It turns out, they were the main characters.

"At first, I didn't believe it either, which is why I had Jingxi prepare the ingredients for the Heart-Seeking Pill. Just before I was refining the pill, I went to see him again, and I vaguely discovered a spiritual consciousness that did not belong to Xiao Hua."

Luo Tan softly revealed the truth: "There are likely two spiritual consciousnesses within Xiao Hua's body. One is Xiao Hua's obsession from his lifetime, and the other... is a spiritual consciousness that does not belong to Xiao Hua, and it is currently occupying his body."

boom!

The moment the words left her lips, Xiao Shuixian felt as if struck by lightning, and she stood there stunned.

Then, her expression gradually turned cold, and the slight rise and fall of her full breasts revealed her anger.

Her younger brother was possessed by a strange spirit without her knowledge, and the spirit even called her "sister".

"Speaking of which, this matter is largely thanks to you. After returning to Yuzhou, I will send someone to Zunyun Academy to reward you," Luo Tan said.

However, Xiao Shuixian shook her head and said, "If I had to say, it was Young Master Mu who first brought up this matter, and it was only later that I began to have doubts about Xiao Hua..."

If it weren't for the fact that Young Master Mu mentioned Xiao Hua's strange alchemy practices during their conversation that day, I probably wouldn't have suspected Xiao Hua, let alone imagined that he was no longer the original Xiao Hua.

Luo Tan gave Xiao Shuixian a meaningful look and said softly, "Cherish your relationship with Mu Xiaoyou."

Xiao Shuixian's talent is even higher than that of the Holy Maiden and Holy Son of Yuzhou, but no matter how talented a cultivator is, he cannot compare to Mu Zhian's value.

Xiao Shuixian nodded gently: "I know. I owe Mu Zhian a favor this time, and I will definitely find a way to repay him in the future."

“The kind of cherishing I’m referring to isn’t this.”

Luo Tan chuckled softly, her black-stockinged legs, clad in white boots, swaying gently as her long, slender fingers tapped the edge of the chair, but she did not directly rouse Xiao Shuixian.

It wasn't until today, after Ye Lingxuan's contest with the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, that she finally began to see some clues.

There are many talented geniuses, and Xiao Shuixian is among the top of them.

However, Mu Zhian's existence itself is a unique existence that other geniuses cannot compare to.

If I'm not mistaken, those women with astonishingly talented abilities at this Ascension Ceremony probably all had intimate contact with Mu Zhi'an.

As for the reasons...

She herself was a natural furnace, so how could she not know how much of a boost a natural furnace could bring to the opposite sex?

However, she did not speak too bluntly to Xiao Shuixian.

Everything should be left to fate.

As for Mu Zhian's side...

In fact, she could tell that although Mu Zhian was respectful to her on the surface, he was secretly looking at her body from time to time.

Throughout history, very few people have dared to covet the Medicine Emperor's secrets or even entertain such thoughts.

"His Majesty said it was thanks to Mu Zhian's reminder that you owe him a favor...?" Xiao Shuixian suddenly remembered something and asked tentatively.

"Let it be. He was attacked by Xiao Hua and wronged himself. I do feel guilty. It's alright to repay him a favor in the future."

Luo Tan replied calmly.

Even Xiao Shuixian looked on with envy upon hearing this.

The favor of the Medicine King of Yuzhou... this is an opportunity that countless people would fight tooth and nail for.

If Mu Zhian makes good use of this favor in the future, its value will be immeasurable by spirit stones.

“I think Young Master Mu is very wise, and he will make a suitable request,” Xiao Shuixian said.

"Let's see how he uses this favor later," Luo Tan chuckled.

As the two were chatting, a maidservant hurried into the hall and said, "Your Majesty, Mu Zhi'an is requesting an audience outside the hall."

Luo Tan glanced at him and said, "Please let him in."

Led by a maid, Mu Zhian soon arrived at the main hall.

“Miss Xiao is here too, what a coincidence.” Mu Zhi’an looked at the gray-robed woman in surprise.

Xiao Shuixian smiled and said, "Young Master Mu, is there something important that you've come so late?"

"Is that why?"

Before Mu Zhian could speak, Luo Tan had already taken out a round, lustrous pill from his sleeve.

The Heart-Peeping Elixir!

Upon seeing the pill, Xiao Shuixian's expression changed slightly, becoming more complex, and she fell silent.

She knew very well what this pill meant.

"It seems that Senior Luo Tan shares the same thoughts as me," Mu Zhi'an said softly, gazing into Luo Tan's beautiful eyes.

Luo Tan gently shook his head: "It's all thanks to young friend Mu's unintentional reminder today, otherwise I might not have thought of this."

Xiao Shuixian's gaze drifted towards Mu Zhian, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

She had seen many talented young men in the past, including gentle and refined gentlemen like Mu Zhian. But for some reason, she always felt that there was an inexplicable charm about him that attracted her.

She still doesn't know what it is.

Logically speaking, I shouldn't be someone who's obsessed with looks... but I just felt that the aura emanating from the other person was very attractive.

Also observing Mu Zhi'an was Luo Tan, who was leaning back in her chair. She was dressed in a luxurious white dress and had a noble air about her. Her eyes, which held a hint of amusement, were looking at him as if they could see right through him to the location of the innate furnace.

Why do I feel like this woman is spying on my body... Even Mu Zhian felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, and said respectfully, "This junior thinks we can wait before taking the Heart-Seeking Pill."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shuixian's eyes filled with doubt.

“I can sense the pill tribulation tonight, and Brother Xiao can sense it as well. If he has nothing to hide, he won’t react.”

Luo Tan spoke softly, "If he had a guilty conscience, he would want to flee this place, wouldn't he?"

Mu Zhian raised his hand in a bow: "Senior is indeed a person of great wisdom, seeing through my thoughts at a glance."

Put everything else aside for now, seize any opportunity to lick her thigh first.

Luo Tan nodded almost imperceptibly, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

Putting aside his level of understanding, Mu Zhian's character and wisdom are truly remarkable, and he knows how to please people.

The Azure Emperor's judgment is truly discerning... Luo Tan said, "Then let's do as young friend Mu says, have a cup of tea first, and observe the situation."

……

In the dimly lit room, a young man suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.

"It seems that Luo Tan has already become suspicious of me..."

"It must have been Mu Zhian who did it, that damned guy! What did he say to Luo Tan?!"

Recalling Luo Tan's contact with him again today, and how he almost sensed Luo Tan's true spiritual consciousness, Xiao Hua's eyes were filled with hatred.

Originally, Luo Tan had already dispelled her suspicions about him today, but after Mu Zhi'an came, Luo Tan actually ordered her maid to prepare the ingredients for the Heart-Seeking Pill... It's obvious that Mu Zhi'an must have whispered something in her ear.

"Fortunately, I happened to see today that the medicine the maid prepared was the Heart-Seeking Pill, otherwise I would probably have been completely kept in the dark and wouldn't even know how I died."

Thinking about this, Xiao Hua felt a lingering fear, but secretly rejoiced at his good fortune.

"No matter what, I definitely can't stay at the Liangyi Sect anymore. I need to leave as soon as possible, before they make a move..."

Thinking of this, Xiao Hua took out a fragment of a sheepskin map from his sleeve.

This is the treasure map that can store spiritual consciousness, and based on his observations over the past two days, the location of this map fragment seems to be at the border between the Eastern Continent and the Demon Realm, in a ruin called the Chaos Land.

Right now, the only thing to do is to go there and improve my strength as soon as possible so that I can take control of my own destiny.

As for Mu Zhian... I will repay this debt a hundredfold in the future!

Thinking of this, Xiao Hua immediately put away the fragments of the sheepskin map, hurriedly got up and left the room. After confirming that no one was around, he immediately transformed into a streak of light and fled, heading straight for the outside of the Liangyi Sect.

……

The Liangyi Sect is extremely vast, with each main peak having two smaller peaks. If ordinary cultivators were to fly on their swords normally, it would take them quite a while to leave the sect.

However, Xiao Hua was clearly driven by an extremely strong will to survive, so much so that he ignored his unhealed injuries, burned the spiritual energy within his body, and transformed into a streak of light as he sped away from the sect.

Half an hour later, the back mountain of the Liangyi Sect, shrouded in clouds and mist, came into view in the distance.

Although he was beginning to see a glimmer of hope, Xiao Hua's hatred grew stronger and stronger.

If it weren't for Mu Zhian, he wouldn't be in such a sorry state now.

Logically speaking, he should still be growing under Luo Tan's protection and Xiao Shuixian's secret care, and he might even be able to create a beautiful story with that Medicine King in the future.

But it's too late to say anything now. We must leave here as soon as possible and survive in order to have any chance of revenge!

However, just as Xiao Hua stepped out of the Liangyi Sect, he suddenly saw a charming and sexy figure appear outside the sect at some unknown time.

"Who are you?"

Xiao Hua stiffened slightly, frowned, and stared at the woman in front of him.

He could sense that he had been targeted by this mysterious woman, and if he ignored her and left, he would likely be met with a fierce and relentless attack.

"Lan Feiying, an inner disciple of Tianji Peak, received the news and came to stop the Holy Son from leaving this place."

Lan Feiying's beautiful eyes were gentle as water, and she smiled and said, "Young Master Xiao, please leave."

Although her expression was gentle, Xiao Hua felt an increasing sense of danger in her heart.

She was a woman as alluring as a rose, and others would probably be amazed at first sight. But Xiao Hua, who had lived two lives, sensed an extremely dangerous aura emanating from her.

"I wonder whose message you received?" Xiao Hua narrowed his eyes, secretly on guard.

"my sister."

Lan Feiying said to herself, "She rarely asks me for help, but she happened to be cultivating tonight and couldn't move around easily, so she wrote a letter and asked me to come."

"Your sister...?" Xiao Hua asked, but in reality, he was secretly looking for an opening to escape.

“Lan Mulian, I think you should know her. Tonight, that naughty younger brother asked her to contact the Enforcement Hall to seal off the sect. Only he can contact my sister directly.”

Lan Feiying wore a calm smile, her red dress fluttering in the wind.

Her red-manicured fingertips touched her red lips as she looked at the man before her with amusement, and said, "Young Master Xiao, please leave."

Xiao Hua seemed to understand something, his face ashen, and he said, word by word, "Mu Zhi An!"

Realizing that Mu Zhian had seen through his intentions, Xiao Hua was filled with shock and anger.

We absolutely cannot stay in the Liangyi Sect anymore. Staying here is tantamount to waiting to die. We must leave this place...

Thinking of this, Xiao Hua's eyes flashed with a cold glint, and he was about to rush out of the sect.