It turns out, they were the main characters.

Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly and asked, "The eldest young master of the Mu family... Mu Zhi'an?"

That Mu Zhian isn't a good person... why would he be so kind?

"Did you give him the spirit stones?" Ye Lingxuan asked softly in a clear voice.

Ye Qian gently shook her head and said, "I plan to take the spirit stones to the Mu residence tomorrow."

“That Mu Zhian is no good person.” Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly and said softly, “I’ll go to the Mu residence for you tomorrow.”

Ye Qian is too naive; she's worried that something might happen if she goes to the Mu residence tomorrow.

Who knows, Mu Zhian might reveal his true colors and bully Ye Qian by relying on the power of the Mu family.

It would be safer for her to go.

Others might be afraid of the Mu family, but... she wasn't.

Chapter 55 Bai Ruoxi's Fall 3K

Huang Manting wins!

Upon hearing the clear voice coming from the stage, Lan Mulian got up and quietly left.

If it weren't for Bai Ruoxi's intervention just now, judging from today's matches, the demoness from the Morning Dawn Chamber of Commerce is quite impressive.

However, with such outstanding examples already existing, no matter how well this beauty in the black dress performs, she ultimately falls short in terms of visual appeal.

After all, defeating an opponent after fighting for a while is completely different in terms of visual impact from defeating an opponent with a single sword strike.

Huang Manting stepped down from the dueling platform and her gaze immediately fell on the stone chair where Lan Mulian had just been sitting.

The examiner has already left.

It's no wonder, anyone who has just witnessed Bai Ruoxi's skills would probably be less interested in sparring with others afterward.

"Miss Huang, with your current strength, you're probably among the top three in Tianxuan City!" A young man beside her greeted her with a smile.

"Top three? Apart from the eldest daughter of the Bai family, Miss Huang's strength should be the best among the younger generation."

According to the ranking in the minds of cultivators, the strongest among the younger generation should be Huang Manting of the Morning Dawn Merchant Guild, followed by Gongsun Cheng of the Gongsun family, and then Bai Ruoxi.

However, Bai Ruoxi's actions this time completely overturned everyone's expectations.

The power of that sword strike was probably only something a cultivator at the Refining Spirit Realm could withstand head-on.

Huang Manting glanced seductively at the few young men beside her who were flattering her, and said in a lazy voice, "We haven't fought yet, so it's hard to say now."

The bronze sword that Bai Ruoxi used was indeed amazing, but as long as you can dodge it, you can fight back.

Gongsun Cheng was simply overconfident and had lost his mind because he was so angry with Mu Zhian at the time.

If it were her, she wouldn't be so careless as to take the bronze sword head-on.

However, it's quite surprising that Mu Zhian is with Bai Ruoxi.

Bai Ruoxi had always been indifferent to Mu Zhi'an, and this wasn't the first time Mu Zhi'an had tried to win her over.

In the end, he actually won her over.

Moreover, judging from Bai Ruoxi's reaction at the time, she seemed to have fallen in love.

"Mu Zhian, is that it..."

Huang Manting's eyes flickered slightly, a hint of curiosity rising in her heart.

How exactly did a cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining manage to win over Bai Ruoxi?

Just based on a face?

Among the younger generation pursuing that number one beauty, there are many handsome men, so this is probably not the reason.

After casually brushing off the group of suitors around her, Huang Manting glanced at her subordinate beside her and said indifferently, "Go and check when Mu Zhian had any contact with Bai Ruoxi recently."

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle... Whether it's Bai Ruoxi or Mu Zhian, she's determined to get the inner disciple spot.

……

Mufu.

After returning to the Mu residence with Bai Ruoxi, Mu Zhi'an first sent someone to deliver a letter to the Bai family, explaining that Bai Ruoxi would be staying at the Mu residence for a few days. Then, he had someone invite Bai Ruoxi to a side hall for tea.

Then, he made an excuse to leave the side hall and headed towards the study.

There was actually nothing wrong with what Mu Zhian did outside today.

However, if Lan Mulian had witnessed everything from the teahouse at the time... then the problem with this action would have been enormous.

It wasn't that Mu Zhian hadn't expected to be seen outside; it was just that, based on his original assumptions, Lan Mulian was the kind of girl who stayed at home and wouldn't normally leave the inn so early.

Moreover, that tea room with such a great view would be unknown to anyone other than a high-ranking official in Tianxuan City. How did Lan Mulian know the location of that tea room?

Ever since Lan Mulian entered the city, Mu Zhian had sensed that something was amiss.

Lan Mulian first stayed at the Dragon and Phoenix Inn, which had an excellent environment. Then, she went to a nearby teahouse and found a tea room with a great view.

Could she also be from Tianxuan City?

Or perhaps she has friends in Tianxuan City?

As Mu Zhian pondered along the way, he unknowingly arrived at the study.

Pushing open the door, I saw two paper cranes perched on the table.

Mu Zhian unfolded the paper crane and was surprised to see that there was only one sentence on the letter: Young Master Mu, the Liangyi Sect is different from other places. If you stay in the Qi Refining stage for too long, it may be difficult to become an inner disciple. Work harder for yourself so that you can have a better future.

These words carried the concern of an elder for a younger generation... It must have been the paper cranes sent yesterday.

Judging from Lan Mulian's attitude today, it's unlikely she'll send any paper cranes.

Thinking of this, Mu Zhi'an unfolded the letter and replied: Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister. I will work hard in my cultivation and catch up with you as soon as possible to be by your side. Speaking of which, the osmanthus cake at the Chaohai Inn in Tianxuan City is quite delicious. If you have time these next few days, Senior Sister, I'll bring some osmanthus cake for you to try.

After throwing the paper crane out the window, Mu Zhian unfolded another letter.

"The snow lotus has a nice fragrance, I like it very much, but it withered not long after it was delivered."

Mu Zhian was slightly taken aback, and a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.

I remember when I sent the snow lotus to my senior sister, she was still alive and well. I even saw the snow lotus in a vase back then... Despite his thoughts, Mu Zhian still picked up his brush and wrote a short essay full of emotion on the letter paper.

He realized that Lan Mulian wasn't as aloof as he had imagined; on the contrary, she was a little bit of a closet flirt.

Based on my previous impression of Lan Mulian, she should have been the kind of person who wouldn't directly praise someone who received a snow lotus, but in this letter, she directly expressed her affection.

This means that he can now express his "feelings" for her more deeply.

After finishing writing the two letters, Mu Zhian looked up at the two paper cranes flying into the air and then looked away with satisfaction.

He left the study and walked into the side hall.

However, Mu Zhian did not notice that after the two paper cranes flew into the air, one flew towards Yangfeng Inn in Tianxuan City, carrying with it a magical aura, while the other quietly flew out of the city gate...

……

Inside the main hall of the Bai residence.

"Madam, Master, a letter has arrived from the Mu family."

A servant handed over a letter with both hands, and after Mr. Bai took the letter, he quietly withdrew.

Mr. Bai opened the letter and glanced at its contents.

He frowned and said, "Nonsense! A young lady like you is not staying in her own room, but instead running to someone else's house to stay, and even planning to stay until the sect's assessment officially begins?"

The beautiful woman gently put down her teacup and said quietly, "This is probably Mu Zhian's idea... Ruoxi has been obedient and intelligent since she was a child, and she is not the kind of person who would act on her own."

A surge of anger welled up in Bai's father's eyes. He felt as if his own precious cabbage had been eaten by a pig. His face turned ashen, and he slammed his fist on the table.

Wood chips flew everywhere, and the table legs collapsed instantly.

The servants outside were startled and instinctively looked over.

The beautiful woman sat upright, as if it were a common occurrence. She waved her hand and said, "You may all leave. There's nothing here, don't worry about it."

After the servants had all left, Bai Yuanfeng looked at her father, who had an angry expression, sighed, and said, "Master, aren't you wondering how the eldest young master of the Mu family discovered the demonic aura on me back then?"

The crude brute had no brains at all, and when asked this question, his brain simply shut down.

“Deep within the Bai family compound, the barrier can shield my demonic aura. Even if I leave and go outside, unless I am a terrestrial immortal, it will be difficult for anyone to detect the demonic aura on my body from the mixed spiritual energy.”

Bai Yuanfeng crossed her legs and said quietly, "But there are always exceptions."

"The Heavenly Dao Qi on that Ye family kid can purify the surrounding spiritual energy and then directly absorb it into his body."

"After the mixed spiritual energy disappeared... the demonic energy naturally appeared."

Bai's father gradually calmed down, and after pondering for a long time, he said, "Does Madam mean that the Qi of Heaven is in Mu Zhi'an?"

He quickly shook his head: "Impossible. Gongsun Xiong and the others secretly tested Mu Zhian back then. If he had the aura of the Heavenly Dao, he would have been discovered long ago."

Refining the Qi of Heaven takes time. At that time, time was tight in the Dragon Head Forest, and Mu Zhian had no time to refine the Qi of Heaven.

Bai Yuanfeng suddenly asked, "What if the Heavenly Dao energy isn't on the Mu family boy?"

"Could it be that the enemy who stole the Qi of Heaven is hiding in the Bai family, deliberately trying to expose Madam?" Father Bai frowned deeply. "But to hide in the Bai family without being noticed by anyone... does such a person really exist?"

Bai Yuanfeng glanced lazily at her father, seemingly too tired to explain, and sighed, "Does our daughter need to hide herself while living in the mansion?"

"Of course, there's no need for my daughter's words—"

Mr. Bai was suddenly stunned for a moment, then finally realized what was happening. He subconsciously turned his head and said, "You mean, Mu Zhi'an gave the Heavenly Dao Qi to Ruoxi?"

"Only this possibility can explain why my demonic aura was exposed at the Bai residence back then," Bai Yuanfeng said.

Mr. Bai's expression was clearly off. He said, "What exactly is Mu Zhi'an trying to do? How can he give away something like this?"

Then, his previously ashen face softened considerably, and he said, "If that's the case, then entrusting Ruoxi to Mu Zhian is indeed a safe bet."

The fact that Mu Zhi'an could even bestow the Qi of Heaven upon Bai Ruoxi is enough to demonstrate just how much he likes her.

It's just a pity that Mu Zhian's cultivation level is too low. If he and Bai Ruoxi were both at the ninth level of Qi Refining, they would be a match made in heaven.

Mr. Bai couldn't help but feel some regret.

"By the way, the Bai family probably won't be able to take over some of the Gongsun family's businesses either," Bai Yuanfeng suddenly said.

Father Bai was taken aback and said, "Didn't you say that the Meridian-Opening Pill had already been given to Gongsun Xiong?"