It turns out, they were the main characters.

She wasn't particularly concerned about Mu Zhi'an's words, after all, the gap between the Returning Void Realm and the Qi Refining Realm was truly too great, and at least for the next few decades, Mu Zhi'an probably wouldn't be able to help her much.

Moreover, if she had to point out her only difficulty right now, it would be being stuck at the third level of the Returning to Emptiness realm, which is precisely something that cannot be solved by external forces.

Perhaps noticing that Mu Zhian's gaze had fallen on the eldest princess, Yan Ruyu smiled and said, "She is the eldest princess of the Great Qian Dynasty, Yongning. She occasionally comes to the library to chat with me about poetry and books."

The eldest princess of the Great Qian Dynasty, the emperor's biological daughter... Mu Zhian respectfully clasped his hands and said, "I am Mu Zhian, and I greet Princess Yongning."

Princess Yongning smiled and said, "Young Master Mu is a disciple of the Liangyi Sect, so there is no need for you to be so reserved."

Her tone and voice were clear and pleasant, and she maintained a gentle smile, which made people feel a sense of goodwill towards her.

This is a bit different from the royal family I remember... If it were the Third Prince, he would probably be haughtily snorting to show his noble status... Mu Zhian looked at Princess Yongning's gentle smile and returned the smile.

Yan Ruyu glanced at the empty hall and said, "This is not the place to talk. Let's find another place."

After saying that, she waved her sleeve and disappeared from the third floor of the library with Mu Zhian and Yongning.

Ye Yu stared blankly at the departing figures of the three men, slightly stunned.

Even a fool could see that Pavilion Master Yan clearly had a very good relationship with Mu Zhi'an... not to mention exposing Mu Zhi'an's "cheating" behavior.

But that's a cultivator at the Void Returning Realm!

Why would I condescend to chat with a mere Qi Refining cultivator?

Could it be... that Pavilion Master Yan has taken a liking to Mu Zhi'an and wants to recruit him as an inner disciple?

The possibility popped into Ye Yu's mind, and he found it somewhat absurd and unbelievable.

Back in Tianxuan City, Mu Zhian was welcomed by the patriarchs or elders of those big families simply because he was the eldest young master of the Mu family. Regardless of his cultivation level, these high-ranking officials would greet him with smiles.

But in the Liangyi Sect... Mu Zhian's identity is completely useless. What exactly does Pavilion Master Yan see in him?!

How could a mere Qi Refining Stage 5 cultivator have managed to attract the attention of the Liangyi Sect's higher-ups before him?!

Watching the three figures disappear from sight, Ye Yu pursed his lips tightly, his heart filled with indignation at the injustice.

Suddenly, a jade slip flashed before his eyes. He snapped out of his daze and, with lightning speed, reached out to grab the jade slip, managing to catch it successfully.

I glanced down.

...Another second-grade cultivation technique!

Ye Yu's eyes lit up with excitement, and he subconsciously licked his lips.

So what if Mu Zhi'an manages to steal my cultivation technique?

His great fortune can bring him not only his first second-grade cultivation technique, but also a second one.

And the person who gets in through connections, no matter how much they gain... will eventually be exposed for who they really are!

……

Near the library is a pavilion suspended in mid-air. When looking down from above, one can only barely see the bottomless abyss through the clouds.

At this very moment, Mu Zhian was sitting at the tea table, looking at Yan Ruyu and the princess, feeling a mix of emotions.

I never expected that the eldest princess of the Great Qian Dynasty would have such a wide network of connections, even knowing several high-ranking members of the Liangyi Sect.

Seemingly noticing Mu Zhian's gaze, Yongning slightly raised her head, a gentle smile on her delicate face, and asked, "Is there something you need, Young Master Mu?"

Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled, "It's nothing... I was just a little surprised. I didn't expect the two of you to be friends."

“Sister Yan and I are both teacher and friend. She has taught me a lot of things, and in a sense, she is my mentor.” Yongning raised her eyebrows slightly and said softly, “I came to Liangyi Sect this time to ask Sister Yan some questions.”

She paused for a moment, then continued, "However, after arriving at the sect, I heard about some things that happened yesterday."

"I just happened to hear Sister Yan mention that Young Master Mu was also in the library, so I asked to see you."

Yesterday's events... she must be referring to the Third Prince causing trouble, right?

Mu Zhian calmly took a sip of tea, looked at the elegant and noble beauty, and smiled, "What is Princess Yongning's opinion on this matter?"

“I will return the million spirit stones to Young Master Mu on his behalf,” Yongning said with a light smile.

Hmm... Although she always has a friendly smile, it seems that this princess is more like a domineering CEO... Mu Zhian formed his first impression of Yongning.

In reality, Princess Yongning would definitely be like the CEO of a company. She would always have a friendly smile when dealing with subordinates and even guests, but she could be quite assertive when necessary.

This type of woman may seem approachable, but in reality, it's extremely difficult to get close to her.

"Princess Yongning and the Third Prince have a good relationship?" Mu Zhian asked.

Yongning shook her head slightly and smiled faintly, "I haven't said more than a few words to him."

The palace was so large that, apart from the occasional banquets where the princes and princesses would interact, they would hardly have any contact with each other at other times.

"It seems that Princess Yongning is truly a kind-hearted woman," Mu Zhian praised sincerely.

Then, he glanced at the storage ring on her slender hand.

Mu Zhian didn't care who gave him the money, as long as he could get the spirit stones.

Princess Yongning shook her head and smiled sweetly: "Young Master Mu, please don't be in a hurry."

"I will personally deliver the million spirit stones to Tianhe Garden within the next two days."

As she said this, she raised her head and glanced, intentionally or unintentionally, at the entrance of the library, and continued, "But not now."

Mu Zhian turned his head to look behind him and saw the young man standing outside the library, wearing a four-clawed python robe.

The Third Prince, Ninglong.

Mu Zhian calmly withdrew his gaze, smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, I'm not in a hurry to have it."

Princess Yongning and the Third Prince had a mediocre relationship, yet she was willing to spend a million spirit stones for him... If it wasn't out of kindness, then it meant she had her own motives.

Mu Zhi'an didn't know what the other party wanted, nor did he need to care about such things.

After all, it's normal for interpersonal relationships in a complex place like royalty to be much more complicated than one might imagine.

All he had to do was wait for good news at Tianhe Garden.

The million spirit stones... will all be paid for by this princess.

After sitting in the pavilion for a while, watching the Third Prince who seemed to be waiting for someone at the entrance of the library, Mu Zhi'an withdrew his gaze and cupped his hands to the two of them, saying:

"Sect Master Yan, Princess, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

At this point, he seemed to remember something and suddenly said, "By the way, Pavilion Master Yan, I wonder which floor of the library has books on formations?"

"You want to learn formations?" Yan Ruyu looked at Mu Zhian with suspicion, then remembered the day Mu Zhian broke the formation of the Trial Forest, and smiled and nodded, "Speaking of which, you do have some talent in formations."

"Afterwards, I will have someone prepare a few suitable books on formations and send them to Tianhe Garden for you to read."

After saying that, she seemed to remember something and continued, "I need to verify the cultivation technique you obtained from the library earlier."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhian took out the Lone Star Sword he had just obtained from his storage ring.

"A second-grade cultivation technique?" Princess Yongning's eyes showed a hint of surprise, and she subconsciously looked at Mu Zhian.

Yan Ruyu was also somewhat surprised and couldn't help but glance at Mu Zhian a few more times.

Originally, it was thought that Mu Zhian would be lucky to get a third-grade cultivation technique, but unexpectedly, his luck attracted a second-grade cultivation technique...?

"It seems you have quite good luck." Yan Ruyu smiled and nodded, finding the shy and humble young man even more pleasing to the eye.

"I just happened to obtain a second-grade cultivation technique," Mu Zhian said modestly.

I happened to run into Ye Yu and managed to snag some freebies...

Yan Ruyu reached out and grabbed Mu Zhian's wrist, her divine sense sweeping over him and recording the technique in his hand.

If I remember correctly, Mu Zhian was only at the fifth level of Qi Refining back in the Trial Forest, but now he is already at the sixth level of Qi Refining. It seems that he is a promising talent with both talent and hard work...

Yan Ruyu looked at Mu Zhian with a hint of admiration in her eyes, nodded slightly, and was about to withdraw her hand.

At this moment, her divine messenger seemed to notice something as it swept over Mu Zhian's cauldron, and couldn't help but pause for a moment.

Then, when she looked up at Mu Zhian again, there was a strange look in her eyes.

Yan Ruyu skillfully concealed her surprise, withdrew her hand, and smiled, "It's ready."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhian bid farewell and left the Sky Pavilion.

Yan Ruyu silently gazed at Mu Zhian's departing figure, her eyes flickering slightly.

Two cauldrons...

Under normal circumstances, a cultivator could never have two cauldrons, because spiritual energy can only condense into one cauldron.

There is only one situation where there can be two cauldrons.

Mu Zhian is a born furnace...

Yan Ruyu gazed in the direction Mu Zhian had left, her eyes gradually brightening with relief.

Junior Sister Lan probably knew about this, which is why she tried her best to keep it a secret.

As for the reasons...

Yan Ruyu pursed her supple lips, a meaningful glint in her beautiful eyes.

Chapter 128 He is a born furnace! 4K

There are all kinds of physical constitutions in this world, and these constitutions undoubtedly have a great amplifying effect on a cultivator's future path of cultivation.

Ye Lingxuan's innate spiritual body gives her an exceptional affinity for spiritual energy. When refining various kinds of pills, she has a more acute perception than ordinary alchemists and knows exactly when to control the heat.

Bai Ruoxi and Wei Mengrou also have extremely special physiques. The former can use a bronze sword left behind by a powerful ancient being, while the latter has a monstrous talent for cultivation and an unlucky streak that makes people hesitate to approach.

As for Mu Zhian...

This one is more heavyweight.

A natural furnace or cauldron offers no benefit to one's own cultivation, but to others, it is a treasure more precious than rare and precious materials.

Yan Ruyu sat upright at the tea table, gazing into the distance in the direction Mu Zhian had left, a strange light flickering in her eyes.

The feeling I just had is absolutely right... This Mu Zhian is definitely a born furnace.

That's why Junior Sister Lan cares so much about him...

If others find out about this, it might cause quite a bit of trouble... Yan Ruyu thought to herself.

"Sister Yan, what are you thinking about?" A gentle, sweet, and clear voice came from the side, pulling Yan Ruyu back to reality from her thoughts.