It turns out, they were the main characters.

After all, given Bai Ruoxi's performance yesterday, entering the Liangyi Sect would be a piece of cake, and she might even be able to compete for a spot as an inner disciple.

Under these circumstances, she had no reason to be so devoted to Mu Zhi'an... unless she liked Mu Zhi'an.

But for a long time, Bai Ruoxi disliked Mu Zhi'an intensely. At that time, Mu Zhi'an wasn't even considered Bai Ruoxi's backup plan... Why did Bai Ruoxi's attitude change so drastically in just a few days?

"Could they have been threatened?" a maid asked.

Huang Manting casually hooked her embroidered shoe with her toes and said indifferently, "Impossible. Unless the Bai family is really facing a crisis of extinction, Miss Bai has no reason to do this."

"Moreover... I didn't see any resistance from her yesterday."

"Could it be that she simply likes Mu Zhian?" the maid wondered.

The embroidered shoe fell to the ground from her toes. Huang Manting twirled a strand of hair behind her ear, twisting it with one slender finger, and squinted as she said, "If that's the case, it is indeed interesting."

How did Mu Zhian manage to win the heart of that aloof and beautiful woman in just a few days?

And... what would Bai Ruoxi's reaction be if she knew that the man she liked was gradually turning into someone else's shape, or even becoming someone else's servant?

Huang Manting gently tapped the edge of the chair. The maid understood her meaning, slightly bent her knees, and held Huang Manting's smooth, white jade-like toes to put on her embroidered shoes.

At this moment, a servant hurriedly entered the hall, his expression subtle, and said, "Miss, Young Master Mu is requesting an audience at the door..."

He remembered that when Master Huang went to the auction house today, he specifically instructed that if Mu Zhian wanted to see him in the next few days, he should say that he had gone out on business and had not yet returned home.

This clearly indicates that they do not want to get involved in the affairs between the Mu family, the Gongsun family, or even the Bai family.

Master Huang is a businessman, and what businessmen care about most is only profit.

Huang Manting slightly raised her eyes and said, "Didn't you tell him that my father isn't at the Chamber of Commerce today?"

“I did tell him… but Young Master Mu said he came to see you.”

"Oh?" Huang Manting narrowed her eyes slightly, showing some interest.

As the largest merchant guild in Tianxuan City, the Dawn Merchant Guild naturally has trade dealings with many families, including the Mu family.

However, Mu Zhian had barely spoken a few words to Huang Manting in the past.

Although the latter was also a beauty, Mu Zhian couldn't like her personality.

The fact that Mu Zhian came to see her today naturally piqued Huang Manting's curiosity.

"Please invite him in," Huang Manting said.

Before long, a handsome young man entered the hall, led by a servant.

Huang Manting immediately smiled sweetly and said, "Young Master Mu, please have a seat."

After inviting Mu Zhian to sit down, Huang Manting ordered the servants to leave the hall, and then personally poured him a cup of tea.

"Young Master Mu, is there anything I can do to visit our Morning Light Chamber of Commerce so early in the morning?" Huang Manting asked softly.

Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled, "Originally there was nothing wrong, but recently I learned from a spy that Miss Huang is investigating me."

It's no wonder they're the Mu family; they really have connections everywhere in Tianxuan City. They've only been investigating Mu Zhian for less than half a day, and the news has already leaked out.

Huang Manting narrowed her eyes slightly, her voice clear and pleasant: "Is Young Master Mu here to blame Manting?"

What she did was merely satisfying her personal curiosity and did not threaten the overall interests of the Mu family. Therefore, even if the Mu family found out, they would at most give her a verbal warning and would not do anything.

In other words, even if Mu Zhian came to the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce today to demand an explanation, it would only be a display of impotent rage.

To everyone's surprise, Mu Zhian shook his head.

"How could I bear to blame a beauty like Miss Huang?" Mu Zhi'an smiled.

Huang Manting narrowed her eyes slightly, quite pleased with Mu Zhian's praise.

She stared at Mu Zhian with suspicion: "Then what brings Young Master Mu here...?"

"I'm here to satisfy Miss Huang's curiosity," Mu Zhian said earnestly.

"Instead of having someone investigate for ages and find nothing, I'd rather answer Miss Huang's question myself."

Huang Manting smiled sweetly: "You came to the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce in secret just to satisfy my curiosity...?"

"If Miss Bai knew, wouldn't she be jealous?"

"That sounds so hypocritical..." Mu Zhian picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and smiled, "She's not the kind of person who's jealous."

Although Mu Zhian felt he didn't understand women very well, he could tell from Bai Ruoxi's personality that although the girl seemed aloof, she was actually a very tolerant person.

After all, it's quite normal for someone with such a magnanimous heart to be able to tolerate others.

"I've heard that Young Master Mu is pursuing Miss Bai, and that he's often been rejected by her. Is that true?" Huang Manting suddenly asked.

Since Mu Zhian said he was there to answer her questions, she naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony.

"That's true," Mu Zhian nodded and smiled.

In the past, he had indeed been met with indifference. Bai Ruoxi had always been unresponsive to Mu Zhian's pursuit, and even extremely disgusted by it. However, because he was the eldest young master of the Mu family, she could not speak too harshly.

However, if we had to say something, Mu Zhian had also been met with indifference these past two days. But this time, Bai Ruoxi was much more enthusiastic towards him, and even a little shy.

"That's strange... How did Young Master Mu manage to win over Miss Bai in just a few days?" Huang Manting asked curiously.

Mu Zhian smiled and said, "However I pursued it in the past, I will naturally pursue it in the same way recently."

He sighed and said, "Ruoxi is actually a rather simple girl. Perhaps she accepted my advances because she was moved by my sincerity."

Huang Manting smiled slightly: "Then congratulations, Young Master Mu. It's wonderful that you were able to win over such a beautiful woman as Miss Bai."

Mu Zhian smiled slightly: "I also feel very lucky."

Huang Manting changed the subject and continued, "Yesterday, Miss Bai's performance was truly amazing. She defeated Gongsun Cheng with just one sword. I wonder how much Young Master Mu knows about her bronze sword?"

This is what she really wants to know. She naturally cares about the state of Mu Zhian and Bai Ruoxi's relationship, but she cares even more about the overwhelming power that Bai Ruoxi displayed yesterday.

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment and said, "I don't know the specifics, but at the same level, she shouldn't have any enemies."

Huang Manting stared into Mu Zhian's eyes and said, "Young Master Mu, are you so sure?"

“You seem to be at the eighth level of Qi Refining, right? You should have seen the power displayed by that bronze sword much more clearly than I did,” Mu Zhian said.

Huang Manting remained silent.

Although she didn't want to admit it, she did feel a sense of powerlessness when she saw Bai Ruoxi's sword strike on stage.

Even though she kept telling herself that as long as she avoided Bai Ruoxi's strange sword strike, she would have a chance to counterattack... the question was, could she really avoid that sword strike?

"It seems that Miss Bai will be able to defeat her peers this time and become the first disciple to enter the Liangyi Sect," Huang Manting said quietly.

Mu Zhian smiled but remained silent.

He was only there to "discuss" with the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce to put on a show for the Gongsun family. His conversation with Huang Manting was just to pass the time, and he could leave after a while.

At this moment, Huang Manting suddenly changed the subject, saying softly, "I may not be Bai Ruoxi's match, but if..."

She gently placed her slender hand on the back of Mu Zhi'an's hand, slightly raised her eyelids, and said in a soft and sweet voice, "What if I were Bai Ruoxi's rival in love?"

"Why don't you just give up being Bai Ruoxi's husband and become mine instead?"

As she said this, she gently grasped Mu Zhian's hand with her slender fingers.

Mu Zhian frowned slightly, feeling somewhat embarrassed, but also a little tempted, and said, "Miss Huang, this is not appropriate. I cannot let Ruoxi down."

Huang Manting's lips curled up unconsciously, but her hand holding the teacup suddenly trembled, spilling tea onto her chest. She immediately stood up in a panic and said softly, "Ah... Oh no, Young Master Mu, could you help me wipe this off?"

Mu Zhian lowered his head and said helplessly, "Miss Huang, it really won't work... Ruoxi will be angry if she finds out."

"Just help them wipe it off, okay?"

Huang Manting gently grasped Mu Zhian's hand, slipped a handkerchief into it, and guided his palm to wipe the tea for her.

Mu Zhian was full of helplessness, but at Huang Manting's request, he still "reluctantly" wiped her gently.

Huang Manting saw Mu Zhian's performance clearly, and a hint of contempt crept into her eyes.

Bai Ruoxi is indeed very strong, but her judgment in choosing a partner is truly disappointing.

With just a few clever tricks, she could easily bewitch him.

This time, he wiped the tea off his body; next time, he should be made to kneel on the ground and lick her feet.

So-called "training" should be done step by step like this~

"I'm so sorry to have caused Young Master Mu so much trouble." Huang Manting's eyes were full of apology as she said softly, "You won't blame Manting, will you?"

"Miss Huang... please don't tell Ruoxi about this, she'll ignore me if she finds out," Mu Zhian said helplessly.

"If I ignore you, wouldn't it be perfect for Young Master Mu to keep me company in the future?" Huang Manting said softly. "By the way, Young Master Mu, we have an auction in a couple of days. I would like to invite you to sit in a private room. Would you do me the honor?"

As she said this, she slightly raised her eyelids, her moist eyes filled with a pleading look.

"If Young Master Mu refuses, I will have no choice but to tell Miss Bai what just happened."

Mu Zhian said with difficulty, "But I really can't let Ruoxi down... sigh."

He sighed heavily as he said this.

Looking at Mu Zhian's handsome face, so innocent and approachable like a boy next door, and the embarrassed expression on his face, Huang Manting's lips unconsciously curved into a charming smile, and she said softly:

"Just this once... just spend time with me this once, okay?"

As she spoke, she gently grasped one of Mu Zhian's hands, her eyes filled with a pleading look like that of a young girl.

With her soft, sweet voice, alluring face, and pitiful pleading, someone with a lower level of emotional intelligence might easily fall into the sweet web of love woven by Huang Manting.

Looking at the pleading in Huang Manting's eyes, Mu Zhian, displaying the self-cultivation of a movie star, sighed softly, gently kneaded Huang Manting's slender, jade-like soft hand, and said:

"Alright... but Miss Huang, please don't use this to threaten me again next time."

"Really? That's great!" Huang Manting clapped her hands lightly in front of her chest, a strand of hair slipping from her forehead, making her look exceptionally charming.

Next, Mu Zhian chatted with Huang Manting for a few more minutes, during which his gaze was "involuntarily" drawn to her, as if he were completely captivated by her.

Then, seeing that it was getting late, he got up to say goodbye.

Mu Zhian cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Miss Huang, let's meet at the auction house in two days. I will come to find you then."

Huang Manting smiled and nodded: "Yes, I'm looking forward to it."

With his maidservant seeing him off, Mu Zhian turned and left the Morning Light Merchant Guild.

He lightly clenched his fist, recalling the feel of the enchantress from the Dawn Merchant Guild.

Ha, that amount wasn't even half of Bai Ruoxi's.