Longevity starts with dual cultivation

Chapter 271 Mu Xinlan: Sister Yunxiu, you don’t want to

In the night, the Mu family's base was shrouded in the deep spiritual mist of rosy clouds. Magnificent palaces and gardens, mansions and estates could be seen everywhere, stretching out in a continuous stretch along the mountains and rivers.

Different areas have different formations, prohibitions, shields and protections, plus numerous family secret guards patrolling from time to time, and some specially raised exotic spirit beasts and birds, whose innate perception abilities are extremely sharp, and can see through most of the magical powers that allow them to stealthily hide.

Generally speaking, it is impossible for foreign enemies to sneak in and the top leaders of the Mu family are unaware of it.

However, the current Mu family is no longer the Mu family of the past. In fact, this family has been infiltrated and controlled by the Taiqing Divine Dynasty, and its capabilities in certain aspects have already declined significantly.

Or, this is what certain senior elders did deliberately. They have lost confidence in the future of the entire family and started to only consider the interests of their own branch and are no longer willing to care about the overall situation of the family.

Since the Taiqing Divine Dynasty wants the Mu family's foundation, let them take it. As for all the causes and consequences, and all the sins that happen in the future, they will naturally be responsible for them.

In the Mu family's ancestral hall, the candlelight was dim.

Deep in the gloomy hall, a middle-aged man in a green shirt with a decadent temperament and disheveled hair sat cross-legged on a cushion, holding a dark golden wine gourd in his hand and drinking from it sip by sip.

Occasionally, he would raise his drunken eyes and glance at the bronze platform in front of him. The platform was filled with tablets of the ancestors of the Mu family. Under the dim light, they looked like lifeless tombstones.

Beside him stood an old man with a feathered robe and a star-shaped crown, with a refined and elegant face. Next to him was a young man in a red robe with a handsome face and a long sword on his back.

"...The Mu family is already yours. You have the final say on all matters of the family. Why are you looking for a puppet like me?"

The indifferent voice of the man in green echoed in the empty hall.

The old man laughed dryly a few times and said, "You can't say that. After all, you are a prince appointed by His Majesty the Divine Emperor himself, and your name is recorded in the royal family's jade book. How could we be disrespectful to you?

In the future, the Divine Dynasty's plan to conquer the Yuzhou Immortal Cultivation World will depend on the support of your Mu family! As long as your Highness the Prince can make contributions, His Majesty the Divine Emperor will certainly reward you generously!"

The green-shirted man laughed sarcastically and took another sip of wine: "What do you want me to do now? You want my people? You want my territory? You want my wealth and resources?

You guys can take whatever you want from the Mu family now, and do whatever you want with them. Is there anything else you need my cooperation with?"

The man in green is the new head of the Mu family, Mu Tianxiong, who has been in office for less than a year.

Although his predecessor was a wild boy who was raised by the vassal forces of the Taiqing Divine Dynasty since childhood and was once a chess piece that the top leaders of the Divine Dynasty had high hopes for, he developed thoughts that he shouldn't have after he came to power, and thus "accidentally fell into the water" and died.

As for how a powerful person with the peak of the spirit transformation realm, the top leader of a ten-thousand-year-old wealthy family, could possibly "fall into the water and die"? No one cares about this question anymore.

Anyway, in the past few decades, any senior elders in the Mu family who dared to disobey would die or go missing due to one accident or another, so that now no one in the Mu family dares to say "no" to the cultivators of the Taiqing Divine Dynasty.

The old man in feathered robe and star crown is the great elder sent by Taiqing Divine Dynasty to Mu Family: Lu Qingyang. The young man in red robe beside him is the fifteenth son of the current Divine Emperor, Lu Yunlong, who has the title of prince.

The reason these two great gods came here was naturally to monitor and control the two important chess pieces, the Mu family and the Cui family, and to implement the will of the top leaders of the Taiqing Divine Dynasty.

Today, the Mu family has become a one-man show, and anyone who disobeys will be killed.

It was their doing to get rid of the previous head of the family and replace him with Mu Tianxiong.

Mu Tianxiong knew it very well, and after taking office, he became a hands-off boss, not caring about any affairs within the family, and was drunk every day.

In this way, Lu Qingyang was completely free of constraints. This result made him satisfied, but not completely satisfied.

In view of the fact that the time is not yet ripe for the Taiqing Divine Dynasty to directly end, the archway of the head of the Mu family can be replaced, but it cannot be completely discarded. It must be taken out to decorate the facade when needed.

"...Your Highness, we are all working for the great cause of the Divine Dynasty and for His Majesty the Divine Emperor."

Lu Qingyang said slowly: "It's just that the current situation forces us to do so. There are many things... it's not convenient for the Divine Dynasty to deal with them personally right now, so as the nominal head of the Mu family, you have to come out and do something!"

"Well, I wonder what the Great Elder needs me to do?"

Mu Tianxiong narrowed his drunken eyes and asked lazily.

"In the last war, the Mu family and the Cui family suffered heavy losses, and of course the Divine Dynasty suffered the same loss."

Lu Qingyang said in a deep voice: "So now, the Divine Dynasty will give your Mu family some support, the condition is... you have to lead people to swallow up those vassal forces of the Shengyu Immortal Dynasty, the more the better!

In addition, you have to persuade the major forces in Yuzhou to side with us, or at least remain neutral and stop supporting the Shengyu Xian Dynasty.

It is not convenient for us to show up for these matters, so you, the head of the Mu family, have to come in person."

Mu Tianxiong took a sip of wine and wanted to say something, but the words turned into a sigh:
"Okay, I'll take this job. What else?"

Lu Yunlong, who had been silent, said, "Father has always been very concerned about the whereabouts of Ling Changqing, the son of destiny, and has ordered that he must be captured and brought back to the Divine Dynasty.

His affiliation is related to the fate of the country and the family. In this matter, shouldn't His Royal Highness also make a difference?"

Like the Great Xia Divine Dynasty and the Shenluo Heavenly Palace, the top leaders of the Taiqing Divine Dynasty certainly understood the importance of the Son of Destiny, and therefore sent a large number of people into Yuzhou to search for him, both openly and secretly.

Mu Tianxiong was silent for a few breaths, then he whispered: "All the major forces in Yuzhou are looking for Ling Changqing, including our Mu family, but no one has found anything so far.

Even if the Taiqing Divine Dynasty wants him, we can do nothing about it. This matter is ultimately up to God’s will.”

Lu Yunlong said unhappily: "But I seem to remember that the Mu family once selected a group of outstanding girls to give to that person?"

"Yes, that's true. All forces in Yuzhou are planning this. But we have to wait until Ling Changqing is found. If he doesn't show up, all plans will be out of the question."

Mu Tianxiong said frankly.

Lu Qingyang frowned, thought about it and said: "In this case, the Divine Dynasty will arrange a group of royal ladies to come here in the near future. If they find any trace of Ling Changqing, the women from our two families will come forward together to contact him."

If the temptation of beauty could lure the son of destiny into taking the bait, the Taiqing Divine Dynasty would certainly give it a try. What if it succeeded?
"The Great Elder can just make the arrangements for this matter."

Mu Tianxiong said indifferently.

……

"It feels like something is wrong?"

Looking at the silent and slightly desolate Stone Pagoda Garden outside, Ling Changqing inside the Epoch Star Palace frowned slightly.

He used the secret art of divination and after many twists and turns he finally found this place, but it did not look like the destination.

"This is the ancestral cemetery of our Mu family,"

Mu Yunxiu beside him explained in a low voice: "All the great elders who have passed away will eventually leave their tombs here, so except for the annual sacrifice day, no one will set foot here."

"Then let's look for it. The estimated result will not be wrong."

Ling Changqing's heart moved slightly, and he said thoughtfully.

The Epoch Star Palace flew silently into the stone pagoda forest. Stone pagodas of varying sizes stood quietly under the protection of lush trees. The cold moonlight sprinkled on the surface, adding to the desolate and dead atmosphere.

A moment later, a small Taoist temple appeared in the depths of the forest garden. It was mottled with ancient colors and looked natural, as if it was cast in one piece of purple copper.

"It should be here."

Ling Changqing said that this Taoist temple was an ancient spiritual treasure of unknown grade, and it could naturally accommodate a large number of cultivators to live and practice.

"There won't be an ambush, will there?"

Bai Qingyi was a little worried. If this place was a trap carefully arranged by the Mu family, she would probably have to face a tough battle.

Ling Changqing once again activated the secret method of heaven, and after silently deducing for a moment, he said softly:

"I don't sense any danger. You can go and take a look."

"Husband, let me go first?" Mu Yunxiu said, "If there is really any problem inside, they will inevitably reveal some clues after seeing me. We can respond accordingly."

She knew that Su Qinglian and the other girls didn't trust her very much, so she volunteered.

Ling Changqing thought about it and finally nodded: "Go, it's okay."

Gong Ling also calculated it just now and did not sense any dangerous aura.

After observing for a while, Ling Changqing opened the Epoch Star Palace. Mu Yunxiu's figure appeared not far from the Purple Bronze Taoist Temple and walked towards the gate of the temple in a swaying manner.

There was no one at the door, just a dark light curtain blocking the way. Mu Yunxiu took a step forward, and the light curtain began to ripple slightly like water waves.

The next moment, she was already standing inside the Purple Bronze Taoist Temple.

The view before my eyes suddenly opens up to blue sky and white clouds, green mountains and clear waters. Rows of fine houses and courtyards are randomly scattered on the mountains and forests, and there are birdsong and fragrance of flowers everywhere.

The pavilions and towers are exquisitely crafted, and among the rockery gardens, flowing springs and waterfalls, you can often see stunning beauties draped in gauze walking slowly.

Mu Yunxiu took a quick look and found several familiar faces, all of whom were close sisters from her own clan, so she planned to go over and talk to them.

"So it's Sister Yunxiu?"

The soft and charming voice of Jiaoying came from afar.

She was a beautiful woman with cloud-like green hair and stunning beauty. Her skin was so white and smooth that it seemed as if it could be blown away. She was wearing a dark blue palace gown with a pattern of flowers and clouds. The deep ravines under her bright red bodice were clearly visible, and her gorgeous golden hairpins and step-shaking ornaments were trembling slightly.

Mu Yunxiu took a closer look and recognized the other person's identity. It was Mu Xinlan, a proud daughter of the Mu family in previous generations. She devoted herself to cultivation and never married. Now she has reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

"It turns out to be Elder Xinlan. I came here specially to see the sisters."

Mu Yunxiu responded calmly. She didn't have much friendship with this person before, but their relationship was not bad either.

Mu Xinlan smiled and with light lotus steps, she stood in front of the timid and delicate girl in a skirt as white as snow.

She looked at Mu Yunxiu carefully for a while, and her beautiful eyes showed an incredible shock. She asked quietly with her mind:

"I didn't expect that after not seeing you for several years, your luck and fortune have become so prosperous? Is the legendary son of luck really that powerful?"

Mu Yunxiu remained calm: "I don't understand what you are talking about. I just went out to travel for a few years and got some opportunities by chance."

"Really? That really makes me envious!"

Mu Xinlan narrowed her beautiful eyes and said with a smile: "I remember that when you left the family last time, you were only at the peak of the Golden Core Realm. I never thought that you would become a Yuanying Real Lord in just a few years? It seems that the opportunity you got is extraordinary..."

Mu Yunxiu didn't want to waste time with her anymore, so he asked calmly:

"I just want to go see them, what do you want?"

The slender hand hidden in the sleeve has already fastened a talisman, the dragon-like blood in the body began to surge, and the invisible pressure quietly grew.

Mu Yunxiu didn't want to fall out with the other party, but of course if a fight really came to that, he wouldn't be afraid of the other party.

With her strong physique, she is almost invincible in close combat.

"Is it really that serious? I just want to talk to you for a few words."

Mu Xinlan smiled helplessly and took a step back wisely.

This body cultivator's personality is simple and direct, and she explodes at the slightest provocation. I wanted to tease her, but it seems I can only get straight to the point.

"You want to take them away? I have no objection, but my sisters and I will also go with you. Is this request not too much?"

Mu Xinlan spoke with divine thoughts.

"What if I don't agree?"

Mu Yunxiu's eyes turned cold, and his aura continued to rise.

"Then... maybe it won't be long before those two old dogs from the Taiqing Divine Dynasty will know the news!"

Mu Xinlan smiled and said, "I can't beat you if you try to fight to the death, but I can still run away and save my life. Do you want to try?
Sister Yunxiu, you don't want to be hunted down by the Taiqing Divine Dynasty, right?"

Mu Yunxiu was silent for a few breaths before responding, "Does it have to be like this? We originally had no grudges or hatred, why did it come to this?"

Mu Xinlan's expression turned cold, and she gritted her teeth and said, "What else? You take them to accompany the son of destiny, and they will have a bright future. But I have to stay in this hellhole with my life or death uncertain. Who knows when I will be pushed onto the battlefield as cannon fodder?
If you were me, what would you choose? My conditions are not worse than yours, right? Why do you have such an opportunity? "

"...How did you make sure I would come back? Also, you didn't seem to be planning to join at first, so why did you squeeze in later?"

Mu Yunxiu frowned and said nothing, concentrating his attention on sensing his surroundings.

Mu Xinlan was not initially included in the list of clan women selected from the clan. It was not because she was not qualified, but because she had accumulated enough merits and contributions to the family, and she had the right to refuse the arrangement of the family's top management, but only once.

"Of course it was arranged by the current head of the family!"

Mu Xinlan responded with divine thoughts: "All the girls in the clan who are outstanding in appearance and unwilling to be favored by the Taiqing Divine Dynasty have been arranged to come here."

Mu Tianxiong did not deliberately conceal his actions. Due to the importance of the Son of Destiny, the Taiqing Divine Dynasty had no reason to question it, so the plan was not abolished.

"You have too many people. I'm afraid it will be difficult to arrange them in the future!"

Mu Yunxiu was silent for a while, and finally spoke.

Mu Xinlan smiled and said, "No matter what, as long as we can escape from this hellhole of the Mu family, it'll be fine. If it's a woman he doesn't like, and we can't be his Taoist partner, then being his maid will be fine, right?"

Mu Yunxiu weighed the pros and cons for a while, and finally nodded: "So, what are you going to do?"

Mu Xinlan said: "This Taoist temple is an ancient cave treasure, just take it away!"

……

In the Mu family ancestral temple.

Lu Qingyang and Lu Yunlong had already left, but Mu Tianxiong was still sitting on the futon drinking. In the dim candlelight, his lazy and decadent figure was cast between the walls, swaying unsteadily.

"Homeowner..."

A dark shadow quietly emerged and reported in a hoarse voice: "The small world has just disappeared, and its whereabouts are unknown."

Mu Tianxiong's expression remained unchanged: "Where are those surveillance spies?"

"According to your instructions, the unreliable guys have already been dealt with, and those who are left are our people!"

"Okay, go down, and remember to block the news at all costs!"

"Yes!"

The dark shadow suddenly disappeared.

Mu Tianxiong raised the dark golden gourd with satisfaction, took a big sip, and felt better than ever.

No matter how those clan members outside view him, he has already secured a glimmer of hope for the Mu family, and he will be able to meet his ancestors after his death.

(End of this chapter)