It turns out, they were the main characters.

“I think I just told you that she is right here,” she said, her slender hand resting between her snow-white cleavage, her melodious voice saying, “She can hear our conversation as well.”

Having big breasts is indeed a good thing; they can not only serve as a 'scabbard' but also conceal spiritual consciousness.

Mu Zhian couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

After their conversation ended, the Palace Master of the Sword Palace raised her fingertips and unlocked the love lock on Mu Zhi'an's wrist. Beneath her stunningly beautiful face, a charming smile curved her lips as she said gently, "Don't forget our agreement. When you go back, explain things clearly to your other confidantes. I hope you won't disappoint me next time we meet."

Mu Zhian said softly, "I know what I'm doing."

The next time we meet... that will have to wait until Bai Ruoxi has grasped a wisp of the Dao.

And this will take a very, very long time.

During that time, Ye Lingxuan and the others should have already broken through to the Void Returning stage and reached the Enlightenment stage or even the Dao Integration stage. At that point, the situation would be completely stabilized.

The current Sword Palace Master is undoubtedly the most dangerous shark in the fishpond. If he had just rejected the Sword Palace Master, the latter might not have been able to sleep peacefully and might even have gone to find Ye Lingxuan and the others, which would have caused unnecessary trouble.

The immediate priority is to appease this beauty and then focus on raising the fish in the pond... Once their strengths are roughly equal, there will be no need to worry about one side completely dominating the other.

It's a pity that such a beautiful woman won't be seen again for a while... Mu Zhian couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

"What are you thinking about?" The Palace Master of the Sword Palace seemed to notice the change in Mu Zhi'an's mind and looked at him sideways.

"The thought of not seeing the Palace Master for a while in the future inevitably makes one feel a little lonely." Mu Zhian shook his head and sighed softly, revealing his true feelings this time.

The Sword Palace Master's alluring peach blossom eyes gleamed, and she pursed her red lips, remaining silent.

After escorting Mu Zhian back to the main hall where they had started, she left on her own and disappeared into the hall.

But before leaving, he gave Mu Zhian a meaningful look.

Mu Zhian closed his eyes slightly, and he could feel that everything in the Sword Palace seemed to be completely absorbed into his mind at this moment. He could even feel the descendants of various ancient families who were adventuring around the Sword Palace at this moment, searching for immortal opportunities.

The Palace Master of the Sword Palace is truly magnanimous... Although the spirit stones have lost their original spiritual energy over time, the cultivation techniques, spirit ores, and even the two newly formed Emperor-level medicinal herbs are still there.

If these rare and precious materials were available outside, they would be fought over fiercely.

And so she just gave all those things to him...

"It was definitely the right choice to live off a woman..." Mu Zhi'an thought to himself once again.

Unexpectedly, those two Emperor-level medicinal herbs were placed in the courtyard from the very beginning, right among the blooming flowers.

This is the 'fate of immortality'. If he hadn't obtained the authority of the Sword Palace, he probably would never have imagined in his life that an Emperor-level medicinal herb would be openly displayed in front of everyone, and that none of the many cultivators who had just arrived at the Sword Palace had noticed it.

Mu Zhian was filled with emotion.

"Are you really planning to sever ties with Miss Lingxuan and the others?"

Just then, Wei Mengrou's cold yet melodious voice suddenly came from behind.

Mu Zhian snapped out of his thoughts and turned his head, only to meet Wei Mengrou's icy gaze.

He smiled and said, “If she had refused the Palace Master just now, it would have caused unnecessary trouble if she had gone to find Sister Lingxuan and the others herself later.”

"But in the future, as long as Lingxuan and the others are of similar strength to the Palace Master, there will be no need to worry about one side being absolutely crushed."

To protect the fish fry in his pond, Mu Zhian went to great lengths, practically dancing on the edge of a knife.

Wei Mengrou pondered Mu Zhian's words and said softly, "Aren't you worried about yourself? What if Lingxuan and the others knew that you agreed to the Sword Palace Master's conditions, and even that you have a complicated relationship with her..."

Although she didn't say anything more, Mu Zhian already knew what Wei Mengrou wanted to say.

As expected, Sister Mengrou still cares about me... Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled, "I've already cultivated a good relationship with them, so there's no need to worry about the worst possible outcome."

This is a world of cultivation. As long as you choose "I want it all" instead of "indecisiveness and getting caught in a tangled mess," and with some proper maneuvering, you shouldn't encounter any problems under normal circumstances.

Wei Mengrou's red lips parted slightly. She wanted to say, "Isn't the problem that you're not afraid of being locked in a dark room by a darkened girl one day?"

But then I thought: What does this have to do with me?

So Wei Mengrou quickly remained silent, only saying in a very soft and elegant voice, "Whatever makes you happy~"

Then, she casually changed the subject: "Where are we going now? Or should we stay here and wait for Miss Bai?"

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Ruoxi probably won't be able to finish her seclusion for another two or three days. Let's take a stroll around the Sword Palace first, just like taking a walk."

He was quite interested in the two Emperor-level medicinal herbs in the Sword Palace that had only recently blossomed.

Moreover, he was also somewhat interested in the first-grade cultivation technique mentioned by the Sword Palace Master.

"Didn't Sister Mengrou also want to try cutting out some good stuff from those spirit ores?" Mu Zhian continued.

Previously, each person could only cut open one spirit mine because of certain formations within the Sword Palace, but now that he has access to the Sword Palace, there is naturally no such restriction.

Wei Mengrou's eyes flickered slightly, and she was indeed truly moved.

But the maid in the yellow dress maintained her reserved and aloof demeanor: "It seems the others are still searching for immortal opportunities within the Sword Palace. Is that alright?"

"They seek their own destiny in the immortal realm, we take what we have; isn't this a matter of non-interference?"

Mu Zhi paused for a moment, then continued with a smile, "However, what was found in the Sword Palace was a destiny of immortality."

"Since it's a destiny to immortality, it's bound to be rare, perhaps only one or two people can find it, right?"

Chapter 247 Miss Lin's Spirit Stones Returned in Full (5K)

"You plan to take most of your things with you?"

It must be said that Wei Mengrou truly lived up to her reputation as Mu Zhian's thoughtful little maid; almost immediately after hearing his words, she understood his plan.

"Sister Mengrou, have you ever thought about why you're so interested in the lottery... I mean, do you know why you're so interested in those spirit mines outside, wanting to cut them open to see what's inside?" Mu Zhian deliberately teased.

Mu Zhian learned this trick from Yao Meng. That fairy sometimes liked to tease people like this when they were in bed, and occasionally it would keep Mu Zhian awake at night.

He has now learned a bit of Yao Meng's method and is using it to whet Wei Mengrou's appetite, and even to lure off the offspring of other ancient aristocratic families in the Sword Palace.

Wei Mengrou glanced at him sideways, looking like she didn't care whether to say anything or not.

What lies hidden deep in their eyes is genuine curiosity and incomprehension.

"Because you have confidence in your luck, you never know what you'll cut out of the spirit ore the next second. The sudden realization and lingering satisfaction when you discover the answer will make you want to try again."

“What does this have to do with what you’re doing?” Wei Mengrou asked.

"Yes, of course we are related."

Mu Zhian said in a serious tone, "If I take everything from the Sword Palace, it would make me seem too greedy, and my wife... the Palace Master might be a little unhappy if she knew."

"Therefore, we should not hinder them from seeking their destiny with immortals."

Wei Mengrou raised her eyebrows slightly, sensing at first glance that her young master seemed to be plotting something bad.

"So you're planning to...?"

"Does Sister Mengrou know what's most important for a cultivator to advance their rank?" Mu Zhian asked a seemingly unrelated question.

Wei Mengrou pondered for a moment, then said, "Talent and luck?"

"...But what does this have to do with their search for immortality?" Wei Mengrou continued.

"Those who can enter the Sword Palace are all people with extremely high sword talent, but if you want to obtain superior cultivation techniques, elixirs and other immortal opportunities in the Sword Palace, what you need is not talent, but luck."

Mu Zhian raised his hand and quietly unfolded the Eight Desolations Dream Map.

The Eight Desolations Dream Map unfolded silently like a scroll painting, illuminating a faint glimmer of light.

He turned his head slightly to look at Wei Mengrou and smiled, "Actually, it's not just Sister Mengrou who likes gambling on stones, I like it too... or rather, everyone likes it."

"You want to enter the Eight Desolate Dream Map?" Wei Mengrou asked.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly: "Wait here for me. I'll go in and check on Miss Lin. I'll be right back."

……

The Dream Map of the Eight Desolations.

Lin Keyu lay on the bed and slowly opened her eyes.

She was wearing a pink and white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with a belt that accentuated her slender waist, and a hint of fatigue in her beautiful eyes.

Having just refined the Rejuvenation Pill, her previously depleted spiritual energy was slowly recovering under its influence. However, her consciousness was very heavy. After entering the Eight Desolate Dream Map, she fell asleep in the room created by its owner.

To be fair, while a simple, plain-clothed outfit would be very attractive on a beauty like Lin Keyu, it would still lack her unique charm.

Her pink and white dress, along with the necklace hanging on her chest, showcased her delicate collarbones and fair neck, adding to her elegant demeanor as a lady from a prominent family.

A white bodice was faintly visible beneath the curtains.

Beneath her gentle and charming appearance, the moisture in her eyes added to her sickly appearance, making her a worthy member of the ranks of exceptional beauties.

As if remembering something important, Lin Keyu subconsciously touched her clothes, then looked down at them. After confirming that there was no sign of them being disheveled, she slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems your spiritual energy has mostly recovered?"

Suddenly, the curtains were gently lifted, and a gentle voice of a young man came from beside her. Lin Keyu subconsciously looked up and saw a young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, wearing a black and gold robe, standing by the bed with a sunny smile on his face.

Mu Zhian looked Lin Keyu up and down again, then smiled faintly: "It seems there shouldn't be any problems."

Lin Keyu then came to her senses, propped herself up on the bed, and said softly, "Thank you so much for saving me this time, young master... If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would already be..."

If it weren't for encountering Mu Zhian, Lin Keyu's ancestral artifact fragments would probably have been taken by Qian Chen.

After that, even if Lin Keyu encountered an accident in the Sword Palace, there was no way to verify it. No one would know who had poisoned her; they would only assume that she had encountered an accident in the Sword Palace.

Thinking of this, Lin Keyu's eyes were filled with gratitude as she looked at the young man in front of her, as well as some special emotions hidden in her eyes.

Even though Lin Keyu's talent is among the best in Dongzhou, she is still just an innocent young girl who fantasizes about beautiful, pink romances... Mu Zhian, on the other hand, is definitely attractive to young girls and even mature women, especially since their meeting was under such special circumstances.

This naturally made Lin Keyu feel more favorably toward Mu Zhian.

"I despise treacherous people the most in my life, Miss Lin, there's no need for you to be so polite."

Mu Zhian seemed oblivious to the unusual emotions in the girl's eyes, and simply smiled gently: "Look at the other two who attacked you, aren't they the two of them?"

He raised his hand and snapped his fingers. In the room, an image silently appeared in his field of vision.

In the video, two handsome young men are desperately trying to escape on their swords within the Eight Desolations Dream Map, while a terrifying creature is chasing after them.

Upon closer inspection, one would discover that the creature was none other than the evil god of the Southern Wilderness.

Everything within this Eight Desolate Dream Map is under the control of Mu Zhi'an. Both of them are seriously injured, so it is naturally difficult for them to escape from this Eight Desolate Dream Map at this moment.

Lin Keyu subconsciously looked up, her eyes slowly widening as she turned to Mu Zhian and said, "You caught them?!"

Her eyes were filled with disbelief.