It turns out, they were the main characters.

"So I'm the second one?" Mu Zhian asked, seemingly flattered.

The princess nodded gently: "I had thought of coming here with Luo Tan, but her status is special and she cannot come with me."

Mu Zhian remained silent.

As the rulers of two major states, it was indeed inappropriate for them to bring Luo Tan to such a place.

Today, the princess has changed into that silver-white dress, with thin white silk wrapping around her long, plump legs. The strong wind blows the dress so that it clings tightly to her chest, making it impossible for the beautiful married woman to conceal her curvaceous and sexy figure.

The glow of the setting sun cast a warm luster on her fair and stunning face.

"Why did you bring me here?" Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

The princess raised her hand and twirled around, her dress fluttering, her skirt subtly blooming, radiant and captivating.

"Consider this a way of repaying you for giving me this outfit," the princess said with a charming smile.

"After I get back today, I'll first investigate the location of Yunyanliu, and then I'll take you there," she continued.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly: "It is best to leave everything to Your Highness the Princess."

He looked up into the distance, and as far as his eyes could see, the clouds and mist under the morning glow surged. Even Mu Zhian was captivated by such a magnificent scene.

“No wonder people used to say that Yunzhou was the place closest to the Heavenly Dao. It turns out that ‘Heaven’ is so close to Yunzhou,” Mu Zhian exclaimed.

The princess looked up, gazed into the distance, and suddenly said softly, "Actually, I don't think that the 'heaven' that Yunzhou is close to refers to the Way of Heaven."

Mu Zhi'an's mind stirred slightly, and she asked, "Why does Your Highness think so? Aren't most cultivators in Yunzhou followers of the Heavenly Dao?"

"It is true that Yunzhou believes in the Way of Heaven, but it is not necessarily true that Yunzhou is the closest to the Way of Heaven. Otherwise, the Way of Heaven would not have needed to gradually erode Yunzhou over the years."

The princess gazed into Mu Zhi'an's eyes and said softly, "I have always felt that the 'heaven' in Yunzhou refers not to the Heavenly Dao, but to the Heavenly Court."

These words almost stunned Mu Zhian. It took him a while to come to his senses and ask, "What does Your Highness mean by that?"

“When the path to immortality appeared in the past, I sensed the spiritual energy of the Heavenly Court right here.” The princess revealed a secret she had kept hidden for a long time, her gaze fixed on Mu Zhi’an’s eyes.

"So, Your Highness sensed the Heavenly Spiritual Energy within me back then... because you had previously detected the same spiritual energy here?"

Mu Zhian was somewhat surprised. Logically speaking, the Heavenly Court and the Nine Provinces should have no connection, but the Princess Consort had once sensed the spiritual energy of the Heavenly Court in Yunzhou...?

Could it be that Yunzhou and the Heavenly Court have some kind of connection in the dark?

The princess remained silent, only gazing intently at Mu Zhi'an.

From the moment she first mentioned the Heavenly Court, the princess had been staring at Mu Zhi'an, trying to deduce something from his expression.

When the princess saw the bewildered look in Mu Zhian's eyes, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

She had always thought that Mu Zhian must have some connection with the Heavenly Court, which was why she brought him here first to see his reaction.

However, it seems he doesn't know much about the Heavenly Court.

and many more……

At that moment, a thought flashed through the princess's mind.

She suddenly realized something she had been subconsciously ignoring all along.

Mu Zhian is a natural furnace, and the spiritual energy within the natural furnace originates from the Heavenly Court.

Then the problem is coming...

Whenever the celestial spiritual energy in Mu Zhian's innate furnace dissipates, how exactly is it replenished?

He definitely knows something!

The princess stared at Mu Zhi'an, her eyes flashing.

Just as the princess was about to ask a question, a sudden gust of wind blew up, and then the setting sun seemed to be blocked by the huge Kunpeng, and shadows were cast down.

The appearance of this figure shattered the pleasant atmosphere that the two had just shared.

The princess frowned slightly and asked, "Great Roc Emperor? What are you doing here?"

As the princess spoke, the Kunpeng transformed into a human figure, standing above the sea of ​​clouds, its sharp gaze looking down at Mu Zhian: "Why did you come to Yunzhou?"

“I brought him here,” the princess answered on behalf of Mu Zhian.

The Great Roc Emperor frowned deeply: "Why?"

"I made a deal with the Azure Emperor. I found the Cloud Willow for her, and she exchanged it for the Nirvana Silk." The princess's tone was as gentle as ever, but in reality, her spiritual consciousness was secretly protecting Mu Zhi'an.

"Cloud and Mist Willow?"

The Great Roc Emperor raised an eyebrow, clearly aware of the effects of this rare treasure, and said, "Let's not discuss the suspicious purpose of the Azure Emperor, who has already ascended to immortality, still needing the Cloud and Mist Willow. The Nirvana Silk of the Jade Pool Holy Land is indeed precious and rare, but as a princess, you don't need to personally take him to find the Cloud and Mist Willow just for the sake of the Nirvana Silk."

The princess was clearly displeased, and said indifferently, "As long as I like it, that's enough. The dress made of Nirvana Silk is unparalleled, and to me, its value is no less than that of Yunyan Willow."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Dapeng realized that his beloved concubine had changed into a silver-white dress that was different from her usual at some point.

Beneath the dress, her voluptuous legs were encased in white silk that seemed to reveal delicate skin, and she wore silver-white embroidered shoes, looking absolutely stunning in the afterglow of the setting sun.

"besides."

This time, the princess used telepathy to say quietly, "This is an opportunity to reconcile with the Azure Emperor. If I were you, I would treat Mu Zhi'an well instead of continuing to be hostile to him. Being enemies with the Yaochi Holy Land and the Liangyi Sect will not benefit Yunzhou."

The Great Roc Emperor's eyes flickered, and his initial hostility towards Mu Zhi'an gradually subsided, revealing a thoughtful expression on his face.

As one of the rulers of Yunzhou, he naturally understood the reasoning the princess was talking about.

He had previously been hostile to Mu Zhi'an because he saw his beloved concubine walking with a minor cultivator... Moreover, at the time he had no idea of ​​Mu Zhi'an's identity, so he naturally looked down on a mere minor cultivator who had just entered the Void Returning stage.

Later, when he learned the truth, he remained arrogant because he underestimated Mu Zhian's position in the Qing Emperor's heart.

The fact that the Azure Emperor made this move proves just how much she values ​​the little man beside her.

Moreover, the Azure Emperor seems to have a good relationship with his beloved concubine. He gave her so much Nirvana Silk in a transaction and even specially made such beautiful dresses and stockings to give to her... This is enough to prove that the Azure Emperor is not hostile to Yunzhou.

Since that's the case, it seems like it wouldn't be so bad to just let this matter drop...

Thinking of this, Emperor Dapeng changed his previous arrogance and confrontation, and a hearty smile appeared on his face: "There was a small misunderstanding with Mu Zhian before. Now that we have talked it out today, let's just let it go. Today, I will have someone hold a welcome dinner for my beloved concubine and you."

The princess's eyes were gentle and calm as she said, "In that case, let's go back to the palace first."

As she spoke, her gaze lingered intently on Mu Zhian for a long time.

Where exactly does Mu Zhian's celestial spiritual energy come from?

"Is there anything else, Your Highness?" Mu Zhian asked hesitantly.

The princess smiled gently: "It's nothing."

Now is not the time for casual conversation; I can only try to contact him after the banquet ends.

……

That evening, Emperor Dapeng hosted a grand banquet, inviting all the ministers of Yunzhou to welcome Mu Zhian and his companion.

Even the princess who had secretly advised the Great Peng Emperor was speechless at the change in the attitude of the Lord of Yunzhou. She transmitted her voice and said, "I only told you not to offend him anymore, but there's no need to host such a lavish banquet."

Emperor Dapeng shook his head and said, "This is not only a banquet to entertain Mu Zhi'an, but also because Yunzhou has not held a banquet for a long time. It is a way to reward our officials."

The princess frowned and transmitted her voice, "But you just targeted Mu Zhi'an recently."

"I targeted him before because there was some misunderstanding between us. Since I intend to take this opportunity to clear things up, the cocktail party is the best way to do so."

The Great Roc Emperor answered calmly, raised his cup in Mu Zhian's direction, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Mu Zhian took a sip of his drink and remained silent.

Despite his 'enthusiasm,' Mu Zhian knew in his heart that the Lord of Yunzhou probably still held onto his arrogance and thought that the pressure he had put on him before was justified.

In the eyes of the Great Peng Emperor, Mu Zhi'an was just a minor cultivator. For the dignified Lord of Yunzhou to lower himself to host a banquet for a minor cultivator was already a great honor.

After a long silence, the princess quietly raised her wine cup and gestured to the assembled officials below.

The officials at the banquet all raised their glasses in greeting, and soon after, the dancers entered the hall with graceful steps and began their performance.

The dance performance was quite beautiful, making the banquet even more lively and extraordinary.

However, the princess was somewhat distracted when she thought about her previous guess. She held her wine glass and glanced at Mu Zhian sitting below the stage without making it obvious.

"Everyone, please have your drinks first. I'm going out for some fresh air."

As the banquet reached its climax, the princess smiled sweetly, then made an excuse, quietly rose, and gracefully left the banquet hall.

As Mu Zhian was admiring the graceful dance of the dancers in the hall, he suddenly noticed a note appear on his desk.

Mu Zhian glanced at the Great Peng Emperor on the main seat without changing his expression. The ruler of Yunzhou was currently enjoying the performance of the dancers while drinking and chatting with his ministers, and seemed to be slightly tipsy.

As long as the smell of alcohol is not deliberately dispelled, even a Dao-Merging expert would get drunk from the wine in Yunzhou.

Mu Zhian slowly unwrapped the note, revealing beautiful handwriting: "Please, Young Master Mu, move to the side hall for a chat."

Chapter 503 Your Highness, I Love You! (7,000 words)

The layout of Yunzhou was quite different from any place Mu Zhian had ever seen before, and this palace was a power that seemed to float above the clouds.

Mu Zhian walked through the quiet palace gardens, glanced around, and noticed that there were quite a few patrolling servants nearby.

Most of the attendants were at the Qi Refining stage, while a few leaders were at the Divine Refining stage.

Mu Zhian tried to scan his surroundings with his spiritual sense, then concealed his aura and climbed over the wall to the other side of the palace. In the courtyard of the front hall, he saw the Princess of Yunzhou who was already waiting for him.

The woman wore a meticulously tailored silver-white dress, with a plain shawl adorned with gorgeous cloud patterns. Her stunning attire accentuated her delicate and captivating face, making her resemble a plump and vibrant peony.

She seemed to notice Mu Zhian's gaze and immediately looked up.

Mu Zhian snapped out of his reverie, coughed lightly, and said, "Your Highness, everyone is drinking at the banquet today... On such an important occasion, why are you writing to me? Is there something urgent?"

The princess gazed into Mu Zhi'an's eyes and said softly, "Today's banquet is just Emperor Dapeng hosting his ministers, and taking this opportunity to try to reconcile with you... You have already attended, so even if you leave early, Emperor Dapeng will not say anything."

Mu Zhian hesitated: "Is it really alright for me to have a private chat with you in the side hall on such an important occasion...?"

"I have set up an array in front of the side hall, so Young Master Mu need not worry." The princess spoke gently, gesturing slightly to the seat opposite her.

Looking at the reserved young man sitting in his chair, the princess couldn't help but show a hint of approval in her eyes.

It must be said that although there had been some offensive behavior in the past, the princess felt that this person was still very polite in most cases.

At least he knew that the Great Roc Emperor was currently hosting a banquet, and it wouldn't be appropriate to meet her here.

She knew that too.

But she could no longer wait until the banquet ended to be alone with Mu Zhian.