It turns out, they were the main characters.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi's eyes flickered, and she subconsciously wanted to look up and gaze at Mu Zhi'an, but in the end she held back.

She maintained the aloof demeanor befitting a holy maiden of Yaochi, waiting for him to continue speaking.

However, Mu Zhian remained silent.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi parted her red lips slightly, wanting to ask a question several times, but felt extremely frustrated, like being listening to a story and suddenly having the exciting part cut off.

But in the end, she held back from asking further questions, because she saw Mu Zhian take out a butter paper bag from his storage ring and place it on the table.

"This is...?" A hint of doubt flashed in the eyes of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

"I bought some other food when I went to Tianxuan City before. If you're interested, Fairy, you can try it," Mu Zhian said.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi looked slightly surprised, seemingly not expecting that Mu Zhian would bring back other snacks after his trip to Tianxuan City.

You should know that once you reach the Refining Spirit Realm, it doesn't matter if you don't eat or drink; enjoying snacks is purely for your own enjoyment.

Mu Zhian certainly knows how to enjoy life.

Just as the Holy Maiden of Yaochi was about to speak, a beautiful song suddenly drifted from Tianhe Garden:

“Aaaaaa~”

The song is filled with a sorrowful and melodious tone, possessing a magical power that makes people's hearts flutter.

It seems Miss Lin Ling could smell the food as soon as she entered the house... Mu Zhi'an smiled and looked at the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, saying, "Excuse me, I may have to excuse myself for a moment."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi smiled and said, "It's alright."

After a while, Mu Zhian finished feeding the spirit dragon and returned to the courtyard. Looking at the fairy who was quietly waiting in the courtyard, he smiled and said, "There are other people meditating and cultivating in this villa, so it's not convenient to chat. Why don't we go outside and talk as we walk?"

Bai Ruoxi was meditating inside the house, and Linglong's singing would likely wake her up. If she saw this scene, it would be troublesome. Although Mu Zhian had no feelings for this fairy, it would be better to go outside for a walk to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi smiled brightly: "Alright."

Just outside the Glazed Tile Palace lies a tranquil and elegant lakeside, with lush green vines climbing along the shore and numerous stone benches for people to rest on nearby.

The two walked along the lakeside, chatting about cultivation. The Holy Maiden of Yaochi was also interested in Lan Mulian's affairs, so she asked her many questions about Lan Mulian's time in Tianxuan City.

Then, Mu Zhian casually asked, "Speaking of which, is the Nirvana Silk that the fairy gave to my senior sister made of the same material as your dress?"

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi nodded slightly and said, "Nirvana Silk is one of the products of my Yaochi Holy Land. It can resist the attacks of external enemies' spiritual consciousness to a certain extent. This dress is made of Nirvana Silk."

"I wonder if the fairy still has any in stock...? I am somewhat interested in Nirvana Silk and would like to buy some," Mu Zhian inquired.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi smiled faintly and said, "Young Master Mu may not know this, but even in Yaochi, Nirvana Silk is not plentiful and is rarely auctioned off."

Given the strength of Yaochi Holy Land in the Eastern Continent, it's certainly not the case that they would auction off such a rare material just for spirit stones.

"However, since she is Senior Sister Lan's friend, I do have some leftover Nirvana Silk. If Young Master Mu doesn't mind, I can give you some."

The stockings are sorted… Mu Zhian smiled and said, “Then thank you very much, fairy!”

"Fairy Yao Yue, I'm also somewhat interested in this Nirvana Silk. I wonder if you could sell me some?"

Just then, a sudden voice came from not far behind the two of them, interrupting Mu Zhian's voice.

Mu Zhian glanced at him and saw a young cultivator dressed in rather noble attire walking gracefully towards them.

"Brother Zhou Hao, you don't seem to live in the Liuli Palace, do you? What are you doing here at my Liuli Palace?" Mu Zhian said with a smile, as warm and friendly as an old friend he hadn't seen for many years.

Zhou Hao merely snorted coldly, ignoring Mu Zhi'an, and turned his gaze to the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, smiling as he said, "Fairy Yao Yue, I am actually quite interested in Nirvana Silk. I wonder if you would be willing to part with some of it for me?"

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi maintained a calm smile as she gazed at the genius young man from the forbidden zone, her mind gradually becoming more active.

Judging from the surface alone, giving the Nirvana Silk to the people in the forbidden zone would naturally be the best course of action.

After all, it's more worthwhile to befriend a genius from the restricted area.

But as for Mu Zhian... she didn't want to refuse, whether it was because of the other party's humility or their relationship with Lan Mulian.

Looking at the seemingly hesitant Yaochi Saintess, Zhou Hao took out a crystal-clear gem from his storage ring.

"Aurora Crystal?" The Holy Maiden of Yaochi stared at the gem in Zhou Hao's hand with some surprise.

Aurora Crystal is a special crystal that can only be produced in forbidden zones. Its value is similar to that of gold in the mortal world. However, Aurora Crystal can be inlaid on clothing. Just one crystal on a dress can accelerate the circulation of spiritual energy.

Although the blessing wasn't much, the Aurora Crystal was very beautiful, and even a woman like the Holy Maiden of Yaochi was somewhat tempted by it.

If it were possible to exchange this Aurora Crystal for Nirvana Silk, it would be acceptable… The Holy Maiden of Yaochi’s eyes flickered slightly, as if she was pondering something.

Zhou Hao couldn't help but glance at Mu Zhian, a faint smile appearing on his face.

This is the difference between the forbidden zone and ordinary families. His starting point is also the end point that Mu Zhian could never reach in his entire life.

This is because he was born and raised in the forbidden zone, and is also the most beloved grandson of the Fourth Elder.

Most of the other tribesmen might not be able to produce such a crystal.

"Young Master Mu, if you know what's good for you, leave Miss Lingxuan obediently, and this Nirvana Silk will be yours for the taking," Zhou Hao suddenly transmitted his voice.

"These Aurora Crystals may be rare to you, but I can take out more than ten. As for the Reincarnation Water, I have taken it once before," he said coldly.

These words were also intended to make Mu Zhian feel inferior and give up in the face of difficulties.

After a moment of contemplation, Mu Zhian replied telepathically, "But I can't bear to part with it."

Zhou Hao frowned slightly, not understanding what Mu Zhian said.

"Your young lady's lips are so soft, I can't bear to leave them."

The surrounding spiritual energy spread out almost instantly. Zhou Hao's eyes flashed with anger, and the cauldron in his body almost became unstable as spiritual energy surged up.

But when he thought of how his younger brother had been expelled from the sect because he had been framed by Mu Zhian and caused trouble in the Liuli Palace, he suppressed his anger, but his eyes remained fixed on Mu Zhian.

Mu Zhian gave him a thumbs-up, looking gentle and kind.

Then, his gaze fell on the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, and he transmitted his voice, "The fairy's guess is correct."

"The Seed of Enlightenment is something I obtained from the Temple of Pilgrimage."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi raised her eyebrows slightly, seemingly somewhat surprised that Mu Zhian suddenly brought up this matter at this moment.

Then, she heard Mu Zhian's voice again.

"I know news about the Azure Emperor."

A fallen leaf drifted down onto the lakeside, creating ripples.

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi quietly raised her head, her eyes reflecting the ripples on the lake shore. She gazed at Mu Zhian, her voice trembling slightly.

"Young Master Mu, is this true?"

Chapter 176 Mu Zhian Has a Bold Idea 5K

"Do you really know about Senior Qingdi?"

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi sent another telepathic message, her beautiful eyes fixed on Mu Zhi'an, a glimmer of light suddenly appearing in her usually calm eyes.

This scene was naturally witnessed by Zhou Hao, who unconsciously frowned. Although he didn't know what the two had said, judging from the current reaction of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, Mu Zhian had obviously offered a deal that would be enough to tempt her.

It seems that Mu Zhian is not as useless as his younger brother said... Zhou Hao's eyes flickered slightly, his gaze filled with thought.

If Linglong's choice of Mu Zhian was merely a coincidence, then his later scheme to drive away his younger brother and the servants of his clan, and even his current proposal of conditions that would win over the Holy Maiden of Yaochi... these are clearly not things that a spoiled brat could accomplish.

Under the gentle gaze of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, Mu Zhi'an replied telepathically, "Actually, I originally planned to go to the Holy Land of Yaochi."

A hint of doubt appeared in the eyes of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

Could it be that there is something he needs in the Jade Pool?

Despite her thoughts, she had already made up her mind. She turned her head slightly to look at Zhou Hao, who was not far from her, and said with a hint of apology, "Brother Zhou, I'm really sorry, but I've already made an appointment with Young Master Mu for this Nirvana Silk."

Although she verbally rejected Zhou Hao, her melodious voice seemed to possess an indescribable magic, making it difficult for anyone to feel any aversion.

This is one of the innate abilities of those born with a Daoist constitution; every Holy Maiden of Yaochi possesses a constitution that inspires goodwill in others.

Zhou Hao stared intently at Mu Zhian and slowly said, "Young Master Mu, you may indeed have some ability to make Fairy Yao Yue change her mind so quickly. However, if you think you can be with Miss Yao Yue with just this little bit of ability, you are far from qualified."

Mu Zhian was taken aback and asked in return, "Then is that enough?"

Zhou Hao said coldly, "Miss is destined to be the Empress who inherits the throne of the Forbidden Zone in the future. No one else is qualified for that."

"You mean... you don't want your young lady to date?" Mu Zhian was shocked.

"When someone is good enough in the future and truly worthy of Miss, we will naturally not stop them," Zhou Hao sneered.

"Does that person include yourself?"

"If I'm good enough, then of course," Zhou Hao said calmly.

"I understand. Zhou Hao means that if I can't have him, no one else can either..." Mu Zhi'an understood slightly and roughly knew what kind of mentality this person had.

This is like someone having a crush on a goddess, but because of low self-esteem, they never dare to confess, saying that they will pursue her when they become more outstanding in the future.

However, before that, the goddess in their eyes had probably already been taken away by someone else.

As for whether he is worthy of Ye Lingxuan... Mu Zhian is not the kind of person who would feel inferior just because the other person's family background or talent is better than his own.

On the contrary, he would only be more gratified.

The stronger Ye Lingxuan becomes, the easier things will be for him in the future.

If you don't win over the person you like first, you'll regret it sooner or later.

Besides, given Ye Lingxuan's near-perfect personality, if he doesn't pursue her during her teenage years, is he supposed to wait until she becomes a great white shark before pursuing her?

By then, there will probably be no chance left to pursue anything.

The girl is already showing a coldness that keeps people at arm's length, and in another year or two, it will be even more impossible to get into her heart.

"I admire Brother Zhou's awareness. Keep up the good work! Fairy Yao Yue and I have other things to discuss, so I'll be leaving now." Mu Zhi'an clasped his hands in a fist salute, offering Zhou Hao his sincere blessings.

Zhou Hao stared intently at Mu Zhian's retreating figure, but this time, he remained silent.

Judging from this, it's clear that no matter how much you say, Mu Zhian probably won't listen.

However, if Mu Zhian really goes to the forbidden area with Miss this time... then he will probably know just how big the gap is between him and Miss.

Once she inherits the legacy, Ye Lingxuan's talent and strength will rise to a whole new level. Her dazzling brilliance will make anyone who sees her feel inferior.

Ignorance is bliss. Right now, this young master of the Mu family simply hasn't realized the young lady's true talent yet... If he were to go to the forbidden zone and truly understand the young lady's majesty, Mu Zhi'an would know the difference between the two.

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