It turns out, they were the main characters.

With the ability to observe qi, all of this can be seen clearly.

Lan Mulian's gaze swept over the group of cultivators, each of whom exuded a semi-transparent white spiritual aura.

There were no demon cultivators in this place.

But that wisp of demonic energy just now could not possibly have been an illusion.

This is rather strange... If a demon cultivator were lurking among the crowd, they would definitely be able to detect him immediately with their aura-observation skills.

Now she is completely unaware of the demon cultivator's presence.

The only possibility is that... that demon cultivator just left the scene.

But if it's someone who just left the scene, then there's only...

The woman in the white dress tilted her head slightly, gazing in the direction where Mu Zhian and the others had left, her eyes serene.

Ye Yu was also gazing in that direction. He was staring intently at the direction Mu Zhi'an had left, or more precisely, at Bai Ruoxi's beautiful back.

After a long while, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

……

The news that a cultivator at the Refining Spirit Realm was undergoing tribulation outside the city gates spread among the cultivators almost that afternoon.

After all, it caused such a big commotion, and many cultivators were present and witnessed the scene, which naturally aroused heated discussions among people.

How long has it been since Tianxuan City produced a cultivator at the Refining Spirit Realm?

Moreover, the power of this heavenly tribulation has surpassed that of 99% of cultivators in the Refining Spirit Realm.

Generally speaking, even if a cultivator at the Refining Spirit Realm were to withstand three Heavenly Tribulations head-on, it would be quite difficult, since the power of the Heavenly Tribulation is determined by the cultivator's realm, and its destructive power is definitely higher than the cultivator's own realm.

However, Bai Ruoxi not only successfully survived the tribulation, but also suffered no injury whatsoever.

This is something that people can't help but care about.

"This young lady of the Bai family is really amazing. It's one thing to cultivate quickly, but she can even overcome tribulations so easily."

At this very moment, in the Yangfeng Inn, Lan Mulian, who had just returned to the inn, welcomed her younger sister into her room. At this very moment, Lan Feiying, resting her chin on her hand, looked at the woman in the white dress standing by the window and said:

"When I entered the inn just now, quite a few people were discussing this matter."

Lan Mulian lowered her eyes, looking at the manual on the table, and said softly, "Bai Ruoxi's cultivation speed is indeed astonishingly fast."

"In that case, Bai Ruoxi should be the first person to enter the Liangyi Sect, right?" Lan Feiying asked.

"If nothing unexpected happens." Lan Mulian nodded slightly, but her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

After the tribulation ended, she clearly felt a wisp of demonic energy swirling around the city gate.

An ordinary cultivator might not be able to detect it, but she was born with an extremely keen sense of "qi", so she could naturally sense the existence of that demonic qi.

Lan Mulian pondered for a moment, then took out a paper crane from her storage ring.

Lan Feiying raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Are you going to chat with that young master of the Mu family again?"

“This time is different.”

Lan Mulian gently shook her head and said calmly, "I have some things I want to ask him."

……

Mufu.

Looking at Bai Ruoxi in front of the courtyard, Mu Zhian sighed with some emotion: "I really didn't expect that Ruoxi would have advanced to the Refining Spirit Realm in just a few days."

Despite possessing extraordinary talent, Bai Ruoxi's cultivation speed was simply faster than others.

There is absolutely no comparison between people.

Wei Mengrou, who was standing to the side, looked over in that direction.

Bai Ruoxi squatted in front of the snow lotus pond, hugging her knees, gazing at the snow lotuses in the pond, looking as if she were in a daze.

However, there seemed to be a trace of unspeakable worry in his eyes.

"Her talent is indeed enough to make her stand out among her peers. If she doesn't work harder to cultivate, you'll probably find it increasingly difficult to control her in the future," Wei Mengrou coldly reminded her.

Mu Zhian shook his head and laughed, "It's just a mere Refining Spirit Realm cultivator. I can suppress it with a wave of my hand."

While the Refining Spirit Realm is indeed powerful, Mu Zhian can still control it.

However, he could never quite grasp the weight of Bai Ruoxi's human nature.

"I hope she doesn't take control of me someday," Wei Mengrou said suddenly, gazing wistfully at the girl half-squatting by the snow lotus pond.

Bai Ruoxi rested her chin on her hands, a strand of hair framing her beautiful face. As if sensing their gazes, she turned her head and looked at Mu Zhian. After exchanging a glance, she gave him a shy and gentle smile.

Mu Zhian also smiled slightly, then shook his head and said with a smile, "Ruoxi is not the kind of person with a strong desire for control, which can be seen from her usual behavior."

Bai Ruoxi has always been a delicate beauty. Although she seems aloof and difficult to approach, Mu Zhian has repeatedly confirmed that Bai Ruoxi is actually very warm-hearted.

Wei Mengrou scoffed, seemingly dismissing the young master's words with disdain.

Mu Zhian understands human nature, but he still doesn't understand women's hearts.

To be precise, he didn't understand women's fickleness.

"Oh, right, there's something else you might want to pay attention to," Wei Mengrou suddenly said, her tone becoming more serious.

Mu Zhian turned to look at her.

“When the Heavenly Tribulation ended, Bai Ruoxi’s body was tempered by the lightning tribulation, and the surrounding spiritual energy was also purified. At that time, a trace of demonic energy overflowed from her cauldron. I’m not sure if any other cultivators in the Refining Spirit Realm noticed it,” Wei Mengrou said.

Mu Zhian listened quietly, his face expressionless.

"You don't seem surprised at all. Did you figure it out back then?" Wei Mengrou couldn't help but ask softly.

Mu Zhian shook his head and said, "The truth will eventually come out."

"The sect assessment is just around the corner. If this matter affects Bai Ruoxi's entry into the sect, it will be troublesome," Wei Mengrou said in a low voice.

If there is evidence to prove that Bai Ruoxi is a demon cultivator, or that there is demonic energy in her body, it could very likely affect her future entry into the sect.

Even if she is a genius in the Refining God Realm.

This is unavoidable; in this environment, the conflict between human cultivators and demon cultivators is one of life and death.

At that time, not only Bai Ruoxi, but the Bai family will also be implicated.

Even Mu Zhian, who had close contact with Bai Ruoxi during this period, may be investigated.

If the Dawn Merchant Guild members or even the Refining Spirit Realm cultivators from the Gongsun family who were present at the time had also sensed that demonic aura... things would have been much more complicated.

"What do you plan to do?" Wei Mengrou continued to ask.

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment and said, "If this were at the Liangyi Sect, this matter would be difficult to resolve."

He turned to look at the extremely beautiful maid and smiled, "But Tianxuan City is the territory of the Mu family."

……

Mu Zhian pushed open the door and returned to the room with Bai Ruoxi.

He poured a cup of tea and handed it to Bai Ruoxi, saying, "Thank you for your hard work today, Ruoxi."

Bai Ruoxi seemed a little absent-minded. She took the teacup and smiled slightly, "It's nothing to worry about. Sooner or later, after entering the Refining Spirit Realm, you will have to undergo the Heavenly Tribulation. I was mentally prepared beforehand."

Mu Zhian looked at Bai Ruoxi, who was holding a teacup with both hands and taking a small sip, and suddenly said, "By the way, were those chains you released today the Dao that you comprehended in the Refining Spirit Realm?"

Bai Ruoxi nodded gently, raised her slender hand, flicked her finger, and a golden chain quietly appeared.

The golden chains, like a snake, silently coiled around Mu Zhian's hands, then his feet, until finally, they completely bound him.

Mu Zhian tried to struggle, but found that he couldn't break free from it at all, and... he also had a very subtle feeling.

At this moment, he seemed to be able to clearly feel Bai Ruoxi's heartbeat.

Mu Zhian noticed that Bai Ruoxi was staring at him silently, and couldn't help but ask, "What is this?"

“I named it the Love Lock.” Bai Ruoxi got up and walked to Mu Zhian’s side, squatted down, and then gently took one of his hands and placed it on her chest.

"Can you feel my heartbeat, Makirou?"

"With breasts like that, how can I feel your heartbeat..." Mu Zhian smiled and nodded: "I can feel it, my heart is connected to yours."

Bai Ruoxi gazed at Mu Zhian with a gentle smile: "A person bound by this love lock can immediately detect whether he is lying or not... Mu Lang was just lying."

Holy crap, isn't this a lie detector? And it's even more terrifying than a lie detector... Mu Zhian couldn't help but take a second look at the smiling Miss Bai.

For some reason, Mu Zhian had a bad feeling.

Previously, Bai Ruoxi gave the impression of being a noble and aloof young lady, but in front of her lover, she would show her true vulnerable side.

However, Bai Ruoxi now seems to be slipping out of his control.

“If used in actual combat, it can bind an opponent for a short time. As for the duration of the binding, it depends on the opponent’s strength.” Bai Ruoxi raised her hand, and the chains disappeared.

Having regained his freedom, Mu Zhian stretched his limbs slightly, looked at Bai Ruoxi's infinitely beautiful figure, and smiled, "Congratulations on reaching the Refining Spirit Realm so quickly."

Bai Ruoxi responded with a reserved smile, seemingly a little shy, and whispered, "You also deserve credit for this."

If it weren't for Mu Zhian's assistance, Bai Ruoxi wouldn't have been able to reach the Refining Spirit Realm so quickly.

Mu Zhian reached out and put his arm around Bai Ruoxi's waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Bai Ruoxi twisted her waist slightly, struggled symbolically, and made a gesture as if she wanted to push him away.

But Mu Zhian immediately grasped her hand with his other hand, interlocking their fingers.

Feeling the warmth emanating from the young man, the most beautiful woman in Tianxuan City gradually softened in Mu Zhian's arms.

"It seems that even those in the Spirit Refining Realm are no match for those in the Qi Refining Realm," Mu Zhian teased her in a low voice.

Bai Ruoxi blushed and gave Mu Zhian a displeased look, saying, "If I were serious, I could easily break free from this level."

"Then why not take it seriously?" Mu Zhian retorted.

Warm breath gently landed on her earlobe, making Bai Ruoxi's ears feel hot, but she did not struggle anymore. She simply pressed her cheek against Mu Zhian's chest, as if feeling the warmth he brought.

At this moment, Mu Zhian suddenly asked, "I noticed you seemed a little distracted just now. Is there something you're hiding from me?"

Bai Ruoxi gently shook her head: "Mu Lang, I don't understand what you're saying—"

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly felt her body become light as Mu Zhian picked her up and placed her on the table behind him.

Mu Zhian pressed down on Bai Ruoxi's wrist with one hand, then removed her embroidered shoes and gently poked the sole of her foot.