It turns out, they were the main characters.

"Young Master."

As the spy spoke, he glanced at Bai Ruoxi unintentionally.

Although the two appeared calm, the ambiguous atmosphere in the room suggested that things might not be so simple.

Bai Ruoxi seemed to understand his meaning, and said in a clear and pleasant voice, "I won't disturb you any longer."

Seeing that Bai Ruoxi had temporarily left her room, Mu Zhian's gaze fell on the spy, and he asked, "Is there something you need?"

"According to our other companions, it seems someone is secretly investigating you."

Mu Zhian became more interested and asked, "Who?"

The Gongsun family probably wouldn't dare to make any big moves during this period, and the Bai family is unlikely to either. After all, secretly investigating others is a bad thing, and given his current relationship with Bai Ruoxi, there's absolutely no need for him to do so.

The Morning Light Chamber of Commerce... seems impossible. Master Huang is a smart man; he knows what he should and shouldn't do.

Could it be Ye Lingxuan's people? Mu Zhian wondered to himself.

“It’s the Dawn Merchant Guild,” the spy said.

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment and said, "It shouldn't be that Master Huang sent someone to investigate... It was one of his men who acted on their own?"

At this point, something seemed to come to mind, and he continued, "Huang Manting?"

Yesterday, he went to the martial arts arena, and Huang Manting naturally saw him there with Bai Ruoxi.

That enchantress was eyeing the inner disciple quota. As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated." It's not surprising that she would start investigating these important people around Bai Ruoxi.

The agent nodded noncommittally, then tentatively asked, "Should we stop her?"

Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled, "Let her investigate. Anyway, there's nothing big to hide."

He changed the subject, saying, "Compared to this trivial matter, I have something else for you to do."

Under the suspicious gaze of the spy, Mu Zhian continued, "Go to the Gongsun family and ask for some medical expenses."

“Yesterday’s battle between Ruoxi and Gongsun Cheng must have frightened Young Master and Miss Bai a bit, so they need a little compensation. Young Master will go to Liangyi Sect to recuperate for three months afterward… You can just say that,” Mu Zhian said.

The spy hesitated and asked, "What kind of compensation does the young master want?"

“Three market towns,” Mu Zhian said.

The spy was visibly taken aback for a moment, then cautiously asked, "I'm afraid the Gongsun family won't agree to such a request...?"

The Gongsun family only has ten markets in total, and this young master wants to go to three of them. The Gongsun family isn't stupid, so how could they possibly agree to that?

“The emotional damage isn’t worth three markets, but three months of breathing room shouldn’t be worth that much, right?” Mu Zhian took a sip of tea and said, “Besides, the Gongsun family won’t agree, but Gongsun Xiong will.”

In modern terms, Gongsun Xiong would be a bona fide capitalist.

What is a capitalist?

A complete egoist.

The people below were eyeing the position of clan leader, and Gongsun Xiong was unwilling to relinquish it, but he also did not want to be disturbed during this time, so he had to pay a price.

“However, I still need to go to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce,” Mu Zhian continued.

Gongsun Xiong might hesitate to grant these three market towns to the Mu and Bai families alone. After all, if the Mu and Bai families joined forces, the Gongsun family would inevitably bring in the Morning Dawn Merchant Guild.

Even if they are no match for the Mu family, they can at least ensure the safety of the Gongsun family and the Chenxi Chamber of Commerce.

But if the Mu family were to bring in the Dawn Chamber of Commerce... then it would be a completely different story.

"Master Huang probably won't see anyone now," the spy said.

Master Huang is a very shrewd man. He will stay out of the way, especially in times like these. Even if Mu Zhian goes to the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce in person, they will probably avoid seeing him to avoid suspicion.

Mu Zhian toyed with the teacup in his hand and asked, "What about Miss Huang?"

"She wants to investigate me, right? I'll just let her investigate."

“I not only let her investigate secretly, I can even let her ask me any questions to my face.”

As expected, once he goes to the Dawn Merchant Guild, the news will immediately reach the Gongsun family.

Gongsun Xiong is now like a frightened bird; once he sees the Dawn Chamber of Commerce letting people in, he can't help but overthink it.

"In two hours, go to the Gongsun family and ask Uncle Gongsun for the market."

"Just tell him what I just said, and he will agree. After all, he is a respectable person."

"What if he doesn't want to maintain a respectable image?" the spy asked instinctively.

Mu Zhian gently put down his teacup, looked up and smiled, "If he wants to maintain his dignity, then let him maintain his dignity."

"If he doesn't want to be dignified, then you help him be dignified."

……

After the spy left, Bai Ruoxi pushed open the door and returned to the room not long after.

Mu Zhian was sitting on the edge of the bed, seemingly deep in thought.

Bai Ruoxi turned and closed the door, then walked gracefully to his side and sat down, asking, "What happened?"

Mu Zhian sniffed lightly, smelling a faint fragrance emanating from beside him. He snapped out of his thoughts and smiled, "It's nothing. I was just thinking about how to bring it up when we go to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce."

"Why did you go to the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce?" Bai Ruoxi asked, puzzled.

As she spoke, she added, "If it's inconvenient to talk about it, you don't have to feel awkward."

She was simply worried, and if Mu Zhian refused to tell her, she wouldn't press him further.

Mu Zhian shook his head and said, "It's nothing that needs to be hidden. I'm planning to go to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce later."

As he spoke, he gently put his arm around the beauty's waist, inhaling her delicate fragrance. The whole action was so natural that Bai Ruoxi seemed not to have reacted at all.

She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Are you going to see Master Huang?"

Mu Zhian shook his head: "Go see Miss Huang."

You could clearly feel Bai Ruoxi's body stiffen slightly for a moment before slowly recovering.

She glanced at Mu Zhian casually and asked, "What do you need Miss Huang for?"

"It's alright," Mu Zhian smiled, "but I have to go."

Going to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce is the only way to put on a show for the Gongsun family; no matter what, I have to go.

"...I see."

Bai Ruoxi lowered her eyes slightly, puffed out her cheeks, and gently brushed away Mu Zhian's hand that was on her waist, saying, "Since Young Master Mu has other things to attend to, you should go ahead. I need to continue my meditation and cultivation later."

Mu Zhian looked at her profile. Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed and her lips were slightly pursed, as if she was not very happy.

Mu Zhian gently pulled Bai Ruoxi into his arms, looked down at the girl in his arms, and said softly, "Don't you believe in my feelings for you, Ruoxi?"

The warm breath and gentle words made Bai Ruoxi's peach blossom eyes sparkle instantly. She raised her eyelids, looked at him with a hazy gaze, and didn't say anything.

Mu Zhian also looked down at the beauty in his arms.

A girl as aloof and reserved as her becomes incredibly alluring and captivating when she gets shy, making it hard to look away from her.

Mu Zhian lowered his head slightly and gently touched the girl's soft lips with his own.

He gazed into Bai Ruoxi's eyes and whispered, "Do you believe me now?"

Bai Ruoxi's eyes flickered slightly, as flustered as a deer, but with nowhere to escape, she could only turn her face away and whisper, "I didn't say I didn't believe you..."

After speaking, he quickly lowered his head.

As it turns out, a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining was indeed no match for this junior cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining; at least Bai Ruoxi had absolutely no way to deal with Mu Zhian.

Seemingly finding the silence somewhat awkward, she slightly raised her head, about to speak, but her eyes met Mu Zhian's.

Those deep, affectionate eyes involuntarily drew her gaze. Bai Ruoxi pursed her lips slightly, a hint of nervousness and anticipation in her heart. She closed her eyes slightly, as if waiting for something.

Mu Zhian understood what she meant, so he lowered his head again and took the girl's lips.

After a long while, their lips parted, and Bai Ruoxi gently pushed Mu Zhian away, burying her face in her hands and whispering, "Alright, go and do your thing. I need to meditate and cultivate during the day."

Mu Zhian gazed at the girl with deep affection and said earnestly, "No need. How can we cultivators be lazy just because it's daytime?"

Bai Ruoxi rolled her eyes at him, and after a moment of silence, suddenly said, "Won't this take up your time?"

For some reason, feeling Mu Zhian's burning gaze, she felt a little flustered and gently gripped the hem of her skirt.

Mu Zhian said with a serious expression, "In order to help you enter the Refining Spirit Realm as soon as possible, there is no such thing as delaying or not delaying. Everything is worth it, Ruoxi."

……

Half an hour later, Mu Zhian sat in front of the bronze mirror, tidying his hair.

Then, he glanced back at the girl who was still in bed, seemingly resting, and said, "I'm going out now."

Bai Ruoxi remained silent, burying her face in the blanket like an ostrich.

It wasn't until quite a while later that she softly hummed in agreement.

Mu Zhian left the room feeling refreshed and had a carriage prepared before heading to the Dawn Merchant Guild.

Chapter 60 The Simple Boy Mu Zhian (4K)

Huang Manting is the daughter of Master Huang of the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce. She is at the eighth level of Qi Refining. No one has ever scolded or berated her since she was a child. She showed amazing talent when she was young. She reached the peak of Essence Refining at the age of thirteen and entered the Qi Refining Realm at the age of fourteen.

She was very intelligent and talented. Although her parents were both busy, she did not develop a spoiled attitude like other wealthy young ladies.

However, Huang Manting's problem is actually far more serious than just being spoiled...

Dawn Chamber of Commerce.

Located in the most prosperous area of ​​Tianxuan City, this is a rather luxurious mansion.

The exquisitely decorated hall showcased the owner's wealth. Huang Manting, known as a vixen, sat with her legs crossed, her hand supporting her cheek, her delicate white feet, encased in black embroidered shoes, swaying back and forth.

Beside him, the secret agent responsible for investigating Mu Zhian stood respectfully, recounting the intelligence he had gathered over the past two days.

"Miss, this is the information we found about Mu Zhian over the past two days."

Huang Manting narrowed her eyes slightly and said softly, "A few years ago, he was a good-for-nothing young master who was obsessed with beautiful women. He was good for nothing except for his face. Later, he became infatuated with the eldest daughter of the Bai family and restrained himself. He pursued her madly, but was repeatedly rejected."

"Then, some time ago, the Bai family was struck by a misfortune and was suppressed by Father and Clan Chief Gongsun. Bai Ruoxi had no choice but to ask the Mu family for help... There were no problems here."

“However, now that the Bai family patriarch has returned and the sect assessment is just around the corner, Bai Ruoxi has no reason to follow Mu Zhian wholeheartedly.”