It turns out, they were the main characters.

Luo Tan remained calm, her pale golden eyes casually sweeping over Xiao Hua before she said, "Take him away."

However, before the maid could ask Xiao Hua to leave, Xiao Hua strode out of the hall, clearly furious at Mu Zhian's 'utterly disgusting' scheme.

The hall fell silent again. After gesturing for Mu Zhian to sit down, Luo Tan spoke up and asked, "Young friend Mu, I only want to ask you one honest question."

"Please speak, senior. I will answer all your questions to the best of my knowledge."

"Why don't you intend to pursue this matter? Giving in like this might be unfair to you, and the Azure Emperor won't be satisfied either," Luo Tan asked.

Mu Zhian replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Sister Qingdi was indeed quite angry when she learned of this matter, but if it were to spread within the sect, it might be exploited by those with ulterior motives. I thought about it all night and still feel that it would be better to settle this privately."

"After all, this is a private matter between Brother Xiao and me. There is no need for you, Senior, to get involved and disturb your peace."

Luo Tan raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "Even if this is a dispute between you and him, Xiao Hua is, after all, someone I brought with me. Am I not allowed to interfere?"

"It is certainly fine for you to inquire, senior, but please don't let your concern cause you to argue with Brother Xiao Hua. Otherwise, I will feel extremely uneasy and apprehensive."

Upon hearing Mu Zhian's words, Luo Tan couldn't help but glance at him a few more times before saying, "Xiao Hua was in the wrong first, and you shouldn't have been wronged. Even if this matter isn't spread, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer later."

As she spoke, a gentler look appeared in her eyes.

No matter what, Xiao Hua is still a person from Yuzhou. Even if he has made a big mistake, it should be dealt with by Yuzhou. Mu Zhian hopes that this matter will not be publicized, which also suits Luo Tan's wishes.

She just didn't expect that it would be Mu Zhian who brought up this matter, making her feel 'wronged'.

"The Azure Emperor takes your matter very seriously. He must have spent a lot of time and effort trying to persuade her last night," Luo Tan sighed softly.

"Everything is for the greater good. It's alright if I suffer some grievances," Mu Zhian said respectfully.

Luo Tan nodded slightly, intentionally or unintentionally reminding him, "Your innate furnace will improve with your cultivation level, and after taking the Dao Heart Pill, you will be able to complete the advancement in a few days, which will naturally be of great benefit to your Daoist partner. However, you must remember not to let others know about the spiritual energy in the Heavenly Court, otherwise there will be great trouble."

Mu Zhian sincerely thanked him: "Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will pay more attention."

"However, I have a special talisman left by Senior Spirit Dragon. Carrying it, I can hide my spiritual sense and innate furnace from being detected by others, so there is no problem."

He paused here, then asked with a puzzled look, "Speaking of which, I've heard that some rare treasures seem to have this special ability to conceal their spiritual consciousness?"

However, Luo Tan did not speak, but as if he had thought of something, he glanced at Xiao Hua outside the hall.

A special magical artifact that shields spiritual consciousness...

Mu Zhian did not speak again, believing that with Luo Tan's intelligence, he would naturally understand the meaning.

Xiao Hua was able to be so 'confident' before, probably because Luo Tan had not noticed any signs of him being possessed.

Although we don't know how Xiao Hua did it, he must have used some special methods.

However, he doesn't need to do anything; just a little 'enlightenment' will suffice.

"I have some matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer, senior."

Seeing that things had progressed sufficiently, Mu Zhian took his leave. They couldn't continue the conversation; the tea ceremony demonstration was enough, otherwise, they might give themselves away.

Luo Tan nodded slightly and glanced thoughtfully at Mu Zhi'an.

……

After Mu Zhian left, the main hall returned to silence.

Luo Tan tapped her fingertips lightly on the edge of the chair, her eyes slightly lowered, her pale golden eyes filled with a dark glint, as if she were pondering something.

"Is Xiao Hua still outside?" Luo Tan suddenly asked the maid beside her in a soft voice.

The maidservant replied respectfully, "He said he knows his mistake and is repenting outside the palace gate."

At this point, the maid looked at him with a hint of doubt and said, "Xiao Hua's matter has been resolved. Is Your Majesty perhaps still troubled by other matters?"

"For example... the Azure Emperor?" the maid asked cautiously.

Mu Zhian was attacked, and since Qingdi is his Daoist partner, he will naturally be dissatisfied. I suppose His Majesty will only be troubled by this matter.

"Mu Zhian said before that he explained to the Azure Emperor, and the Azure Emperor is extremely wise and knows that I will definitely give her an explanation."

"Besides, if it really is a matter of worrying about the Azure Emperor, then Ye Qingxin will probably be worried too," Luo Tan said calmly.

The maid asked in surprise, "That powerful figure from the Heavenly Court...? But isn't she an ancestor of the Ye family? Why would she help Mu Zhi'an?"

"It wouldn't be surprising if anyone helped him."

Luo Tan looked up through the window at the morning sky and said softly, "His value is much greater than you imagine."

She didn't offer any further explanation, but continued:

"Go and prepare the ingredients for the Mind-Seeking Pill. I will need it very much later."

……

The winter sun shines on the ancient-style buildings of the sect, adding a touch of classical charm.

Nowadays, all the cultivators are gathered on the south bank, but Mu Zhian is not going to the south bank. Instead, he came to the Pilgrimage Hall alone and strolled leisurely in the square.

Today he wore a white robe, which made him look less like a noble young master and more like a gentle and refined scholar than his usual attire.

"Sister Mengrou, although you didn't participate in the competition today, is it alright if you don't cultivate?"

Wei Mengrou had secretly followed them on their way to the Luotan Hall, but Mu Zhian hadn't exposed her.

“Your cultivation level is too low, and you were attacked last time. It’s not safe for you to be alone,” Wei Mengrou said calmly.

Mu Zhian slowed his pace slightly, and only after he was side by side with Wei Mengrou did he smile and say, "So, you're worried about me?"

A faint blush appeared on Wei Mengrou's stunningly beautiful face as she forced herself to remain calm: "It's just that you're too weak, which is why I'm worried about you."

That's what they say, but those who know, know; Mu Zhian naturally understands.

"Since the incident with the first Demon Emperor, the number of people coming to the Holy Temple has decreased significantly."

Mu Zhian admired the petals swaying in the wind in the pilgrimage hall, glanced at her, and continued, "Does Sister Mengrou like peach blossoms?"

Wei Mengrou's pale yellow dress fluttered in the cold wind. She said calmly, "It's so-so. But thinking about how someone gave peach blossoms to so many people before, my impression of them isn't very good."

"Even if I was wrong to send the peach blossoms, does that mean I bear no responsibility if Sister Mengrou doesn't stop me?" Mu Zhian glanced at her sideways.

Wei Mengrou: "?"

Mu Zhian glanced at her and laughed, "Just kidding. I didn't know your feelings back then, otherwise I wouldn't have made so many embarrassing scenes in front of you."

Looking back on how uninhibited and carefree he had been in front of Wei Mengrou, Mu Zhian now felt a little regretful.

But who would have thought that the maid who once looked down on him would be with him now?

"Then I have to thank you for letting me see through your true nature." Wei Mengrou glanced at Mu Zhian.

Mu Zhian held Wei Mengrou's soft hand and said gently, "Even so, we are still together."

Wei Mengrou's body stiffened slightly. She subconsciously glanced at Mu Zhian, then looked away in a slightly flustered manner and remained silent.

“Actually, it doesn’t matter if you don’t cultivate. I’m born with the spiritual energy of a furnace, which can quickly give spiritual energy to others… Tonight, let’s continue our ’sexy’ activities, shall we?” Mu Zhi’an said with a smile, turning his head to the side.

Wei Mengrou glared at him and said softly, "My body hasn't recovered yet... give me some time."

That's what she said, but Mu Zhian knew she was only saying it because she was shy.

He pondered for a moment, then continued, "Actually, it doesn't necessarily have to be direct... There are other ways to give you spiritual energy, and you can also personally experience the wonders of spiritual energy."

Wei Mengrou's rosy lips, lightly rouged, parted slightly. Her curiosity made her want to ask a question, but she also had a vague feeling that it wasn't something serious.

Mu Zhian lowered his head slightly, leaned close to her ear, and whispered something.

Wei Mengrou stiffened slightly, then abruptly raised her eyes to give him a look full of disgust. However, her cheeks burned even more intensely, becoming an alluring red. She lowered her head and even stopped walking.

Hmm... Sister Mengrou is just like Yao Meng, with high offense and low defense, and she can't stand being teased.

Mu Zhian smiled knowingly and was about to speak.

However, at that moment, he suddenly felt a slight buzzing in his ears. He held his breath and quickly realized that it was a message from the Void Nightmare that was secretly following Ye Yu.

Although he cannot speak, he has a master-servant contract with the Void Nightmare, so he can naturally understand what the Void Nightmare is trying to say.

"What's wrong?" Mu Zhian asked using the special method of the master-servant contract.

Soon, the message from the Void Nightmare came to my mind: "Ye Yu will arrive at the Chaos Land in about a day and a half. I went there in advance through the void. Now the demon cultivators have completely occupied the Chaos Land and are not allowing anyone to set foot in it."

Mu Zhian paused for a moment, then a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

It seems there really is something in this chaotic land.

I wonder if the Demon Queen knows about this...

Chapter 350 The Heavenly Court is just something to be trampled underfoot.

According to Yao Meng's previous statement, the origin of the Chaos Land is very mysterious, and it can be traced back to the first immortal who ascended to heaven.

However, the place is perpetually engulfed in an ethereal flame, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to even take a single step. Anyone who does manage to set foot there will be instantly burned to ashes.

Without a doubt, the demon realm probably knew what was inside the ruins of that chaotic land, otherwise they wouldn't have sent people to seal it off in advance.

I wonder if the Demon Queen knows about this...

After pondering for a moment, Mu Zhian decided to wait and see what happened, and make a plan after Ye Yu went to the Chaos Land to explore.

Unless absolutely necessary, it is best to avoid contact with the Demon Queen.

Although that older woman was alluring and seductive, she did possess mind-reading abilities and liked to control things, making conversation with her a bit difficult...

hum!

Suddenly, a piercing buzzing sound came from the void, and a golden pillar of light shot into the sky, pulling Mu Zhian back to reality from his thoughts. He looked up in that direction.

It's the direction of the Ascension Terrace on the south bank.

Mu Zhian muttered to himself thoughtfully, "Speaking of which, is there a competition for Lingxuan today? Let's go and take a look."

Regardless, with the Void Nightmare present, Ye Yu's actions were fully understood, so there was no rush to go for the time being.

……

South bank, Ascension Terrace.

"The Holy Maiden of the Forbidden Zone has amazing talent, and now with the blessing of the Ancestral Artifact, her future achievements are truly limitless. The Lord of the Forbidden Zone has really raised a good daughter."

"Having inherited the legacy of the forbidden zone and with ample resources, she is truly a favored daughter of heaven. The forbidden zone is likely to become even stronger in the future."

On the Ascension Platform, many elders from ancient forces spoke up, praising the purple-clad girl who was currently fighting someone in the cave.

Her long, flowing hair was loose, and her layered, elaborate purple dress accentuated her graceful figure, giving her an air of classical elegance.