It turns out, they were the main characters.

Although Mu Zhian is only at the Refining Spirit Realm, his temperament far surpasses that of his peers... Luo Tan smiled brightly and accepted the pill: "Then thank you for your kindness, young friend Mu. You don't need to worry about me."

"As for Narcissus, I will have someone send your pills to her in a little while."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, senior."

Mu Zhian raised his hand in a bow, then paused for a moment before sighing softly, "I never expected that Brother Xiao Hua would be possessed so secretly... Indeed, if a powerful being resides within one's body, there is always the risk of being possessed."

"Most powerful beings would not possess a body of a Refining God Realm cultivator, especially since Xiao Hua's God King Bone was taken away when he was young, leaving him physically weak and not the best candidate for possession. The demon who possessed Xiao Hua must have had no other choice."

Luo Tan smiled, her graceful figure tall and slender, her temperament noble and elegant, her eyes sparkling.

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhian nodded thoughtfully and muttered to himself, "That makes sense. Brother Ye Yu has been with the powerful being inside him for so long without any problems, so most powerful beings wouldn't casually take over someone else's body... Brother Xiao was just unlucky and happened to run into a demon."

"Ye Yu? Does he also possess a powerful being within him?"

Luo Tan raised her eyebrows slightly, clearly having heard this name by chance within the Liangyi Sect these past few days.

Mu Zhian remained expressionless, and sincerely praised:

"It is said that he was a very powerful expert, whose cultivation level was quite high in the past, and he was also a master alchemist."

If it were just a matter of mentioning a powerful being, Luo Tan might not care.

After all, the Nine Provinces are vast and full of wonders. It's not only Xiao Hua and Ye Yu who possess great power; some people with great fortune also experience certain immortal encounters and receive help from the remnant souls of ancient great powers.

Luo Tan is an empress who has lived through countless lifetimes, and she has probably seen many similar things. Knowing that Ye Yu has a powerful figure assisting him, she is at most just surprised.

However, if they knew that the powerful being within Ye Yu was an 'alchemist,' they would inevitably become even more interested.

Luo Tan glanced at Mu Zhi'an a few times and said, "I know a little about the alchemy masters in the Nine Provinces. As far as I know, no alchemy master has ever been attacked and killed. In fact, it is more likely that only a wisp of spiritual consciousness remains hidden in the body of a cultivator. Young friend Mu, do you know who the great power inside him is?"

“In the past, Ye Yu once summoned that powerful figure when he was sparring with a junior, and at that time he mentioned his identity.”

Mu Zhian paused slightly at this point before continuing, "His alchemy skills are among the best in the Eastern Continent."

"I wonder if you have ever heard of the name... Yao Shan?"

With a gentle smile, Mu Zhian looked at the stunningly beautiful Empress and the Medicine Emperor before him, his tone filled with deep emotion.

However, the moment the words fell, the hall fell into a deathly silence.

The smile on Luo Tan's face also cooled down a bit.

"Yao Shan is still alive?"

After a long while, a calm and cool voice came from the main hall, but there was a hint of coldness in that voice.

How could she not know Yao Shan? They were master and disciple in the past. When Yao Shan tried to steal the Qi Transformation Cauldron, Luo Tan was furious when she realized Yao Shan's motives. She issued a bounty throughout the Nine Provinces, offering a favor to anyone who executed Yao Shan.

Within two months of that, news spread throughout the Immortal Dynasty of Yuzhou that Yao Shan had been executed.

But now I'm hearing that name again from Mu Zhi'an's mouth...

Luo Tan's voice was clear and ethereal as she said, "Young friend Mu, is this true? Everyone knew of Yao Shan's death back then, yet you're saying he's still alive?"

Mu Zhian was taken aback, his face showing unease. He quickly raised his hand in a bow and said, "This junior heard that senior refer to himself as such, but whether it was Yao Shan or not, this junior is not sure..."

"Does Senior have any connection with that Senior Yaoshan?" Mu Zhian asked tentatively, feigning interest.

Luo Tan glanced at him, his originally cold gaze gradually softening, and a smile bloomed on his cool face as he said, "Young friend Mu, you've really brought me one surprise after another."

“In the past, Yao Shan was considered half a disciple of mine, but later, due to some events, he killed his two junior brothers in an attempt to seize the treasure of Yuzhou.”

Luo Tan said softly, "If Yao Shan is really still alive, this news is enough for me to owe you another favor."

Mu Zhian shook his head slightly and said respectfully, "This junior was just talking about some interesting topics that I knew about. I didn't expect that such a thing had happened in the past..."

He stopped there and didn't continue.

We need to know when to stop. With Luo Tan's methods, once Ye Yu returns, he will definitely have plenty of ways to force Yao Shan out.

As for Ruoxi's Taixu Pill, now is not a good time to bring it up, as that would make the purpose too obvious. We should know when to stop.

Luo Tan knew that he had ulterior motives for approaching her, but knowing it was one thing, as long as he didn't make it too obvious, she wouldn't be offended.

When approaching someone of the opposite sex, your intentions can be obvious, but you shouldn't state them openly. This way, you won't provoke their dislike.

After sitting in the Star Moon Palace and chatting with Luo Tan for a while, Mu Zhian took his leave at the opportune moment.

Luo Tan watched Mu Zhi'an leave with a smile on his face. Only then did Jing Xi, the maid who had been silent in the corner, speak softly: "Your Majesty, this Mu Zhi'an seems to be like the previous people... he seems to have some purpose as well."

Having followed Luo Tan for many years, what kind of people hasn't she seen?

Although Mu Zhian appears humble and gentle, his frequent visits to the Medicine Emperor must have a purpose.

"Whether or not there was any purpose, the fact that Xiao Hua and Yao Shan were hiding inside Ye Yu's body is indeed useful information, and that's enough."

Luo Tan's eyes flickered, but her gaze remained utterly calm.

What the maid could see, how could she not see as well?

But what's the matter?

Mu Zhian approached her with good intentions, and everything he said has been verified so far, which is enough.

Luo Tan held a strand of hair up, and a captivating charm flashed in her bright, clear eyes.

The snow-white boots touched the ground almost imperceptibly as she continued, "Besides, whatever his purpose in approaching me..."

She glanced at the maid casually and chuckled softly, "My purpose was to get him close to me."

A master hunter often appears as the prey.

……

In a classical and quiet villa on the north bank, a clear spring flows and plum blossoms sway in the cold wind.

“Ye Lingxuan, you are different. She was already at the Dao Integration Realm in the past. Whether in terms of cultivation or experience, she is far superior to her peers. I am relieved that you could understand what I said last night.”

Yao Meng, dressed in a green dress with her hair flowing freely, surrounded by ethereal mist, with bright eyes and white teeth, gazed at the girl in front of her with a bright and friendly smile.

She had a long chat with the Holy Maiden of Yaochi last night. She thought that Yao Yue, who had never been defeated before, would be discouraged by her first defeat, but it turned out that she had worried too much.

Yao Yue's eyebrows relaxed, and she was also surrounded by flowing moonlight. She parted her red lips slightly and said, "I will keep the teachings of Senior Qingdi in mind and will certainly live up to your expectations in the future."

The current Holy Maiden of Yaochi Holy Land was not deeply affected. Although she was somewhat disappointed, she took it all in stride.

According to ancient records, even some powerful Dao-merging beings had been defeated countless times in their youth. Moreover, her opponent was the Holy Maiden of the Forbidden Zone, the ninth reincarnation of the Empress. Losing to her was not shameful.

Moreover, once the Lock of Desolate Time is unleashed, it becomes extremely difficult for anyone of his generation to contend with it.

Such sacred artifacts as ancestral artifacts are simply beyond the reach of cultivators of the same realm to fight against.

At this point, she looked at the young man who had just arrived at the villa and smiled politely, "Brother Lan Wu, I will try to communicate with Sister Lan after this. If she is willing to see you, I will explain to you."

"Then I thank Saintess Yao Yue in advance." Lan Wu smiled warmly, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and sincerely expressed his gratitude.

The Lan family sent him here with the real purpose of bringing the Lan sisters back, but neither Lan Feiying nor Lan Mulian would see their brother, which was quite frustrating.

Unable to find an opportunity to meet, Lan Wu could only try to seek help through Lan Mulian's friends.

"Actually, if you spoke to Young Master Mu, it would be much more effective than if I did it myself." Yao Yue smiled brightly, her fair skin radiating an ethereal aura, graceful and elegant, perfectly complementing the Azure Emperor.

However, unlike the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, Yao Meng's figure was more alluring and voluptuous. Although it was difficult to see her true form, her beautiful green eyes revealed a hint of seductive charm mixed with holiness. Her aura was like that of a deity, making people dare not look up at her.

Although everyone envied Yu Muzhi'an for being able to snag Qingdi's leg at such a young age, and even Lan Wu secretly envied her, he tried his best to avoid looking at Qingdi when he was actually facing her.

He could communicate with Yao Yue as an equal, but when facing the Azure Emperor, who had reshaped her immortal body, he dared not look up at her easily.

Or rather, it's not that they dare not, but rather that they are suppressed by their realm. Unless they are a Dao-merging powerhouse or a reincarnation of a powerhouse, no one dares to look up at her.

Lan Wu cupped his hands in greeting, then bowed his head, turned, and left the villa.

The old servant behind him understood immediately and followed.

“Young Master, what the Holy Maiden of Yaochi said seems to make some sense. If we ask Young Master Mu to intervene, Miss should agree…”

The old man spoke in a low voice, with a hint of probing.

Lan Mulian resides within Liangyi Peak. Visitors from the outside world are naturally not allowed to enter Liangyi Peak without the host's permission. This is a major headache for Lan Wu, otherwise he would not have sought help from the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

Lan Wu slowly shook his head: "You saw Mu Zhian's attitude that day. If my sister hadn't wanted to see me, he certainly wouldn't have shown up."

Upon hearing this, the old man fell silent and followed behind Lan Wu.

At this moment, the two vaguely sensed someone flying towards them on a sword in the distance, and couldn't help but look up.

Lan Wu's eyes flickered slightly, then he smiled and said, "Brother Mu, are you here to see Senior Qingdi?"

What's my brother-in-law doing here...?

When Mu Zhian saw the person, a sense of doubt flashed through his mind.

But soon, he thought of something and smiled calmly, "It's not just about finding her. I'm also quite close to the Holy Maiden of Yaochi. After my defeat yesterday, I was worried about her condition, so I wanted to come and see her."

He didn't ask Lan Wu what he was there for, since he could probably guess without asking.

It's easy to see from Senior Sister's attitude towards the young master of the Lan family that day that she extremely dislikes everything about the Lan family. And Lan Wu's purpose in coming to the Liangyi Sect is clear: he will try his best to persuade Lan Mulian to go back.

However, it's best to keep quiet about these things to avoid getting into trouble.

Since his senior sister didn't want to go back, he naturally couldn't force her.

Mu Zhi'an nodded to Lan Wu and then strode towards the villa.

Before long, they met two holy maidens, one tall and one short, in the quiet courtyard. Mu Zhian couldn't help but glance at Yao Meng a few times.

The Azure Emperor's sister wore a blue dress embroidered with snow-white flowers symbolizing purity. Her ethereal face was faintly visible through the swirling mist, pure and stunningly beautiful. Her hair cascaded down her back, the ends falling naturally to her calves. Her breasts were full and firm, her waist slender and graceful, as if she carried the aura of a celestial being.

Beneath the long skirt, one could vaguely see her alluring legs and her jade-like, snow-white feet. Her graceful figure seemed to exude an extremely seductive charm, but upon closer inspection, it was always difficult to see her body. She seemed to be in a celestial realm, as if making any bright jewels and jade pale in comparison.

Although she appears to be a pure and innocent fairy to outsiders, the girls around Mu Zhi'an all know just how cunning and ruthless this fairy really is.

Yao Meng's gaze followed, and Yao Yue, who was standing to the side, seemed to have also noticed Mu Zhi'an's presence, and said with a smile, "Young Master Mu, what brings you here as well?"

Unlike Yao Meng, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, though also like a fairy, was dressed more in a way that suited her age. Her white dress was embroidered with plum blossoms that defied frost and snow. Her age was similar to Bai Ruoxi and the others. This gorgeous outfit complemented her delicate and pretty face, giving her a touch of the romance that was appropriate for her age.

Mu Zhian's gaze lingered on the Holy Maiden of Yaochi for only a few seconds before he subtly looked away and said with a smile, "Yao Meng came to see you last night but you haven't returned yet. I was also worried about the Holy Maiden's situation, so I came to check on you."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi smiled gently: "That's what you say, but you really just want to see Senior Qingdi, right?"

Mu Zhian nodded reservedly: "Hmm...you could say that."

Then he continued, "After that, I might have to go to the border region."

Yao Meng narrowed her beautiful eyes, looked him up and down a few times, and said, "Are you going to the border region... because of the Chaos Land?"

After speaking, her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she muttered to herself, "Of all times..."