It turns out, they were the main characters.

"Lingxuan, Qian'er," Mu Zhian called out, revealing a bright and sunny smile.

Hearing the familiar voice, Ye Qian's eyes lit up slightly. She looked up at the boy standing not far away and called out softly, "Brother Mu!"

Ye Lingxuan, on the other hand, was much more reserved, maintaining her usual elegance. She was as proud as a white swan, straightening her back and gazing at him with brimming eyes, calling out, "Young Master Mu."

In private, Brother Mu is like Young Master Mu; in public, this Lingxuan girl is indeed too concerned about saving face... Mu Zhian walked up to the two of them with a smile and sat down.

Then, he took out two bowls of sealed crane soup from his storage ring, placed them on the table, and said, "Try them quickly, I cooked this for you myself."

Ye Lingxuan's gaze sharpened slightly, and she subconsciously glanced at Mu Zhian: "Eight-Treasure Crane...?"

Mu Zhian nodded slightly and smiled, "Drink it while it's hot. Maybe today will be the opportunity to advance to the next rank."

"Brother Mu, are you planning to go back?" Ye Qian noticed that Mu Zhi'an hadn't taken a seat yet and immediately realized what he was thinking, and was a little disappointed.

Mu Zhian gently rubbed Ye Qian's head and said softly, "After drinking the soup made by the Eight Treasure Crane, with your current level, you will likely show signs of a breakthrough soon. The selection ceremony for inner disciples is coming soon, so focusing on preparation is the most important thing."

"As for me..."

Mu Zhi paused for a moment, then, as Ye Qian looked up at him, he gave her a kind and gentle smile, like a big brother next door, and said softly, "Could it be that Brother Mu could run away?"

Stared at so intently by Mu Zhian and feeling the warmth of his palm, Ye Qian lowered her eyes shyly and then murmured a soft "Mmm".

Mu Zhian then looked at his sister sitting to the side. Ye Lingxuan only glanced at him before quickly averting her gaze as if she had been electrocuted. Her expression seemed calm, but it seemed to contain some complex emotions that she had never felt before.

"I'm going back now, Lingxuan," Mu Zhian's voice transmitted in her ear.

Ye Lingxuan raised her head slightly and met Mu Zhian's affectionate gaze. Her usually calm and composed state of mind was slightly disturbed.

"If you can't bear to part with me, Brother Mu can stay and keep you company," Mu Zhi'an continued telepathically, this time with a hint of joking.

"Don't joke like that... Young Master Mu, please leave!"

Ye Lingxuan glared at Mu Zhian, but besides the resentment in her eyes, there was also a hint of charming affection.

And the original inner turmoil seemed to be gradually filled with a kind of warmth.

……

After returning to Tianhe Garden, Mu Zhian walked into a nearby pavilion and met a beautiful woman with an elegant and intellectual demeanor.

Against a backdrop of lush green grass, Bai Ruoxi, dressed in a simple white dress, proudly displays her ample bosom, holding a book in her hands and reading intently.

Her hair was simply tied up with a jade hairpin, with strands hanging down, adding a touch of languid, down-to-earth charm.

She was aloof and delicate, like a young lady who rarely left her home.

In front of outsiders, Bai Ruoxi is aloof and unapproachable. Only in front of Mu Zhian does this young lady show her vulnerable side.

With her breasts like that, could she really see the words on the scroll...? Mu Zhian called out, "Ruoxi."

Then, he brought out two bowls of crane soup and came to Bai Ruoxi's side.

Bai Ruoxi's bright and clear eyes, as clear as a cold pool, looked over and saw the approaching noble young man. Her gaze softened and she gazed at him tenderly, expressing her admiration, but she did not speak, maintaining the composure of a beautiful woman.

Girls are generally reserved. Even if they have engaged in dual cultivation several times, they will still feel shy in broad daylight, let alone a beauty like Bai Ruoxi who has received various etiquette training since childhood.

"What are you looking at?" Mu Zhian asked, glancing at the scroll in Bai Ruoxi's hand.

Unexpectedly, Bai Ruoxi realized what was happening and seemed a little flustered. She quickly hid the book behind her back, then pretended nothing had happened and shook her head with a smile, saying, "It's just a book to pass the time when I'm tired from meditation and cultivation. It's nothing to mention."

Why did you hide it so carefully, as if you were afraid I would see it? Mu Zhian looked at the books behind Bai Ruoxi with suspicion, then smiled and said, "If you don't want to talk about it, then forget it. Try this crane soup. Senior Yi Hao only raised about ten cranes in total, and he cherished each one very much."

"There probably won't be another chance to eat Eight Treasure Crane in the future," Mu Zhian continued.

Bai Ruoxi nodded slightly, first discreetly hiding the scroll in her storage ring, and then elegantly drinking the Eight Treasure Crane Soup.

Mu Zhian looked at the aloof beauty with suspicion, feeling that Bai Ruoxi's expression was a little off.

He hadn't looked closely when he arrived, but now he noticed that Bai Ruoxi's face seemed to have a faint blush, which was quite alluring.

Judging from the looks of it, it must be related to the book she was just looking at.

However, everyone has secrets they don't want others to know, and Mu Zhian didn't intend to pry into them.

He also picked up the crane soup and enjoyed this luxurious lunch.

After drinking the crane soup, Mu Zhian sat beside the girl and spent a while being affectionate with her. Bai Ruoxi suddenly said with a hint of joy, "I think I'm about to break through to the first level of Refining Spirit."

As she spoke, her bright, beautiful eyes stared intently at Mu Zhi'an, as if waiting for his exclamation.

"Ruoxi is amazing." Mu Zhian exclaimed in genuine admiration.

Bai Ruoxi's brows relaxed considerably, but she still haughtily raised her snow-white chin and gave a nonchalant "hmm".

"so so."

She's putting on an act with me... Mu Zhian gently slapped the beauty's pert buttocks.

The aloof and delicate beauty let out a soft moan, gave him a reproachful look, and said, "What are you doing?"

She looked angry, but she was mostly shy.

Mu Zhian smiled but didn't say anything.

Even if someone is at the second level of the Spirit Refinement stage, I can still suppress them with a wave of my hand!

"But is it alright to advance to the second rank of Refining Spirit at this critical juncture?" Bai Ruoxi suddenly asked worriedly.

The Third Prince had just arrived in a grand manner not long ago, and now that he has been promoted, there is a high possibility that demonic energy will overflow again.

"Don't worry, with Senior Linglong here, do you think anyone would doubt you?" Mu Zhian said with a smile.

Just as he said before.

The story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" will not be believed by anyone the second time.

Bai Ruoxi gave a soft "hmm," glanced at Mu Zhian's hand that was roaming over her waist, and said softly, "...Let go first, I need to focus on breaking through and dealing with the Heavenly Tribulation."

Mu Zhian then reluctantly withdrew his hand.

Sigh, Bai Ruoxi is still too shy and can't unlock the scenes in other places.

Otherwise, a romantic moment in the courtyard could also be a different experience.

Looking at Bai Ruoxi's fair and beautiful profile, Mu Zhian couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

At that moment, thunderclouds quietly gathered in the sky. Mu Zhian subconsciously looked up and saw Wei Mengrou, dressed in a yellow dress, standing under the thunderclouds with a sword on her back, leaving people with only a beautiful back view that left them with much to imagine.

Sister Mengrou has also been promoted.

At the same time, Mu Zhian also felt a surge of spiritual energy from the outside world gathering in his cauldron. The spiritual energy was wonderful and had an indescribable beauty.

If one had to describe this wonderful experience, it would only be slightly less exquisite than the time spent cultivating with Bai Ruoxi.

I'm about to reach the sixth level of Qi Refining!

As expected of the Eight Treasures Crane, a supreme treasure that can only be used once for each cultivator... Mu Zhian and Bai Ruoxi exchanged a glance and went back to their rooms to prepare for this breakthrough in their cultivation levels.

The next morning.

Library.

This is one of the neutral forces of the Liangyi Sect. It can be said that more than 90% of the sect's disciples have come here to consult books or obtain cultivation techniques.

At this moment, in front of the ninth floor of the library, Yan Ruyu, dressed in a light robe that outlined her full, alluring curves like a ripe peach, sat upright in a chair, looking at the letter that had been delivered by a secret agent not long ago.

The envelope contained details of the Third Prince's outburst at Tianhe Garden yesterday.

The envelope simply recorded what he had seen and heard, without expressing any of his personal opinions.

This is the most basic personal quality of a secret agent: the intelligence delivered must not contain any subjective thoughts or opinions of its own, because that would interfere with the thinking of its master.

After reviewing the intelligence, Yan Ruyu would naturally make her own judgment on how to proceed.

When she saw certain descriptions in the intelligence report, Yan Ruyu's delicate eyebrows furrowed unconsciously.

The deputy chief of Huabao Peak has a familial relationship with the Third Prince. The Third Prince borrowed the Demon Measuring Ruler from Ning Shuwen and even discovered the presence of demonic energy in Tianhe Garden.

However, Ning Shuwen was persuaded to leave shortly after making his move.

Then, the three chief ministers entered Tianhe Garden one after another, and left shortly afterward...

If there really are demon cultivators in Tianhe Garden, it doesn't make sense why they would give up.

But if there are no demon cultivators... then why would the Demon Measuring Ruler react?

Yan Ruyu pondered for a long time before beginning to grind ink and write a letter.

A short while later, she folded a letter, handed it to the spy beside her, and said with a smile:

"Send this letter to Tianhe Garden, and make sure no one else notices it."

……

The Glazed Tile Palace and the Heavenly Harmony Garden.

Mu Zhian quietly opened his eyes, feeling the unprecedentedly strong spiritual energy in the cauldron, and felt refreshed.

It's a pity that each cultivator can only use the Eight Treasure Crane once, otherwise, if one were used per day, wouldn't one directly advance to the Refining Spirit Realm... Mu Zhian sighed with some regret.

He pushed open the door, feeling the warmth of the sunlight on his body, and couldn't help but squint his eyes comfortably, glancing sideways at the yellow-skirted maid who was standing in the courtyard in a daze.

Why does it feel like Sister Mengrou has gotten bigger again...? After glancing at the maid's back, Mu Zhian subtly glanced at her breasts, which seemed to have grown a little larger, and muttered to himself.

Wei Mengrou seemed to sense something, turned her head to look at him, and said expressionlessly, "Where are you looking?"

Mu Zhian didn't mind and smiled, "Sister Mengrou, you advanced to the sixth rank of Refining Spirit yesterday?"

Wei Mengrou gave a soft "Mmm," hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Thank you."

Mu Zhian smiled and said, "If you really want to thank me, why not repay me with your body?"

Wei Mengrou glanced at him coldly and said indifferently, "Get lost."

Mu Zhian smiled but remained silent.

This is more like Mengrou...

If Wei Mengrou were to suddenly treat him gently one day, Mu Zhian would feel somewhat unaccustomed to it.

After all, she had become accustomed to being treated coldly by the maid.

At this moment, Wei Mengrou suddenly seemed to sense something and looked up at the secret agent who was quietly walking in from outside.

The spy, veiled in black, quietly entered the villa and approached Mu Zhi'an, respectfully presenting him with an invitation:

"Young Master Mu, Pavilion Master Yan invites you to sit in the library."