmth welled up from deep within her. ... From a distance, Xiao Hua noticed Mu Zhian laughing and chatting with today’s opponent, even making her blush. Who exactly was Mu Zhian, to be discontent with an Azure Emperor as a dao companion yet still involved with other favored daughters of the heavens?! Frustration welled in his heart, as jealousy gnawed at him, teeth clenched tightly. 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