It turns out, they were the main characters.

That's more like it. Being cold all the time isn't cute at all. You have to be a little shy sometimes to look more adorable... Mu Zhian smiled with satisfaction: "I've already told my senior sister to ask the Enforcement Hall not to interfere in this matter for the time being."

The maid who was so affectionate with Mu Zhi'an in the second half of yesterday's event is now incredibly rude after calming down... After all, Wei Mengrou would never call Mu Zhi'an 'master' normally.

Fortunately, Mu Zhian didn't push his luck too much and continue to tease Wei Mengrou, lest she simply give up on the Ascension Conference later.

Seeing that Mu Zhian had changed the subject, Wei Mengrou's tense body gradually relaxed, and she looked at Mu Zhian through her beautiful eyes hidden in her hair: "Xiao Hua attacked you, but you're planning to speak up for him?"

“It’s for Luo Tan, not for Xiao Hua,” Mu Zhian corrected.

"The matter of the Void Nightmare will severely punish Xiao Hua, but if this matter blows up, it will inevitably be fueled by those with ulterior motives, affecting the relationship between Yuzhou and the Liangyi Sect."

"If you are an unlucky body outside the rules of heaven and earth, targeted by the Heavenly Dao, then Xiao Hua, Ye Yu and the like are chosen ones favored by the Heavenly Dao. People with strong fortune can always receive protection in the dark before their fortune dissipates."

“Even if I don’t intervene, Xiao Hua won’t die anytime soon; instead, he will be used by those with ulterior motives.”

As Yao Meng said, the Nine Provinces may seem like a calm pool, but in reality, undercurrents are surging. The Southern Wilderness and Western Regions went to great lengths to stop the Azure Emperor from merging with the Dao last time, and if they can make a big deal out of it this time, they will naturally not let it go.

Even without the Southern Wilderness and Western Regions, other forces in various states were secretly stirring things up.

Mu Zhian put his arm around Wei Mengrou's shoulder and pulled her into his arms, saying, "Of course, Sister Mengrou doesn't need to worry about this. You just need to focus on your cultivation and prepare for the Ascension Conference. I lost, but you haven't lost yet."

Wei Mengrou looked at him silently and said in a low voice, "The Heavenly Dao is targeting the Primordial Demoness. If I break through my realm again in the future, I don't know if I will be plagued by even stronger misfortunes."

The three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man in the Nine Provinces are the key to whether a cultivator can achieve Dao. Among them, the Heavenly Dao governs the rules and does not allow any variables to exist, and Wei Mengrou is that variable.

But why Wei Mengrou was targeted by the Heavenly Dao is likely related to the original witch of the past.

Wei Mengrou is indeed the Primordial Witch, but she doesn't know why she was targeted by the Heavenly Dao in the past, and even the Primordial Witch who is currently sleeping within her doesn't know.

It seems that among the three spiritual consciousnesses of the primordial witch, only the third consciousness holds the truth.

“Even if I don’t cultivate, my cultivation level will gradually improve every day. I’m afraid I’ll reach the Refining Spirit Return to Emptiness stage after the Ascension Conference.” Wei Mengrou said with a hint of worry in her eyes.

"If this gets out, even Sister Mengrou will probably be envied." Mu Zhian chuckled.

Although she knew that Wei Mengrou wasn't saying this in Versailles, Mengrou was just worried that as her cultivation level increased, her bad luck would also increase, which would then affect her young master's fortune.

Wei Mengrou glanced at the young master who was flirting with her, but her heart trembled slightly under his gentle gaze.

She reached out her fair and slender arms and gently hooked them around Mu Zhian's neck, whispering, "I'm not showing off my talent."

Mu Zhian embraced her soft body and said softly, "We've made it through all these years, so there's no need to worry now. If we look at it another way, Mengrou's talent is so strong that even the Heavenly Dao has no choice but to target her. This is a good thing."

She hesitated for a long time before saying, "But my talent might be a burden to you..."

Mu Zhian chuckled softly: "Don't worry."

"Whoever wants you dead, I will let them die, even the will of Heaven."

Therefore, all those chosen by Heaven must first be eliminated.

……

The next day, in the morning.

Xiao Hua slowly opened his eyes, still in a daze as he looked at the environment before him.

"You were the one who attacked Mu Zhian yesterday, weren't you?"

Just then, a clear and melodious voice came from not far away. Xiao Hua subconsciously turned his head to look and saw a woman dressed in a gorgeous and elaborate white dress sitting on a chair, looking at him calmly.

Her spiritual sense inadvertently swept over Xiao Hua, and she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly, her eyes showing surprise.

She initially thought Xiao Hua had been possessed, which was why he attacked Mu Zhi'an, but now she discovered that Xiao Hua's spirit was still his original self.

She did ask that question... Xiao Hua, who had anticipated this, had a slight glint in his eyes. He threw back the covers, looked like he was struggling to get out of bed, and slowly knelt down before the Empress, his tone both excited and ashamed:

"Because I saw Mu Zhi'an making advances towards my cousin that day, I was blinded by jealousy and summoned the Void Nightmare to attack Mu Zhi'an."

"However, I later discovered that the Void Nightmare was not under my control and even attacked me. It seems that after it was summoned, the Void Nightmare was controlled by someone else..."

This statement, seemingly an apology, is actually a strategic retreat. It indicates that while the Void Nightmare was summoned by him, it was later manipulated by Mu Zhian.

Luo Tan's face was cold, like an empress looking down on all living beings. She slowly rose to her feet with her knee-high white boots on the floor and said indifferently, "What's done is done. No matter what the outcome, you started this."

"After this, I will punish you according to the rules of Yuzhou."

As she said this, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, indicating a slight headache.

If Adam Silver is not the real Adam Silver, then this matter is much easier to handle.

However, Xiao Hua is still the same Xiao Hua as before, and has not been possessed by any powerful being. Once the news of Xiao Hua's attack on Mu Zhian spreads, the Enforcement Hall of the Liangyi Sect will definitely begin to investigate the matter.

However, this might attract malicious individuals who could secretly stir up trouble. If word gets out that the Empress of Yuzhou wouldn't even protect her own people, her reputation would inevitably suffer.

At this moment, a maid hurriedly entered the main hall, glanced at Xiao Hua, and then whispered, "Your Majesty, Mu Zhi'an is requesting an audience outside the hall."

Mu Zhian? He actually came to see me at this time...?

Upon hearing this, Luo Tan raised her eyebrows slightly in surprise.

Luo Tan had a deep impression of the young cultivator who, like himself, possessed a natural furnace.

She had met Mu Zhian a few times before and could tell that the young man was cunning and had extraordinary methods.

As for his appearance, he was a gentle and refined gentleman, otherwise he wouldn't have won the favor of the Green Emperor.

The fact that the other party would come at this sensitive time was somewhat unexpected for her.

“Please let him in,” Luo Tan said.

Xiao Hua, kneeling to the side, couldn't help but reveal a faint smile.

Although it was somewhat unexpected, Mu Zhian's timing was just right.

I attacked you, Mu Zhian, and I will be severely punished as well.

But so what?

Now you've come here to make a big fuss and question me, aren't you slapping the Medicine King in the face?

Offending the Medicine King in order to reprimand me is not a wise decision.

Thinking of this, Xiao Hua's lips twitched slightly, and he said in a weak voice, "One should take responsibility for one's own actions. I was blinded by jealousy. I will go to the Law Enforcement Hall to apologize after this and will absolutely not implicate Yuzhou."

Although he didn't have the original owner's memories of the past, he roughly knew what Xiao Hua's personality was like, so imitating Xiao Hua would be very easy.

"It would be best if Mu Zhi'an could completely offend Luo Tan over this matter, and then I can find a way to get out of this predicament myself..." Xiao Hua thought to himself.

"Junior Mu Zhian greets senior."

At that moment, accompanied by a clear, sunny voice, a noble young man in white robes, led by a maid, entered the palace with a respectful expression.

He possessed an extraordinary temperament and a restrained aura; if an ordinary woman were to meet him, she would likely feel a certain attraction to him.

"Young friend Mu, what brings you here to see me today? Or perhaps you're here to see him?"

Luo Tan, inside the hall, looked at the young man with a bright smile, her pale golden eyes filled with gentle warmth.

Even so, Mu Zhian remained vigilant and bowed, saying, "I have come here today to discuss matters concerning Brother Xiao Hua."

Luo Tan glanced at Mu Zhi'an discreetly and said, "I have already asked Xiao Hua about this matter, and it was indeed him who did it. Young friend Mu, what do you think should be done in punishment?"

"Let's make a scene, the bigger the better..." Xiao Hua sneered inwardly, but his heart was filled with anticipation as he waited for Mu Zhi'an to speak.

He had already thought about his next response.

"Your Majesty, I hope this matter can be dropped. Please do not blame Brother Xiao."

However, upon hearing Mu Zhian's words, Xiao Hua, who had already prepared his reply, was stunned for a moment and fell into a brief daze.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Xiao Hua's heart skipped a beat. She suddenly looked up and stared at Mu Zhi'an in disbelief.

What is he saying?

He doesn't intend to pursue this matter?!

At this moment, not only Xiao Hua was stunned, but even Luo Tan was slightly taken aback.

"Young friend Mu, do you know what you just said?"

Having been ambushed and seriously injured, Mu Zhian could have used this opportunity to keep Xiao Hua in the sect for further treatment, but instead, he decided to wrong himself.

"This matter is neither a big deal nor a small deal; it all depends on how the parties involved decide to proceed."

Mu Zhian raised his hand in a bow and said, "Your Majesty may not believe it, but I have read many ancient books since I was a child. Among them are the various deeds of the Empress of Yuzhou. I have admired her since I was a child. Even though I have a lot of dissatisfaction with Brother Xiao, I do not want Your Majesty to have any conflict with the Liangyi Sect because of this matter."

"and……"

Mu Zhian hesitated for a moment, gave Xiao Hua a meaningful look, then looked away and bowed, saying, "Please dismiss your attendants, Your Majesty."

"Jingxi, take Xiao Hua downstairs."

Luo Tan's melodious and clear voice rang out, and even when the maid Jing Xi walked to Xiao Hua's side, the chosen one still hadn't reacted.

Something's not right... Mu Zhian is extremely hostile towards me, how could he be so kind?

What exactly did he want to say to Luo Tan?

Thinking of this, Xiao Hua looked up and saw Mu Zhi'an standing beside Luo Tan, looking down at him with a meaningful look in his eyes.

Mu Zhian is definitely suspicious... Could it be that he knows some secrets about me?!

Xiao Hua suddenly raised his head and said urgently, "Your Majesty, although I attacked Mu Zhian that day, the Void Nightmare was later suspected to have been controlled by someone, just to put on a show in front of you. Don't be fooled!"

He was worried that if he didn't speak up now, and Mu Zhian and Luo Tan said something bad about each other in private, he might really be in trouble.

"I know perfectly well how to do things."

Luo Tan spoke calmly, and the maid beside him stepped forward to 'invite' Xiao Hua to leave.

Just as I expected, this boy is indeed vicious... A cold glint flashed in Xiao Hua's eyes, and he gave Mu Zhi'an a cold look at him.

Mu Zhian subconsciously took two steps back and accidentally bumped into a table next to him.

Snapped!

The teacup shattered on the ground with a jarring sound, startling Xiao Hua.

"What's wrong?" Luo Tan asked.

Mu Zhian glanced at Xiao Hua subconsciously, then quickly looked away and said in a low voice, "No, it's nothing. It's just that Brother Xiao's gaze was a bit frightening just now, which startled this junior. But I suppose Brother Xiao looks at everyone like that, so Senior doesn't need to take it to heart..."

Xiao Hua clearly hadn't expected that a single glance from him could be used to make such a big deal out of it, and a strong sense of resentment and hatred welled up in his eyes.

Having lived two lives, when have I ever felt so frustrated?

To think that he was outsmarted by this mere cultivator in the Refining Spirit Realm!