It turns out, they were the main characters.

However, at this moment, the reincarnated empress, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke up: "Her inheritance is not over yet."

Before Mu Zhian could react, the woman continued, "The spiritual energy of the ninth incarnation is in your innate furnace. The inheritance will only be complete after you hand over that spiritual energy to her."

Speaking of which, the reincarnated empress stored the spiritual energy of one of her previous lives in my innate furnace cauldron... Could it be that Sister Lingxuan came to see me today for this very reason?

Ye Lingxuan glared at the woman beside her, looking annoyed and embarrassed, and said, "Don't say anything!"

After saying that, she looked up at Mu Zhian again, her bright eyes revealing a hint of shyness and urgency, and hurriedly explained, "Brother Mu, she's just talking nonsense, don't listen to her!"

Mu Zhian's eyes flickered slightly as he subconsciously looked at the girl beside him. He saw that the girl, who had just been calm and composed, now had a burning blush on her face. Compared to her usual quiet elegance, she now exuded the charm of a young beauty.

He quickly came to his senses, smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, I understand."

The experts at the Dao Integration Realm are talking nonsense, and it's the Reincarnated Empress who knows best about Ye Lingxuan's current progress in her inheritance... Even a fool wouldn't believe Lingxuan's explanation.

However, as a proper fishpond owner, he naturally had to consider Ye Lingxuan's feelings at this moment. After all, this little girl was thin-skinned, and if he startled her now, how could he return the spiritual energy of the ninth life to her?

Although she usually appears calm and collected, Ye Lingxuan is ultimately just a girl with little experience in relationships. While her strength and talent are undoubtedly top-notch, when it comes to matters of the heart, Young Master Mu is the real expert.

He felt the slow passage of time, looked at Bai Ruoxi with her eyes slightly closed not far away, and said, "Let's go back to the sect after Ruoxi wakes up."

Mu Zhian quietly put one arm around Ye Lingxuan's slender waist from behind, turning his head to gaze at the girl's shy and innocent face.

"As for other matters, let's talk about them another day."

Chapter 250 Mu Zhian's Fishpond Plan (7,000)

After Bai Ruoxi woke up, Mu Zhian had already let go of Ye Lingxuan's hand and his gaze fell on Bai Ruoxi.

Her dress had long since reverted to its original pure white palace dress, adorned with beautiful plum blossoms. Even the palace dress could not conceal her proud breasts, and her beautiful eyes seemed to hold a hint of pitiful moisture.

As expected, she and the Palace Master of the Sword Palace are two different types of beauties... Even though it wasn't the first time Mu Zhian had seen Bai Ruoxi, he couldn't help but sigh at this moment.

"Ruoxi, has the Sword Palace's legacy ended?" Mu Zhian asked.

Bai Ruoxi gave a soft "hmm" and said gently, "The inheritance is over, but it may take some time to master that first-grade cultivation technique."

As she spoke, a gentler look appeared in her eyes as she gazed at Mu Zhian.

Thinking it over carefully, almost everything she has since Tianxuan City has been given to her by Mu Zhian. This man has helped her without expecting anything in return, and even encountered danger and trouble several times.

And now, he has finally gradually gained the strength to protect him.

Bai Ruoxi walked gracefully to Mu Zhian, raised her bright eyes, and said softly, "I've caused you a lot of trouble in the past. From now on, let me protect you."

If Ye Lingxuan hadn't been there, Mu Zhian would have definitely pulled Bai Ruoxi aside for a good time in the Sword Palace. However, being a well-mannered fishpond owner, he naturally maintained a reserved and gentle smile, saying, "There's no need for such polite words between us, Ruoxi."

"Let's leave the Sword Palace first. We've been away from the sect for so long, the senior members must be worried."

If it were an ordinary disciple, it wouldn't matter, but both Mu Zhian and Bai Ruoxi are people valued by the chief disciples. Moreover, Mu Zhian had just had an accident, and if he were to be gone for too long, it would inevitably worry the female chief disciples who care about their disciples.

Bai Ruoxi nodded gently, then her gaze fell on Ye Lingxuan, and she said softly, "I'm sorry, Lingxuan, I've caused you a lot of trouble this time."

Ye Lingxuan shook her head and smiled, "It was the Palace Master who made the decision on her own, not Sister Ruoxi, so there's no need to apologize to me."

Bai Ruoxi smiled slightly and said nothing more.

The relationship between the two is now very delicate. First of all, Ye Lingxuan knows what kind of relationship Bai Ruoxi and Mu Zhian have. After all, Bai Ruoxi once revealed her true feelings and even called Mu Zhian "Mu Lang".

However, Bai Ruoxi remained in a state of ambiguity regarding the relationship between Mu Zhian and this Lingxuan sister.

The reason is that when Mu Zhian slept in bed with Nai Xi in the past, he would occasionally mention Ye Lingxuan, and the sentence he said most often was: She is just my sister.

A beautiful and innocent girl like Ye Lingxuan is liked by many people in the sect, not just Mu Zhi'an.

Because of this, Bai Ruoxi could vaguely guess the relationship between the two, but she couldn't be sure.

During this time, Mu Lang has been busy with various matters, and it seems that it has been a while since we have had a proper conversation... Bai Ruoxi gazed tenderly at Mu Zhian, her mind gradually becoming active.

Perhaps tonight I should use the love lock to ask him what he really thinks of Lingxuan and that Senior Qingdi...

"What's wrong, Ruoxi?" Mu Zhian noticed Bai Ruoxi's gentle gaze and subconsciously turned around to ask.

"fine."

Bai Ruoxi gently shook her head, her gaze falling on Wei Mengrou, who remained 'hidden' beside Mu Zhian.

"Let's go back first, and then we can talk about it later."

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, and then prepared to leave with the two of them.

Before leaving, he used his spiritual sense to scan the Sword Palace again, wanting to make sure there was nothing he had missed.

The Sword Palace Master entrusted him with authority, and Mu Zhi'an, who controlled the Sword Palace's formation, was naturally able to easily perceive things within the Sword Palace.

After confirming that nothing had been missed, Mu Zhian was about to withdraw his spiritual sense.

However, at this moment, he suddenly paused, his spiritual sense repeatedly scanning the cave on a certain mountain peak, and then a strange look appeared in his eyes.

"What's wrong?" Bai Ruoxi was the first to notice the strange look in Mu Zhian's eyes and couldn't help but ask.

"You might have to go back first. I'll come back to find you later," Mu Zhian said.

"Brother Mu, is there anything else?" Ye Lingxuan looked at Mu Zhian with a questioning gaze.

"The Holy Maiden of Yaochi is trapped in a cave within the Sword Palace. I need to change the way the formation operates to release her," Mu Zhian said.

He had just noticed, while scanning the Sword Palace with his spiritual sense, that Fairy Yao Yue had somehow managed to enter a sealed grotto within the Sword Palace. He didn't know what the Holy Maiden of Yaochi had obtained inside, but she was probably trapped in that grotto now.

The Sword Palace contains a complex array of caves and grottoes. If he doesn't help, by the time the Holy Maiden of Yaochi breaks the formation, the Ascension Ceremony might already be over.

After informing Bai Ruoxi, Mu Zhian flew on his sword to a grotto-heaven south of the Sword Palace.

The cave to the south was an ancient-looking grand hall, with unknown, brightly colored flowers blooming on both sides, and two brilliant golden swords floating halfway on each side of the hall.

The massive doors of the main hall were tightly shut. Mu Zhian raised his hand and tried to open them, but found that he could not do so by brute force alone.

He closed his eyes slightly, searching his mind for information about the formations and methods to break them in this grotto-heaven.

"It seems that the Holy Maiden of Yaochi has an extremely high talent for array formations. She actually found a way to undo such a complex array on her own..." As the array formations of this hall appeared in his mind, Mu Zhian couldn't help but feel a little more impressed.

Even if he knew how the formation was composed, it would probably take him more than an hour to unravel it. However, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi actually used her talent in formations to unlock the secret of this cave and obtain the treasure within.

She probably didn't expect that after entering the main hall, the previously unsealed formation would be resealed, trapping her inside.

No wonder I didn't see the Holy Maiden of Yaochi in the Sword Palace; she was trapped here...

Nearly two hours later, Mu Zhian opened his eyes and raised his hand to touch the light sword on the right side of the hall.

At the same time, he raised his hand and made a hand seal, injecting spiritual energy into the light sword on his left, thus changing the way the formation operated.

Splash...

The heavy, ancient palace doors slowly opened, and in the dimly lit hall, the figure of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi came into view.

Yao Yue raised her head almost at the same time, and when she saw Mu Zhi'an, she was obviously stunned, as if she did not expect to meet Mu Zhi'an in this kind of occasion.

"Fairy Yao Yue, it's been a long time." Mu Zhi'an smiled.

"Young Master Mu, what are you doing here...?" The Holy Maiden of Yaochi asked, her small red lips slightly parted, seemingly surprised.

Even in the dim light, her snow-white skin still shone with a crystalline luster. A misty haze enveloped her ethereal body, and her voice was melodious, like a gentle spring breeze, possessing a magical power to calm even the most anxious heart.

"Let's get out first, lest the formation seals itself again in a while," Mu Zhian said with a smile.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi then came to her senses and gracefully walked out of the main hall like a fluttering butterfly.

Boom!

The massive doors of the main hall closed silently again, as if no one had ever stepped inside.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi's eyes flickered slightly as she sincerely expressed her gratitude: "Thank you so much, Young Master Mu, for saving me this time. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have missed the Ascension Ceremony."

"There's no need for thanks between us, Fairy," Mu Zhi'an said, shaking his head.

This statement seems somewhat ambiguous, but it doesn't feel inappropriate.

Because of the special relationship between Mu Zhian and the Azure Emperor, the higher-ups of the Yaochi Holy Land were aware of this, so Yao Yue naturally didn't feel anything was out of place at this moment.

"Why is Young Master Mu here? Could it be that you are also here to seek a path to immortality?" Yaochi Saintess couldn't help but ask.

Over the years, her growth rate has exceeded Mu Zhian's expectations. Although she has never been blessed with a natural furnace, her voice contains a more powerful Daoist charm than when they first met, making it beautiful and melodious.

The rosy mist surrounding her immortal body made it difficult even for Mu Zhian, who possessed a natural spiritual body, to determine her cultivation level.

This fairy's progress is no less than Ruoxi's. Perhaps the future Yaochi will have a second Empress who reaches the Dao Integration Realm... Mu Zhian sighed inwardly, then smiled and said, "Just now when I was about to leave, I suddenly felt that the fairy was here, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect to actually run into her."

"Thinking about it carefully, maybe this is also a kind of fate."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi clearly did not believe in the so-called 'chance encounter'. She smiled reservedly and said, "Since Young Master Mu is unwilling to tell, then so be it. I will remember this kindness. If Young Master Mu needs any help in the future, I will do my best to assist you."

Although this fairy has never been in a relationship, she is not the kind of person who is "love-struck". If it were a girl like Lin Keyu who is inexperienced in the ways of the world, she would probably really believe Mu Zhian's words.

Mu Zhian didn't seem to mind and laughed, "You should leave this place as soon as possible. After this, the Sword Palace will seal itself off for a period of time, and outsiders will not be able to set foot in it."

The reappearance of the Sword Palace was part of the Sword Palace Master's plan; gathering the two bronze fragments would awaken the Sword Palace.

Now that Bai Ruoxi, the 'scabbard,' has received the inheritance of the Sword Palace, the Sword Palace will no longer allow outsiders to set foot there for the time being.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi nodded first, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Young Master Mu, how is Senior Qingdi now? Our clan's elders want to invite her back to take charge of the government."

“She is still asleep in my furnace, and I will explain this to her later,” Mu Zhian said.

That's what they say, but judging from Yao Meng's previous behavior, she doesn't seem to have any interest in taking charge, otherwise she wouldn't have left Yaochi Holy Land.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Mu Zhian decided to take his leave of the fairy.

"Does Young Master Mu also intend to participate in this Ascension Ceremony?" asked the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly and smiled, "Just consider it an experience. However, I don't have much interest in getting first place. After all, there are many geniuses gathered here, and I don't really like competing with others."

"Making it into the top sixteen of the Ascension Tournament would be a success." Mu Zhian set himself a small goal.

"Young Master Mu is exceptionally talented, so there's no need to be discouraged. After all, you've only been in the sect for less than half a year. You're sure to amaze everyone in the future," the Holy Maiden of Yaochi comforted him.

"Thank you." Mu Zhian smiled calmly.

"Oh, right."

Seemingly remembering something, Mu Zhian took out an Aurora Crystal from his storage ring and handed it to the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

"I noticed that Fairy Yao Yue seemed to have some interest in the Aurora Crystal. If you don't mind, I'll give this to you."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi hesitated for a moment.

As the Holy Maiden of Yaochi Holy Land, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the number of people pursuing her could stretch from Yaochi Holy Land to Tianxuan City. Naturally, there were many people who gave her gifts in the past, but in order to distance herself from them, Yao Yue never accepted any gifts from others.