It turns out, they were the main characters.

Bai Ruoxi blushed slightly, secretly glanced at Mu Zhian, and remained silent.

But Bai's father understood something, his brows furrowing slightly. He said, "Back then, I made a pact with that uncouth old scoundrel from the Ye family: if we had a son, we would become sworn brothers; if we had a daughter, we would become in-laws. Are you asking me to break that pact?"

"It is precisely because of this arranged marriage that Madam Bai has betrayed us today." Mu Zhi'an struck at the heart of the matter.

Clearly, Bai Yuanfeng was forced into marriage and had no choice but to marry into the Bai family, which led to this current situation.

But thinking about it, it's really ironic. The person who was forced into marriage back then is now forcing his own daughter... Mu Zhian shook his head inwardly.

At this moment, Bai Ruoxi suddenly said, "Father, I have already broken off the engagement."

Father Bai's eyes widened slightly. For a fleeting moment, an extremely terrifying spiritual energy seemed to erupt from the crude old man. He looked up at his daughter's clear and beautiful face and roared, "You—"

Bai Ruoxi was not intimidated at all. She met her father's gaze and said, "I don't like Ye Yu."

Faced with his daughter's unwavering gaze, Mr. Bai slowly suppressed his aura and sighed.

"Although that kid from the Ye family is a good-for-nothing now, I can see the tenacity in him, and his future achievements will not be low."

As he spoke, he gave his daughter another deep look.

Ruoxi might regret her decision today in the future.

“My daughter doesn’t like Ye Yu. It has nothing to do with his achievements. She just dislikes him,” Bai Ruoxi said softly.

Some people are simply disliked at first glance, so no matter how much they do or how well they do it, the woman will only feel disgusted and repulsed.

The more Ye Yu tried to be a simp, the more Bai Ruoxi hated him.

Most women don't like suitors who are extremely subservient.

Looking at Bai Ruoxi's resolute expression, Bai's father sighed, "I will not interfere in this matter. Back then, I arranged a betrothal with the Ye family without their consent, and I did indeed overlook your feelings as you grew up."

As he spoke, he looked at Mu Zhian and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Nephew Mu. If my injuries can heal as soon as possible, I will be indebted to the Mu family."

He knew that Master Ren of the Mu family was a famous doctor, and with him around, his injuries might be able to be healed sooner rather than later.

Before long, an old man with a white beard and a slightly aged appearance walked in from outside the door.

Mr. Bai nodded slightly and said, "Elder Ren, it's been a long time."

The old man simply hummed in agreement and reached out to take his pulse.

Mu Zhian stood aside, waiting quietly.

After a long while, the old man slowly opened his cloudy eyes.

Under the gaze of several people, he slowly shook his head.

"After I get back, I will refine a pill that will allow him to recover from his injuries within a month."

"But it's unlikely that it will recover in a short period of time."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhian couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

A month... By the time a month is up, the Bai family will probably be completely finished.

Moreover, the competition with Ye Yu is in two days. Right now, the Gongsun family is wavering, and there is also a black-robed man watching them covetously.

He had originally planned to ask Bai's father and the two Refining Spirit Realm cultivators from the Mu family to secretly protect him in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

However, given the current situation, we'll have to find another solution.

At this moment, the old man suddenly sighed again and said, "Actually, if there were just one medicinal herb, let alone a month, I'm afraid Brother Bai could recover in a day."

Bai Ruoxi's eyes brightened slightly as she looked up at the old man and said, "Elder Ren, what kind of medicinal herbs are you referring to? I can send someone to find them."

The old man shook his head: "That medicinal herb is called Beast King Vine. It only grows in places surrounded by immortal energy, and only the Liangyi Sect has this herb."

The hopes that had just risen among the group of people were immediately dashed, as if doused with cold water, and they all fell silent.

This is as good as saying nothing at all... Mu Zhian shook his head inwardly.

Tianxuan City is hundreds of miles away from Liangyi Sect, and Liangyi Sect does not allow outsiders to set foot inside, let alone enter to collect herbs.

After bidding farewell to Bai's father, they returned to the Mu family home. Mu Zhi'an instructed a maid to take Bai Ruoxi to a guest room to rest.

Today was a huge blow to Bai Ruoxi, and she needs to rest well.

Mu Zhian was also somewhat tired and was about to return to his room.

As he passed the study, he paused slightly and turned his head to look.

A faint white light seemed to flicker in the study.

Mu Zhian pushed open the door to the study. In the dark study, three paper cranes emitting a faint white light rested quietly by the window, surrounded by a mystical aura.

I've been so busy these past few days that I almost forgot about replying to the letter... Mu Zhian then remembered this matter, went into the study, lit the candle, and unfolded the first two paper cranes.

As usual, the first letter was just a rant, expressing her struggle with whether or not to run away from home, and hoping that Mu Zhian could give her some advice.

The second letter inquired whether he had been busy lately and why he hadn't replied.

Clearly, the other party became anxious after discovering that Mu Zhian had not replied...

The fact that someone would take "online dating" so seriously, even guarding the paper crane every day, is enough to imagine just how boring their life must be.

Mu Zhian unfolded the third paper crane. Unlike the previous one-sided complaints, the letter contained mostly words of concern...

Mu Zhian smiled and found it amusing.

He sat in the chair, picked up a brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote down his longing for the owner of the paper crane on the letter paper.

Of course, he wouldn't write the letter in an overly sentimental way.

After doing all this, Mu Zhian folded the letter and gently tossed it out the window.

Once you've become more familiar with someone, it's time to start saying things that are a little more ambiguous.

Otherwise, it would be a tragedy if the other party treated you like a 'brother'.

"Speaking of which, where did that paper crane fly off to...?"

As he gazed at the paper crane soaring into the air, Mu Zhian's eyes flickered, and this thought came to mind.

He jumped out of the window and followed closely behind the paper crane.

But the paper crane flew faster and faster. At first, Mu Zhian was able to catch up with the paper crane even with all his might, but gradually his strength gave out, and he could only watch as the paper crane slowly flew out of Tianxuan City and gradually flew into the sky.

Since those at the Qi Refining stage cannot yet fly on swords, Mu Zhian could only watch as the paper crane gradually disappeared from sight.

Just then, someone gently patted my shoulder.

Mu Zhian turned his head and saw Wei Mengrou, with her voluptuous and alluring figure, standing on the flying sword. He said softly, "Get on."

This aloof beauty wore a pale yellow dress with a thin ribbon tied around her waist, outlining her slender waist. Her figure was curvaceous and sexy, with a prominent bust and buttocks. Even wearing ankle boots, she was almost as tall as Mu Zhian.

After noticing that Mu Zhian had left the Mu residence, Wei Mengrou had been secretly following him until now, when she finally stepped in to help.

As expected, Mengrou was the most reliable in the end... Mu Zhian stepped onto the flying sword without any hesitation, and tightly embraced Wei Mengrou's slender waist, feeling the softness of her delicate body.

It's so soft and fragrant... Even if we didn't catch the paper crane, we've still made a huge profit this time.

Mu Zhian sighed inwardly.

Wei Mengrou's body stiffened noticeably, and she gave Mu Zhian a cold, detached glance.

Mu Zhian explained, "I'm just afraid of accidentally falling off the flying sword."

Wei Mengrou said coldly, "If you move around too much, I'll really throw you down."

After saying that, she raised her fingertip, and the flying sword flew up like a swimming fish, turning into a stream of light and chasing after the paper crane that had already gradually disappeared from sight.

Time passed silently, and all you could hear was the whistling wind.

Before he knew it, nearly two incense sticks' worth of time had passed, and Mu Zhian's attention had successfully shifted from "Sister Mengrou's body is so soft and fragrant and it's really big" to the paper crane in front of him that looked like a butterfly fluttering in the air.

He increasingly felt that something was not right.

I thought the paper crane was written by a young lady from Tianxuan City or a neighboring city... but now it seems that the owner of the paper crane is not from Tianxuan City or even a neighboring city, but from the outside world.

Just as Mu Zhian thought of this, he suddenly felt a white mist swirling around him, and abundant spiritual energy filled the air. Just taking a deep breath was refreshing.

But before Mu Zhian could enjoy the spiritual energy, he vaguely saw several mountain peaks in front of him.

Looking up slightly, the paper crane was fluttering its paper wings and flying gracefully towards a certain mountain peak.

After a long silence, Mu Zhian murmured to himself:

"These paper cranes actually originated from the Liangyi Sect?"

Chapter 26 Fairy Sister, I Don't Want to Try Anymore!

The Liangyi Sect has nine peaks, each guarded by a chief disciple with countless disciples.

Of the nine peaks, the tenth peak is the steepest and most precipitous.

The summit of the tenth peak is shrouded in ethereal mist. Behind it, an elegant pavilion is built against the mountain, directly opposite a flower field. In addition, a lush bamboo forest stands under the sky, seemingly reaching straight to the heavens.

Legend has it that this tenth peak is the place where the sect leader of the Liangyi Sect secluded herself for cultivation, and this unique pavilion was built for her.

It is called a rumor because most sect disciples have never seen the legendary empress. Apart from the sect leader's disciples in seclusion, no disciple is allowed to approach this place.

However... this is not actually a rumor.

In a simple and clean elegant room, a veiled woman sat in front of a pavilion, seemingly somewhat absent-minded.

She wore a moon-white long dress, her figure was curvaceous, and her clear, cool eyes, devoid of any impurities, were like a lotus flower, beautiful yet unapproachable.

Even with a thin veil covering her face, just seeing such graceful curves makes it easy to imagine the stunning beauty of the woman once she removes the veil.

"Master, I have something to report." Lan Mulian spoke softly, her voice as cool and aloof as her temperament.

Not far from Lan Mulian stood a woman dressed in a long, dark black dress. The night wind made her dress flutter behind her, the collar clinging tightly to her full breasts. Her hair was simply tied up with a jade hairpin. Even with her simple attire, she could not hide her peerless elegance.

Seeing that the sect leader remained silent, Lan Mulian paused for a moment, then sighed softly:

"Never mind, it's nothing serious, I won't bother Master any longer."

Before stepping into the Void Returning Realm... he still decided not to leave the sect.

After saying that, Lan Mulian turned around and was about to leave.

Just then, the woman spoke up: "Does your desire to go down the mountain to clear your mind have anything to do with the paper cranes you've received these past few days?"

Lan Mulian stopped abruptly in her tracks as she was about to leave, and slowly turned her head to look at her master.