It turns out, they were the main characters.

If they were to openly and honestly enter Tianhe Garden, such a plan would naturally not succeed. Although Wei Mengrou has no connection with the Azure Emperor and the Spirit Dragon, those two powerful figures would probably step in to protect her for Mu Zhian's sake.

Ultimately, Gu Boxing never intended to enter this villa in the first place.

His victory would be achieved if he could bring Wei Mengrou into his dream.

The Dream Killing Technique allows the user to kill someone in their dream without them even realizing it. With a slight alteration, it can also bring a person's consciousness out of the dream.

Such a secret technique, even for someone at the Dao Integration Realm, would go undetected if they were careful, unless the other party was protecting them at all times.

However... even if Linglong really has been secretly protecting Mu Zhian, can she continue to take care of Wei Mengrou indefinitely?

Gu Boxing clasped his hands together and activated a secret technique. The next moment, a wisp of rising green smoke quietly drifted into Tianhe Garden.

……

In a room deep within Tianhe Garden.

A cold wind swept by, and a wisp of smoke drifted silently into the room.

Almost instantly, the two who were meditating immediately felt a slight dizziness.

Mu Zhian opened his eyes, turned to look at Wei Mengrou, who was also awake beside him, and said softly, "Sister Mengrou."

Wei Mengrou nodded slightly and took out the bronze mirror from her hand.

As the two people channeled their spiritual energy into the bronze mirror, almost simultaneously, deep within the demon realm, the demon queen, who was meditating with her eyes closed before her throne, slowly opened her bewitching eyes.

……

Wei Mengrou felt as if everything in front of her had turned into a white blur. When her vision gradually cleared, what appeared before her was no longer the room she had just been in, but a magnificent and ancient hall.

On either side of the main hall's entrance, there is a bewitching and alluring giant python sculpture, which immediately creates a strong visual impact.

Wei Mengrou said softly, "Is this where you talked to her?"

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, about to speak.

Just then, a cold, eerie voice came from behind: "Young friend Mu, I didn't expect you and your maid to be so inseparable."

The two turned their heads almost simultaneously and saw a man in a Taoist robe standing at the end of the long corridor in the main hall.

He had a smile on his face, looking quite kind, yet also like a calm and collected master strategist, mysterious and unpredictable.

Almost immediately, Wei Mengrou recognized the newcomer's identity, her eyes turning slightly cold: "Gu Boxing."

Mu Zhian also stared at Gu Boxing, his eyes filled with a hint of surprise and uncertainty, and subconsciously took half a step back.

"How did you get here... This is clearly a dream within my magical artifact, how did you get in?!" Mu Zhian's tone was filled with terror.

Gu Boxing smiled faintly: "The Dream Killing Technique can directly infiltrate another person's dream. No matter where you and your maid escape to, I can still find you."

As he spoke, he glanced around at the surroundings, then his gaze inadvertently fell upon the two alluring giant python sculptures in front of the main hall, and his eyes suddenly narrowed slightly.

Then, his gaze fell on Mu Zhian, and he said coldly, "Mu Zhian, you really are a spy sent by the demon realm."

He felt something was off when the Demon Queen made her move last time, but now that he saw this grand hall, everything became clear.

That day in the Martial Realm, the reason why the Demon Realm Empress saved Mu Zhi'an was partly to prevent the Body of Misfortune from being taken away by the Great Qian Dynasty, and partly probably also to save Mu Zhi'an, her subordinate, by chance.

This grand hall is clearly part of the demon realm's layout. It's obvious that Mu Zhian is using this magical artifact to secretly cooperate with demon cultivators in the demon realm and provide intelligence.

As for the reason... it's probably because the demon realm offered some benefits.

Mu Zhian's eyes held a hint of seriousness as he asked, "What do you want?"

Gu Boxing narrowed his eyes and smiled, "I only want the maidservant by your side. Hand her over to me, and I can keep it a secret for you."

"If the Liangyi Sect finds out that you are secretly cooperating with demon cultivators to seek benefits, do you know what the consequences will be? Even the Azure Emperor would not step in to protect someone who cooperates with demon cultivators."

Mu Zhian frowned and said in a deep voice, "There are good people among demon cultivators too. Why condemn all demon cultivators?"

They simply shoved a hat down on Gu Boxin's head.

"If you say this to the people of the Liangyi Sect, do you think they'll listen to your explanation?" Gu Boxing sneered, his gaze then falling on Wei Mengrou.

Then, he said gently, "Young friend Mu, you know how important the Body of Misfortune is to the Great Qian Dynasty. This is for the sake of the dynasty's fortune and for the sake of the Eastern Continent."

Mu Zhian looked up and said, "How do you explain the Imperial Preceptor's unauthorized trespassing into the Liangyi Sect?"

"Everything is for the Great Qian Dynasty. I believe that even if the future sect leader finds out, he will understand," Gu Boxing said in a deep voice.

To put it bluntly, they want to act first and ask for permission later, just like that day in the martial arts world.

"Does the Imperial Preceptor really intend to exterminate them all?" Mu Zhi'an stood protectively in front of Wei Mengrou, but his gaze was fixed on the man in the Taoist robe in front of him.

“I have no ill intentions towards young friend Mu, however…”

Gu Boxing changed the subject, saying, "Your act of secretly providing intelligence to the demon realm is an act of treason. If you leave now, I can pretend I saw nothing, but if you insist on going your own way..."

Although he didn't continue speaking, the meaning behind his words was already quite clear.

Mu Zhian sighed softly.

"I don't think human cultivators and demon cultivators can necessarily not live in harmony. The Imperial Preceptor's prejudice against the demon realm is too great."

"What do you think, Your Majesty?"

The moment the words left his mouth, Gu Boxing froze almost instantly.

He considered both the Spirit Dragon and the Azure Emperor, figuring they couldn't protect Wei Mengrou in secret forever, but he overlooked the Demon Queen!

No... it's not that I'm ignoring it, but rather that I don't think the Demon Queen would step in to help a lowly cultivator.

But now...

Gu Boxing looked around with suspicion and apprehension, remaining cautious and on guard.

After a while, when he realized that there was still no movement in the main hall, a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes as he looked at Mu Zhian.

What a pretentious charlatan!

"Since young friend Mu is unwilling to be dignified, then I will have to help you be dignified."

Gu Boxing raised his hand, and in an instant, a huge palm slowly reached out towards Wei Mengrou.

At the same time, the oppressive aura struck Mu Zhi'an, as if it wanted to suppress him directly in that giant hand.

As if a mountain had pressed down on him, Mu Zhian's legs almost gave way to his knees, but he still struggled against the oppressive feeling.

Gu Boxing looked indifferently at Mu Zhian's expression, hoping to see helplessness or even despair on his face, so as to avenge the time he was tricked in the martial arts world.

Yet his expression remained calm, and he even stared at Gu Boxing quietly amidst that oppressive aura, with a mocking look that seemed to say, "Is this all there is to the Enlightenment Realm?"

This scene intensified the chill in Gu Boxing's eyes. He clenched his fist tightly, and an overwhelming sense of pressure surged forth like a tidal wave.

Then, the overwhelming pressure suddenly dissipated.

From the depths of the main hall came the sexy sound of high heels hitting the ground, and an overwhelming sense of pressure descended from the sky!

Accompanying this was a soft, alluring voice.

"It seems the Imperial Preceptor has quite a few complaints about us demon cultivators."

As the voice faded, Gu Boxing's aura dissipated. His body stiffened slightly, and he suddenly looked up into the depths of the hall. A tall woman walked out of the hall with sexy and alluring steps.

"The Demon Queen?!"

Gu Boxing stared at the scene with suspicion and said in a deep voice, "I have no intention of harming your servants. The affairs of my Great Qian Dynasty and the Body of Misfortune are none of your business!"

The Demon Queen turned her head slightly, her alluring eyes gazing at Gu Boxing, a charming and seductive smile on her face.

"He's not my servant, he is..."

The Demon Queen glanced at Wei Mengrou unintentionally and mouthed something softly.

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Although the Demon Queen did not say her next sentence, Wei Mengrou was still able to deduce what she was going to say from the shape of her lips.

"He is my Daoist partner."

It's obvious that this is what the Demon Queen was just about to say.

If it were Bai Ruoxi, who was at a higher level, she would probably look at Mu Zhian with a resentful expression, appearing teary-eyed, weak, and helpless.

But Wei Mengrou is clearly different from the others.

I'm just a maid, what's the point of you provoking me?

Wei Mengrou silently withdrew her gaze, then glanced at Mu Zhian unintentionally.

Mu Zhian and she locked eyes for a moment, then Mu Zhian gave her a reassuring smile.

But that smile gave Wei Mengrou a strange feeling.

She ran into trouble, and Mu Zhi'an indirectly attracted the attention of the Demon Queen, who then asked her to intervene. This meant that Mu Zhi'an would owe the Demon Queen a favor in the future...

If the Demon Queen later uses this favor to blackmail...

...Suddenly it turned into an NTR (Netorare) theme.

All of this is because she is still too weak.

If she were at the peak of the Void Returning Realm... no, even if she were at the seventh level of the Void Returning Realm, what could Gu Boxing do even if he came today? She could protect herself on her own, without needing the Demon Realm Empress to intervene or make Mu Zhian indebted to her.

Wei Mengrou subconsciously gripped the hem of her skirt and slowly raised her head to look at Gu Boxing.

For some reason, she suddenly felt that the aura emanating from the Grand Preceptor of the Great Qian Dynasty was somewhat strange.

"Be careful," Wei Mengrou suddenly whispered to Mu Zhian.

Logically, Gu Boxing should have backed down upon seeing the Demon Queen, but he showed no intention of retreating and seemed to intend to fight her.

Mu Zhian didn't speak, but his gaze was also fixed on Gu Boxing.

Something is definitely not right... The difference between the peak of the Dao Integration Realm and the peak of the Returning to Emptiness Realm is like heaven and earth. Even if the Demon Queen who is currently here is just a wisp of spirit, isn't Gu Boxing also one?

Why does he still have the courage to challenge the Queen of the Demon Realm?

"Your Majesty, you really value a mere cultivator at the Refining Spirit Realm."

Gu Boxing slowly said, "If you take Mu Zhian away, I will not stop you. What do you think?"

"Whether the cursed body can affect the Great Qian Dynasty is still unknown. I want that maid not for the sake of the Great Qian Dynasty, and I can swear to that."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Great Dao resonated with him, which meant that everything Gu Boxing said was true.